Front Street, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14

A beautifully presented and sympathetically modernised period cottage with substantial and well-proportioned accommodation standing in a highly regarded village.

Entrance hall, drawing room/family room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. First floor master bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Enclosed garden, parking and store/outhouse.

THE PROPERTY
A superbly presented period cottage standing in the heart of this well-appointed and sought after village. Originally four cottages, it was sympathetically converted and modernised a few years ago, has since had further improvements made and now affords generous family accommodation with particular attention to the period integrity of the cottages. Presenting colour washed rendered elevations under a slate roof, the cottage, which is not listed, boasts approximately 2200 sq ft of accommodation and a wealth of period detail including the fine timber frame and original fireplaces. Of particular note is the beautiful drawing/family room with its inglenook fireplace and open studwork with evidence of an original mullion window. The impressive reception hall features an inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam, pamment floor, oak stairs leading to the first floor and leading off is the utility room with base & eye level cupboards, concealed space for appliances, door to garden and the cloakroom. The drawing/family room features an impressive inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam and tiled hearth, housing a wood burning stove with bi-folding doors. French doors lead to the garden and exposed studwork opens into the dining room, which features a red brick fireplace housing an electric wood burning effect stove (chimney not lined), doors leading to the side lobby and through to the kitchen, which is fitted with a wide range of work surfaces, base and eye level units with an integrated Neff oven, Neff combination oven/microwave, Neff four ring hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Windows and door to the rear. From the side lobby the original winder oak stairs lead to the first floor and a door leads through to the sitting room, which also features a red brick fireplace with bressumer beam and a large walk-in storage cupboard. On the first floor a landing leads to three double bedrooms with an en-suite to the master and an attractive family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The pleasant rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with flower/shrub beds & borders, a large terrace ideal for alfresco dining, a store/outhouse with work tops and cupboards, integral log store, oil storage tank and parking area for up to two vehicles.

LOCATION
Charity Cottage occupies a prominent position in the village of Mendlesham, which is a popular well served village offering a range of local amenities including a public house, post office & stores, fish and chip shop, health centre and a fine parish church. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the nearby town of Stowmarket, which lies just 6 miles to the south west and the town of Diss, which is 10 miles to the north. Both towns offer a regular mainline service to London’s Liverpool Street taking approximately 80 minutes from Stowmarket. There is also good access to the A140 and A14 arterial routes. The historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers an excellent range of amenities with schooling in the public and private sectors, extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pools and golf clubs.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
From Bury St Edmunds proceed east on the A14 taking the exit marked Elmswell/Woolpit. Continue through the village of Elmswell and onto Wetherden. In the centre of Wetherden take the left turn opposite The Maypole Pub and continue into Haughley Green. Proceed through the village of Bacton and into the village of Cotton, taking the signs to Mendlesham. On the outskirts of Mendlesham, continue past the health centre and upon reaching St Mary’s parish church take the right turning into ‘Front Street’. Charity Cottage will be found at the bottom of the street on the right.

SERVICES
Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council
Council Tax Band D
Tenure Freehold
Broadband Ofcom states speeds available of up to 80 Mbps
Mobile Signal/Coverage Yes
Viewing Only by appointment with the sole agents. Jackson-Stops Tel.