Property description
Norwich - 30.7 miles
Bury St Edmunds - 16.1 miles
Diss - 8.5 miles
An attached former school teachers house tucked away in a private plot within this semi-rural village.
Guide Price £375,000
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room
Snug
Laundry Room
Kitchen/Dining Room
Ground Floor Bedroom
Shower Room
Utility
Three First Floor Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
Double Cart-Lodge
Ample Driveway Space
Immaculate Gardens
The Property
The Old School House as the name suggests originally formed part of the village school and in fact was the residence of the headmistress until the schools closure in 1950's. The property is constructed of
attractive red brick elevations beneath a neat slate roof.
Entering via the original front door, you walk into an internal hallway reception rooms either side. The main sitting room is dual aspect with a solid oak floors and a Victorian feature fireplace. The second reception room is of a similar size with terracotta tiled flooring and an inset wood-burning stove.
Situated at the rear of the property is a laundry room and the stairs to first floor level. There is no doubt that the heart of the home is the open plan kitchen/dining/living room, which was an addition to the property in 2006. This charming room has lovely vaulted ceilings and wide sliding doors which lead out onto the garden terrace and beyond. The kitchen is well equipped with ample unit space, an island with granite worktop and space for a number of appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility room, shower room with wc and a large double bedroom. The bedroom has wide sliding doors which lead out onto the terrace.
On the first floor are three bedrooms and the main family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have lovely views over the gardens, both incorporating built in wardrobe cupboards. The bathroom comprises a rustic three piece suite including a wc, vanity hand wash basin and roll top bath. Please note that the bathroom forms part of a flying freehold over the neighbouring property.
Outside
By walking through the front double gates, you will enter the graveled parking area which leads up to the new double cart-lodge. Beside the cart-lodge is a service/storage area which has space for a garden shed. The lawned gardens are separated from the parking area by a low painted picket fence. Two gates lead into the lawned gardens which have a number of paths leading up to the house. The gardens are very mature with a number of flower beds, shrubs and hedging
offering complete privacy from neighbouring properties.
Location
The property is tucked away yet is centrally located within the village of Hinderclay. The village itself has a church and village hall, with further facilities available in the desirable merging villages of Rickinghall & Botesdale. There you will find an array of services and amenities including
florists, shops, health centre, a community centre, churches, take aways, public houses and an EofE Co-operative supermarket. Further afield are the towns of Bury St Edmunds and Diss with a wider selection of amenities. Both towns have mainline train services to London, Ipswich and Norwich.
Directions
On entering the village from Rickinghall, the property will be found on the right hand side, two properties before the village church. The property is hidden from the road with two large wooden gates.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Oil fired heating. Mains water and drainage.
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk District Council
Tax Band: D
Energy Rating: D
Postcode: IP22 1HN
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.