Ixworth, Suffolk

A beautifully presented Grade II listed village house with parking space and garage/studio, situated in the high street of this well-served village.


Situated within the high street of this highly regarded village, The Old Dairy is an attractive period house, built of traditional construction with a clay pan-tiled roofline. The property is Grade II listed due to its architectural merit and historical interest, boasting many notable features to include sash windows, original flooring and doors, whilst cleverly fuses a tasteful colour palette and stylish, modern nuances – resulting in an exceptional and beautifully presented home, enjoying large levels of natural light.

The property extends to 2,470ft2 with accommodation arranged over two floors comprising large reception hall with pamment flooring, galleried landing and large cloakroom with Japanese soaking bath.

There are three reception rooms, comprising sitting room with large former shop window, raised fireplace housing a wood-burning stove and painted surround flanked by fitted bookshelves and storage.

The snug is presently being used as a health clinic, and fitted as such, with high-gloss base level units with preparation tops, painted tongue-and-groove paneling and fireplace. From the rear hall is access to the dining room, with pamment floor, fitted display cabinetry and former safe. Opening to an attractive hand-painted shaker-style kitchen with base and eye level units with wooden preparation tops with inset twin Belfast sink, 6-ring range cooker with extractor over, space for dishwasher and fridge.

From the kitchen is a side hall, with pamment flooring, leading along to a laundry room with shelving and hanging space, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, and bespoke handmade pantry cupboard providing extensive shelving and storage.

On the first floor is a large landing are, giving access to the principal bedroom with window to the front aspect, fireplace, built-in shelved storage and luxurious modern en suite, with painted floorboards, freestanding bath, low-level WC, wash basin on painted stand and large walk-in shower cubicle.

There are four further bedrooms, served by the family shower room, fitted with a high-quality modern suite with walk-in shower, low level WC, wash basin, built in storage and painted floorboards.

Outside
The parking is approached from the driveway to the side, leading to a parking space in front of a former garage, which is currently converted into a garden store and studio/gym. The remainder of the garden was landscaped by Gold Chelsea Medal winner, Tom Hoblyn, for ease of maintenance and colour throughout the year.

Location
Ixworth, which was a Roman Settlement, is a thriving village with its own local facilities and has been by-passed in recent years. It lies north-east of Bury St Edmunds, which is a fine historic cathedral town situated in the heart of East Anglia. The A14 dual carriageway gives access to the East Coast Ports, Ipswich, Cambridge, The Midlands and London, via the M11.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity • Gas-fired heating • Council Tax Band ‘E’ • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Superfast 79Mb available • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all providers likely.

Listed Building Entry
GV II House, now shop. C18. 2 storeys. Timber-framed, plastered, and lined to simulate stone blocks. Gault brick end chimney-stack. Black glazed pantiled roof. Sash windows with 2 vertical bars. Doorway of c,1840 with moulded surround and flat pediment, supporting a canted bay window. On left, a mid C19 double shop front: 3-light Windows with rounded Gothic heads and ornate spandrels, and a base of patterned tiles. Interior much modernised: the building shortened by one bay c.1980 and the shop Window reset.