House For Sale £650,000
Formally part of the Rougham Estate and originally thatched, Top Gorse is a privately situated detached period home providing delightful accommodation, complemented by generous, private grounds including woodland gardens, garaging, outbuildings and enjoys access down a long private driveway, yet positioned only a few miles from Bury St Edmunds. All in about 3.7 acres (s.t.s).
The property retains a wealth of original characteristics including three stunning barley twist chimneys and log burner fireplaces, a newly tiled roof (as formally thatched) and even though it's a period property it is not listed.
The more recently improved accommodation currently in brief comprises of a large entrance hall, spacious kitchen breakfast room fitted with an extensive range of hand built units with plenty of appliance space and velux windows. Downstairs shower room. Dining room is a light and airy space which features a log burner and original wood flooring. Charming sitting room with fireplace and stove, pretty garden room enjoying splendid views of the gardens.
On the first floor is a landing leading to two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, and space for a family bathroom which needs further improvement.
Outside
The property enjoys access leading to a shingle driveway providing extensive vehicle parking and turning space leading to garaging and outbuildings. The property is surrounded by mature and magical woodlands. The gardens provide the occupants with a good degree of privacy and to the side of the cottage is a paved terrace providing a delightful and private seating area. All in about 3.7 acres.
Location
The house occupies a private setting and uniquely only a few miles from Bury St Edmunds.
Bury St Edmunds offers an excellent range of amenities with schooling in the public and private sectors, extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pools and golf clubs. There are numerous high-quality restaurants and cultural amenities including the beautiful Georgian Theatre Royal and The Abbey Gardens. The University City of Cambridge is approximately 30 miles away and offers unrivalled schooling opportunities and excellent shopping and amenity facilities.
The house is situated right next to the A14 dual carriageway linking to the A11 (M11) and the railway station at Bury St Edmunds offers a link to mainline services to London’s Liverpool Street and King’s Cross. Alternatively, the town of Stowmarket lies just 14 miles East and offers a mainline regular train service to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 80 minutes.
Directions
From Bury St Edmunds take the A14 towards Rougham, take the Rougham exit and continue past Ravenwood Hall Hotel. At the end of Sow Lane turn right, and continue along this lane until you reach a sign post for Top Gorse indicating a private driveway. (For Sat nav please use post code IP30 9HX).
Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Council Tax Band E. EPC Rating F.
Agents Note
Please note that as private situated as the house is, there will be road noise from the nearby A14 dual carriageway.
The property retains a wealth of original characteristics including three stunning barley twist chimneys and log burner fireplaces, a newly tiled roof (as formally thatched) and even though it's a period property it is not listed.
The more recently improved accommodation currently in brief comprises of a large entrance hall, spacious kitchen breakfast room fitted with an extensive range of hand built units with plenty of appliance space and velux windows. Downstairs shower room. Dining room is a light and airy space which features a log burner and original wood flooring. Charming sitting room with fireplace and stove, pretty garden room enjoying splendid views of the gardens.
On the first floor is a landing leading to two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, and space for a family bathroom which needs further improvement.
Outside
The property enjoys access leading to a shingle driveway providing extensive vehicle parking and turning space leading to garaging and outbuildings. The property is surrounded by mature and magical woodlands. The gardens provide the occupants with a good degree of privacy and to the side of the cottage is a paved terrace providing a delightful and private seating area. All in about 3.7 acres.
Location
The house occupies a private setting and uniquely only a few miles from Bury St Edmunds.
Bury St Edmunds offers an excellent range of amenities with schooling in the public and private sectors, extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pools and golf clubs. There are numerous high-quality restaurants and cultural amenities including the beautiful Georgian Theatre Royal and The Abbey Gardens. The University City of Cambridge is approximately 30 miles away and offers unrivalled schooling opportunities and excellent shopping and amenity facilities.
The house is situated right next to the A14 dual carriageway linking to the A11 (M11) and the railway station at Bury St Edmunds offers a link to mainline services to London’s Liverpool Street and King’s Cross. Alternatively, the town of Stowmarket lies just 14 miles East and offers a mainline regular train service to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 80 minutes.
Directions
From Bury St Edmunds take the A14 towards Rougham, take the Rougham exit and continue past Ravenwood Hall Hotel. At the end of Sow Lane turn right, and continue along this lane until you reach a sign post for Top Gorse indicating a private driveway. (For Sat nav please use post code IP30 9HX).
Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Council Tax Band E. EPC Rating F.
Agents Note
Please note that as private situated as the house is, there will be road noise from the nearby A14 dual carriageway.
