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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · IP31 2RF
For saleReduced £195k (−16.3%) on 25 AugListed 146 days
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About
Understood to date from 1874, Little Barton occupies a discreet yet accessible position within this highly regarded village, surrounded by maturing grounds amounting to approximately 0.47 acres and complemented by double garaging and ancillary accommodation.
In brief the accommodation schedule extends to approximately 3000 sq.ft. And benefits from period features complemented by modern sympathetic additions.
An elegant Victorian family home on the outskirts of Bury St. Edmunds with annexe accommodation and formal gardens.
Reception hall: With exposed red brick flooring, high ceilings, inset log burning stove with fireplace surround, integral cloaks/storage cupboard, stairs rising to first floor, window to side aspect and door to:- drawing room: Sympathetically extended providing a versatile reception space with dual aspect windows to rear and side.
The focal point for the room is provided by the inset log burning stove with ornate surround and hearth. French style double doors open to a small terrace abutting the side of the property.
Sitting room: A versatile space with dual aspect south facing windows to front and door to:- dining room: Ample space for formal dining and entertaining. South facing window to front.
Stone tiled floor. Open plan to the:- kitchen/breakfast room: With a vaulted ceiling and exposed joinery. Handmade kitchen units with quartz worksurfaces over and island with oak worksurface over.
Dual aspect windows to front and side. Finished with French style double doors opening on to a terrace abutting the side of the property.
Integrated appliances include Rangemaster cooker with hob and extractor over, one and a half bowl stainless steel butler sink inset with drainer and mixer tap over.
There is a Miele dishwasher, Miele fridge and Liebherr freezer. Twintec water softener. Stone tiled floor. Laundry/boot room: Providing spaces for further white goods to include a washer and dryer.
Additional worksurface and sink inset with drainer and mixer tap. Window and door to side. Fitted cupboards and full-height storage unit. Stone tiled floor.
Rear Hall: pantry: Shelved with slim window to rear. Stone tiled floor. Cloakroom: With white suite comprising WC and heritage style wash hand basin with hot and cold taps.
Radiator and frosted window to rear. Stone tiled floor. Boiler room: Housing the oil-fired boiler and hot water cylinder with window to rear aspect. Quarry tiled floor.
First Floor landing: Accessed via the primary staircase.
Door to:- principal bedroom: A substantial principal suite initially comprising a double bedroom with dual aspect windows to either side and door to:- en suite: With white suite comprising WC, hand wash basin on an in-built vanity unit, walk-in shower and sky light.
Heated towel rail and under floor heating. Dressing room: Forming part of the 2-storey extension and tastefully fitted with 3 walls of integral wardrobe/storage with window to rear aspect.
Guest suite/bedroom 2: Accessed via the secondary staircase with dual aspect windows to front and side.
Integral shelved storage cupboard and door to:- ensuite: With white suite comprising WC, hand wash basin and corner shower. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3: A substantial double bedroom with dual aspect windows to front and side. Integral shelved storage cupboard.
Bedroom 4: Double bedroom with integral storage cupboard and window to front aspect. Family bathroom: With WC, heritage style hand wash basin with hot and cold taps.
Panelled bath with shower attachment and screen. Heated towel rail and frosted window to rear.
Annexe/workshop Situated behind the principal dwelling, the annexe benefits from self-contained accommodation with entrance door immediately leading to:- bedroom 5/home office: The space could be altered to include a kitchenette subject to obtaining the relevant permissions.
Door to:- ensuite: With white suite comprising WC, hand wash basin and corner shower. Outside The property benefits from mature grounds to which the principal dwelling is near central.
The property is initially accessed via a sweeping gravel driveway guarded by double gates that provide access to ample off-road parking for a number of vehicles as well as vehicular access to:- double garage: With electric up and over door, cladded elevations and side door.
Power and light connected with a window to the side aspect.
The majority of the grounds are laid to lawn with a terrace situated off the kitchen/breakfast room, ideally placed for outdoor dining and entertaining.
There is a log store and all the boundaries are clearly defined with the benefit of maturing hedging.
In all about 0.47 acres agents note We understand that there is a Tree Preservation Order which applies to a number of trees within the grounds of the property.
Services: Main water, drainage and electricity are connected. Oil-fired heating. Note: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
Local authority: West Suffolk Council: Council Tax Band: G - £3,640.32 – 2025/26. EPC rating: D. broadband speed: Up to 1000 Mbps (source Ofcom).
Mobile coverage: EE, 02, Three and Vodafone – good outdoor, variable in-home. (source Ofcom).
Note: David Burr make no guarantees or representations as to the existence or quality of any services supplied by third parties.
Speeds and services may vary and any information pertaining to such is indicative only and may be subject to change.
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viewing: Strictly by prior appointment only through David Burr Bury St. Edmunds .
Notice: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
No representation or warranty whatever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.
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