5 Bedroom cottage ● Windsor Green, Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds ● £700,000

Approached over an in and out driveway through attractive mature gardens with a large pond, this detached, thatched Grade II listed property oozes character and charm throughout. Benefitting from flexible accommodation, the main house could equally be enjoyed as one large dwelling or as a main house and attached annexe, therefore ideal for those wanting to purchase a family home or those looking for a home with room for a loved one who needs their own space, in a quiet location. The attractive mature gardens provide a delightful setting and include a garage with utility room.

There is a separate, adjoining plot of land approached over a private driveway with a partially completed new build property. The planning permission - Reference DC/20/04006 - allows for the creation of a single storey dwelling plus a double garage and store room with large gardens and fabulous rural views.

Entrance Hall

Entrance door opening into the hall with Porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating, ample space for storage of coats and shoes and Suffolk latch doors to:-

Reception Area 14ft 3ins x 31ft 6ins (4.34m x 9.6m)

A superb triple reception area with Porcelain tiled floor with under floor heating, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, two characterful Inglenook fireplaces, one having a multifuel burner inset with Herringbone hearth. Dual aspect views over the rear gardens and driveway to the front plus a glazed door which leads onto the rear garden, two individual staircases which lead to the first floor and a Suffolk latch door leading to the kitchen.

Kitchen 9ft 4ins x 16ft 0ins (2.84m x 4.88m)

Fitted with a Shaker style kitchen with solid wood work surfaces with ceramic sink and mixer tap. A range cooker with Inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer beam and tiled splash backs. Porcelain tiled floor with under floor heating. Integrated appliances to include a SMEG dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A door and window at the rear lead onto the rear gardens with beautiful views of the gardens.

First Floor Landing

With exposed timber wall and access to loft.

Bedroom One 14ft 1ins x 14ft 8ins (4.29m x 4.47m)

A dual aspect room with views over the front gardens and countryside beyond and the rear gardens.

Bedroom Two 10ft 7ins x 15ft 3ins (3.23m x 4.65m)

A dual aspect double room with exposed timbers.

Bathroom

Suite comprising of a low level WC and wash hand basin inset vanity unit. Corner shower cubicle with tiled surround and glass sliding doors. Panelled bath with mixer shower attachment. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom Three 13ft 1ins max x 14ft 6ins max (3.99m x 4.42m

Accessed via the 2nd staircase with exposed timbers and window to side aspect.

Annexe Accommodation

A self contained dwelling but can also be incorporated into the main house.

Snug 10ft 6ins x 13ft 3ins (3.2m x 4.04m)

A cosy room with exposed timbers and brick fireplace with inset wood burning stove, oak mantle and stone hearth. Views over the front garden, a useful storage cupboard and latch door to:-

Inner Hall

Staircase leading to the first floor with cupboard under housing the boiler and under floor heating manifold. Exposed timbers, a door leading to the garden and a further door leads to:-

Sitting/Breakfast Room 9ft 9ins x 12ft 11ins (2.97m x 3.9

A versatile room with exposed timbers and open stud work to:-

Kitchen 7ft 2ins x 8ft 1ins (2.18m x 2.46m)

Fitted with a range of shaker style units with sink and drainer inset work surface with mixer tap over. Four ring Belling hob inset work surface with extractor hood over and built-in microwave and oven beneath. Tiled floor. Integrated fridge and freezer. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, inset spot lights and window with views.

Garden Room 7ft 7ins x 13ft 5ins (2.31m x 4.09m)

With views over the garden and door to outside.

First Floor Landing

With exposed timbers, views over the gardens and latch doors to:-

Bedroom Four 12ft 0ins x 14ft 6ins (3.66m x 4.42m)

A double bedrooms with fitted storage.

Bedroom Five 10ft 0ins x 12ft 11ins (3.05m x 3.94m)

A double bedroom with a large range of fitted storage and outlook to the side aspect.

Bathroom

With a suite comprising of a low level WC. Vanity wash basin with mirror over. P-shaped bath with mixer and shower over. Tiled floor. Light and shaver point.

Utility room (in garage)

With tiled floor, a range of units with work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over and space and plumbing for a tumble dryer.

Outside Front

Set back from the road and approached via an in and out driveway, the gardens are laid to lawn and incorporate a range of mature trees, a stunning weeping willow and a natural pond. The ample driveway enables owners and guests ease of parking, there is a garage with timber double doors, pantile roof and weather boarding with power and light connected. To the rear of the garage is a utility room.

Outside Rear

The rear gardens are south east facing and are extensively laid to lawn with a stone paved terrace abutting the rear of the property, with mature trees and hedging and being enclosed by fencing, therefore offering a high degree of privacy.There is a separate, adjoining plot of land with a partially completed new build property. The planning permission – Reference DC/20/04006 allows for the creation of a single storey dwelling plus double garage and store room. The plot is approached over a private driveway and benefits from fabulous rural views.

Agents Note

The thatch is in two parts. We understand that the main house thatch is in Norfolk Reed and has approximately 30 years remaining. We understand the main body of the annexe roof has approximately 45 years remaining, however the ridge will require improvement in the next few years.The cottage is timber framed.The property has Porcelain tiled floors with under floor heating throughout the ground floor.

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