House For Sale £300,000
The best of both worlds, a rare opportunity to purchase an old character property steeped in the history of the village of Henley, the property is effectively brand new. The property has been completely renovated, upgraded and modernised in contemporary style to a high standard, including a complete new roof, so it is virtually like buying a brand new home.
Situated in an idyllic location with views over fields and countryside to the front and views of the top of the church tower to the rear, this home is less than a minutes walk to the church itself and all the other village facilities.
The bungalow is offered for sale with no chain involved and has an almost endless list of upgrading works having been carried out.
In addition to the new roof, these include a brand new oil central heating system, including the boiler and tank, complete new electrics, brand new Howdens fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, brand new UPVC double glazed windows and doors (not back door), complete re-decoration.
All walls have been re-plastered, new flooring and carpeting, new insulation in the loft space and new skirting boards and internal joinery. Outside there is new panelled fencing and new inset pots.
The bungalow has a double block paved driveway parking. There is a delightful paved side garden fully enclosed ideal for alfresco dining. One of the main features is this lovely triple aspect open plan lounge / dining area and kitchen and there is a separate utility room off the kitchen. Brand new electric wall mounted fire in the lounge. The vendors have been careful to maintain some of the original characters of the property including the beams which go front to back in all rooms. There is a brand new Magnet bathroom suite with double headed shower and bath.
A rare opportunity to purchase a delightful bungalow in village location with all the work done.
Entrance Hallway (4.389 x 1.180 (14'4" x 3'10" ))
Double glazed front entrance door, through to entrance porchway, open through to reception hallway and doors to:
Lounge/Dining Area/Kitchen (6.604 max x 6.058 max (21'7" max x 19'10" max))
Kitchen - brand new fitted kitchen with an excellent selection of high quality fitted units by Howdens Joinery, this includes a fitted electric oven, hob and extractor hood above, one and a half bowl sink unit, ample work-surfaces, deep pan drawers, base cupboards, eye level cupboards and gloss white tiling. Access to loft space.
Lounge - Superb open plan lounge with slightly raised dining area through to kitchen. This is a very light sunny and airy room being triple aspect with window from kitchen area to rear, double glazed French doors leading out onto side garden and two windows to front overlooking the garden and the woodland and fields beyond with delightful countryside views. The whole room has laminate flooring, an electric feature fire, radiator and in a really nice touch, the vendors have put 8 framed black and white framed photographs of Henley village in the olden days, one of which features the actual original Ye Olde Forge itself. There is an original beam going across to add character and recessed ceiling spot-lights.
Utility Room (2.466 x 2.216 (8'1" x 7'3"))
This has the brand new floor standing oil boiler, plumbing for washing machine and plumbing for dishwasher, work-surfaces, additional eye level cupboard matching units, part glazed door to rear (not double glazed).
Bedroom One (3.729 x 3.192 (12'2" x 10'5"))
Radiator, original beam, recessed ceiling spot-lights and window to front with countryside views.
Front Garden
One of the features of the property is this delightful front garden enclosed by picket hedge and fencing, with an area of lawn and extremely neat and well maintained flower borders containing an excellent range of flowers, established shrubs and roses. A block paved driveway provides parking for two vehicles, there is a side pedestrian gate to the other side to Ashbocking Road, while the driveway is accessed from Church Lane. There is a brand new oil tank. The property has outside lighting.
Bedroom Two (3.732 x 2.814 (12'2" x 9'2"))
Radiator, original beam, recessed ceiling spot-lights and window to rear with a lovely view of the top half of the church tower.
Bathroom (2.554 x 1.667 (8'4" x 5'5"))
Brand new Victoria Plum suite comprising of L-shaped bath, double shower (hand held and rain shower), toughened safety shower screen, W.C., pedestal wash hand-basin, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, original beam and ceiling spot-lights, shaver point and window to rear.
Side Garden
This leads from the front garden and is a delightful enclosed and sheltered paved side garden being an absolute suntrap and an ideal seating area for alfresco dining. The side garden is enclosed by panel fencing, some of which is brand new and there are very neat inset shingle areas for tubs and pots which the vendor has kindly said will remain. There is even a chimenea which the sellers can leave. Leading from the side garden is a walkway that runs to the rear of the bungalow which is neatly paved enclosed by new panel fencing. There is an outside tap and also a small concrete hardstanding which would be ideal for a small shed, etc.
The Lovely Village Of Henley
Henley is a delightful village situated about 5 miles north west of Ipswich, with approximately 225 houses and a population of approximately 560.
At the heart of the village stands a 13th century church which is behind this property and there is a modern multi-purpose community centre on the other side of the property accessed from Ashbocking Road within a 5 minutes walk. Henley has a thriving and well regarded primary school with boys and girls from 4-11 and has just over 100 pupils currently. A repair garage and mot centre is also nearby. The village has about 20 recreational and social clubs and various village groups. It is a very active community.
The community centre itself which opened in 1988 and was built for the benefit of the villages includes a play area, a pre-school playgroup, bowls club and the football pitch is home to Henley Athletic.
There is also a farm shop called the Egg Shed which is home to the Happy Hens of Henley Free Range Eggs. There is also a bus stop within 30 seconds walk which runs into Ipswich every hour.
Situated in an idyllic location with views over fields and countryside to the front and views of the top of the church tower to the rear, this home is less than a minutes walk to the church itself and all the other village facilities.
The bungalow is offered for sale with no chain involved and has an almost endless list of upgrading works having been carried out.
In addition to the new roof, these include a brand new oil central heating system, including the boiler and tank, complete new electrics, brand new Howdens fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, brand new UPVC double glazed windows and doors (not back door), complete re-decoration.
All walls have been re-plastered, new flooring and carpeting, new insulation in the loft space and new skirting boards and internal joinery. Outside there is new panelled fencing and new inset pots.
The bungalow has a double block paved driveway parking. There is a delightful paved side garden fully enclosed ideal for alfresco dining. One of the main features is this lovely triple aspect open plan lounge / dining area and kitchen and there is a separate utility room off the kitchen. Brand new electric wall mounted fire in the lounge. The vendors have been careful to maintain some of the original characters of the property including the beams which go front to back in all rooms. There is a brand new Magnet bathroom suite with double headed shower and bath.
A rare opportunity to purchase a delightful bungalow in village location with all the work done.
Entrance Hallway (4.389 x 1.180 (14'4" x 3'10" ))
Double glazed front entrance door, through to entrance porchway, open through to reception hallway and doors to:
Lounge/Dining Area/Kitchen (6.604 max x 6.058 max (21'7" max x 19'10" max))
Kitchen - brand new fitted kitchen with an excellent selection of high quality fitted units by Howdens Joinery, this includes a fitted electric oven, hob and extractor hood above, one and a half bowl sink unit, ample work-surfaces, deep pan drawers, base cupboards, eye level cupboards and gloss white tiling. Access to loft space.
Lounge - Superb open plan lounge with slightly raised dining area through to kitchen. This is a very light sunny and airy room being triple aspect with window from kitchen area to rear, double glazed French doors leading out onto side garden and two windows to front overlooking the garden and the woodland and fields beyond with delightful countryside views. The whole room has laminate flooring, an electric feature fire, radiator and in a really nice touch, the vendors have put 8 framed black and white framed photographs of Henley village in the olden days, one of which features the actual original Ye Olde Forge itself. There is an original beam going across to add character and recessed ceiling spot-lights.
Utility Room (2.466 x 2.216 (8'1" x 7'3"))
This has the brand new floor standing oil boiler, plumbing for washing machine and plumbing for dishwasher, work-surfaces, additional eye level cupboard matching units, part glazed door to rear (not double glazed).
Bedroom One (3.729 x 3.192 (12'2" x 10'5"))
Radiator, original beam, recessed ceiling spot-lights and window to front with countryside views.
Front Garden
One of the features of the property is this delightful front garden enclosed by picket hedge and fencing, with an area of lawn and extremely neat and well maintained flower borders containing an excellent range of flowers, established shrubs and roses. A block paved driveway provides parking for two vehicles, there is a side pedestrian gate to the other side to Ashbocking Road, while the driveway is accessed from Church Lane. There is a brand new oil tank. The property has outside lighting.
Bedroom Two (3.732 x 2.814 (12'2" x 9'2"))
Radiator, original beam, recessed ceiling spot-lights and window to rear with a lovely view of the top half of the church tower.
Bathroom (2.554 x 1.667 (8'4" x 5'5"))
Brand new Victoria Plum suite comprising of L-shaped bath, double shower (hand held and rain shower), toughened safety shower screen, W.C., pedestal wash hand-basin, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, original beam and ceiling spot-lights, shaver point and window to rear.
Side Garden
This leads from the front garden and is a delightful enclosed and sheltered paved side garden being an absolute suntrap and an ideal seating area for alfresco dining. The side garden is enclosed by panel fencing, some of which is brand new and there are very neat inset shingle areas for tubs and pots which the vendor has kindly said will remain. There is even a chimenea which the sellers can leave. Leading from the side garden is a walkway that runs to the rear of the bungalow which is neatly paved enclosed by new panel fencing. There is an outside tap and also a small concrete hardstanding which would be ideal for a small shed, etc.
The Lovely Village Of Henley
Henley is a delightful village situated about 5 miles north west of Ipswich, with approximately 225 houses and a population of approximately 560.
At the heart of the village stands a 13th century church which is behind this property and there is a modern multi-purpose community centre on the other side of the property accessed from Ashbocking Road within a 5 minutes walk. Henley has a thriving and well regarded primary school with boys and girls from 4-11 and has just over 100 pupils currently. A repair garage and mot centre is also nearby. The village has about 20 recreational and social clubs and various village groups. It is a very active community.
The community centre itself which opened in 1988 and was built for the benefit of the villages includes a play area, a pre-school playgroup, bowls club and the football pitch is home to Henley Athletic.
There is also a farm shop called the Egg Shed which is home to the Happy Hens of Henley Free Range Eggs. There is also a bus stop within 30 seconds walk which runs into Ipswich every hour.
