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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · IP30 0SB
Sold STCReduced £20k (−6.3%) on 25 OctListed 238 days
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About
Detached 4 bedroom cottage, set in an elevated position, within this ever popular and picturesque village, with the property itself in need of updating, but which offers a superb opportunity to reconfigure the layout and leave your own stamp on how it looks.
The Rockery From the entrance hall there are doorways to the dining room and sitting room, both of which overlook the front, with the sitting room benefitting from its own brick fireplace and from which there is a doorway into the kitchen, which has a range of fitted cupboards, as well as sink unit, with glazed door and window which overlook the rear garden.
Leading off from the kitchen there is a family bathroom comprising panel bath, pedestal wash handbasin and low flush wc.
At first floor level there can be found four bedrooms, all of which are off the landing, with the two main bedrooms providing wonderful views to the front, across Rattlesden, one of which benefits from its own built-in cupboard, there are two further bedrooms, which overlook the rear garden, one of which has a fitted cupboard which houses the hot water tank.
Outside To the front of the property there is a large lawned area, as well as a long driveway which provides ample parking and in turn leads to a carport from which there is a door which leads out to the rear garden.
The front garden benefits from a range of mature shrubs and trees, whilst the garden to the rear is stepped and offers a good level of privacy, as well as attractive patio areas.
Location The Rockery sits in an enviable elevated position within, just a short walk to amenities including the two public houses, the attractive church, chapel, the C of E primary school, and village run community shop.
Further facilities are within a short distance at the neighbouring village of Woolpit with easy access to the A14 and further afield.
Services Oil fired central heating, electricity, water and drainage connected. Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council - Council Tax Band D. Tenure Freehold.
Broadband Speed Superfast Predicted of 80Mbps (source Ofcom). Mobile Coverage Between 67% and 75% (source Ofcom).
Directions On entering the village, branch right into High Street and drive past the church and The Five Bells public house. Both of which are on the left hand side.
The Rockery will be approximately 100 yards further on, on the right hand side. what3words auctioned.mining.groom
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About High Street, Rattlesden, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30
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