House For Sale £700,000
Framlingham, Suffolk

Hall, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, utility room, downstairs bedroom and wet room.  Three first floor bedrooms, en-suite shower room and bathroom.

Location
Fruer House is located on Fore Street, in the centre of Framlingham and within walking distance of the market hill.  The thriving town centre is home to a good selection of independent shops and businesses including cafés, restaurants, hairdressers, antique shops, a travel agency and delicatessen.  It is also home to the Crown Hotel, Barclays Bank and a Co-operative supermarket.  Off Market Hill are a number of other businesses providing day-to-day services including pubs, vets, a medical centre and schools.  Sir Robert Hitcham's Primary School is highly regarded and Thomas Mills High School is considered one of the best state schools in the East of England.  There is also Framlingham College, which is served by its preparatory school, Brandeston Hall, some 5 miles away.  In recent years, Framlingham was voted the number one place to live in the country and is perhaps best known for its magnificent castle which is managed by English Heritage.  In 2017, Framlingham was included within the top four places in the country to live by the Sunday Times. 

Framlingham is surrounded by delightful villages, many of which have popular public houses.  There are lovely walks from Framlingham into the surrounding countryside, and amenities such as golf in the nearby locations of Cretingham (6 miles), Woodbridge (12 miles) and Aldeburgh (13 miles). The world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall is within easy reach (10½ miles).  There is also bird watching at the RSPB centre at Minsmere (15 miles).  Framlingham is only 12 miles from the coast as the crow flies with the popular destinations of Southwold, Dunwich, Thorpeness and Orford. The county town of Ipswich lies approximately 18 miles to the south-west and from here there are regular services to London's Liverpool Street Station, scheduled to take just over the hour. 

Description
Fruer House is understood to have been built in 1823 as a chapel.  The Grade II Listed building has undergone significant renovation works in recent years and until recently, it was used as a house.  Its current use is an office but planning permission has been granted for the property to be used for residential  once again. 

The property consists a double height reception room of approximately 32’ x 26’ with a 20’ high ceiling.  This stunning room has sash windows and oak boarded flooring.  As well as feature radiators and a wood burning stove, there is also a kitchen in one corner with marble worktops.  Also on the ground floor is the utility room, a bedroom/reception room and wet room.  Accessed via two sets of stairs are three double bedrooms, an en-suite and a bathroom.   Externally, there is a south facing patio area.  Whilst it is often possible to find on street parking, there is a public car park within a short walk of the property and it is possible to buy annual permits.      

The Accommodation

Ground Floor
Double doors with a ceiling above lead to the

Hall 10’9 x 8’10 (3.27m x 2.70m)
Flagstone flooring.  Radiator.  Double doors open to the 

Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room  32’11 x 26’7 (10.03m x 8.11m)
A superb double height room with east and west facing sash windows.  Industrial lighting and feature radiators.  Wood burning stove with exposed flue.  Oak boarded flooring.      

The reception room opens to the 

Kitchen  11’7 x 11’3 (3.53m x 3.42m)
Low level wall units with integrated dishwasher, electric range cooker with six ring gas hob above and extractor fan.   Marble work tops with inset stainless steel sink with mixer taps above.  Spotlighting.  Exposed brick walls.  South facing arched sash window.

From the reception room an opening leads to a rear hallway with door to the exterior and further doors to the Utility Room, Wet Room and ground floor bedroom.

Utility Room   
Tiled flooring.  Radiator.   Built-in cupboard with slatted shelving.  West facing window.

Wet Room
Fully tiled and comprising shower, WC and hand wash basin.  North facing window with obscured glazing.  Ladder style chrome towel radiator.  

Ground Floor Bedroom/Reception Room  15’1 x 10’11 (4.60m x 3.33m)
A double bedroom with east facing window.  Carpet floor covering.  Recessed spotlighting.  

Two sets of stair cases from the main reception room, both with understairs cupboards lead up to the First Floor Landings and the bedrooms.

Bedroom One  19’7 x 11’ (5.96m x 3.36m)
A double bedroom with south facing arched sash windows with blinds to the front of the property.  Recessed spotlighting.  Carpet floor covering.  Arched internal windows overlooking the reception hall.  A door opens to an 

En-Suite Bathroom  
Comprising bath, shower, WC and hand wash basin.  Tiled flooring and part tiled walls.  Radiator.  Recessed spotlighting.   South facing arched sash window.  

From the other landing, doors lead off to 

Bedroom Three  13’ x 10’11 (3.97m x 3.34m)
A double bedroom with west facing window.  Recessed spotlighting.  Carpet floor covering.  Radiator.  

Bathroom  
Bath, WC and hand wash basin.  Tiled flooring and part tiled walls.  Ladder style chrome towel radiator.  Recessed spotlighting.  Light tunnel.  

Bedroom Four  13’ x 11’ (3.97m x 3.35m)
A fourth double bedroom with east facing window.  Fitted cupboards.  Carpet floor covering.  Radiator.  

Outside
To the front of Fruer House is a paved terrace enclosed by railings.  It measures approximately 7’ x 35’.  There is a pathway all the way around the building providing access for maintenance.  At the rear is a boiler house which houses the gas fired boiler and hot water tank.   

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the agent.  Please adhere to current Covid guidelines.

Services
Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas.  Gas fired central heating system.         

EPC
Rating = D (Copy available from the agents upon request)

Council Tax
Currently rated for Business Use at £13,000 - (Council Tax  - to be assessed) 

Local Authority
East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; [use Contact Agent Button] 

NOTES
1.  Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan. 

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