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See how verdicts work5-bedroom bungalow · IP31 2BU
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About
Detached 5-bedroomed bungalow providing spacious accommodation with generous south-west-facing gardens, situated only a stone’s throw from the thriving village centre.
Built of traditional brick construction beneath a tiled roof and considerably extended to the rear and much improved in more recent years, this substantial detached bungalow provides a deceptive level of accommodation extending to over 2,000 sqft.
The bungalow offers plenty of parking and stands within delightful south-west-facing gardens, whilst being only a short walk to the excellent range of local facilities on offer.
The accommodation currently in brief comprises an entrance hall with built-in cupboards and door to the cloakroom.
The sitting room is a light and airy reception with fireplace and large window to the front.
From the sitting room, a door leads to the dining room with window to the front and door to the well-equipped kitchen and spacious utility room.
The kitchen has recently been re-fitted, providing plenty of drawer and cupboard space with built-in appliances and a large window overlooking the conservatory and gardens.
The study is a versatile reception with glass doors to the large conservatory, creating an ideal space for entertaining with French doors to the garden.
The bedroom wing comprises five bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with sliding doors to the conservatory and door to an en-suite shower room.
The family bathroom serves the remaining four bedrooms and completes the accommodation Outside To the front of the bungalow is a large driveway providing extensive vehicle parking, turning space and access to the garage.
Side access leads to the generous rear gardens which are mostly laid to lawn and well stocked flower beds with an abundance of flowering plants and a variety of matutre shrubs and trees.
There is a timber garden store and a paved terrace creates an ideal area for outdoor entertaining enjoying the desirable south westerly aspect.
Location The property is conveniently situated just a stone's throw from the wide range of everyday amenities which Stanton offers, including a primary & middle school, a doctor’s surgery/health centre, pub, a petrol station, a village hall, and a range of shops including co-op, a general stores, a bakery and a post office/ newsagent.
Also close by is the Hillcrest garden centre which incorporates a highly-regarded delicatessen and cafe, and the Farmers Market held every Saturday at Wyken Hall - famous for its vineyard and Leaping Hare restaurant.
The thriving community of Stanton is situated amid the gently undulating Suffolk countryside approximately 10 miles north east of the historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds.
Regularly featured in the national press as one of the very best places to live in Eastern England, Bury is noted for its excellent schools, its superb shopping, and its first-class cultural and recreational facilities.
Meanwhile, some 10 miles from Stanton in the opposite direction, and just over the border in Norfolk, is the attractive market town of Diss, which also provides an excellent range of everyday amenities - plus a direct mainline rail link to London's Liverpool Street.
Directions When entering the centre of Stanton from the direction of the A143, turn right into Upthorpe Road, where the driveway leading to the property will be found on the right hand side.
Services Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired radiator central heating. Double glazing. No onward chain.
Council Tax: West Suffolk Band: D Broadband speed: Up to 1000 mbps available (Source Ofcom) Mobile phone signal for: EE, Three and O2 (Source Ofcom) Flood Risk: Very Low Risk
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