Willow House, The Street, Wickham Skeith An increasingly rare opportunity to purchase a classic detached 16th century former Farmhouse requiring renovation and modernisation. Listed Grade II and almost the house time has forgotten, rooms extend across three floors, with cellar, outbuilding and set within grounds of approximately 2.53 Acres (1.02 Hectares).

• Grade II Listed • In need of renovation • Both Cellar & Attic • Approximately 2.53 Acres • Strong local provenance • No Onward Chain

Location sink and hand pump. On the floor above, approached via a Rear Hall Wickham Skeith is well situated within an area of third staircase, grain bins are still in situ. Extending across the rear of the building with outer door to traditional rural countryside and approached via a network The house has gardens fore and aft (East and West) with garden and further doorways to Cellar and service areas of country roads and lanes that enable easy access to all the remaining land to be found across the narrow River along with back stairs to first floor (currently unusable). key surrounding locations. The area is ideal for anyone Dove which winds through this part of the village on its The main newel stairs rise to the first floor accommodation looking to travel to Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and way to Eye and the River Waveney at Hoxne. A footbridge against the chimneybreast.. Norwich along with of course, Stowmarket, Diss & Eye. leads across to the near two and a quarter acres of ground The neighbouring village of Mendlesham provides a with pathways weaving between bushes and trees. Pantry 2.95m x 2.82m (9'8 x 9'3) village shop and facilities. The thriving friendly village Built-in shelved larder cupboard. Fitted Meat Safe. community supports a number of regular events and one Lobby Entrance Shelving. Leaded window to the front elevation. only has to Google the village website to be surprised by Whilst not currently functioning, an outer door remains, lined internally enabling the space to be converted, out of Scullery 5.03m x 3.53m (16'6 x 11'7) the extent of the activities and history of the area. At the With outer door from the gardens and complete with brick top of this English village is a classic duck pond around necessity, to a ground floor WC. Doors lead left and right as expected, to a pair of reception rooms. floor, stone sink and historic hand water pump, remains of which are an attractive range of properties while the range and fireplace along with original copper housing and picturesque Willow House sits discreetly at right angles to Sitting Room 3.91m x 3.40m (12'10 x 11'2) adjacent fireplace plus bread oven. Further doors include the road with land behind and either side, dissected in part With leaded window to the front elevation and painted access to the former Dairy and first floor Grain Store. by the River Dove. chimneypiece to a cast iron fireplace. A further panelled door leads to the Rear Hall. Dairy 5.03m x 1.73m (16'6 x 5'8) Description Brick floor. Shuttered louvre type opening. Having passed though family generations during the 20th Dining Room 4.95m x 3.28m (16'3 x 10'9) Century, this Grade II Listed former farmhouse comes to With leaded window to the front elevation and plain glazed Cellar 4.78m x 2.59m (15'8 x 8'6) the market, in a modern day sense, for the first time. casement window to the rear. A painted Georgian With brick floor and extending beneath the Pantry. Rewired in part and thatched circa 2011, this fine timber chimneypiece with reeded detail and mantle shelf Headroom to approximately 5'2 (1.58m). framed house requires renovation and modernisation yet surrounds an open fireplace clearly part of a larger retains extensive original features some exposed and others First Floor Accommodation inglenook fireplace. Brick floor. Doors connect with front Stairs continue via a further flight to the Attic floor concealed. Whilst the majority of timber frame is Lobby, Rear Hall and Kitchen. concealed, what timbers are in evidence show close concealed by a door from the Landing. straight studwork most notably revealed within the Kitchen 4.95m x 1.85m (16'3 x 6'1) bathroom. The Attic shows a classic timber frame with Currently the principal means of entrance with door from impressive bracing in the areas currently accessible. the west facing elevation. Fitted units include floor To the north elevation of the original timber frame, an mounted cupboards and drawers along with wall unit. historic addition beneath pantiles accommodates the Shelving. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer original Scullery and Dairy. The Scullery contains housing tap. Tiled floor. Window to the front. for the copper, remains of the range fireplace plus stone

Harrison Edge Estate Agents, 5 Castle Street, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7AN T: 01379 871 563 Bedroom 4.85m x 2.72m (15'11 x 8'11) former Garage, brick floored and of timber framed Postal Address To the roadside front of the house with gable window. construction with corrugated tin roof - approximately 17'9 Willow House, The Street, Wickham Skeith, IP23 8LP x 8'9 (5.42m x 2.67m) internally. Bedroom 4.95m x 3.38m (16'3 x 11'1) A footbridge leads across the narrow River Dove to the Local Authority Semi vaulted and with leaded window to the garden front. remaining land weaving through pathways and clearings. Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell A painted chimneypiece remains to a Georgian cast Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX. Telephone:+44 (0) 300 123 4000 fireplace with attractive floral motif. A cupboard to the left Services hand side provides storage. The vendor has confirmed that the property benefits from Council Tax mains water, drainage and electricity. The property has been placed in Tax Band D. Rear Lobby From the main landing and with a further doorway Important Notice Tenure & Possession accessing a rear flight of stairs to the rear hall, currently These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession unusable. and should not be relied upon as statements or upon completion. representations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority to Fixtures & Fittings Bedroom 3.89m x 2.69m (12'9 x 8'10) make or give in writing or verbally any representations or Semi vaulted and with leaded window to the garden front. All items normally designated as tenants fixtures & fittings warranties in relation to the property. Any areas, are specifically excluded from the sale unless mentioned in Bathroom 3.81m x 2.39m (12'6 x 7'10) measurements or distances are approximate. The text, these particulars. Showing good timbering within the garden front elevation photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not along with window. Fitted with a suite comprising pedestal necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be Viewing wash basin, panelled bath and low level wc. Cupboard to made that the property has all the necessary planning, Strictly by prior telephone appointment with the vendors side of chimneybreast. Fitted Airing Cupboard housing hot building regulation or other consents. Harrison Edge have agent Harrison Edge T: +44 (0)1379 871 563 *** water storage tank with immersion heater and shelving. not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances Covid-19 - No more than two related viewers will be or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by admitted to the property and assurances must be provided Attic Room 1 4.42m x 1.75m purlin to purlin (14'6 x 5'9 inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, neither party has Covid-19 symptons or has suffered from purlin to purlin) please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any the illness. Viewers must bring with them appropriate PPE. The initial space into which the stairs rise into the property. See also notes on Viewing below relative to *** roofspace with a doorway into a further space... Covid-19. Directions Attic Room 2 2.72m x 1.88m purlin to purlin (8'11 x 6'2 Agents Note Turn off the A140 at The White Horse, Stoke Ash purlin to purlin) A Public Footpath leads from The Street at the eastern crossroads signposted Finningham. Pass The Four With gable window to the roadside elevation. extent of the property, beyond Brooklyn and borders the Horseshoes pub and carry on directly to Wickham Skeith. perimeter of Willow House. We draw your attention to the Willow House will be found on the right hand side just Grain Store 5.44m x 5.05m (17'10 x 16'7) Ordnance Survey map contained within these particulars. before a lane on the left. Approached from the Scullery and stairs to a space complete with 5 Grain Bins with shuttered opening to the Wayleaves & Easements Enquiries gable end. The property is sold subject to and with all the benefit of Simon Harrison all wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way T: +44 (0)1379 871 563 Gardens and Grounds whether or not disclosed in these particulars. M: 07542 965 660 Willow House sits adjacent to The Street and is considered E: [email protected] to once have featured a jettied gable similar to Street Farm just along the road. 'House' gardens sit either side of the property (West & East) and a drive leads off the road to a parking area and Outbuildings. The principal remaining building comprises a brick/flint plinth with clay lump elevations and pantile roof measuring internally approximately 16'7 x 10'6 (5.06m 3.21m). Adjacent sits a www.harrisonedge.com [email protected] www.harrisonedge.com [email protected] Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representations or warranties in relation to the property although every effort has been taken to ensure that all statements within these particulars are factual. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Applicants should contact the office of Harrison Edge to clarify any uncertainties. Harrison Edge have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Heath & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property.