Rattlesden Road, Drinkstone, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30

A stunning house in a tucked away edge of village setting surrounded by delightful gardens

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique home set in stunning grounds. The original house is believed to date back to the 16th century with a more modern addition seamlessly blending the two styles of period and modern. Between the 1940’s-1980's the property was both a family home and garden nursery which was owned by the well known local horticulturalist Fred Barcock. (Who redesigned the mature gardens at Haughley Park in the 1960’s.)

The house is in a lovely edge of village and tucked away location. Secluded but not isolated the accommodation briefly comprises: A front door opens into the central reception hall with stone flooring and a fine staircase to the first floor. There is a walk in wet room off the hall. Double doors lead through to the delightful sitting room. There are well-fitted oak cupboards, shelving and TV cabinet. French doors to the garden. The older wing of the house is an open plan, timber framed room with a central chimney breast with wood burner, exposed beams and stud work and further French doors to the garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room has terracotta floor tiles, a comprehensive range of base kitchen units with twin sinks, extensive worktops, central island with inset hob and twin ovens. Two oven oil fired Aga set a fireplace. The breakfast area has stunning views over the lake and French doors out to the terrace gardens and further internal glazed doors into the conservatory/garden room. There is a side hall/boot room with butlers sink and a second cloakroom.

The staircase leads to a large landing with doors leading to four double bedrooms (bedroom four being used as a study with fitted desk and shelving). There are numerous built-in wardrobes and two of the bedrooms have en-suites along with a family bathroom.

The house is located at the very end of a dead-end lane with the front section of the drive being shared with the neighbouring property. There is a parking sweep which continues to the double garage which has a side wood store, further garden machinery garage and access to the cellar. There is a also a prefab self-contained annexe "The Hut" which has been unoccupied for some time and requiring modernisation but offers great potential for a studio or home office as well as guest accommodation.

The gardens are a particular feature and surround the house on all sides. The centre piece is the superb lake surrounded by gently undulating lawns and established trees. Set back from the drive and to the very far corner of the grounds is a former chicken house which backs onto a copse. There is a productive vegetable garden. To the far side of the property are pathways through mature gardens with several rare trees, shrubs and a secret garden with raised circular fish pond.

Location

Drinkstone is a very desirable village nestled in the Suffolk countryside. The village has a vibrant community, an active village hall, historic church, playing field with children’s play area and a wonderful array of footpaths. The neighbouring villages of Woolpit and Rattlesden offer a range of local shops, pubs and other amenities. Drinkstone lies south of the A14 dual carriageway giving easy access to the towns of Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds as well as Cambridge and Ipswich. The nearby town of Stowmarket offers a main line rail link to London. Drinkstone is also very well situated for numerous well regarded schools both in the private and public sectors and a range of sporting and leisure activities.

The historic market town of Bury St Edmunds with its charming Cathedral and beautiful Abbey Gardens has an excellent range of shops, award winning restaurants and a variety of cultural attractions.

Square Footage: 3,773 sq ft


Acreage: 7.5 Acres

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