Rattlesden, Suffolk

An attractive period cottage in private gardens extending to 0.25-acre, tucked away within this well-regarded attractive Suffolk village.

Situated in a private mature garden setting within this well-regarded attractive Suffolk village, Whalebone Cottage is a charming, unlisted, period cottage built of traditional construction with colour-washed rendered elevations under a slate roofline.

The property is graced with many original and notable features, whilst affording a high degree of natural light and well-proportioned rooms, with accommodation extending to around 1,700sq-ft comprising entrance hall with stained glass windows and staircase to the first-floor. There are three reception rooms, comprising a family room with wood-burning stove and brick surround and a double-aspect study.

The sitting room has two sash windows to the front aspect, open fireplace on tiled hearth and wood mantel and surround, leading to the kitchen/breakfast room which is well-equipped with a range of base and eye-level units with preparation worktops, inset one-and-a-half bowl ceramic sink with drainer, freestanding electric range cooker, plumbing for dishwasher, stable door to the garden.

On the first floor are three double bedrooms with storage cupboards, all enjoying a good deal of natural light, with ornate cast-iron fireplaces in two rooms, served by a family bathroom which is fitted with a modern white suite with panel bath with screen and shower over, pedestal wash basin and low-level WC and towel rail.

Outside
The property is approached from the village street onto gravel driveway via a five-bar gate, leading to extensive parking and adjoining double garage with twin up-and-over doors. The grounds extend to around a quarter-of-an-acre, with the front garden hosting a variety of mature trees and shrubs, extensive lawn and wood store, together with playhouse and garden shed.
The rear gardens are largely walled with an attractive mix of original brickwork and paved terrace with steps leading up to a lawned garden, along with vegetable gardens, a range of fruit trees, to include pear, apple, plum and fig.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity • Oil-fired heating • Conservation Area • Council Tax Band ‘F’ • EPC ‘tbc • Broadband Superfast 80Mb estimated • All mobile providers likely

Location
Rattlesden is an attractive Suffolk village with a fine church, lively village inn, an award-winning restaurant/bar, village shop/Post Office, school and pre-school, being conveniently located within easy access of the A14 dual carriageway providing quick access to the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds and also Stowmarket. Both offer recreational, shopping and educational facilities, fast access by rail to London and Norwich, also via the A14 to Ipswich and Cambridge.

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