Westhorpe, Suffolk

An attractive and well-presented Grade II listed detached cottage in fabulous gardens, situated within this rural village, with views towards the church.

Situated in an enviable location within this small rural village, Fleurael Cottage is an attractive detached, timber-framed cottage with rendered elevations underneath a thatched roofline, and believed to date back to the 16th century, and is Grade II listed, being of specific architectural or historical interest. The cottage has been well maintained and improved in recent years with the installation of a new oil-fired central heating system and updated throughout.

The property benefits from many notable features throughout, with a lovely exposed timber-frame, original doors and fireplaces. Extending to around 1,350ft2 the accommodation comprises a sitting room, which enjoys a triple aspect with attractive oak bay windows to the south and west, red-brick ingleook and exposed ceiling timbers and studwork.

The dining room has a large ingelook and parquet flooring, leading to the kitchen which is fitted with a range of Shaker-style units, with oak worktops, breakfast bar and freestanding range cooker.

There is a double aspect study/bed 3 with parquet flooring and doors to the garden, with further access to a refitted shower/utility room with cupboard housing the water tank.
On the first floor is a landing area with original mullion window, linen cupboard and access to the principal bedroom with a triple aspect and generous ceiling heights, modern bathroom suite with towel rail and a large double bedroom 2 to the east.

Outside
The gardens are a particular attribute of Fleurael Cottage, with mature, well-stocked flowering beds, interspersed with a variety of trees and shrubs and laid partially to lawn, with a good deal of privacy and seclusion. There is a vegetable garden and summer house.
A driveway to the side leads to a detached timber-framed garage with weatherboard elevations underneath a pan-tiled roofline and electric up-and-over door with an additional driveway parking space.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired heating.

Location
Mentioned in the Domesday Book and centering around Westhorpe Hall, the former seat of the Dukes of Suffolk and home to Mary Tudor, the village is steeped in history. Today, Westhorpe is a quiet peaceful village off the beaten track, and Fleurael Cottage can be found in a p pleasant position with views to the church.

The nearby village of Bacton is only 2 miles away, with local amenities to include general store and post office, fully serving garage, doctors surgery and schooling. Westhorpe is situated between the [principal towns of Bury st Edmunds, Stowmarket and Diss, the latter two providing a mainline rail link to London’s Liverpool Street.