House For Sale £725,000
This superb 15th century country home provides a substantial level of accommodation enjoying an enviable rural setting along a quiet lane, whilst standing within delightful grounds comprising gardens, meadows and paddocks, all in around 9 acres (subject to survey).
Built of timber frame construction beneath a thatched roof, with a later substantial two storey extension, and Listed Grade II as being or particular historical and architectural interest. This splendid country home is ideally positioned in a wonderful rural setting yet offering extremely convenient access for the A14 linking to Stowmarket rail station (4.2 miles distant) with its main line link (90mins) to London.
The spacious accommodation currently in brief comprises; entrance door opening to Reception Hall: With stairs off to first floor and door to Cloakroom: With WC and wash basin. Kitchen Breakfast Room: A spacious triple aspect "farmhouse style" kitchen with an extensive range of fitted units providing plenty of drawer and cupboard space beneath preparation surfaces whilst complemented by built in appliances, central island and Aga. Utility Room: With fitted units, sink, boiler and window to front. Sitting Room: A fabulous heavily timbered reception room with huge Inglenook fireplace with stove. Windows to rear, door to entrance porch, wooden staircase to first floor. Study: With windows to front. Dining Room: A light and airy reception, ideal for entertaining with fireplace, exposed timbers and windows to side and rear.
Two staircases lead to the first floor and a large landing giving access to five generous bedrooms, three with wardrobe cupboards, shower room and a spacious family bathroom with bath and separate shower enclosure completes the accommodation.
Location
The property enjoys a delightful setting down a small country lane, surrounded by open countryside and farmland. The parish of Creeting St Mary sits centrally within Suffolk, amidst picturesque country lanes, arable countryside, footpaths and bridleways. Easily accessible to the region's main road and rail communication routes. Stowmarket with its rail station providing regular mainline services to London's Liverpool Station taking about 90 minutes, Cambridge Approx. 70 minutes and Norwich Approx. 30 minutes, lies approximately 4 miles to the west, with the A14, which bypasses the town, providing direct access to Cambridge (50 miles), Bury St Edmunds (18 miles) and Ipswich (12 miles), as well as Stansted Airport (via the M11) and London's M25. The smaller town of Needham Market (2½ miles to the south) provides a full range of local shopping and commercial facilities.
Outside
The house is approached along a driveway providing vehicle parking, turning space and access to garaging. The gardens are a particular feature extending to all sides of the house with expansive lawns, pond and interspersed by a myriad of mature trees, shrubs and a variety of flowering plants and well stocked flower beds. To the rear is an area of woodland creating a haven for wildlife and to the side are the paddocks and meadows with timber outbuildings, former stables and stores. All in around 9 acres (subject to survey).
Directions
From the direction of Bury St Edmunds when travelling along the A14 Dual Carriageway, take the Stowmarket/Tescos. Follow the road towards Bury St Edmunds and turn left into Creeting Road. Follow the road into Mill Lane for about 2 miles and turn left into Fen Lane, where the property will be found after about half a mile on the right hand side.
Services
Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired radiator central heating. Solar Panels. Fibre Optic Broadband. Council Tax Band - G
Agents Note
There is a public footpath across part of the grounds.
Built of timber frame construction beneath a thatched roof, with a later substantial two storey extension, and Listed Grade II as being or particular historical and architectural interest. This splendid country home is ideally positioned in a wonderful rural setting yet offering extremely convenient access for the A14 linking to Stowmarket rail station (4.2 miles distant) with its main line link (90mins) to London.
The spacious accommodation currently in brief comprises; entrance door opening to Reception Hall: With stairs off to first floor and door to Cloakroom: With WC and wash basin. Kitchen Breakfast Room: A spacious triple aspect "farmhouse style" kitchen with an extensive range of fitted units providing plenty of drawer and cupboard space beneath preparation surfaces whilst complemented by built in appliances, central island and Aga. Utility Room: With fitted units, sink, boiler and window to front. Sitting Room: A fabulous heavily timbered reception room with huge Inglenook fireplace with stove. Windows to rear, door to entrance porch, wooden staircase to first floor. Study: With windows to front. Dining Room: A light and airy reception, ideal for entertaining with fireplace, exposed timbers and windows to side and rear.
Two staircases lead to the first floor and a large landing giving access to five generous bedrooms, three with wardrobe cupboards, shower room and a spacious family bathroom with bath and separate shower enclosure completes the accommodation.
Location
The property enjoys a delightful setting down a small country lane, surrounded by open countryside and farmland. The parish of Creeting St Mary sits centrally within Suffolk, amidst picturesque country lanes, arable countryside, footpaths and bridleways. Easily accessible to the region's main road and rail communication routes. Stowmarket with its rail station providing regular mainline services to London's Liverpool Station taking about 90 minutes, Cambridge Approx. 70 minutes and Norwich Approx. 30 minutes, lies approximately 4 miles to the west, with the A14, which bypasses the town, providing direct access to Cambridge (50 miles), Bury St Edmunds (18 miles) and Ipswich (12 miles), as well as Stansted Airport (via the M11) and London's M25. The smaller town of Needham Market (2½ miles to the south) provides a full range of local shopping and commercial facilities.
Outside
The house is approached along a driveway providing vehicle parking, turning space and access to garaging. The gardens are a particular feature extending to all sides of the house with expansive lawns, pond and interspersed by a myriad of mature trees, shrubs and a variety of flowering plants and well stocked flower beds. To the rear is an area of woodland creating a haven for wildlife and to the side are the paddocks and meadows with timber outbuildings, former stables and stores. All in around 9 acres (subject to survey).
Directions
From the direction of Bury St Edmunds when travelling along the A14 Dual Carriageway, take the Stowmarket/Tescos. Follow the road towards Bury St Edmunds and turn left into Creeting Road. Follow the road into Mill Lane for about 2 miles and turn left into Fen Lane, where the property will be found after about half a mile on the right hand side.
Services
Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired radiator central heating. Solar Panels. Fibre Optic Broadband. Council Tax Band - G
Agents Note
There is a public footpath across part of the grounds.
