White Gates, Hill, Gedding, , , IP30 0QX Guide £565,000

Whitegates, Gedding Hill, Gedding, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0QX

A most appealing individual family house understood to have been built in 1972, occupying a generous, elevated and established plot of approximately 0.6 of an acre. Situated in this sought-after small village some 7 miles south-east of Bury St Edmunds. Rarely do properties of this nature come to the market and we recommend that buyers who are in a position to proceed immediately, make an early appointment to view.

Whitegates is understood to be of conventional construction with red brick elevations KITCHEN: 13’ 8” x 10’ 1” (4.1m x 3m). A modern crip white fitted kitchen with fielded beneath a gable plain tiled roof, the windows are timber sash and the central heating is oil doors comprising base and wall units. Space for dishwasher, fridge, freezer and cooker. fired serving radiators. The property represents an exciting opportunity to enjoy as is, or Ample worksurface with wall tiling, inset 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with with updating, extension and alteration could provide a rewarding opportunity. The grounds centre mixer tap. Floor mounted modern ‘Grant’ oil fired central heating boiler, two are simply stunning bordering farmland on two sides and enjoying far reaching views across windows overlooking the splendid rear garden. Full height slide-out larder cupboard, further gently undulating Suffolk countryside. The large mature gardens are a notable feature being base unit with three drawer chest and wine rack. Half glazed door to the conservatory. well stocked, private and sunny. CONSERVATORY: 15’ 10” x 5’ 4” (4.8m x 1.6m). Of cavity brick and block Gedding is a small village, socially and facility wise linked to , which has a thriving construction with timber casement windows, beneath a mono pitched glazed roof (single multi-use village hall, friendly stores / post office, helpful garage, fine church, playing fields glazed). Door to the front leading to drying area and in turn personal door to garage and and public house. Bury St Edmunds is 7 miles away- as is , which has a rapid summer kitchen/utility room. rail link to Liverpool Street in an hour and a half- a popular commuter station. Countryside abounds with footpaths and some of the best walking in the area, Bradfield Woods- which is SITTING ROOM: 20’ 11” x 10’ 11” (6.3m x 3.3m). Open fireplace with tiled hearth and a short walk away, is one of Britain’s finest ancient woodlands. timber mantelshelf. Radiators. French windows with matching side lights to the garden room. The accommodation in summary comprises: lobby, cloakroom, dining hall, fitted kitchen, sitting room with open fire, study, garden room and conservatory. Landing, four double GARDEN ROOM: 14’ 5” x 8’ 11” (4.3m x 2.7m). Broad sliding patio doors with bedrooms, bathroom. Outside, extensive drive, detached double garage, workshop, summer matching sidelights, side windows, radiator. Garden views. kitchen. STUDY: 10’ x 5’ 11” (3m x 1.8m). Radiator, fitted cupboards and desk with bookshelves THE ACCOMMODATION IN FULL: above.

Substantial entrance door to the lobby. From the dining hall staircase with half-landing passing the front facing window leads to the upper landing. Radiator and loft access to 250mm insulated large loft with generous LOBBY: 4’ 2” x 4’ 2” (1.3m x 1.3m). Built-in cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. headroom and an open truss design. Consumer unit (inspected 2010, next inspection 2020). Radiator, parquet floor, doorway to cloakroom. BEDROOM 1: 13’ 9” x 10’ 5” (4.1m x 3.1m). Double aspect, radiators and fitted wardrobes. CLOAKROOM: 6’ 10” x 2’ 5” (2.1m x 0.7m). A white suite of WC, vanity hand basin, radiator, window to the side. BEDROOM 2: 11’ 10” x 10’ (3.6m x 3m). Window to the rear with most glorious, far reaching, gently undulating farmland views. Radiator. Glazed door from the lobby to; BEDROOM 3: 11’ x 10’ 8” (3.3m x 3.2m). Window to the front. Built-in double DINING HALL: 20’ 1” x 10’ 5” (6.1m x 3.1m). A particularly light room with two wardrobes, radiator. Super views beyond the gravel approach. windows. Stairs lead off with useful under stairs cupboard. Radiator, parquet flooring. Fitted corner cupboard with upper glazed shelved cabinet.

BEDROOM 4: 10’ 11” x 10’ 1” (3.3m x 3m). Stunning views of the rear garden with At a glance… countryside beyond, radiator, built-in airing cupboard housing the pre-lagged cylinder tank with slatted airing shelves above. Address: Whitegates, Gedding Hill, BATHROOM: 6’ 7” x 7’ 11” (2m x 2.4m). Panelled bath with centre mixer tap and Gedding, Bury St Edmunds, shower attachment, WC with concealed cistern. Vanity hand basin, heated towel rail, mirror Suffolk and shaver socket/light above. Postcode: IP30 0QX

OUTSIDE: Tenure: Freehold Secludedly set back from Gedding Hill and approached via a private sweeping gravel Bedrooms: 4 driveway leading to a generous parking / turning area and in turn the DETACHED Room to extend? Yes DOUBLE GARAGE, brick built, providing two garage spaces, useful workshop area and Square footage: 138 sq. mts / 1485 sq. ft summer kitchen / utility. Upgrade potential: Yes.

DETACHED GARAGE: 15’ 10” deep x 17’ 3” wide (4.8m x 5.2m). Power and light. Vendors position in moving: No chain. Accessed via twin canti-lever action doors. Drainage: Mains (understood) Viewing arrangements: By appointment, telephone WORKSHOP AREA: 11’ 6” x 7’ (3.5m x 2.1m). Power and light, side window and half (01284) 769694, or Clive glazed door to drying area hence conservatory. Robinson direct on 07796

SUMMER KITCHEN / UTILITY: 11’ 6” x 7’ (3.5m x 2.1m). A range of kitchen units 271716. comprising base cupboards and drawers ample worksurface, inset stainless steel sink and Further questions: Telephone (01284) 769694 drainer with adjacent gas hob (private supply). Space for upright fridge freezer, space and Heating: Oil fired central heating. plumbing for washing machine, dryer and further fridge. Windows: Single glazed timber sash. Special comments: Rare, lovely position / gardens. The front garden has established shrubs and plants with lawn area surrounding the driveway. Gated access to both sides of the property lead to the rear garden, the first area is formed Current Council Tax: Band E. from extensive lawn with patio areas and pergola. There is an abundance and great variety Date on market: March 2017. of plants and trees affording the legacy of years of planning and planting. The second Local Authority: . ‘secret’ area is via a hedge archway leading to a former vegetable garden with small shed EPC: F (38) and stunning views.

Please Note: i) The seller has agreed that these particulars are correct and an accurate description of their property. However, if there is any point which is particularly important to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, especially if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. ii) These particulars are for guidance purposes only. Most photographs are taken with a wide angle lens. Contents, Fixtures and fittings shown in photographs are not included unless specified. iii) The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. References to the tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor about any of the above points.

Far reaching views across Suffolk countryside.

Robinson’s Portfolio 72 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1NR Telephone: (01284) 769694 www.robinsonsportfolio.co.uk