House For Sale £775,000
A substantial 17th century period house providing a surprising level of accommodation complemented by stunning private grounds, whilst enjoying an enviable setting in the highly regarded and picturesque hamlet of Grimstone End close to the pretty watermill situated on the outskirts of Pakenham. All in about 1.10 acres.
With origins dating back to the 17th Century and listed grade II as being of particular historical and architectural interest, this outstanding home retains a wealth of original features whilst further enhanced by excellent landscaped grounds providing the occupants with an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion. The accommodation currently in brief comprises; Heavy studded oak entrance door opening to Entrance Hall: With exposed timbers and studwork. Door to Cloakroom: With WC and wash basin. Drawing Room: An impressive reception room with a display of timbers and studwork, large fireplace with door to side, carved Bressumer beam, brick surround and wood burning stove set upon a tiled hearth. Front aspect to the grounds. Window to rear. Built-in storage cupboards.
Sitting Room; another delightful room with excellent period features including exposed timbers and studwork. Brick fireplace with oak Bressumer creating the main focal point of the room with inset wood burning stove. Dual aspect of the grounds. Staircase leading to the first floor. Dining Room: An ideal room for entertaining with exposed timbers and studwork. Double doors opening to the rear terrace and gardens. Pamment tiled flooring. Impressive carved mullion window.
Kitchen Breakfast Room; fitted with an extensive of wall and base units beneath granite and wooden preparation surfaces. Oil Fired Aga, Integrated appliances include, four ring electric hob, additional built-in Miele oven, Miele dishwasher and fridge and sink with drainer. Pamment tiles lead through to a designated breakfast area with French doors to private side terrace.
Garden Room/Conservatory; a light and airy reception with vaulted double glazed roof and double doors to side terrace. Fully fitted blinds to keep the area cool on hot days. Built-in larder cupboard.
Utility; a useful area with space for fridge/freezer and washing machine. Space and vent for tumble dryer. Front aspect and door to garage. Staircase from Sitting Room rising to Landing leading to Master En-Suite Bedroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom, completing the accommodation.
Outside
The property enjoys access along a shingle driveway which in turn leads to a five bar gate and opens to a circular driveway providing extensive vehicle parking, turning space and access to the garaging and outbuildings.
The front gardens are mostly lawned with well stocked borders with an attractive flint and brick wall to the front border, original well and mature trees.
To the rear and side there are two conveniently placed terrace areas to enjoy warm summer afternoons and al fresco dining. The grounds are an outstanding feature and a gardener’s paradise, providing an excellent degree of privacy whilst backing onto fields. There are large feature ponds, beautifully stocked flower beds, variety of mature and fruit trees, huge kitchen vegetable garden with fruit cages. There are a number of outbuildings currently used for storage and a former stable measuring approximately 5.2m x 3.5m and 4.97m x 3.28m. In all about 1.10 acres.
Location
The house is beautifully situated along a quiet lane in the small and well regarded hamlet of "Grimstone End", located a stones through from the historic village Water Mill and within easy reach of the picturesque village centre whilst commanding stunning countryside views to the rear. Pakenham is a charming and unspoilt village with a thriving local community and amenities include village shop / post office, village hall and church. Pakenham is also best known as the "village of two mills" with its working Windmill and Watermill. Pakenham is situated only 5 miles from the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds with its excellent range of schooling, shopping and cultural facilities.
Directions
From Bury St Edmunds proceed north east on the A143 towards Diss. Upon reaching Ixworth turn right towards Pakenham and the Watermill. Follow the lane into Grimstone End, where the driveway leading to the property will be found on the right hand side just after Clatter Cottage.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired radiator central heating. Council Tax Band F.
With origins dating back to the 17th Century and listed grade II as being of particular historical and architectural interest, this outstanding home retains a wealth of original features whilst further enhanced by excellent landscaped grounds providing the occupants with an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion. The accommodation currently in brief comprises; Heavy studded oak entrance door opening to Entrance Hall: With exposed timbers and studwork. Door to Cloakroom: With WC and wash basin. Drawing Room: An impressive reception room with a display of timbers and studwork, large fireplace with door to side, carved Bressumer beam, brick surround and wood burning stove set upon a tiled hearth. Front aspect to the grounds. Window to rear. Built-in storage cupboards.
Sitting Room; another delightful room with excellent period features including exposed timbers and studwork. Brick fireplace with oak Bressumer creating the main focal point of the room with inset wood burning stove. Dual aspect of the grounds. Staircase leading to the first floor. Dining Room: An ideal room for entertaining with exposed timbers and studwork. Double doors opening to the rear terrace and gardens. Pamment tiled flooring. Impressive carved mullion window.
Kitchen Breakfast Room; fitted with an extensive of wall and base units beneath granite and wooden preparation surfaces. Oil Fired Aga, Integrated appliances include, four ring electric hob, additional built-in Miele oven, Miele dishwasher and fridge and sink with drainer. Pamment tiles lead through to a designated breakfast area with French doors to private side terrace.
Garden Room/Conservatory; a light and airy reception with vaulted double glazed roof and double doors to side terrace. Fully fitted blinds to keep the area cool on hot days. Built-in larder cupboard.
Utility; a useful area with space for fridge/freezer and washing machine. Space and vent for tumble dryer. Front aspect and door to garage. Staircase from Sitting Room rising to Landing leading to Master En-Suite Bedroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom, completing the accommodation.
Outside
The property enjoys access along a shingle driveway which in turn leads to a five bar gate and opens to a circular driveway providing extensive vehicle parking, turning space and access to the garaging and outbuildings.
The front gardens are mostly lawned with well stocked borders with an attractive flint and brick wall to the front border, original well and mature trees.
To the rear and side there are two conveniently placed terrace areas to enjoy warm summer afternoons and al fresco dining. The grounds are an outstanding feature and a gardener’s paradise, providing an excellent degree of privacy whilst backing onto fields. There are large feature ponds, beautifully stocked flower beds, variety of mature and fruit trees, huge kitchen vegetable garden with fruit cages. There are a number of outbuildings currently used for storage and a former stable measuring approximately 5.2m x 3.5m and 4.97m x 3.28m. In all about 1.10 acres.
Location
The house is beautifully situated along a quiet lane in the small and well regarded hamlet of "Grimstone End", located a stones through from the historic village Water Mill and within easy reach of the picturesque village centre whilst commanding stunning countryside views to the rear. Pakenham is a charming and unspoilt village with a thriving local community and amenities include village shop / post office, village hall and church. Pakenham is also best known as the "village of two mills" with its working Windmill and Watermill. Pakenham is situated only 5 miles from the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds with its excellent range of schooling, shopping and cultural facilities.
Directions
From Bury St Edmunds proceed north east on the A143 towards Diss. Upon reaching Ixworth turn right towards Pakenham and the Watermill. Follow the lane into Grimstone End, where the driveway leading to the property will be found on the right hand side just after Clatter Cottage.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired radiator central heating. Council Tax Band F.
