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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · IP6 8JR
Sold STCListed 166 days
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About
Flint Cottage occupies a prominent position within this small desirable hamlet village known as Baylham, surrounded by rolling countryside, situated approximately mid way between the town of Needham Market and the larger village of Claydon.
Needham Market and Claydon both have a good range of everyday shopping and recreational facilities with Needham Market having train station with links to Ipswich.
The A14 trunk road offers access in an easterly direction to the A12 and Felixstowe and in a westerly direction to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and on to the Midlands.
Flint Cottage is a charming detached period cottage displaying period features with a substantial two storey extension to the rear, in keeping with scale and style, providing an impressive further reception room with French doors leading to the garden, utility and cloakroom on the ground floor and further double bedroom and bathroom on the first floor.
In all there are three double bedrooms, two reception room and fitted kitchen.
The cottage enjoys a central position with this sought after village with impressive gardens and grounds and good amounts of off road parking. Internal viewing is essential.
ENTRANCE LOBBY: Entrance door, staircase to the first floor.
SITTING ROOM: 12' 8" x 11' 9" (3.86m x 3.58m) Ledge and brace doors, radiator, feature fireplace with inset wood burning stove and pamment tiled hearth, PVC double glazed window to the front aspect.
LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM: 14' 9" x 11' 2" (4.5m x 3.4m) Radiator, PVC double glazed French doors opening to the side terrace, PVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
INNER LOBBY: Understairs storage cupboard.
KITCHEN: 12' 2" x 8' 9" (3.71m x 2.67m) Fitted with base storage units having oak panelled doors and drawer fronts, fitted worktops inset with stainless steel single bowl sink unit, inset stainless steel and glass fan assisted electric oven, four ring hob above, space for fridge/freezer and dishwasher, radiator, PVC double glazed window to the front aspect.
UTILITY/REAR HALL: 8' 5" x 8' 4" (2.57m x 2.54m) Half glazed wooden entrance door, wall mounted storage cupboards with panelled and glazed doors, plumbing for washing machine, modern floor standing oil fired boiler.
CLOAKROOM: White suite comprise low level wc and wall mounted wash hand basin, PVC double glazed window to the side aspect. FIRST FLOOR LANDING: With feature ledge and brace doors.
BEDROOM 1: 12' 9" x 11' 9" (3.89m x 3.58m) Radiator, original feature fireplace, deep inset wardrobe with small window to the front aspect, PVC double glazed window to the front aspect.
BEDROOM 2: 12' 3" x 8' 9" (3.73m x 2.67m) Radiator, access to the insulated loft space, PVC double glazed window to the front aspect.
BEDROOM 3: 12' 6" x 10' 7" (3.81m x 3.23m) Radiator, wardrobe alcove, access to loft space, PVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
BATHROOM: 8' 4" x 6' 4" (2.54m x 1.93m) Modern white suite comprises panel bath with electric shower connected over, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, PVC double glazed window to the side aspect.
OUTSIDE: The property is slightly elevated and set back from the lane with open lawn to the front, adjacent gravel and tarmac parking area provides parking for numerous vehicles.
Fenced boundary with gated access leads to the side and rear terrace with mature flowering shrubs. Access to a substantial and extensive lawn with mature trees and shrubs, fenced boundaries.
POSTCODE: IP6 8JR ENERGY RATING: E - 39 VIEWING: By arrangement with the agents, Hamilton Smith, , or email us at You can also visit our web site
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