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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · CO10 1JY
For saleReduced £50k (−7.7%) on 22 JulListed 151 days
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About
As part of our Signature collection Abbots Ford is a stunning individual home dating back to the early 1900's set in the heart of the market town of Sudbury.
Listed in the Sudbury's Society's 'buildings of historical interest' the property takes in stunning view of the opposite water meadows with footpaths and the town centre just a short walk away.
Set over four floors this unique property offers flexible and spacious accommodation throughout.
The ground floor is accessed from the front via an attractive storm porch which has a stained-glass front door leading to the hallway which has stairs up to the first floor and access to the sitting, dining and breakfast rooms.
The striking sitting room is set at the front of the property has a bay window overlooking the front aspect, with an Edwardian cast iron fireplace, period coving, skirting and original doors.
The central dining room has a window to the side and door leading to the garden.
At the end of the hallway is the bay fronted breakfast room with feature fireplace, exposed beams and built in cupboards.
This room could be opened up into the kitchen to create a more open plan kitchen diner. A door under the stairs leads to the cellar which has a window and would be an ideal office or snug.
At the back of the house is the kitchen which is fitted with a traditional Stoneham kitchen with wall and base units, an inset range cooker and granite work surfaces to three sides.
The tiled floor leads to a utility room with worksurface space, cupboards and a butler sink with window overlooking the garden. The downstairs WC is off the utility room.
The Kitchen has a door with access to the garden. On the first floor the split-level landing provides access to three double bedrooms and separate bath and shower rooms.
The front landing leads to a first-floor balcony and the impressive principal bedroom which has a bay window.
Bedroom two is another double room with built in wardrobe whilst bedroom three is a bright room located at the back of the property with a feature fireplace.
The bathroom includes a paneled bath with tiled surrounds, shelving to alcove and airing cupboard, whilst the shower room has a tiled shower cubicle, Victorian style washbasin and WC.
On the second floor there is a Juliette balcony with doors to bedrooms four and five which are currently divided by a stud wall.
There are stairs up to the roof garden and belvedere which take in stunning views of the water meadows and surrounding rooftops.
Location Sudbury is a thriving and expanding market town with a good range of local amenities including branch rail link to London Liverpool Street station via Marks Tey with local bus service, a range of boutique shops as well as high street brand names and supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Aldi.
Directions SatNav - Postcode CO10 1JY Important Information Council Tax Band - D Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold Our Ref - SUD260235
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About 118, Melford Road, Suffolk
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