Green Lane, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31

A most attractive and substantial period village house standing in an idyllic and private setting next to the church on the outskirts of this most favoured village, within gardens approaching one acre.

Entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast/family room, study/bedroom six, utility room, cloakroom and cellar.

First floor part galleried landing, five double bedrooms, ‘Jack & Jill’ bathroom & two-family bathrooms.

Gated carriage driveway, parking, gardens & grounds, machinery store and two garden stores. In all 0.83 of an acre (sts).

THE PROPERTY
Church House is a most attractive period home boasting substantial accommodation of nearly 4,000 sq ft and stands within picturesque gardens next to the medieval Church of The Holy Innocents and enjoys a wonderful private setting. Built in the early 1800s by the Bunbury estate, this impressive unlisted house presents brick, flint and plain lime-rendered elevations under pantile and slate roofs with barley twist chimneys and further charming original period detail. Extensively remodelled, including upgraded insulation and double glazing, it was extended in 1998 by Purcell Miller Tritton architects, it has generously proportioned accommodation throughout, which is principally arranged over two floors with a large cellar.

The entrance porch leads into a reception hall, which has windows to the front aspect, oak floorboards and an open fireplace with marble surround and leads into the inner hall, which also has oak floor boards and features the stairs to the first floor with a cupboard under. The dual aspect dining room has an open fireplace with marble surround and the large drawing room features dual windows to double aspects and has a marble fireplace with an open Jetmaster fire. The most impressive kitchen/breakfast/family room measures 34’ x 17’ and is fitted with a bespoke Andrew Bannister kitchen comprising a comprehensive range of base and eye level units with a combination of granite and solid wood worksurfaces and integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge and a Britannia gas range oven. There are oak floorboards throughout and the family area has a rear and side aspect and double doors lead onto the terrace and garden. The side hall leads into a utility room fitted with a range and base and eye level units, single drainer sink, plumbing for automatic appliances and houses the Vaillant gas boiler. Access is gained to the extensive cellar, consisting of two rooms and a further vault. Continuing on the ground floor there is a study, which could be used as another bedroom, and a cloakroom. On the first floor the half galleried landing leads to five double bedrooms with the majority enjoying built-in or fitted wardrobes and the master bedroom has a dressing area and en-suite ‘Jack and Jill’ Goodwood bathroom shared with the adjoining bedroom and two further Goodwood bathrooms, all with Lefroy Brookes taps. The whole first floor enjoys beautiful views over the garden and surrounding countryside.

OUTSIDE
Church House is approached through a remotely operated electric five-bar gate onto a carriage driveway, providing parking and leads to a further automatic five-bar exit gate. The gardens and grounds are of particular note with many areas of formal lawn and an abundance of mature trees, hedging and well stocked shrub beds and borders. To the rear is a brick and flint machinery store (11’10 x 8’10), two further garden stores (10’ x 10’ & 10’ x 9’10), a block paved terrace and there is also a well. There is also a 20,000 litre underground tank that could easily be connected to collect rainwater, which could be used for garden irrigation. Adjoining the kitchen/breakfast/family room is a delightful south-west facing terrace, ideal for alfresco dining. On the west side of the gardens is a gravel and hardcore area with electricity, offering space and potential for a double garage, subject the necessary planning consents. In all the gardens enjoy a high degree of privacy and extend to around 0.83 of an acre (sts).


LOCATION
Church House stands in a beautiful private setting next to the Church of the Holy Innocents on the outskirts of Great Barton, which is an attractive small village situated just 3 miles northeast of the centre of the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds, in the heart of East Anglia. The village itself is served by a convenience store at the fuel station, public house/restaurant and a well-regarded primary school.

More extensive facilities can be found in the Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers an excellent range of amenities, with schooling in the public and private sector’s, extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities, including health clubs, swimming pools and golf clubs. There is good access to the A14, A11 (M11) and the railway station at Bury St Edmunds offers a link to mainline services to London’s Liverpool Street or King’s Cross via Cambridge (28 miles). Alternatively, the mainline station at Stowmarket (13 miles) offers a regular service into London’s Liverpool Street, taking approximately 80 minutes.

DIRECTIONS
From Bury St Edmunds head east along the A143 and on approaching the outskirts of the village take the right turn into Church Road. Continue and upon reaching the triangle take the right fork and after a short distance further the driveway for Church House will be found on the right.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services Mains Water, Three Phase Electricity and Gas. Private Drainage via a Klargester.
Local Authority West Suffolk
Council Tax Band F
Tenure Freehold
Broadband Full Fibre Installed. Ofcom states speeds available of up to 1800Mbps
Mobile Signal/Coverage Yes - varies depending on network provider. Please visit to check availability.
Viewing Only by appointment with Jackson-Stops Tel:

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