Fen Farmhouse, Fen Street, Buxhall, Suffolk, IP14 3DQ

Fen Farmhouse Buxhall, SuffolkOffices at: Woolpit 01359 245245- Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404 Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888 – Linton & Villages 01440 784346

Fen Farmhouse lies between the villages of Buxhall, a rural village with St Mary’s church and public house and Rattlesden a popular village with St Nicholas church, two public houses, a sports pavilion, primary school and post office/village store. The property is located about 3 miles from Stowmarket with a wide range of facilities and its commuter rail link into London’s Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds with an excellent range of amenities and facilities is situated about 13 miles away and accessed via the A14 with links to the Midlands and M11.

A splendid Grade II Listed detached thatched cottage with origins believed to date back to the 16th Century and enjoying grounds measuring approximately 0.5 acres in this idyllic setting. Fen Farmhouse requires updating and improvement but offers substantial accommodation and has retained many notable period features throughout; of particular note are the exposed timbers, studwork and inglenook fireplaces. The property enjoys versatile accommodation and is enhanced by off street parking for multiple vehicles, double garage and far reaching countryside views.

A charming Grade II Listed detached thatched cottage requiring updating and improvement occupying a rural position in this highly regarded Suffolk area.

Entrance door opening to: ENTRANCE HALL: With external rear door. Access to; UTILITY: 12’ x 10’2 (3.65m x 3.11m) A convenient and substantial room with wall and base units under work preparation surfaces DRAWING ROOM: 20’6 x 15’7 (6.25m x 4.74m). A substantial room incorporating a sink unit with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing with large inglenook fireplace under Oak bressumer beam and having machine, space for fridge/freezer. inset wood burning stove creating the main focal point of the room. Many exposed timbers and studwork. Staircase rising to first floor with REAR LOBBY: Providing access to cloakroom and bathroom. cupboard beneath. Door to; CLOAKROOM: Fitted with W.C. and wash hand basin. DINING ROOM: 15’7 x 14’9 (4.76m x 4.50m). A versatile dual aspect room. Inglenook fireplace with exposed red brick chimney breast and BATHROOM: Fitted with two piece suite – panelled bath and wash inset wood burning stove. Exposed timbers and studwork. Staircase hand basin. rising to first floor with storage cupboard beneath. Door provides access to downstairs bathroom. First floor

KITCHEN: 11’11 x 11’5 (3.62m x 3.47m). Fitted with a range of LANDING: (Accessed via staircase in drawing room). matching wall and base unis under work preparation surfaces that incorporate a sink unit with double drainer and mixer tap. Spaces for range BEDROOM 1: 13’7 x 9’4 (4.15m x 2.84m). Large built-in storage style cooker under an extractor hood, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. cupboard and views overlooking the rear gardens. Exposed timbers and Door to; studwork.

Offices at: Woolpit 01359 245245- Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404 Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888 – Linton & Villages 01440 784346

Fen Farmhouse, Fen Street, Buxhall, Suffolk, IP14 3DQ

BEDROOM 2: 10’6 x 8’9 (3.19m x 2.66m). Exposed timbers and studwork. Window overlooking the side.

BEDROOM 3: (Accessed from the staircase in the dining room). 14’1 x 12’8 (4.28m x 3.86m). Large built-in storage cupboard. Overlooking the

rear gardens.

Outside The property is set away from the road and is accessed via a shared driveway that leads to the rear access via a five bar gate where there is off street parking for multiple vehicles, together with access to Fen Farmhouse and the DOUBLE GARAGE. The garage has up and over door and power and light connected.

A terrace area is conveniently placed adjacent to the property ideal for al fresco dining, the other terrace affords a brick built pizza oven. The rest of the gardens are mainly laid to lawn interspersed with established trees and bordered by mature hedging and shrubs.

SERVICES: Main water and electricity are connected. Private drainage system. Oil fired heating to radiators. NOTE: None of these services have

been tested by the agent.

AGENTS NOTE: Some of the photos used were taken in 2018.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Mid Suffolk District Council. 131 High Street, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8DL. Tel: (01449) 724500.

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