Ousden, Suffolk

An attractive Grade II listed cottage, situated in an enviable rural setting adjoining fields within this small rural hamlet on the edge of this highly sought-after village.

Situated in an enviable rural setting on the fringes of this well-regarded village, The Sparrows Nest is a charming Grade II listed cottage, built of traditional timber-frame construction with rendered, colour washed elevations under a thatched roofline (new thatch installed in 2023).

The property is believed to date back to the late 17th century with a modern extension around 15 years ago.

The property provides comfortable accommodation arranged over two floors, with a versatile arrangement of living space that extends to around 1,500ft2 comprising covered entrance porch and lobby, leading through to a double aspect sitting room with large inglenook housing a wood-burning stove on pamment hearth, understairs cupboard.

The dining room has a window to the front overlooking the front garden, and inglenook fireplace housing a wood-burning stove. There is a door leading to the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of base level cupboards, preparation worktop and 1.5 stainless steel sink unit, breakfast bar and electric Aga.

The rear hall gives access to a study/bedroom with views over the rear garden and field beyond and a storage cupboard. The modern large bathroom with P-shaped bath with shower over, low level WC and pedestal wash basin, tiled flooring and towel rail.

On the first floor is a large landing/office area, with eaves storage cupboards and dormer window to the front aspect, with access to two double bedrooms, one with its own WC.

Outside
The property is approached from the village lane onto a gravelled parking area, leading to a garage side-hinged doors, power and light connected. The front garden is bordered by hedges on three sides and has well stocked flowering beds alongside the path, which leads to the front porch.

The garden wraps around the house being largely lawned with open fencing overlooking the neighbouring field, with the side and rear garden enjoying a southerly and westerly orientation.

Services
Mains water and electricity • Private drainage • Oil-fired heating • Council Tax Band: Mid Suffolk Band ‘E’ • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Ultrafast 1,800Mb available • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all providers likely.

Location
Lady’s Green is a small rural hamlet on the fringes of Ousden, which is a pretty Suffolk village situated approximately 8 miles from the historic racing town of Newmarket, 8 miles from Bury St Edmunds and 22 miles from the university city of Cambridge. There is good access to A14, A11 and M11 and via these to the national road network. Local branch lines provide rail connections into Cambridge & Ipswich and Cambridge, Audley End & Whittlesford offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under an hour.

The village boasts outstanding countryside views and has a village pub, church, village hall, a recreation ground with an active cricket club, playground and an extensive network of footpaths.

Listed Building Entry
A late C17 or early C18 timber-framed and plastered house. 1 storey and attics. Casement windows. Roof thatched..