Sherbourne Street, Edwardstone, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10

A delightful family house with stunning gardens off a country lane and far reaching views

Description

Yewtree Cottage is a delightful period home, set within beautifully landscaped gardens of just over an acre, and enjoying far-reaching views over the Suffolk countryside.

Yewtree Cottage is Listed Grade II of Special Architectural and/or Historic Interest and is of timber-framed construction with rendered and colour-washed elevations under a tiled roof. The original part of the house is believed to date back to the late 17th century and has been extended over the years to create a comfortable and well-proportioned family home.

The house is set back from the road and provides numerous period features that include exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and good ceiling heights throughout.

The house is approached via a a welcoming entrance hall, with a utility and cloakroom. The kitchen/breakfast room is an impressive, light-filled space, fitted with an Aga and integrated appliances including double ovens, gas hob and dishwasher. French doors open directly onto the rear terrace and gardens beyond. The dining and drawing rooms feature inglenook fireplaces with wood-burning stoves. Beyond the delightful drawing room is a triple-aspect garden room with French doors to the terrace.

Upstairs, there is a landing which gives access to the five bedrooms. There are three bathrooms (including the large en suite off the principal bedroom). The principal bedroom in particular is impressive with a Juliet balcony providing fine easterly views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. There is also an en suite wash room off the end (guest) bedroom.

The house stands in lovely grounds with delightful elevated views over open countryside. To the front there is ample off-road parking, a double cart lodge and garage. The gardens extend to just over an acre and comprise lawns, mature trees, established flower beds, an orchard and a terrace abutting the house. There are also a range of outbuildings providing additional space, including an office, store/workshop and storage sheds.

Location

Yewtree Cottage is set in a popular location on Sherbourne Street in Edwardstone just outside the village of Boxford. The area is designated a conservation area within a designated “Special Landscape Area”.

Boxford provides good local facilities including shops, a post office, a doctor’s surgery, a very well regarded primary school and direct daily transport to local and private day schools. The market towns of Hadleigh and Sudbury provide further educational, recreational and shopping amenities with Colchester which is approximately 10 miles away, providing regular mainline direct rail links to London’s Liverpool Street Station, together with access to the A12.

Square Footage: 2,847 sq ft


Acreage: 1.1 Acres

Directions

From the A1071 Hadleigh bypass, continue towards the Colchester/ Sudbury Road (A134) take the second turning on the right to Boxford village. Proceed down the hill and turn left into Swan Street. Proceed out of Boxford and turn left on to Sherbourne Street. Yewtree Cottage will be found on the right hand side.

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