THE FARMHOUSE, CHERRY ORCHARD FARM, LOWER , IPSWICH, , IP7 5RB ASKING PRICE OF £685,000 FREEHOLD

INTRODUCTION An opportunity to acquire a most distinctive farmhouse situated in a quiet rural setting with the benefit of lovely gardens with a brook running through.

DIRECTIONS from Hadleigh to Lower Layham, take the Layham Road via Duke Street and approximately 2 miles you will enter the village, proceed past the parish church and the village public house The Queens Head and continue for approximately half a mile on the Stoke Road and the house is on your right hand side.

INFORMATION The property is believed to date from the 17th century the original farmhouse was of oak timber from construction, subsequent brick extensions from the house as we see it today. Rendered elevations and a slate tiled roof. Heating is via an oil fired boiler, ample power and light sockets throughout re-decorated and present in excellent condition throughout. Majority replacement windows throughout with hardwood frames with sealed unit double glazing. The property has been owned within the same family since 1926.

LOWER LAYHAM is a small hamlet approximately two miles from the thriving market town of Hadleigh. The Parish Church and Queens Head public house are within the village, and a wide range of shopping and other facilities in Hadleigh. Many lovely walks into the nearby countryside. From the centre of the village, past the village hall follow the lane down to the and take the footbridge to , past The Mill to the playing field and picnic area. Pre-school in the village, junior schools and high school in Hadleigh. There are a number of independent schools in the locality. The mainline railway station is in Manningtree or Colchester providing regular service to London taking around an hour.

Viewings via appointment with the office, 01206 299222

SERVICES Mains electricity and water connected. Drainage via a newly installed private system.

Babergh Mid Suffolk DC 030012344000 Council Tax Band G EPC tbc

Please Note: As vendors agents we are unable to give any guarantee as to the condition of any appliance included (where mentioned) in the property. The photographs are provided to show the internal and external appearance of the building and in no way should a buyer assume that any contents are to be included either inside or out.

AGENTS NOTES

The property is approached over a new built bridge which provides a clear right of way to the house, private drive area and garaging.

ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:

BEDROOM ONE 13' 0" x 11' 8" (3.96m x 3.56m) Window to E. Fireplace surround, shelved cupboard. Vaulted ceiling. Loft access to all roof space.

SMALL LANDING Linen cupboard and doors to :

SHOWER ROOM Window to side. White suite comprises w.c. pedestal wash hand basin, Quadrant shower. Fully tiled walls and floor. Recessed ceiling.

CLOAKROOM w/c window to side and panelling to walls.

BEDROOM TWO

9' 7" x 9' 7" (2.92m x 2.92m) Window to front.

BEDROOM THREE 9' 8" x 9' 7" (2.95m x 2.92m) Window to front.

BEDROOM FOUR 9' 9" x 9' 0" (2.97m x 2.74m) Window to front and side. Picture rail.

FAMILY BATHROOM with a window to the rear, fully tiled wall and floor, panel bath to side with shower attachment, w/c and wash basin to side.

GROUND FLOOR Most used Entrance direct into the

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM 17' 9" x 11' 8" (5.41m x 3.56m) Windows to the East and West, range of fitted wall and base units arranged in an L- shaped configuration including ceramic hob, oven under, extractor fan above. Flanked by wall and integrated dishwasher, tiled splash backs. Fitted shelving, vinyl wood effect floor covering, recessed ceiling lights. Door and steps to :

UTILITY ROOM 11' 8" x 6' 4" (3.56m x 1.93m) Window to West, boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Plumbing for dishwasher.

SITTING ROOM 19' 3 into bay" x 12' 3" (5.87m x 3.73m) Window to front. Walk-in bay to front window to rear. Fireplace with wooden surround and fitted stove. Exposed ceiling timbers, wall light points.

DINING ROOM 12' 9 into Bay" x 11' 8" (3.89m x 3.56m) Walk-in bay to front. Fireplace surround, recessed ceiling lights.

MAIN HALL Entrance from the garden via glazed door into the hallway with doors to all rooms

GROUNDS Gravel parking area with space for many vehicles. Access to double cart lodge, gate to enclosed yard with the oil storage tank. Door to outbuilding.

OUTBUILDING Brick building with three individual units being formally used as egg store, historical living accommodation and the "way through to the then outside w.c.

GARDEN Lies predominantly to the rear and side of the property with a large area of lawn interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. Pathway from the front of the property to a gate into the lane behind. To the eastern boundary a free flowing steam runs through the garden to the western boundary. We understand the timber building now used as a summer house was formerly the farm dairy this is a fully lined building measures 13'0 x 8'6 with double doors to the garden and to the drive. Clearly marked boundaries with a mixture of walls to two boundaries with post and rail to the remainder.

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