4 bedroom detached house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

THE LOCATION
Lavenham is perhaps one of England’s finest preserved medieval weaving villages and contains a wealth of period houses and cottages at its centre. With its wealth founded on the prosperous wool and weaving trade, the village forebears constructed a magnificent parish church dominating the village and a fine medieval guildhall occupying one whole side of the market place, now in the care of the National Trust. There are many fine Tudor, Georgian and Victorian buildings of all sizes. The village is a desirable place to live, providing an unusual number of shops for everyday use, which include a butchers, bakers, traditional grocer, pharmacy, post office and Co-operative store. There are a number of shops and galleries and several public houses and well-regarded restaurants. The surrounding area contains many other attractive villages and the nearby market town of Sudbury provides further amenities, many clubs and associations and a station providing shuttle trains through to the main London to Colchester line. To the north is the cathedral town of Bury St. Edmunds with a Regency Theatre and links by the A14 to Cambridge, the East Coast and the M11 motorway. Green Willows is a pleasant and mature cul-de-sac set just outside the village and built in around 1975. Willow House has the particular advantage of being the last house at the end of the cul-de-sac.

THE PROPERTY
Willow House is a traditional property built with cavity brick walls under a tiled roof. It now has modern uPVC double glazed windows with internal glazing bars and uPVC front and rear doors. To the rear is an outstanding heated conservatory, which takes advantage of the spectacular views over open fields. There are mature and nicely stocked gardens to the front, side and rear.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Vestibule 5’ x 3’ 6” (1.5m x 1.1m). With uPVC front door with inset stained glass fanlight and window to one side, machined oak flooring and a glazed inner door to:

Reception Hall 10’ x 9’ 6” (3m x 2.9m), “L” shaped. With radiator, machined oak floor, cloaks cupboard with shelving.

Triple Aspect Sitting Room 20’ 3” x 14’ 3” (6.1m x 4.35m) maximum. With windows to the front and side and a pair of French doors to the rear overlooking the gardens with fine country views beyond. Radiator, night storage heater, machined oak flooring.

Downstairs Cloakroom 7’ x 5’ 9” (2.1m x 1.75m). With window to the front and fully tiled walls. Presently fitted with a white low flush WC and pedestal handbasin but with room perhaps to place a washing machine or install a shower. Radiator.

Dining Room 12’ x 9’ (3.6m x 2.7m), plus stairwell. With a window to one side, pair of French doors looking through the conservatory out to the garden and doors from the hall and kitchen. Recess in one corner with staircase leading up to the first floor. Ceramic floor tiles, radiator.

Heated Conservatory 15’ 6” x 12’ (4.7m x 3.65m). At the back of the house, a fine conservatory with a high vaulted ceiling with circulation fan and clear panels. Wide gap double glazed windows all around with five opening casements plus a pair of French doors out to the garden. Ceramic floor tiles, radiator, double wall light.

Kitchen 11’ 6” x 7’ 6” (3.5m x 2.3m). At the side of the house with a window above the sink overlooking the side courtyard and uPVC back door leading round to the front. Fitted with a range of country pine wall and base cupboards with marble effect laminate working surfaces and cream coloured tiled splashbacks. 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, four ring De Longhi gas hob with Phillips Whirlpool waist level oven below and a filter hood above. Spaces for larder fridge/freezer and washing machine/dishwasher. Floor mounted Ideal Mexico gas boiler supplying central heating and hot water with programmer, ceramic floor tiles.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR
Landing 10’ x 3’ 3” (3m x 1m), plus stairwell. With loft hatch, good sized airing cupboard with hot water tank and doors to all the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom 1 13’ 6” x 10’ 9” (4.1m x 3.3m). A double aspect room with windows to the side and rear, the latter enjoying spectacular country views. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 11’ x 10’ 6” (3.35m x 3.2m). With windows to the side and rear, the latter with fine country views again. Radiator, built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard.

Bedroom 3 10’ 6” x 9’ 3” (3.2m x 2.8m). With window to the front. Radiator.

Bedroom 4 9’ 3” x 7’ 6” (2.8m x 2.3m). With window to one side. Radiator.

Bathroom with Separate Shower 7’ x 6’ 3” (2.1m x 1.9m), plus shower cubicle. With matching Ideal Standard white suite comprising panelled steel bath, pedestal handbasin, low flush WC and separate fully tiled shower cubicle with chromium power shower assembly. All walls tiled in white with contemporary highlights, blue ceramic floor tiles, pattern glazed window, chromium radiator/towel rail.

OUTSIDE
The Gardens Front garden 33’ wide x 30’ deep (10m x 9m). Neatly laid out with central lawn, well stocked flower and rose borders and a wrought iron security fence to the left and matching gate to the right. Tarmacadam path up to the front and back doors. To the left hand side of the house is a further garden and to the right a very useful paved courtyard with timber shed and wheelie bin space, opening on to the rear garden. The back garden measures 55’ wide x 36’ deep (16.7m x 10m) and again is very nicely laid out with a lawn, flagstone patio, pathway around the conservatory and various shrubs with a low hedge and ditch at the bottom to allow lovely views out across open countryside beyond.

Garage and Parking Space 16’ 6” x 8’ 6” (5m x 2.6m). A brick built garage with a pitched tiled roof, en bloc from the courtyard beside the house but with the particular advantage of having a pedestrian door in the back opening straight into the side courtyard and garden, close to the back door. Power and light connected with trip switch. Space to park a further car in front. Additional parking could perhaps be created using part of the front garden.

MISCELLANEOUS
SERVICES We are advised that mains gas, water, electricity, drainage and telephone are connected, although we
have not made enquiries to confirm. Please note we have not carried out a survey, nor tested the plumbing,
heating, electrical or drainage systems. House purchasers are always advised to have a survey.

COUNCIL TAX Babergh District Council (Tel: 01473 822801) advise Charge Band D, amount payable 2012/2013 £1,488.67.

TENURE, SOFT FURNISHINGS AND FIXTURES Freehold. We have not inspected the title deeds. Fitted carpets included. Full list of fixtures provided with formal contracts.

VIEWING AND DIRECTIONS Viewing by appointment please through the vendor’s agents, as above. Leave Lavenham on the Long Melford road, down beside Howletts Peugeot garage. Follow for around 0.3 miles and turn right into Green Willows. Follow the road right down to the very end and Willow House is the last property on the left.