Leeper Close, Mellis

Set within a small, thoughtfully designed development in the village of Mellis, this elegant four bedroom detached home offers modern living with real presence and charm. Built to high thermal standards, it benefits from an air source heat pump and underfloor heating, creating a home that is both comfortable and economical year round. The exterior combines varied red brickwork with a generous driveway and double garage, giving the property a timeless, high quality feel. Inside, light and well proportioned rooms flow beautifully, from the welcoming sitting room with feature fireplace to the impressive open plan kitchen, dining and family space at the heart of the home. Bi fold doors open onto a large patio and garden, perfect for entertaining or relaxed family living. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms are complemented by two en suites and a stylish family bathroom. Overall, this is a beautifully balanced home, offering space, efficiency and flexibility in a peaceful village setting.

The Location

This charming property is situated in the highly sought-after village of Mellis, adjoining Yaxley, on the north Suffolk borders and set within the picturesque Waveney Valley countryside. Mellis offers the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and convenient access to nearby towns, making it ideal for families and those seeking a peaceful yet connected lifestyle.

Education is a key highlight for families, with the village being home to the highly regarded Mellis Church of England Primary School. For older children, the nearby Hartismere School in Eye provides secondary education and a broad range of extracurricular opportunities. Eye itself is approximately 3 miles away, offering a vibrant historic market town offering an excellent range of amenities, including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, banks, healthcare services, and leisure facilities, ensuring residents have everything they need close to home.

Just 5 miles to the north, the larger market town of Diss provides a wider array of shopping, dining, and cultural options. Its mainline railway station offers direct services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich, making commuting or day trips straightforward and convenient.

The surrounding Waveney Valley countryside is ideal for walking, cycling, and enjoying the region’s natural beauty. Mellis’s combination of scenic rural surroundings, excellent local schools, and proximity to the amenities and transport links of Eye and Diss provides a truly balanced and desirable lifestyle in north Suffolk.

Leeper Close, Mellis

Set within a small, well considered development in the village of Mellis, this four bedroom detached family home combines modern construction with a confident, elegant presence.

The property is very thermally efficient, benefitting from modern build standards, including an air source heat pump and underfloor heating, helping to ensure comfortable, economical living throughout the year. Externally, the house enjoys a commanding appearance, with varied red brickwork lending a timeless and high quality feel that sits comfortably within its surroundings.

Approached via a substantial gravel and brick driveway providing parking for at least six vehicles, the house also benefits from a double garage with two electric roller doors, power, lighting and a personal door to the garden.

To the rear, a large patio and generous garden space create an ideal environment for outdoor dining, entertaining, and day to day family life, with ample room for children and pets to enjoy safely.

Entering the home, a welcoming entrance porch leads through to a spacious entrance hall, centred around a staircase with a large under stairs cupboard. From here, access is provided to a cloakroom with hand wash basin and WC, along with a study, ideal for home working, hobbies or use as a playroom. Flooring flows through the ground floor, complemented by oak faced internal doors with chrome lever handles, adding a cohesive and contemporary finish.

The main sitting room is a generous, well proportioned space, featuring an open brick fireplace with an oak beam and inset multi fuel stove, creating a natural focal point. Bi fold doors open directly onto the patio, drawing in natural light and allowing a seamless connection between house and garden. To the rear of the property sits the kitchen, dining and family room, a true hub of the home.

This space is extensively fitted with the Howdens Fairford range, featuring grey shaker style cupboards, quartz work surfaces, and a comprehensive selection of integrated AEG appliances, including induction hob, ovens, combi microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Further bi fold doors enhance the flexibility of the room, making it equally suited to day to day family living and larger gatherings.

A well equipped utility room sits alongside, offering extra storage, worktop space and a side entrance door.

Upstairs, the property continues to deliver excellent accommodation. The spacious landing includes a built in cupboard and leads to four well balanced bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room with corner shower, fitted basin with storage, WC, heated towel rail and skylight window.

Bedroom two also enjoys the advantage of its own en suite shower room, while bedrooms three and four are served by a main family bathroom, fitted with a bath, separate shower cubicle, basin with drawers below and WC.

Overall, this is a home that has been carefully designed for modern family living, offering space, efficiency and flexibility both inside and out. With its combination of high quality finishes, thoughtful layout, and generous gardens, it is ideally suited to families looking for a practical yet stylish home where everyday life and entertaining can be enjoyed with ease.

Agents Note

This property will be sold freehold & connected to air-source heat pump, mains water, electricity and drainage.

Disclaimer

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