The Poplars, Shelland

The Poplars, Shelland, , , IP14 3DE

A stunning Grade II Listed period cottage retaining a wealth of original features, standing within charming grounds affording far reaching countryside views

Description

Understood to have origins dating back to the 16th century and listed Grade II as being of specific architectural and historical interest, this outstanding detached period cottage is built of traditional timber framed construction with rendered elevations beneath a very pretty thatched roof. This stunning home retains a wealth of original characteristics including many exposed timbers and studwork, polished brick, tiled and wooden flooring, fine Inglenook fireplaces with woodburning stove, elegant casement and Mullion windows and Suffolk latch internal doors. The current owners have, over the past twenty years, carried out significant improvements to the property including a very recent programme of internal and external decoration and last autumn, the Norfolk Reed thatch was re-ridged, combed and rewired. The property provides beautifully arranged accommodation possessing a most charismatic atmosphere and extending to about 2000 sqft currently in brief comprising: traditional oak framed entrance porch with a fine Oak entrance door opening to the spacious reception hall with its fine pamment and stone floor and historic carved beam and oak staircase off to first floor. The generous sitting room (17'x17') has a fabulous Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove and wealth of exposed timbers. The dining room (17'x12') is an elegant reception for entertaining with fireplace, casement and mullion windows and door to side porch. The large kitchen breakfast room (24'x12') is a superb light and airy room, with polished wooden flooring, French doors to gardens and part vaulted with a gallery area. The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of units including space for a range oven and fitted butler sink. There is a boot room, boiler room (with oil fired boiler) and a ground floor bathroom. On the first floor are four spacious bedrooms and potential to create a first floor bathroom (subject to necessary consents).

Outside

The cottage is approached along a driveway providing off road vehicle parking and access to a brick built garage (providing potential for further improvement / re-building). The front gardens are mostly laid to lawn featuring a fine apple tree and a pathway leading to the front entrance. The gardens extend to all sides of the cottage and are a delightful feature, extending in all to about two thirds of an acre (s.t.s) whilst providing the occupants with a most pleasant degree of privacy and seclusion. The grounds are mainly lawned and include a large terrace enjoying views across open countryside.

Situation

This stunning home occupies a wonderful setting with no near neighbours whilst affording far reaching views to the surrounding open countryside and being conveniently located within easy reach of the well served village of Woolpit and market town of Stowmarket with its main line rail link to London. Locally, there are a range of facilities including the nearby Stowmarket Golf Club and an excellent Italian restaurant.

Directions

From proceed east on the A14 dual carraigeway taking the signposted turning for Woolpit. Proceed through the hamlet of Borley Green heading towards Onehouse. Approximately half a mile, the property will be found further on the right hand side set back from the road.

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