Stowupland, Suffolk

An attractive, extended semi-detached period cottage with outbuilding, situated in an enviable village setting overlooking the Green yet just 2 miles from a Mainline Station.

Situated in an enviable setting overlooking the village Green, Farthings is an attractive cottage, built of traditional construction with rendered elevations under a clay pan-tiled roofline, believed to date back to 1830, with a more recent vaulted kitchen extension in 2016.

Once a Sweet Shop and Store, the property has many notable original features and characteristics, which have been cleverly blended with a striking modern extension – resulting in a well-proportioned and versatile home, extending to around 1,450ft2 and arranged over two floors.

The property comprises entrance hall with tiled flooring, and oak door to the stunning kitchen/breakfast room, built in 2016, with full height glazed windows and doors to the south-east into the garden, tiled flooring and vaulted ceiling with chandeliers.

The kitchen is well-equipped and fitted with an extensive range of base and storage units with quartz worktop, twin Belfast sink, 5-ring hob with extractor and double oven, full-size fridge and dishwasher.

There is an opening leading to the original part of the house, with an inner hall/snug, with woodburning stove and exposed red-brick chimney, tiled floors and access to a cloakroom, large store cupboard and utility room, with plumbing for washing machine and door to the garden.

The original shop, with its own door to the front garden, is now a light and spacious study/reception room, with exposed red-brick chimney breast and timbers, whilst the principal sitting room has exposed chimney breast with open fire, timbers and understairs storage. Both reception rooms enjoy views over the front garden to the Green.

On the first floor is a landing area with attic space (partially boarded) are three double bedrooms, with exposed timbers and views over the gardens and the Green to the front and back. The bedrooms are served by the family bathroom with tiled floors and walls, panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal wash basin.

Outside
The cottage sits fully on the Green with access from both the front and back garden, onto a large, gravelled driveway, with a well-kept front garden with lawn, well-stocked flower beds and trees.

The gardens wrap around the side and rear of the cottage, with lawn, patio to front and back, together with mature trees and shrubs, with fencing around the full perimeter of the gardens with a double gate into the driveway. There is a useful outbuilding, once used as an annexe/studio, with water and power connected, is currently used for storage but has potential for development into a work or studio space. Greenhouse, tool shed, and bike shed included.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity • Gas-fired heating • Council Tax Band ‘C’ • EPC ‘D’ • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Superfast 35Mb • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all providers likely.

Location
Stowupland is situated slightly north-east of Stowmarket, which is a traditional mid-Suffolk town with an excellent range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The property is located within walking distance from two public houses, The Crown and The Retreat, and a range of village facilities including a village shop and petrol station, butcher, fish shop, and Chinese takeaway.

Situated 12 miles Northwest of Ipswich and 16 miles east of Bury St Edmunds, the village has good access to the A14 and is served by a British Rail Intercity Service to London (Liverpool Street).

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