Horringer, Suffolk, IP29 5RY

A delightful Grade II listed 5-bedroom home situated in the sought-after village of Horringer - No onward chain Built in 1788 as two separate cottages of Ploughman 1 and Ploughman 2, the property was commissioned by the Hervey family of Ickworth Park.

This is documented in records held at the local archive office. During the 1960s, the two cottages were combined to create the single dwelling seen today.

At around the same time, the property was designed as a Grade II listed building following the transfer of responsibility for the Ickworth Estate to Bristol Estates.

Residents’ of Horringer also enjoy the benefit of access to Ickworth Park through the village residents’ permit scheme, currently available for an annual fee of £10 per person.

A period front door opens into a central entrance hall, providing access to the principal reception rooms. To the left is a sitting room, whilst to the right is the dining room.

The main day-to-day entrance is positioned on the driveway side of the property and opens into an inner hall, where a tiled floor continues through to the dining room.

rich in character, the dining room features exposed ceiling beams and a brick-faced fireplace incorporating a wood-burning stove.

Beyond the hall is a generously proportioned cloakroom fitted with a pedestal wash basin, and WC, together with ample space for coats and footwear.

The kitchen is fitted in a painted Shaker-style with an extensive range of base and wall-mounted units, tiled splashbacks, surface-mounted sink, integrated dishwasher, space for a fridge freezer and a built-in Rangemaster range cooker.

Further character is provided by exposed ceiling beams and a continuation of the tiled flooring.

Connecting the original cottage accommodation with the remainder of the house is a substantial ‘L’-shaped conservatory/garden room.

enjoying views over the rear garden, it benefits from a bay window, French doors opening onto the terrace and further double French doors leading into the sitting room.

The sitting room continues the period theme with exposed ceiling timbers, a brick-faced fireplace