Property description
Beccles - 5.7 miles
Halesworth - 8.9 miles
Southwold - 16.8
Norwich - 15.4 miles
A much loved, grade II listed, Georgian townhouse in the heart of Bungay having been thoughtfully restored to its original splendour. This beautifully presented townhouse provides spacious accommodation over three floors comprising of FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS, Kitchen/Breakfast room, Study, Drawing room, Dining room, two Bathrooms and downstairs Cloakroom, Utility room, Cellar and peaceful garden.
Accommodation comprises briefly :
Flagstone Entrance hall
Drawing room with marble fireplace
Dining room with French style marble fireplace
Kitchen/Breakfast room
Study
Cellar
Downstairs cloakroom
Four Double Bedrooms
Two Bathroom
Tranquil garden
Original features throughout
The Property
One enters the property into the entrance hall where the original quarry tiles can be found underfoot. Off the entrance hall is the generous kitchen/breakfast room with two sash windows flooding the room with natural light and the fireplace provides a charming focal point and a lift services the first floor. The kitchen is fitted with bright base and wall units with dark worktops complimenting the modern NEF integrated oven with NEF microwave above and the NEF five ring gas hob. Across from the kitchen/breakfast room is the well-proportioned dining room which has been lovingly restored with a marble fireplace, commissioned in the French style, taking pride of place. The walls are lined with embroidered silk coverings and two sash windows mirror those found in the kitchen. Back through the entrance hall and past the grand staircase, a door leads under the stairs and through to the study which is quietly tucked away and is filled with natural light from a sky light. Past the study, down a brick staircase, leads one to the full height brick cellar which provides ample space for storage. Found at the end of the entrance hall is the simply stunning drawing room which opens out into the private garden and surveys the historic rooftops of Bungay. Sumptuous silk wall hangings line the walls and an ornate marble fireplace, commissioned in the English style, provides a focal point to this vast room, with the oak flooring benefiting from the underfloor heating. Off the drawing room is an inner hall which leads out into the garden, to the cloakroom, and to a useful utility room which features matching blue base and wall units, tiled flooring, stainless steel sink with drainer and a door leading to a small outside space. The grand staircase is flooded with natural light from the arch top, full-length sash window on the half landing and looks out across the rear of the property. At the top of the staircase is found the master bedroom which features intricate plaster mouldings on the ceiling, two full height sash windows, fitted wardrobes and a door leading through to the generous bathroom which can also be accessed from the landing. The family bathroom sits at the back of the house with views across the garden from the sash window, the crisp white suite and a number of fitted cupboards completes the room. At the end of the first floor landing is the last of the bedrooms found on this floor which is wonderfully spacious and again features two full height sash windows which fills the room with natural light. Across from the second bedroom is the staircase leading to the top floor of the property and to what is currently used as the guest suite. Throughout the top floor of this historic property can be found a number of exposed beams which run into the characterful bathroom which features a free standing, claw foot roll-top bath, wc and pedestal sink sitting beneath the window. A landing with a recess serving as a wardrobe separates the bathroom from the third bedroom which is flooded with light from the dormer window and also features a number of fitted cupboards which make clever use of the space in the eaves. Through the third bedroom can be found the fourth and final bedroom which again features a number of exposed beams and a dormer window looking our across the heart of Bungay.
Outside
Despite being in the very heart of Bungay, the property enjoys a wonderful outside space which is located at the back of the property away from the hustle and bustle. The garden has been carefully landscaped to make the most of the space and is designed with the age and history of the property in mind. The French doors from the drawing room open out onto a romantic raised walkway which encompasses the well kept lawn and provides a spectacular vantage point for the historic rooftops of Bungay.
Location
This property is in an ideal location in the centre of the historic market town of Bungay. Bungay offers a good range of all the necessary amenities and shops, schools, antique shops, restaurants, the Fisher Theatre (now showing films) and leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool and golf club. The Cathedral City of Norwich is about 30 mins drive to the North and has a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street (1hr 54mins). Diss provides another mainline link to London and is 19 miles distant. The unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are a short distance away.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given on completion.
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.
Services
All mains connected. Gas fired central heating and hot water.
Local Authority
Waveney District Council
Tax Band: E
Postcode:NR35 1EQ
Property Features :
- Restored Georgian Townhouse
- Marble Fireplaces
- Original Sash Windows
- Four Double Bedrooms
- Ornate Plaster Mouldings
- Exposed Beams
- Flagstone Floors
- Cellar