House For Sale £365,000
An exceptional 17th century cottage providing beautifully presented accommodation full of character, complemented by large gardens whilst enjoying a splendid setting in the heart of the sought after village of Drinkstone. The cottage is approached along a shingle driveway providing plenty of parking and access to a detached garage. To the front and rear are good sized gardens, backing onto open countryside.
Understood to date back in part to the reign of Charles I and listed grade II as being of specific architectural and historical interest, Whitegate Cottage is a charming end of terrace cottage built of timber framed construction beneath a tiled roof line and with later additions to the rear. The cottage has been sympathetically updated and improved over the years with works carried out including; an upgraded kitchen with granite work surfaces, bathroom suite with traditional roll top bath and tasteful re-decoration throughout and now results in a delightful home of much personality standing in a delightful country setting.
Whitegate cottage retains a wealth of original features including exposed timbers, a fine inglenook fireplace, Suffolk side and traditional sash windows and cottage internal doors, complementing the elegant accommodation which currently in brief comprises; entrance hall, cloakroom, fabulous sitting room with exposed timbers and large Inglenook fireplace with recently installed wood burning stove, family room / occasional third bedroom, breakfast room, kitchen with walk in Pantry.
On the first floor are two generous bedrooms, with exposed timbers and stunning views, and a charming bathroom with traditional roll top bath suite.
Outside
The gardens are a delightful feature of the cottage being mature, well maintained and affording the occupants a most pleasing degree of privacy together with stunning far reaching views to the surrounding countryside.
The cottage is approached on a gravelled driveway which leads through a five bar gate to a parking area that will accommodate several cars. To the rear of the drive is a detached garage, which measures approximately 22' x 9' with power and light connected and the garage also houses the oil fired boiler serving the radiator central heating and domestic hot water requirements.
The gardens to the cottage are laid partially to lawn with extremely well stocked flower and shrub borders and a gravel pathway meanders down the garden to a timber summerhouse which measures approximately 10' x 8'. There are a number of mature trees and the garden is enclosed by hedging and a low brick wall. To the rear of the cottage is a recently landscaped patio creating a wonderful area for outdoor entertaining bordered by wall and sleepers.
Directions
From Bury St Edmunds take the A14 east turning off signposted Thurston and Beyton. At the junction turn right and proceed into the village of Beyton, bearing left at the village green towards Tostock and then turning immediately right signposted Drinkstone. Follow this road for approximately a mile and a half, turning right at the bottom of the hill, where Whitegate Cottage will be found a short distance further on the right hand side in an elevated position set back from The Street.
Location
Whitegate Cottage is quietly situated set well back from the road and with stunning far reaching views afforded to the rear to adjacent countryside. The sought after village of Drinkstone is situated approximately seven miles east of Bury St Edmunds and convenient access afforded to the A14 linking the historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds and nearby Stowmarket, which provides a mainline rail link to London Liverpool Street.
Services
It is understood that mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired radiator central heating. Council Tax Band C.
Understood to date back in part to the reign of Charles I and listed grade II as being of specific architectural and historical interest, Whitegate Cottage is a charming end of terrace cottage built of timber framed construction beneath a tiled roof line and with later additions to the rear. The cottage has been sympathetically updated and improved over the years with works carried out including; an upgraded kitchen with granite work surfaces, bathroom suite with traditional roll top bath and tasteful re-decoration throughout and now results in a delightful home of much personality standing in a delightful country setting.
Whitegate cottage retains a wealth of original features including exposed timbers, a fine inglenook fireplace, Suffolk side and traditional sash windows and cottage internal doors, complementing the elegant accommodation which currently in brief comprises; entrance hall, cloakroom, fabulous sitting room with exposed timbers and large Inglenook fireplace with recently installed wood burning stove, family room / occasional third bedroom, breakfast room, kitchen with walk in Pantry.
On the first floor are two generous bedrooms, with exposed timbers and stunning views, and a charming bathroom with traditional roll top bath suite.
Outside
The gardens are a delightful feature of the cottage being mature, well maintained and affording the occupants a most pleasing degree of privacy together with stunning far reaching views to the surrounding countryside.
The cottage is approached on a gravelled driveway which leads through a five bar gate to a parking area that will accommodate several cars. To the rear of the drive is a detached garage, which measures approximately 22' x 9' with power and light connected and the garage also houses the oil fired boiler serving the radiator central heating and domestic hot water requirements.
The gardens to the cottage are laid partially to lawn with extremely well stocked flower and shrub borders and a gravel pathway meanders down the garden to a timber summerhouse which measures approximately 10' x 8'. There are a number of mature trees and the garden is enclosed by hedging and a low brick wall. To the rear of the cottage is a recently landscaped patio creating a wonderful area for outdoor entertaining bordered by wall and sleepers.
Directions
From Bury St Edmunds take the A14 east turning off signposted Thurston and Beyton. At the junction turn right and proceed into the village of Beyton, bearing left at the village green towards Tostock and then turning immediately right signposted Drinkstone. Follow this road for approximately a mile and a half, turning right at the bottom of the hill, where Whitegate Cottage will be found a short distance further on the right hand side in an elevated position set back from The Street.
Location
Whitegate Cottage is quietly situated set well back from the road and with stunning far reaching views afforded to the rear to adjacent countryside. The sought after village of Drinkstone is situated approximately seven miles east of Bury St Edmunds and convenient access afforded to the A14 linking the historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds and nearby Stowmarket, which provides a mainline rail link to London Liverpool Street.
Services
It is understood that mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired radiator central heating. Council Tax Band C.
