Flempton, Suffolk

A beautifully presented and modernised Grade II listed cottage overlooking the village green, with double garage and gardens leading down to the water meadows. All in 0.38-acre.

Situated in an enviable setting overlooking the green in Flempton, 7 The Green is an attractive Grade II listed home, built of traditional timber-frame construction under a thatched roofline. The property is believed to date back to the mid 17th-century, along with further 19th-century alterations, and has been beautifully and thoughtfully modernised over the last decade, cleverly blending the charming character of the home with contemporary nuances and high-quality upgrades throughout.

Arranged over two floors, the accommodation extends to around 2,185sq-ft, providing versatile accommodation comprising front door leading to a large reception hall with slate flooring, staircase to the first floor and former fireplace. To the back of the reception hall is a stable door out to the gardens.

From the west, there is a study/bedroom four. Adjoining this room is a shower/cloakroom, with shower cubicle with feature stained-glass window, low level WC and wash hand basin. The living area is formed of two lovely reception rooms comprising a sitting room with inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, oak-effect Karndean flooring, and window overlooking the green. Open studwork to a dining room with solid oak glazed bi-fold doors to the gardens, large storage cupboard.

The kitchen/breakfast room has been beautifully crafted by Davonport, who have created a tasteful range of shaker-style units with granite worktop and matching island, inset ceramic sink with drainer, freestanding Everhot electric range. From the kitchen, there is a utility room, larder and rear porch.

The first-floor is accessed via two staircases, the ‘east wing’ staircase from the kitchen leads up to a large landing area leading to the principal bedroom with window overlooking the green, and en suite bathroom which has been updated to feature a luxurious white suite comprising Neptune wash basin and stand, Duravit bath with quartz stone surround, separate shower cubicle and low-level WC. From the landing is a further double bedroom with large walk-in storage cupboard.

The staircase to the west leads up to a landing area, with further double bedroom with views over the green, and separate bathroom, fitted with a traditional white suite comprising tiled floors and walls, freestanding bath with ball-and-claw feet, low-level WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.

Outside
7 The Green is approached from the village lane onto a gravelled track leading to the driveway to the side of the house, block-paved and extending around the back of the house providing parking for numerous vehicles. There is a detached double garage with electric roller doors, part of which houses the modern biomass boiler system.

The gardens are of particular note, with a large expanse of lawn with a variety of mature trees and shrubs, paved terrace, feature pond which all lead down to the water meadows.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity • biomass heating • West Suffolk Council Tax Band ‘E’ • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Superfast 78Mb • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all providers likely

Location
Flempton is a small well-regarded village approximately 5 miles north-west of the market town of Bury St Edmunds, a fine historic cathedral town situated in the heart of East Anglia, which is considered to be the hub of East Anglia.

The village has many lovely country walks, along with St Catherine’s Church and well-known Golf Club.

The A14 dual carriageway gives access to the East Coast Ports, Ipswich, Cambridge, the Midlands and London via the M11. The town itself has good shopping, cultural, educational and recreational facilities, including the Georgian Theatre Royal, Art Gallery and Cathedral. Bury St Edmunds has rail connections to London via Cambridge and Stowmarket.