Hinderclay, Suffolk

A detached village house set back in mature grounds with stabling and further range of outbuildings, well located for Rickinghall and Botesdale. All in 0.78-acre.


Situated within this well-regarded rural village, Oak Lodge is an individual house likely to have been built in the mid-20th-century, built of traditional brick construction under a concrete pan-tiled roofline.

The property extends to around 1,350sq-ft, with well-proportioned modern accommodation which enjoys a high degree of natural light, comprising a large reception hall with cloakroom, a double aspect sitting room with French doors to the garden, multi-fuel burning stove on slate hearth.

The double aspect kitchen has been fitted with an extensive range of shaker-style base and eye level units, double oven, 4-ring electric hob and stainless-steel sink with drainer. The dining area has French doors to the garden, along with an opening to a garden room (which also provides plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer).

On the first floor is a large landing area, providing access to three good-sized bedrooms, served by a modern family bathroom with white suite comprising panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, low level WC and wash basin.

Outside
Oak Lodge is set well back from the village road, approached via a shared driveway through 5-bar gates to extending parking. The front has been post-and-railed with stabling, ideal for small pony or sheep, with water and electricity connected.

To the rear is the more formal garden with areas of lawn, patios, ornamental pond, summerhouse and pergola. There are further outbuildings, comprising a former garage which has been converted to a studio/office/store with power and lighting and double doors on one side and a large window. Other buildings include the large garden shed and a general store with log store to the side.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity • Oil-fired • Council Tax Band ‘D’ • EPC-rating ‘D’ • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Ultrafast available 1,000Mb • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all provides likely

Location
Hinderclay is a quiet village on the outskirts of the nearby villages of Botesdale and Rickinghall which provide excellent day-to-day amenities. There are excellent local primary schools, and the highly regarded Academy rated Hartismere High School at Eye provides schooling to sixth form level. For the commuter, the bustling market town of Diss with its mainline rail station is just 7 miles away with a journey to London Liverpool Street of 90 minutes. The fine old town of Bury St Edmunds is 14 miles and the coast around Southwold and Aldeburgh around 36 miles.

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