Eriswell Road, Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27

An excellent opportunity to acquire The Limes - a beautifully refurbished five-bedroom detached period home located within the popular village of Lakenheath, blending elegant character with modern comfort. Lovingly restored by the current owners, the property retains original features such as parque

flooring, picture rails, and ornate fireplaces, combined with a high-quality kitchen, separate utility room, stylish bathrooms, and five well-proportioned bedrooms.

Inside, the layout flows naturally, with a generous entrance hall and spacious living areas featuring high ceilings and plenty of natural light. To the front of the property, you’ll find the living room, which offers generous proportions, wooden flooring, and French doors leading to the front garden terrace. The separate dining room is a spacious, cosy room with a feature fireplace and front-facing bay windows that enjoy the afternoon sun. The kitchen and breakfast area form the heart of the home, offering a bright, open, and modern living space with an adjoining utility and boot room for added convenience, along with a separate downstairs shower room.

Upstairs, five well-proportioned bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for families or guests, including four generous double rooms. The principal bedroom features extensive built-in wardrobes and open views across the surrounding fields, while Bedroom two benefits from its own en-suite shower room. Completing the upstairs layout is a charming family bathroom with freestanding bath.

The property occupies a prime position within the village, with open playing fields opposite and just a short walk from local amenities. The beautifully maintained wraparound gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, flowering borders, and several seating areas positioned to enjoy the sun throughout the day. Two paved terraces provide excellent spaces for outdoor dining or relaxation, while a raised water feature adds a peaceful focal point. A detached garden room offers versatility for use as a home office, studio, or gym. The front veranda is an ideal spot to sit and watch the cricket on the village green as the sun sets, and off-road parking to the side provides convenience without compromising the charm of this elegant period home.

In more detail the accommodation comprises of:
ENTRANCE HALL
Spacious entrance with original parquet flooring, period mouldings, and a panelled staircase with useful under-stairs storage.

SNUG ROOM
A charming front-facing room featuring a fireplace with surround, floor-to-ceiling windows to the front aspect, and wooden flooring.

DINING ROOM
An elegant formal dining area with a striking bay window overlooking the cricket pitch and a log-burning fireplace with built-in storage and shelving to either side. Wooden flooring throughout.

HALLWAY / BOOT ROOM
Practical space with a built-in storage cupboard and room for coats and boots, with a door leading directly to the rear garden.

SHOWER ROOM
Modern suite comprising a large enclosed shower, WC, pedestal basin, built-in storage cupboard, spotlights, and a window to the side aspect.

UTILITY ROOM
A bright and functional space fitted with base cabinets, a worktop with inset Butler sink, a built-in storage cupboard, and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and windows to dual aspects.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM
A superb country-style kitchen featuring Shaker-style base units, quartz worktops, and an inset sink with drainer. Includes an integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and AGA, along with space for a separate cooker. Dual-aspect windows, two skylights, and recessed spotlights flood the room with light, while terracotta floor tiles add warmth and charm.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Spacious landing with a large built-in storage cupboard and loft access.

BEDROOM ONE
Generous double bedroom with ornamental fireplace, three double and one single built-in wardrobe, and a window overlooking the cricket field to the front.

BEDROOM TWO
Large double bedroom with dual-aspect windows to the side and rear, spotlights, and a dressing area with loft access.

EN-SUITE
Fully tiled and well-appointed suite with an enclosed shower, pedestal basin, WC, heated towel rail, and window to the side aspect.

BEDROOM THREE
Double bedroom featuring a bay window overlooking the cricket pitch.

BEDROOM FOUR
Another spacious double with ornamental fireplace, built-in storage cupboard, and window to the rear aspect.

BEDROOM FIVE
A cosy front-facing bedroom with an ornamental fireplace and views across the fields.

BATHROOM
Stylish family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath with shower attachment, hand basin, WC, built-in storage cupboard, and window to the side aspect.

OUTSIDE
Beautifully maintained gardens which wrap around the property, providing both privacy and open views to front. The grounds are mainly laid to lawn with established trees, flowering borders, and thoughtfully designed seating areas that capture the sun throughout the day. Two paved terraces offer ideal spots for outdoor dining or evening relaxation, while a raised water feature adds a tranquil focal point. A detached garden room provides excellent versatility - perfect for a home office, studio, or gym. To the front, the veranda offers a lovely place to sit and watch the cricket on the village green, along with off-road parking to the side for two vehicles.

Tenure: Freehold
Heating: Oil central heating
Parking: Driveway for two cars
Windows/doors: UPVC double glazing

Lakenheath has a wide range of amenities including: - shops, local services, public house, church, modern doctors’ surgery, Post office and schooling for primary age. In addition, the popular “Sports Pavilion” on the playing fields adds a further range of sports and leisure facilities to the existing Football and Cricket clubs. Lakenheath also boasts a railway station approximately 2 miles from the centre of the village. Lakenheath is approximately 5 miles from Mildenhall, 6 miles from Brandon and 12 miles from Thetford where a larger range of services and facilities can be found. Via the A14 it is easy to access the A11 five ways roundabout and subsequently through to Newmarket to the south, Cambridge to the west and Bury St Edmunds to the east with convenient ease.