- SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL
- UTILITY & SHOWER ROOM
- SITTING ROOM WITH FEATURE FIREPLACE & WOODBURNER
- LIVING ROOM / GARDEN ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING
- HANDMADE BESPOKE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
- MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATJROOM / THREE FURTHER BEDROOMS
- FIRST FLOOR SHOWER ROOM
- CARPORT WITH ELECTRIC DOOR
- GARDENS, GROUNDS & PARKING
- DETACHED GARAGE WITH ACCOMMODATION ABOVE INC. BATHROOM
Full Description
We are pleased to offer for sale this SUBSTANTIALLY EXTENDED, FOUR BEDROOM PERIOD COTTAGE, BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED THROUGHOUT. Occupying attractive gardens and grounds, parking for numerous vehicles together with detached double garage with accommodation above. Occupying a "tucked away" position within the easily accessible village of Little Blakenham.
SITUATION: The property occupies a "tucked away" position, accessed by a small lane set off the road, occupying a secluded and peaceful position, backing on to Suffolk water park. The small hamlet known as The Common, Little Blakenham is most conveniently located midway between the large and well served villages of Bramford and Claydon and giving easy access to the A14.
This beautifully presented period cottage is larger than it first appears having been substantially extended to provide flexible ground and first floor accommodation. Displaying a wealth of period features throughout including a superb handmade bespoke oak kitchen, cosy sitting room with red brick fireplace and wood burning stove, double doors open to a bright and airy living room with vaulted ceiling and French doors opening to the garden. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes utility and shower room. On the first floor the master bedroom has en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and open landing bedroom. The outside space of the property is a particular feature with substantial carport leading to a parking area for numerous vehicles and giving direct access to the detached double garage, external staircase leads to bedroom, living room and bathroom. The garden extends to the rear of the garage with generous lawn. Internal viewing is essential to appreciate the size and position of the property.
ENTRANCE HALL: 22' (6.71m) Long. Hardwood half glazed entrance door, natural stone flooring, inset spotlights, Velux roof light further entrance door to the side.
UTILITY ROOM: 7' 2" x 5' 8" (2.18m x 1.73m) Underfloor electric heating, fitted base and wall mounted units with oak panelled doors, fitted worktop inset with one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit with flexi mixer tap, space for fridge/freezer, double glazed window to the side aspect.
SHOWER ROOM: White suite comprises low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin and built-in shower enclosure with curved glazed screen, natural stone flooring with electric underfloor heating, double glazed window to the rear aspect.
LIVING ROOM: 17' 5" x 12' 3" (5.31m x 3.73m) With 11'4" vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and ceiling truss, electric underfloor heating and two radiators, wall light points, wide oak floor boards, glazed double doors open to the sitting room, double glazed French doors and windows overlooking the rear garden.
SITTING ROOM: 14' 8" x 12' 8" (4.47m x 3.86m) Central feature red brick chimney breast with brick hearth inset with wood burning stove, ceiling beam, wide oak boarded floor, staircase to the first floor with decorative balustrading, radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 14' 0" x 10' 0" (4.27m x 3.05m) Handmade bespoke oak kitchen with panelled doors and drawer fronts, solid iroko wood worktops with inset butler sink with mixer tap, built-in appliances include Miele oven with five burner gas Miele hob above and extractor fan connected over, integrated Neff fridge, Miele freezer and Miele dishwasher, second fan assisted Samsung combination oven, larder style storage cupboards, natural terracotta pammet tiled floor, exposed ceiling beams, inset spotlights, bay window to the front aspect, further window to the side aspect.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Pine boarded floor, ledge & brace doors.
MASTER BEDROOM: 12' 7" x 10' 7" (3.84m x 3.23m) Radiator, pine boarded floor, reading lights, chimney breast fitted with black iron decorative surround, deep inset storage cupboard/wardrobe with double pine doors, generous window overlooking the rear garden.
EN-SUITE: Modern suite comprises P shaped shower bath with shower connected over, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, chrome towel radiator.
BEDROOM 2: 16' 0" x 9' 7" (4.88m x 2.92m) Radiator, wood effect flooring, generous window overlooking the rear garden.
BEDROOM 3: 11' 7" x 7' 8" (3.53m x 2.34m) Radiator, wood effect flooring, generous window to the front aspect.
BEDROOM 4: 18' 3" x 9' 8" (5.56m x 2.95m) Radiator, pine boarded floor, access to loft space incorporating access to two further bedrooms, window to the front aspect.
SHOWER ROOM: Modern white suite comprises low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and double width shower enclosure with sliding glazed screen, chrome towel radiator, inset spotlights, pine boarded floor, window to the side aspect.
OUTSIDE: The property is approached via a small lane giving access to the carport with electrically operated roller door, leading to extensive parking and turning area giving direct access to the double garage. Situated immediately to the rear of the house there is an attractive paved terrace providing an area for alfresco dining. Five bar gate leads to the impressive lawn with specimen tree, timber summer house, walled and fenced boundaries.
DOUBLE GARAGE & ACCOMMODATION: On the ground floor, twin up and over door open to provide parking and storage space. To the rear of the garage there is an attached cloakroom with wc and wash hand basin, external staircase gives access to the first floor accommodation comprising open plan living area and bedroom 18'3" x 14'5". Pine flooring, inset spotlights, Velux roof window and further window to the front aspect.
BATHROOM: White suite comprises low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and panel bath with shower connected over, wall tiling, pine floor.
POSTCODE: IP8 4JX
ENERGY RATING: D - 64
VIEWING: By arrangement with the agents, Hamilton Smith, 01473 833307, or email us at claydon@hamilton-smith.com You can also visit our web site www.hamilton-smith.com
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SITUATION: The property occupies a "tucked away" position, accessed by a small lane set off the road, occupying a secluded and peaceful position, backing on to Suffolk water park. The small hamlet known as The Common, Little Blakenham is most conveniently located midway between the large and well served villages of Bramford and Claydon and giving easy access to the A14.
This beautifully presented period cottage is larger than it first appears having been substantially extended to provide flexible ground and first floor accommodation. Displaying a wealth of period features throughout including a superb handmade bespoke oak kitchen, cosy sitting room with red brick fireplace and wood burning stove, double doors open to a bright and airy living room with vaulted ceiling and French doors opening to the garden. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes utility and shower room. On the first floor the master bedroom has en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and open landing bedroom. The outside space of the property is a particular feature with substantial carport leading to a parking area for numerous vehicles and giving direct access to the detached double garage, external staircase leads to bedroom, living room and bathroom. The garden extends to the rear of the garage with generous lawn. Internal viewing is essential to appreciate the size and position of the property.
ENTRANCE HALL: 22' (6.71m) Long. Hardwood half glazed entrance door, natural stone flooring, inset spotlights, Velux roof light further entrance door to the side.
UTILITY ROOM: 7' 2" x 5' 8" (2.18m x 1.73m) Underfloor electric heating, fitted base and wall mounted units with oak panelled doors, fitted worktop inset with one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit with flexi mixer tap, space for fridge/freezer, double glazed window to the side aspect.
SHOWER ROOM: White suite comprises low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin and built-in shower enclosure with curved glazed screen, natural stone flooring with electric underfloor heating, double glazed window to the rear aspect.
LIVING ROOM: 17' 5" x 12' 3" (5.31m x 3.73m) With 11'4" vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and ceiling truss, electric underfloor heating and two radiators, wall light points, wide oak floor boards, glazed double doors open to the sitting room, double glazed French doors and windows overlooking the rear garden.
SITTING ROOM: 14' 8" x 12' 8" (4.47m x 3.86m) Central feature red brick chimney breast with brick hearth inset with wood burning stove, ceiling beam, wide oak boarded floor, staircase to the first floor with decorative balustrading, radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 14' 0" x 10' 0" (4.27m x 3.05m) Handmade bespoke oak kitchen with panelled doors and drawer fronts, solid iroko wood worktops with inset butler sink with mixer tap, built-in appliances include Miele oven with five burner gas Miele hob above and extractor fan connected over, integrated Neff fridge, Miele freezer and Miele dishwasher, second fan assisted Samsung combination oven, larder style storage cupboards, natural terracotta pammet tiled floor, exposed ceiling beams, inset spotlights, bay window to the front aspect, further window to the side aspect.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Pine boarded floor, ledge & brace doors.
MASTER BEDROOM: 12' 7" x 10' 7" (3.84m x 3.23m) Radiator, pine boarded floor, reading lights, chimney breast fitted with black iron decorative surround, deep inset storage cupboard/wardrobe with double pine doors, generous window overlooking the rear garden.
EN-SUITE: Modern suite comprises P shaped shower bath with shower connected over, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, chrome towel radiator.
BEDROOM 2: 16' 0" x 9' 7" (4.88m x 2.92m) Radiator, wood effect flooring, generous window overlooking the rear garden.
BEDROOM 3: 11' 7" x 7' 8" (3.53m x 2.34m) Radiator, wood effect flooring, generous window to the front aspect.
BEDROOM 4: 18' 3" x 9' 8" (5.56m x 2.95m) Radiator, pine boarded floor, access to loft space incorporating access to two further bedrooms, window to the front aspect.
SHOWER ROOM: Modern white suite comprises low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and double width shower enclosure with sliding glazed screen, chrome towel radiator, inset spotlights, pine boarded floor, window to the side aspect.
OUTSIDE: The property is approached via a small lane giving access to the carport with electrically operated roller door, leading to extensive parking and turning area giving direct access to the double garage. Situated immediately to the rear of the house there is an attractive paved terrace providing an area for alfresco dining. Five bar gate leads to the impressive lawn with specimen tree, timber summer house, walled and fenced boundaries.
DOUBLE GARAGE & ACCOMMODATION: On the ground floor, twin up and over door open to provide parking and storage space. To the rear of the garage there is an attached cloakroom with wc and wash hand basin, external staircase gives access to the first floor accommodation comprising open plan living area and bedroom 18'3" x 14'5". Pine flooring, inset spotlights, Velux roof window and further window to the front aspect.
BATHROOM: White suite comprises low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and panel bath with shower connected over, wall tiling, pine floor.
POSTCODE: IP8 4JX
ENERGY RATING: D - 64
VIEWING: By arrangement with the agents, Hamilton Smith, 01473 833307, or email us at claydon@hamilton-smith.com You can also visit our web site www.hamilton-smith.com
Viewing
Please contact us on 01473 833307 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.
Energy Performance Certificate
Click here to view the Energy Efficiency Rating and Environmental Impact Rating for this property.
Hamilton Smith - IP16 endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in Virtual Tours, Floor Plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.
