Apple Acre, Ingham Road, , , , IP28 6EX Guide £675,000

Apple Acre, Ingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6EX

Located in this highly desirable picturesque village located ‘twixt the Estate and the Bury St Edmunds side of Forest. West stow has an enduring popularity principally because of its convenient location being only a few miles from historic Bury St Edmunds, yet surrounded by spectacular Brekland landscape. Apple Acre is a most impressive property with extremely adaptable accommodation which is not only well-planned, but impressively presented. Standing in 1.3 acres formed from both formal lawns and informal lightly wooded areas.

The property is understood to be of conventional construction beneath a gable tiled roof, Horse shoe shaped island unit with further cupboards, having corner carousel units, with brick elevations and well-structured later additions. The well-appointed integrated bin and wine racks. Finished with an oak preparatory surface. Recessed rising accommodation offered is not only impressive by way of the amount of flexibility of use, socket unit and useful overhang, forming breakfast area. but also because of the unique features which are not evident from front elevation. Oak French windows to the decking area and internal French windows to the sitting room. Standing in generous grounds of 1.3 aces, the property has a high degree of privacy and Tiled floor, radiators, down lighting. Door to: glorious lightly wooded area forming a splendid back drop, which adjoins the Culford Estate. UTILITY ROOM: 24’ 1” x 7’ 5” (7.3m x 2.2m) with a return of 10’ 3” x 5’ 11” (3.1m x 1.8m). Plentiful base and wall cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine, Internally the property comprises: entrance hall, cloakroom, kitchen breakfast / family room stainless steel sink and drainer with centre mixer tap, full height twin cupboards, space for with access to the broad decking with balustrade, large utility and boot room, open plan dryer. Doors to both front and rear. Door to garage. Radiators, floor mounted oil fired dining room with sitting room, three double bedrooms, shower room. Oak staircase to the central heating boiler, down lighting, quality floor covering. large galleried landing / study area, elevated sitting room, playroom, master bedroom suite of double bedroom, dressing room, en-suite bathroom with shower. Ample parking and SITTING ROOM: 25’ 6” x 11’ 6” (7.7m x 3.5m). An ‘L’ shaped, open plan, dining area turning, integral garage, detached small barn. Double glazed casement windows, oil fired in addition measuring 15’ 6” x 11’ 11” (4.7m x 3.6m). The sitting room enjoys splendid central heating. views over the large, well maintained, rear garden through full, wall width, screen of mullion glazed windows having opening top lights, with central French windows opening to The accommodation in detail comprises: the decking area. The focal point is the wood burning stove upon a slate hearth. Radiator, oak floor which continues through the broad opening to the formal dining area. Radiator, Recessed entrance door being half glazed with matching sidelights, with a tiled approach separate door to the hallway. and courtesy light. BEDROOM WING ENTRANCE HALL: The main part measuring 9’ 4” x 8’ 11” (2.8m x 2.7m), extending to both left and right, to the bedroom wing and reception rooms accordingly. Hand made oak BEDROOM 1: 12’ 1” x 11’ 1” (3.7m x 3.3m). Rear garden views, radiator, two built-in staircase rising to the first floor, useful built-in double cupboard, tiled floor, loft access. double wardrobes with hanging rails and shelves.

CLOAKROOM: 6’ 11” x 3’ 9” (2.1m x 1.1m). Comprising WC with concealed cistern, BEDROOM 2: 13’ 6” x 10’ (4.1m x 3m). Side and front aspect, built-in double wardrobe, hand basin, radiator, side window, tiled floor and walls. radiator.

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM: 24’ x 17’ 4” (7.3m x 5.3m). An impressive multi- BEDROOM 3: 13’ 6” x 9’ 9” (4.1m x 2.9m). Front window overlooking the driveway and functional room with comprehensively fitted oak kitchen comprising: base cupboards and mature trees. Built-in double wardrobe, radiator. pan drawers, with integrated fridge freezer. Dishwasher, double oven with adjacent larder unit. Plentiful oak worksurface with inset twin bowl sink and drainer with centre mixer tap SHOWER ROOM: 6’ 10” x 7’ 3” (2m x 2.2m). Comprising large shower enclosure, with and tiled returns. Hood and light above. direct feed supply and extractor fan. WC with concealed cistern, vanity hand basin with additional cupboards and useful shelf. Shaver socket. Tiled floor and walls. Heated towel rail, down lighting, window to rear.

From the hallway, bespoke oak staircase with glass balustrade and oak handrail, elegantly DIRECTIONS: From Culford, leave Culford heading to Elveden and turn left (effectively rises to the large LANDING / STUDY AREA: 14’ 3” x 11’ 11” (4.3m x 3.6m). Ideal straight on) on the first sharp right hand bend. Continue on this road entering the 30 MPH placement for study desk or similar. Down lighting, radiator. zone and Apple Acre is on the left after approximately 500 yards.

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FIRST FLOOR SITTING ROOM: 11’ 10” x 13’ (3.6m x 3.9m). A most comfortable At a glance… room with an abundance of natural light provided by the glazed gable wall and opposing Velux windows. Enjoying elevated views of the grounds, with a woodland backdrop, leading down to the established grounds of the Culford estate. Useful shelved recesses, Address: Apple Acre, Ingham Road, radiator. West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk PLAYROOM / DEN: 22’ 3” x 11’ 11” (6.8m x 3.6m). Gable window, full wall width Postcode: IP28 6EX shelved eaves, providing tremendous storage, further eaves cupboards, radiator, loft access. Tenure: Freehold Bedrooms: 4 as described, 6 if needed. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE: Room to extend? Yes Square footage: 277 m² to 2981 ft² DRESSING ROOM: 13’ 1” x 11’ 10” (3.9m x 3.6m). Presently used as a study area with Size of plot 1.25 aces work station and fitted book shelves, could easily be used as a dressing room if so desired. Radiator, loft access, eaves cupboards. Door to: Distance from Bury: 5.8 miles Upgrade potential: Not needed MASTER BEDROOM: 12’ 11” x 12’ 6” (3.9m x 3.8m). Velux window to the rear, Vendors position in moving: Staying local radiator, down lighting, fitted wardrobes, bedside lights. Drainage: Mains tbc Viewing arrangements: By appointment, telephone EN-SUITE: Via twin doors to a small lobby with towel shelves, robe hooks and door to: (01284) 769694, or Clive Robinson direct on 07796 STUNNING BATHROOM: 12’ 5” x 7’ 10” (3.7m x 2.4m). Large curved bath with wall 271716. fed mixer tap (direct feed), open fronted glass enclosure with central drain and no step (wet Further questions: Telephone (01284) 769694 room style), rain shower head, extractor fan. WC with concealed cistern, vanity hand basin Heating: Combi oil fired serving with illuminated mirror over, shaver socket, heated towel rail/radiator, tiled floor and mostly tiled walls. Down lighting. radiators. Windows: Double glazed OUTSIDE: Special comments: Rarely available Current Council Tax: Band E INTERNAL GARAGE WITH UTILITY: 17’ 4” x 9’ (5.3m x 2.7m). Accessed from the Date on market: June 2016 utility room. Canti-lever action door, side window, power and light. Local Authority: EPC D (57) DETACHED SMALL BARN: 35’ 6” x 19’ 2” (10.8m x 5.8m) internal dimensions. To the front there are twin side hung doors allowing for vehicular access, side window and side personal door. Smaller twin doors to allow mower access. Presently used as a garage / store. Of timber framed construction with a gable roof. Power and light connected and storage within the roof trusses.

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.

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