Property description
Diss - 6.3 miles
Ipswich - 21.5 miles
Bury St Edmunds - 19.8 miles
A delightful rural three bedroom cottage, set in a tranquil location just outside Mellis Common. The property has far reaching field views, a large outbuilding/studio and mature gardens extending to 1/3 of an acre (sts) No onward chain.
Offers In Excess Of: £275,000
The accommodation briefly comprises:
· Entrance Hallway
· Kitchen/Dining Room
· Sitting Room
· Downstairs Bedroom
· Bathroom
· Conservatory
· Two Further Bedrooms
· Large Outbuilding/Studio With Kitchen & Shower
· Parking
· Gardens of 1/3 of an acre (sts)
The Property
Bridge Cottage is a spacious detached cottage with period features in abundance. On entering an entrance hallway provides access to the downstairs bedroom, sitting room and bathroom. The bathroom has partially been refitted and comprises a panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Back into the entrance hallway are the stairs to first floor and a number of exposed timber beams. The sitting room is dual aspect with a feature fireplace. The fireplace has a tiled hearth and an inset multifuel burning stove. A doorway leads through into the kitchen which has been refitted with a range of wall and base units with solid oak work surfaces. The walls are partly tiled as splashbacks with a large inset butler sink located into the work units. There is plenty of room for a cooker, washing machine and fridge/freezer. An opening leads out into the conservatory/dining room. A lovely and bright room, the conservatory is glazed allow light to flood into the room, and through into the kitchen. It makes a fabulous place to watch wildlife being triple aspect with double doors opening out into the garden. The cottage has three bedrooms of which two are located on the first floor. The downstairs bedroom measures 10'2'' x 9'1''. The two upstairs bedrooms have exposed timbers, with the biggest room having a built in wardrobe.
The property benefits from not being listed and offers an ideal opportunity to be extended � subject to relevant consents.
Outside
The house is set in grounds which extend to approximately 1/3 of an acre. They surround the house which is roughly situated to the middle of the plot, making it ideal for further enhancement. A driveway leads up to the property with some parking and a formal front garden which stretches back up to the road. The large outbuilding/studio used to be a double garage and has been extended in that time. It has a kitchen area, shower room with WC and a sitting area alongside the main studio area. A former inspection pit provides a useful space for a wine cellar. Adjacent to the property is a pond which is owned by the next door neighbours. The property is bordered on the lane side by mature shrubs with the large garden mainly laid to lawn.
Location
Set in a delightful rural location with very few neighbours, the cottage really is an ideal rural retreat. The village centre is a short walk away and has a popular Public House, Primary School and Furniture Store with further facilities being located within the neighbouring towns of Eye and Diss. Secondary schools can be found in either of the towns with Diss having a mainline train service to London Liverpool Street.
Directions
On entering the village from Yaxley/A140, proceed into the village onto the common turning left into Earlsford Road. Continue down the road and exit the village where the property will be located approximately after ¼ of a mile on the right hand side.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
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
Solid fuel heating. Mains electric. LPG gas. Private drainage
Local Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Tax Band: D
EPC: G
Postcode: IP23 8EA