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See how verdicts work2-bedroom detached house · IP6 9AH
For saleReduced £25k (−5.9%) on 22 JunListed 303 days
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Summary Stunning, detached 18th Century cottage boasting two large, double bedrooms, three generous reception rooms, a ground and first floor cloakroom, a seperate ground floor bathroom, a wraparound plot, multiple out buildings and garages and off street parking.
Description **guide price £425,000 - £450,000** Haybarn Cottage is a stunning, 18th Century cottage, constructed in 1733 and nestled at the end of a private road, in a semi-rural location, in the heart of Westerfield village.
The property is within a short walk of the Railway Station and is also on a bus route into Ipswich. There have been many additions over time, in keeping with modern living.
Field views can be enjoyed from the side and rear of the property, from the privacy of the beautiful rear garden.
Agents Note: Please note there is an annual fee of £25 payable on this property, to maintain the road. Entrance Porch Tiled flooring, an oak door leading to the lounge and two windows to the side.
Lounge Large lounge with hardwood, double glazed windows to the front and side, carpet flooring, two radiators, an understairs storage cupboard, an inglenook fireplace with stove, TV point and exposed beams and supports.
Dining Room Two hardwood, double glazed windows to the front, carpet flooring, exposed beams and supports, wall hung lights, fitted bookcases and a fitted baker's oven.
Study 12' 4" x 8' ( 3.76m x 2.44m ) Double glazed windows to the front and windows to the side and rear, carpet flooring and one radiator.
This is the perfect home study, perfect for enjoying panoramic views of the garden.
Kitchen 15' 9" x 5' 9" ( 4.80m x 1.75m ) Two windows to the rear, a door to the conservatory, tiled flooring, additional wood effect flooring, eye and base level units cream with wood effect worktop surfaces, a stainless steel sink plus drainer and chrome taps, a pantry cupboard, shelving and space for a cooker and fridge/freezer.
Conservatory 20' 4" x 4' 8" ( 6.20m x 1.42m ) Tiled flooring, windows to the side and rear, spot lights, a wash hand basin, plumbing for a washing machine and views across the garden.
Inner Hall A door to the conservatory, one radiator, bathroom and cloakroom. Cloakroom 5' 7" x 2' 8" ( 1.70m x 0.81m ) Low level WC, a window to the side and one radiator.
Ground Floor Bathroom 5' 9" x 5' 8" ( 1.75m x 1.73m ) A window to the rear, a bath with overhead shower, pedestal wash hand basin, one radiator, a white heated towel rail, partially clad walls and a shaver point.
First Floor Landing Carpet flooring, one radiator, hardwood, double glazed window to the front, loft hatch, a double storage cupboard and space for a study.
First Floor Cloakroom 5' 8" x 2' 5" ( 1.73m x 0.74m ) Low level WC, a hardwood, double glazed window to the front and pedestal wash hand basin.
Master Bedroom 11' 8" x 10' 9" ( 3.56m x 3.28m ) Hardwood, double glazed windows to the front, a UPVC window to the rear, with field views, carpet flooring and one radiator.
Bedroom Two 11' 5" max x 9' 2" ( 3.48m max x 2.79m ) Hardwood, double glazed window to the front, carpet flooring, one radiator and a full wall of fitted, sliding wardrobes.
Outside: Front Garden A wraparound plot with hedging to the front and rear, providing a degree of privacy, field views, an outside tap and light, two driveways, either side of the property, an oil boiler, curved borders, a gate, leading to the fields, block paved seating areas, a grassed area surrounding the property, multiple fruit and bay trees, multiple out buildings, garages and a concrete paved area to the side, for an extension, which has approved planning permission for the current vendors, (copy provided to Agent), Garage 13' 7" x 9' 2" ( 4.14m x 2.79m ) With power, light and window to the rear.
Workshop No 1 14' 4" x 8' 1" ( 4.37m x 2.46m ) With power, light and window to the rear. Workshop No 2 12' 9" x 9' 7" ( 3.89m x 2.92m ) With power, light and windows to the side and front.
Workshop No 3 20' 3" x 4' 7" ( 6.17m x 1.40m ) With power, light and window to the rear. Workshop No 4 A barn shed with power, light and a door to the rear.
Outer Office 8' 4" x 8' ( 2.54m x 2.44m ) Wood effect flooring, windows to the side and rear, power and light.
Garage No 2 19' 2" x 9' 6" ( 5.84m x 2.90m ) Barn style doors to entry, windows to the rear, power and storage in the rafters. 1.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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