Foxearth, Sudbury, Essex, CO10

Part of our Signature collection, thought to date back to the 16th Century and set in a rural location on a plot of approximately 3.4 acres, Bellybones has been substantially improved to provide practical and generous accommodation.

The cottage is best accessed from the rear with a path leading from the substantial driveway to the entrance porch. The hallway has an abundance of original features such as brick and stone flooring, exposed beams and a large inglenook fireplace within the living room.

To the right of the entrance hall is the impressive dining room with open studwork through to the kitchen. The country kitchen is well appointed with low level units, wooden work surfaces, inset Butler sink and space for an electric Rangemaster cooker in addition to an integrated dishwasher. A wooden door leads to a convenient utility room and pantry with wall mounted cupboards, additional work surfaces, plumbing for a washing machine, additional appliances and water softener.

The dual aspect dining room includes a striking Aga within a former inglenook fireplace and includes stairs rising to the first floor with a useful storage cupboard under.

On the opposite side of the hallway is the large stone-floored living room, again with exposed beams and stunning inglenook fireplace with oak bressemer. The living room takes in pleasant views of the garden and countryside from each window and inludes internal double doors into the garden room, which is a later addition with a pitched-shaped roof. The L-shaped garden room makes an ideal space for entertaining taking in views of the garden and a stable door out to the patio.

The spacious first floor landing has pleasant views to the front aspect and a feature of the exposed red brick chimney breast. The landing also provides access to the three double bedrooms and the family bathroom,

All three bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes and pleasant views from the windows. The bathroom begins with a lobby area with additional storage cupboard and separate entrance into a separate WC with wash hand basin and vanity unit. There is a further door into the bathroom which comprises a separate bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, walk-in shower, wash hand basin, airing cupboard and original floorboards.

Outside
Bellybones is set in a stunning rural position and benefits from a substantial plot of approximately 3.4 acres with a large wild flower meadow with a pond and mature copse at one end along with established hedging borders.

The more formal gardens include a mix of well-shaded areas with a range of different fruit trees and a terraces which can be accessed from the garden room and entrance porch. This benefits from a raised pond, expansive lawn and vegetable garden beyond.

The current owner has made a feature of an existing well.

The property is accessed via an electric gate which leads to a large concrete driveway providing parking for a large number of vehicles and gives access to a double garage with power and light, a wood store and workshop along with an old open-fronted storage barn on the way to the meadow.


Location

The property is found on the outskirts of the village of Foxearth, a sought-after rural location just outside the market town of Sudbury.

Sudbury is a thriving and expanding market town with a good range of local amenities including branch rail link to London Liverpool Street station via Marks Tey with local bus service, a range of boutique shops as well as high street brand names and supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Aldi.

Directions

Please use a Sat Nav with the postcode CO10 7JZ
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Important Information

Council Tax Band - E
Services – We understand mains water and electric are connected to the property. Oil fired heating. Private drainage (not tested)
Tenure - Freehold
EPC – Grade II
Our ref - SUD200086 SP

Agents Note
During the extensive refurbishment the property has benefitted from a new sole plate.

We understand that the roof contains asbestos tiles