Great Barton, Bury St. Edmunds

RENOVATED FORMER FORGE COTTAGE WITH MODERN KITCHEN EXTENSION, EXTENSIVE PRIVATE PARKING, FRONT & REAR GARDENS

Positioned within an exclusive gated development by renowned local period homes specialist – Mothersole Builders – Forge Cottage is exemplar of a sympathetically restored Estate Cottage with its history dating back to the 17th century. Originally the workshops for the Bunbury Family’s Barton Hall and Estate, the beautifully converted four-bedroom home once housed the blacksmith, wheelwright and possibly carpenter and coach builder. Since its sale in the 1900s, it remained in the same family for over 100 years until its recent acquisition and extensive renovation. Preservation of an historic relic was as important as creating the ideal modern family home. Behind its ‘chocolate-box cottage’ frontage with its façade faced in attractive black knapped flint and white brick dressings is a stunning modern two storey extension. The original timber-frame of the building has been perfectly restored and a pared back approach to the overall design has been taken to showcase the many period features married with many modern amenities such as underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. Of particular note is the impressive reception hall with inglenook fireplace, exposed ceiling timbers and studwork, inner hall with bespoke oak framed and glazed segmental staircase forming a galleried landing, capacious triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room with island, elegant sitting room with cleverly conceived adjoining snug/study, exquisitely appointed bathroom and walk-in shower rooms to include a large ground floor suite and vaulted principal bedroom.

Approached through a shared gated entrance along a gravel driveway with the asset of extensive private parking to the rear. Fully enclosed to give a good degree of privacy, the gardens are low-maintenance landscaped with lawns, planting and terraced areas.

LOCATION:

Conveniently situated on the edge of the well-served village of Great Barton, highly accessible via the A143, and located three miles northeast of the vibrant Cathedral market town of Bury St. Edmunds. The University City of Cambridge is easily reached via the A14 east-west major road link and with the M11 providing a fast route to London.