Earlsford Road, Mellis

Good gates and a decent drive are always excellent indicators of something special. Set behind electric Stud Farm gates with post and rail paddock fencing is this splendid, enlarged and improved period link-detached cottage. Grounds extend to 1.34 Acres (0.54 Hectares) (Source: Promap)

Acorn Cottage sits along Earlsford Road and is the first or last property along the lane depending on whether one approaches from the Yaxley/Thornham side or the village. Consequently the property enjoys glorious views across open farmland at both the front, rear and side. The land to the rear, on the south side, looks across the fields towards the woods of the Thornham Estate. Footpaths lead across the fields linking the spot with the rural surroundings and village including the opportunity for children to walk or cycle to school. Given the property has acreage, it would suit owners with a horse or pony as there is good off road hacking surrounding the village. Mellis itself covers a considerable area including wide open Common Land. The properties provide homes for a wide range of residents creating a social community which includes The Railway Tavern pub and Village Hall along with the Parish Church. The Primary school has a particularly good record and feeds into Hartismere at Eye which also includes a Sixth Form. Geographically, the area is convenient for those requiring access in all directions including Norwich, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds being to the west of the A140 and south of the A143.

Acorn Cottage has benefited greatly by the current ownership having been considerably enlarged and improved semi detached cottaged creating a splendid now arguably 'linked' four bedroom interior with fabulous space outside. The grounds extend to 1.34 Acres and include a post and rail paddock with scope to create a second (already fenced) combined with excellent vehicular access. The interior combines the four bedroom first floor with two ground floor reception rooms plus large 'social' kitchen dining room, inner hall acting as a study space along with cloakroom. The old and new combine well together and include underfloor heating and a contemporary vibe along with exposed timbers and inglenook fireplace. The master bedroom is not only a great size but also includes a en suite bathroom with shower plus a walk-in closet railed out either side and fitted with drawer storage - a real luxury! Naturally, windows are double glazed with PVCu frames along with an oil fired heating system combining underfloor heating with radiators. Outside, the land is laid to grass and could develop into grazing ideal for a family or couple with ponies or a horse or become a gardeners paradise. The access and workshop/shed storage suggests scope to suit top class Man Cave storage and the present 'Party Barn' could continue as is or turn its hand to other purposes.