The Rookery, Eye, IP23

One of the larger townhouses within Eye, offering up to 5 bedrooms along with 3 reception rooms and good ancillary space. Beautifully presented and well maintained by the current owners, this fabulous house has the added benefit of owning the gated driveway which leads to a garage*.

3 The Rookery forms the end property of an important row of period Grade II Listed properties within a most desirable and tranquil setting close to the town centre yet tucked away off the principal town roads. Extending farther back from the street than adjoining neighbours and with ownership of the adjacent double gates and driveway, this really is a special property. The handsome Georgian front elevation with '8 over 8' horned sash windows at ground level and '3 over 6' at first floor, also contains a part glazed traditional timber door with glazed overlight. The interior is arranged to provide three reception room areas along with an inner hall which has previously been used as a Study workspace. Beyond the splendid kitchen dining space lies a utility room, cloakroom and storage etc. The ground floor also includes a shallow cellar and useful walk-in Store. The first floor surprisingly offers up to five bedrooms if required but of course with scope for differing uses such as a dressing room or private Study. Throughout the interior period features abound to include clay pamment floors, exposed timbers, fireplaces and character doors. This beautifully presented interior is further complemented by a very pleasant garden area to the rear with the smart pea shingle drive along which a colourful planted border is set. Modern conveniences and 'touches' include gas radiator heating, stylish fitted kitchen and sumptuous bathroom including a shower enclosure. Having acquired the property via Harrison Edge in 2021 the current owners have carried out a number of important repairs and improvements. both inside and out. Having 'dipped a toe' into Eye life following a relocation it is now time to spread their wings a little further in Suffolk.

Location

The historic town of Eye is blessed with an array of shops and businesses enabling residents to be essentially self-sufficient. With schools, both Nursery, Primary and High, a Health Centre and varied social and recreational opportunities, all age groups are catered for. The town includes an impressive mix of architecture and interesting buildings especially when one considers the impressive properties towards the fine, historic
Church. With a tower of 101feet, the renowned Nicklaus Pevsner in The Buildings of England (Suffolk) describes it as "one of the wonders of Suffolk". The house is found on The Rookery overlooking grounds to the notable Stayer House and can be approached as one heads towards the Church , off Castle Street or by turning off Lowgate Street. Castle Street follows the outline of the former motte & bailey castle and is the proverbial stone's throw from town centre facilities as well as open countryside and footpaths across the fields. The excellent shops include for example the friendly 'institution' The Handyman Stores, butchers, bakers, a fine deli, two supermarkets and chemist and many others complementing those found at neighbouring Diss (approximately 5 miles). Diss is fortunate in being able to offer amongst other things an 18 Hole Golf Course and importantly a well used commuter rail service which runs between the Cathedral City of Norwich to the north and London's Liverpool Street Station.

Direction

The Rookery is easily found between Lowgate Street and Castle Street. No.3 is towards the Lowgate Street end with parking readily available along the street.