The Weavers, 1 High Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6QL

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◼ Considerable Charm and The Weavers, 1 High Street, Debenham, Character Stowmarket, IP14 6QL ◼ Exposed Beams and Timbers ◼ Versatile and Well Proportioned A historic and unique Grade II* Listed timber framed period residence of Accommodation immense charm and character together with former Victorian barn, located in the heart of this picturesque and thriving Suffolk village with local shops, ◼ Driveway/Parking restaurants and other amenities within walking distance. Courtyard style ◼ Unique Ambience driveway/parking area and a separate small meadow. ◼ Former Gallery / Shop ◼ Heart of Village Guide Price £690,000 ◼ Separate Small Meadow

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The Weavers is located in the idyllic and picturesque village of Debenham in the heart of Mid Suffolk. This Grade II* listed property takes its name from times gone by when it was a thriving outlet for the farming/ ancillary trades industry producing rush baskets and containers.

This is just one of the historic uses of this charming period building up to the present day. One of the joys of this house is its amazing flexibility of use from a grocery shop to a much-loved residential home.

The 4,575 square feet (426sqm) of area offers both flexibility and much potential to be realised for a new owner to utilise and make their own. For instance, as a family home, with sufficient space for elderly relatives, as office/ shop space working from home - there are 8 telephone lines installed and ample room for a large number of employees to work in a pleasant village environment, away from the hustle & bustle of city life. Alternatively the large rooms offer excellent space for antique sales/ book collectors or simple hobby space.

The source of The River Deben runs all the way from Debenham village to the mouth of the Deben at Woodbridge. It is said that this route from Woodbridge was a popular passage to the centre of Debenham during Medieval times.

Wool was transported to Flanders via this route as the sheep trade prospered in Suffolk/ north Essex as demand grew for woollen cloth throughout most of Europe. In the reign of Henry VIII many people from Flanders fled the raging wars and emigrated to England. How things have changed!

Today Debenham is not a primary manufacturing centre, although Bloomfield Installations (farming related) remains. There are many local amenities to include co - op, hardware shop,

jewellers, large community/leisure centre, butcher, florist, hairdresser, bakers, chemist, doctors surgery, fire station, antiques shops and newsagent.

DESCRIPTION The Weavers represents a unique opportunity to acquire a fascinating Grade II* Listed period residence believed to originally date back to the 15th/16th Century and retaining a wealth of character features including exposed beams and timbers and pargeting to the side elevation adjacent to Water Lane. A substantial Victorian barn is located to the rear of the main house and has been sympathetically converted in more recent times to living accommodation on the first floor and currently include a vast area of over 50ft in length on the ground floor which is presently used as an indoor cinema with adjacent workshop and store. The property has enjoyed a varied history and has had a commercial/business use and was a prominent shop know as Baldry Brothers Grocery Store around 1910 and more recently has been a gallery. The property is now a

ENTRANCE DOOR opening to:

ENTRANCE LOBBY with matt well, open stud work, opening to:

MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION ROOM an atmospheric 'L' shaped room with two bay windows to the front aspect with raised display areas, an extensive range of exposed beams and timbers to walls and ceiling, stairs leading to the first floor, two radiators, opening to:

DINING ROOM secondary glazed bay window to the side aspect, further secondary glazed window to side, exposed beams and timbers, radiators, opening to:

INNER HALL with doors to:

LAUNDRY ROOM with single drainer sink unit with cupboards below, secondary glazed window to side, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer.

CLOAKROOM pedestal wash hand basin, WC, radiator, frosted window to side.

FORMER BARN currently used as a cinema room and studio. Five radiators, single glazed window to side.

WORKSHOP with fitted work benches and shelving, door and staircase to first floor, radiator, single glazed windows to side aspect and door to lean to store with door to outside.

BOILER ROOM door from former barn leading to boiler room

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housing a wood pellet bio mass boiler, bulk wood pellet store, radiator and door to:

REAR LOBBY with door leading to courtyard style parking area.

FIRST FLOOR LOBBY with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers and part vaulted ceiling.

BREAKFAST ROOM with high semi vaulted ceiling, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, secondary glazed window to side, radiator, opening to:

DRAWING ROOM high semi vaulted ceiling, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, decorative fireplace with raised stone hearth, radiator, secondary glazed window to front, door to:

STUDY/LIBRARY exposed timbers, secondary glazed window to front, radiator trap door to roof space.

GUEST ROOM exposed timbers, panelled ceiling, secondary glazed window to rear, radiator.

KITCHEN with inset sink unit with cupboards below, a range of fitted base units complete with cupboards and drawers below, integrated oven with 4 point ceramic hob above, a range of wall storage cupboards, high semi vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, dual aspect windows, space for fridge, space for dishwasher, radiator, natural wood style flooring, opening to:

REAR HALL with trap door to roof space, built in storage cupboard.

BATHROOM with bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, radiator, exposed timbers, secondary glazed window to side.

STUDY exposed timbers, former mullion window, large built in storage cupboard, radiator, door to rear lobby with stairs leading to ground floor rear lobby.

RECEPTION ROOM/BEDROOM exposed timbers, windows to each side, three radiators and door to:

SHOWER ROOM walk in tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, extractor fan.

REAR LOBBY with doors to:

BEDROOM 1 with stairs (fire escape) leading to workshop, large built in storage cupboard, exposed beams, two radiators, glazed window to side.

BEDROOM 2 double room with window to side, radiator.

BEDROOM 3 with a range of fitted wardrobes, window to side, exposed beams, radiator.

OUTSIDE To the side of the property there is a courtyard style area laid to shingle stone offering off road parking leading to a concrete area and door to the boiler room.

To the rear of the property is a former bowling green/small meadow with vehicular access via Water Lane. There is also a right of access via The Angel Inn car park (as shown on plan). The meadow is laid to grass with a variety of mature trees and hedgerows to the boundary.

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Fine & Country Ipswich Archdeacon's House, Northgate Street, Ipswich,

Suffolk, IP1 3BX Email: [email protected] Council Tax Band: E Tel: 01473 289700 Special Notes 1. As the sellers agent we are not obliged to carry out a full survey and are not conveyancing experts, as such we cannot & do not comment on the condition of the property or issues relating to title or other legal issues that may affect this property, unless we have been made aware of such matters. Interested parties should employ their own professionals to make such enquiries before making any transactional decisions. 2. No fixtures, fittings or appliances are included in the sale unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. 3. Appliances have not been checked and we would recommend that these are tested by a qualified person before entering into any commitment. 4. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. 5. All dimensions are approximate and floor plans are for general guidance and are not to scale. 6. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance please ask us or seek professional verification. 7. These Sales Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.

1 - 2 Clifton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7EA 01223 214214 cheffins.co.uk