4-bedroom detached house · CO10 9TH
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Rivish Lane, Long Melford, is a well present detached home, perfectly positioned on a generous plot in this sought after Suffolk village of Long Melford.
Built in the 1980s, the property benefits from off road parking, double glazing throughout and air source heat pump.
The versatile living accommodation, proximity to local schools and amenities and the generous rear garden make this the perfect opportunity for families.
The property further benefits from solar panels with fit payments.
Property Overview • Entrance Porch & Hallway: Welcoming porch leads into a spacious hallway providing access to all principal rooms and door to rear garden.
• Living Room/Dining Space: Generous space featuring patio doors opening to the rear garden, flooding the room with natural light. To the front aspect is the dining area separated by fireplace.
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room: Well appointed with fitted units, integrated double oven, and hob, plus utility area with plumbing for appliances and a convenient door to the rear garden.
• Study: A flexible space ideal for home working, hobbies, or playroom. • Bedrooms: Four generous bedrooms, with built in wardrobe to master.
• Family Bathroom: Bath with mixer shower over, WC and hand wash basin. • Parking: Large stoned with space for multiple vehicles.
• Gardens: Low maintenance front garden; rear garden featuring patio and decking areas, with the remainder predominantly laid to lawn and a range of beds, bushes and trees – perfect for entertaining and relaxing.
Local Amenities & Community • Located in Long Melford, a historic Suffolk “wool town” of around 3,900 residents, known for its charming high street, medieval churches, and stately homes such as Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall .
• Shops and services in the village centre include independent boutiques, cafés, a post office, village pubs, and major supermarkets are accessible in nearby Sudbury and surrounding towns .
• Excellent local schooling options: O Long Melford Church of England Primary School, just 200m away and rated Good by Ofsted, caters to younger children within easy walking distance .
O Secondary education is available at Ormiston Sudbury Academy (3km), with further options including Thomas Gainsborough School (5.8km, Good) and Stour Valley Community School (8.8km, Good) for broader choice .
Transport & Connectivity • Bus services connect Long Melford with Sudbury, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, and Ipswich, making commuting by public transport feasible.
• The nearest train station is Sudbury (Suffolk), approximately 4.2km away, offering rail links into the wider region and beyond.
• For drivers, the property benefits from access to local road networks serving Sudbury and onward toward Colchester and Bury St Edmunds.
Lifestyle & Surroundings • Long Melford’s heritage character is on display throughout the village: Historic inns, wool churches, listed buildings, and the Long Melford Heritage Centre enrich the local cultural life.
• Recreational amenities include Long Melford Country Park, scenic walking and cycling routes along the former railway (Melford Walk), and local sports clubs such as Long Melford fc.
• Community events like the annual “Big Night Out Guy Fawkes fireworks display” draw residents together and highlight the village’s strong community spirit.
Summary This four-bedroom detached residence at Rivish Lane offers the ideal blend of spacious family accommodation with modern comforts-double glazing, off-road parking and a landscaped garden.
Positioned within walking distance to well-rated local schooling and village amenities and enjoying strong transport links, it represents a superb lifestyle opportunity for families or those seeking a classic yet contemporary Suffolk village home.
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