Property description
Halesworth 3 miles
Bungay 7.9 miles
Southwold 14.8 miles
Norwich 22.3 miles
A beautifully presented detached 'chocolate box' cottage situated in the popular village of Rumburgh. This charming family home offers deceptively spacious accommodation boasting four reception rooms plus a generous farm house style kitchen diner on the ground floor whilst four bedrooms are found off the first floor landing. Outside a five bar gate opens to the driveway and further to the established gardens that surround the house. Inspection by viewing is essential to fully appreciate the space, standard and location on offer.
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Snug
Study
Family Kitchen Diner
Utility Room
Separate Bath & Shower Rooms
Master Bedroom & Dressing Room
Three Further First Floor Bedrooms
The Property
In true Suffolk style we enter The Cottage via the rear stable door where we are welcomed by the generous Utility Room, this attractive and practical space benefits from tiled floors ideal for stepping into after an afternoon in the garden. A range of timber fronted units provide excellent storage space and provision is made for our washing machine and tumble dryer under the counter, a stainless steel sink sits below the window which takes in the stunning views across the garden. A door opens to the Shower Room where a contemporary white suite complements the space, whilst a glazed door leads us into the main accommodation. Pushing open the door we are welcomed into the vast family Kitchen Dining space, this room truly is the hub of the home with ample space made for a family dining table, sofa and furnishing of a purchaser's choice, natural light floods the room from the four windows windows at the rear aspect whilst the original cottage windows remain as a feature looking into the main house. The Kitchen area itself has been fitted with an attractive range of timber base units that contrast against the tiled flooring, space is made for a dishwasher and a range style cooker whilst a ceramic sink is set in the work surface above. From the Kitchen we flow open plan into the Dining Room, this room currently serves as a music room and being part of the original cottage enjoys a wealth of character, exposed timbers line the ceiling whilst a feature fire place provides an attractive focal point to the space. Pushing open the latch and brace door we find the main Sitting Room set central to the property. This generous room enjoys a view over the front gardens and again boasts a host of features. An exposed brick fire place offers home to the wood burning stove and provides a cosy centre piece to this living space, doors lead off the room to both sides and the front door leads to outside. Entering the door beside the chimney breast we find the Study, an ideal place to work from whilst enjoying the views over the gardens. On the opposite side of the Sitting Room we step into an inner hallway where we find the charming Snug, an excellent second reception room which again enjoys the stunning views to the front aspect and is complemented by a host of beams and a further wood burning stove. Heading along the hall we find the Family Bathroom at the foot of the stairs, the Bathroom is fitted with a classic white suite that comprises the bath, wash basin and w/c, a step in airing cupboard provides a fantastic storage space as does the understairs cupboard back in the hall. Climbing the stairs to the first floor we step onto the landing where access is given to all four bedrooms. Directly in front of us we find the generous single Bedroom which enjoys a view over the garden and fields beyond, at the far end of the landing we access to the two double Bedrooms the front bedroom again enjoy the far reaching views whilst the rear bedroom enjoys a window to the rear aspect and a large built in wardrobe, vaulted ceilings complement the room adding an extra feeling space. Completing the accommodation at the opposite end of the landing we find the impressive Master Bedroom. This superb space offers a double room which again enjoys a low lying window that looks to the front, the dressing room flows open plan from the bedroom and provides the perfect additional space four wardrobes and dressing table, again vaulted ceilings expose the beams and complement the space.
Outside
Entering the property via the five bar gate we find parking on the shingled drive way for two vehicles, a path from here leads us to the front door and further continues to the side of the house leading to the rear door and patio areas. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a low level fence allowing us to enjoy the far reaching views over meadow land to the front aspect whilst a host of established shrubs and bushes fill the boundary lines, the main gardens are set to the side of the house and are again laid to lawn, here we find a host of mature trees shrubs and bushes set in outlined beds to all sides of the garden, a timber shed provides our storage solution whilst a large timber 'home office' finds place in the far corner of the property , this versatile building is heated and has full insulation and is double glazed allowing a practical space that can be used all year round. Heading towards the rear of the house we pass the wildlife pond and step onto the generous patio area which in turn leads to the rear door.
Location
This property is situated on a quiet leafy road in the sought after village of Rumburgh which is approximately a 15 minute drive from Halesworth. Halesworth provides many independent shops, range of schools, public houses, restaurants, doctors, vets and a supermarket. It has a thriving centre of arts for the community called 'The New Cut' which is used as a theatre, cinema, exhibitions and workshops. There is a train station with services to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. The unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are a 20 minute drive away.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Mains Electricity and Water.Oil Fired Central Heating. Private Drainage.
Local Authority:
Waveney District Council
Tax Band: C
Postcode: IP19 0NL
Agents Note
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion