Fornham St Martin, Suffolk

A substantial house tucked away in walled gardens extending to 0.34, situated at the end of a no-through road within this well-regarded village convenient for Bury St Edmunds.

Situated in a private walled garden setting within this well-regarded village, Brooke House is a substantial individual house, built approximately 50 years ago, built of traditional construction with rendered elevations under a peg-tiled roofline.

The property offers versatile and spacious accommodation, extending to around 2,600ft2 of generous proportions and high degree of natural light throughout. The property comprises large reception hall with galleried landing, coat cupboard and cloakroom, whilst the triple aspect sitting room has French doors to the south terrace.

The kitchen/dining room enjoys a double aspect, with the kitchen fitted with an extensive range of base and eye level units with preparation worktops and stainless sink with drainer, range cooker and dishwasher, integrated 4-ring induction hob. From the kitchen is a utility room with airing cupboard and boiler, a south-facing conservatory and a further glazed walkway, perfect for winter care for plants, that leads across to the three garages.

The principal bedroom is on the ground floor, with window to the west, and its own en suite, with tiled floors, shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level WC and heated towel rail. There is a study/bedroom 4 with window overlooking the rear gardens.

On the first floor is a large galleried landing with linen cupboard, with two further bedrooms. Both rooms have considerable eaves and cupboard storage space, one in particular has access to a large 16’ attic room/store with window to the north. Both bedrooms are served by the family bathroom, with two windows to the east, panelled bath and separate shower cubicle, low-level WC and pedestal wash basin.

Outside
Brooke House is approached from the private lane through electric gates onto a large parking area with turning space. The grounds extend to around one-third of an acre, with the larger majority of the garden being to the front, enclosed behind extensive red-brick wall with well-stocked and maintained flower beds and mature shrubs and trees including two fine Walnut.

There is access around both sides of the property to a walled kitchen garden, with potting/greenhouse, raised beds and further lawned garden. There is a path leading to a brick/block outbuilding, divided into a store/mower store and two further storage areas.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity • Gas-fired heating • Council Tax Band ‘G’ • EPC-rating ‘TBC’ • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Superfast, up to 80Mb is available • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all providers likely.

Location
Fornham St Martin is a well-regarded village situated on the fringes of Bury St Edmunds. Close by is an abundance of local amenities to include public house, church, pizzeria and All Saints Hotel Spa and Golf Course.

Bury St Edmunds is a picturesque, thriving market town which brings together the old and the new. The town boasts venues for eating, drinking, shopping, and relaxing, making it a great place to live, work, visit and study. The market town, with its impressive produce market every Wednesday and Saturday, is nestled in the heart of Suffolk. It is known for the Abbey Gardens, a ruined abbey right in the town centre. Bury is a very popular destination for locals and tourists to the area. Visit the old side of the town to see the Cathedral in all its glory, the medieval quarter of the town and the Abbey Gardens itself or browse the newer side of the town to discover its large assortment of shops, restaurants and entertainment centre.