The property occupies a stand alone position on the sought after and attractive Barking Tye overlooking farmland to the rear and open green space to the front. Barking Tye has a good community spirit surrounded by rolling Suffolk countryside, situated only 2 miles to the attractive market town of Needham Market offering a good range of shopping and recreational facilities including railway station linking Stowmarket and Ipswich and on the Liverpool Street, Needham Market. Needham Market also offers an easy connection to the A14 which in turn leads to the A140 and to the A12.

Willow Tree Cottage origins are believed to date back to the 17th century, of timber framed construction with later modern two storey addition. Displaying a wealth of period features throughout including exposed beams, inglenook style fireplaces, ledge and brace doors. The current owners have totally redecorated and re-furbished the property to the highest standards throughout, now presented in show home condition ready for immediate occupation. Features include an atmospheric sitting room with exposed timbers, red brick inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove with open studwork leading to a bright and airy dining room with French doors opening to the garden, the stunning kitchen/breakfast room is located to the rear, re-fitted with high quality kitchen with built-in appliances, feature inglenook fireplace with woodburner and large picture window overlooking the garden and fields beyond, further sitting room/snug is complimented by a study area, superb re-fitted shower room and utility room with direct access to the extensive double garage, currently used as a games room and gym. There are two staircases within the property leading to a total of four bedrooms, all of good proportions and two recently re-fitted traditional style bathrooms. The property is set well back with green space and mature trees to the front and double gates open to an extensive parking area, the garden more or less surrounds the property having recently been landscaped with impressive views over farmland to the rear. Internal viewing is essential to appreciate the charm and character and quality of the refurbishment.

RECEPTION HALL: Natural period brick flooring, exposed timbers, staircase to the first floor, built-in understairs storage cupboard, pine ledge and brace doors.

SITTING ROOM: 18' 1" x 12' 5" (5.51m x 3.78m) Central feature red brick inglenook fireplace with bressummer beam over inset with wood burning stove, decorative encaustic style tiled hearth, solid oak engineered flooring, two radiators, tv point, exposed wall and ceiling beams, open timber studwork leads to the dining room, two generous PVC double glazed windows to the front aspect with views over the garden and green beyond.

DINING ROOM: 14' 7" x 11' 1" (4.44m x 3.38m) Solid oak engineered wooden flooring, two radiators, exposed timber ceiling, ledge and brace door, bright and airy room with PVC double glazed French doors and side windows overlooking the rear garden and farmland beyond.

KITCHEN: 11' 11" x 11' 1" (3.63m x 3.38m) Kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of base and wall mounted units having shaker style panelled doors and drawer fronts, wide pan drawers, fitted Silestone Yukon quartz work surfaces incorporating a breakfast bar, inset ceramic butler sink with Franke Omni boiling and filtered water tap, integrated Bosch series 6 dishwasher, integrated wine fridge, feature Rangemaster oven, quartz splashback, matching extractor hood connected over, partly vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, engineered oak flooring, pelmet lighting, open to the breakfast room, PVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and farmland beyond.

BREAKFAST ROOM: 13' 2" x 11' 8" (4.01m x 3.56m) Feature inglenook fireplace with bressummer beam over, fitted wood burning stove with encaustic style decorative floor tiles, engineered oak flooring, Samsung American style plumbed in fridge/freezer providing filtered water and water dispenser, superb large PVC double glazed picture window providing good amounts of natural light with views over the garden and farmland beyond, east facing with superb sunrise views.

SUNG/LIVING ROOM: 13'9" X 12'5" (4.19m x 3.78m) Feature inglenook fireplace with bressummer beam over, fitted wood burning stove with encaustic style decorative floor tiles, engineered oak flooring, exposed ceiling timbers, PVC double glazed window to the front aspect overlooking the green.

INNER HALL: Two separate built-in storage cupboards, leading directly to the study area, part glazed PVC door leading directly to the garden.

STUDY AREA: 11' 5" x 8' 9" (3.48m x 2.67m) Engineered oak flooring, staircase to the first floor, radiator, built-in understairs storage cupboard with ledge and brace door, double aspect with PVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspects.

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM: Recently re-fitted to the highest standards incorporating low level wc with concealed Geberit cistern, attractive vanity unit with Saba stone basin and Elysian mixer tap and natural wood surround, walk-in double shower enclosure with fixed glazed screen, Crosswater thermostatic rain shower, extensive herringbone style wall tiling, mosaic tiled floor, brass effect wall mounted towel radiator, wall light points, heated and illuminated wall mounted mirror.

UTILITY ROOM: 9' 10" x 8' 3" (3m x 2.51m) Fitted matching base and wall mounted units having shaker style panelled doors, fitted worktop inset with one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, built-in shelved larder cupboard, tiled floor, space for tumble dryer, radiator, direct access to the garage, PVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

MASTER BEDROOM: 17' 9" x 13' 4" (5.41m x 4.06m) Partly sloping ceiling with exposed timbers, high quality, full height Hammonds fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors inset with fitted shelves and hanging rails, radiator, with decorative cover, tv point, PVC double glazed dormer window with views over Barking green.

LANDING WITH STAIRCASE: Doors to the bedroom 1 and en-suite.

EN-SUITE: Fitted with traditional style suite comprising low level wc, freestanding style deep oval bath and vanity unit with ceramic wash hand basin, mono mixer tap and storage cupboards below, chrome towel radiator, engineered oak flooring, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, partly vaulted ceiling, large and deep built-in double linen cupboard with double doors, PVC double glazed dormer window to the front aspect with views over Barking green.

BEDROOM 4: 13' 4" x 8' 7" (4.06m x 2.62m) A pretty room with vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, pine ledge and brace doors, feature wall, built-in eaves storage cupboard, Velux roof window to the rear aspect.

LANDING AND SECOND STAIRCASE:

BEDROOM 2: 11' 6" x 9' 2" (3.51m x 2.79m) Radiator, space for wardrobes, PVC double glazed window to the rear aspect with far reaching views over farmland.

BEDROOM 3: 11' 1" x 7' 5" (3.38m x 2.26m) Radiator, space for wardrobes, PVC double glazed window to the front aspect overlooking a green.

FAMILY BATHROOM: Traditional white suite comprises wc with high level traditional system, wide pedestal wash hand basin, freestanding ball and claw bath with traditional style shower mixer tap, chrome towel radiator, lower wall wooden panelling, wood effect flooring, PVC double glazed window to the side aspect.

GARAGE: 21' 4" x 20' 7" (6.5m x 6.27m) Currently used as a games room and gym, wood effect flooring, power and light connected, built-in full height double storage cupboard, fitted water softener, two PVC double glazed windows to the rear aspect, part glazed PVC door to the side, up and over door to the front.

OUTSIDE: The property is set back from the road with wide greensward to the front, mature flowering trees, double five bar gates open to an extensive parking and turning area, suitable for numerous vehicles, mature native hedge front boundary, access to the garage, the remainder of the front garden is predominately laid to lawn with flower borders leading to timber summerhouse, two separate secure gates lead to either ends of the rear garden. To the further side of the house there is a vegetable garden with greenhouse and raised beds. The rear garden has been recently landscaped with open lawns, porcelain paved terrace and path with extensive lawn, flower borders, mature hedged boundary, backing onto farmland. To the further side of the garden there is an extensive porcelain paved terrace suitable for alfresco dining area, timber pergola.

POSTCODE: IP6 8HU

ENERGY RATING: D - 61

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