Th e Post House, St James South Elmham. – 7.0 miles Harleston – 6.7 miles – 6.5 miles A quintessential, detached Cottage situated in this charming rural village, boasting grounds that extend to three quarters of an acre which provide a range of formal gardens, orchard and open lawn. The property is the former village Post Offi ce and has now been enjoyed as a family home by the current owners for three decades. Internally we fi nd four reception rooms, kitchen breakfast room and four double bedrooms as well as a dressing room/bedroom fi ve. Outside the large drive leads to the Coach House before we step into the impressive rear gardens. Viewing is essential to appreciate the character, space and location on offer. Accommodation comprises briefl y : Entrance Hall Sitting Room Dining Room Kitchen Breakfast Room Snug Lounge. Study Laundry/Utility Room & W/C Master Bedroom Three Further Double Bedrooms Dressing Room/Bedroom Five Bathroom Th e Post House, St James South Elmham The Prropertyoperty Passing the rose garden we step below the impressive green oak storm porch and enter The Post House via tthehe front door where wwee are welcomed by the entrance hall, doors to either side open to our fi rst two reception rooms. To our right we step into the ssnugnug lounge where the fi rst of the hand made windows found throughout looks onto the front ggarden,arden, a wood burning stove is set to the fi replace whilst a door opens to study, tthishis room mirrors the space in the snug, a door opens to the rear lobby and a stair case rises to the master bedroom aandnd dressing room. Stepping back ttoo the entrance hall we fi nd the sitting room, this central room proprovidesvides a real hub to the home with doors opening to both tthehe kitchen and dining room. A larlargege red brick fi replace gives home to a wood burning stove and our main staircase rises to the fi rst fl oor. Two windowswindows look to thethe front and fi ll thethe room with light whilst stepping into the dining room we fi nd French doors again fl ooding the room with light and opening to a charmingcharming terraceterrace framed by the rose garden. At the rear of the cottage we fi nd the kitchen breakfast room, this country style kitchen provides space for informalinformal dining, a range of hand made units line the room and a charming Aga provides a focal piece to the room, a door opens to the walk in larderlarder whilstwhilst French doors open to the rear and take in the view of the grounds. A dodooror from the kitchen opens to the laundry/utility where we also fi nd tthehe ground fl oor w/c. Climbing the main staircase we pass a door opening to the loft space before stepping onto the fi rst fl oor landing.landing. Doors open to the fi rst three double bedrooms at the head of the stairs whilst stepping along the landing we fi nd the family bathroom which boastsboasts a bath,bath, separateseparate shower, w/c and wash basin. At the end of the landing we fi nd the master bedroom which enjoys two windows looking over the front gardens, a door from here opens toto the second staircase returning to the study and the dressing room/bedroom fi ve is found across the top step landing. This completes the accommodation. Outside Approaching The Post House from The Street we are welcomed by the extensive shingle drive which passes the property and provides ample parking and turning in front of the Coach House. To the front ooff the house an established hedge row frames the boundary whilst the front gargardenden is alive with colour with a meticulously planned rose garden which sits beautifully against the red brick of the cottage, a variety of classical roses including RosaRosa mundi, Alba Maxima, Madame Alfred Carriere feature here along with a range of established shrubs and perenniperennialal fl owowers.ers. A path leads us ttoo tthehe green oak storm porch and into the front door. At the head of the drive we fi nd the detached Coach House, the former cartcart lodge serves as workshop whilst the stable as a garden/potting shed, above the hay loft spans over the two spaces. At the rear of the house the French doors fromfrom the kitchen open to an attractive shingle patio enjoys the nature pond as a back drop.drop. From here a door leads through a rear lobby to a furtherfurther outbuildingoutbuilding whilstwhilst the grounds open to provide uncompromised space with an extensive lawn, raised vegetable beds and a stunning orchard providingproviding over 20 varieties of apples,apples, pears, plums, damsons, greengages, cherries, mulberry, cobnutscobnuts,, and quinces whilst a Cornelian Cherry, Walnut and Turkish Hazel ffeature.eature. Established hedge rows frame the boundary of this stunning space. Fixtures & Fittings Location AllAll fi xxturestures a andnd fi tttingstings i includingncluding The village of St James South Elmham has a Church and a village hall. It is located between the two market towns of Bungay and Harleston curtainscurtains areare specifispecifi callycally excludedexcluded with Halesworth also close by. The market town of Harleston provides all schools, nurseries, shops, Post Offi ce, churches, doctor’s surgery, fromfrom thethe salsale,e, butbut mamay bebe availableavailable dentist, restaurants and pubs. Bungay offers a good range of all the necessary amenities and shops, schools, antique shops, restaurants, The inin addition,addition, subjectsubject toto separateseparate Fisher Theatre (now showing fi lms) and leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool and golf club. Halesworth has a good range of shops negotiation.negotiation. and The Cut theatre on its doorstep. The Cathedral City of Norwich is about 40 mins drive to the North and has a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street (1hr 54mins). Diss and Halesworth provide mainline links to London. Diss being 14 miles and Halesworth 6.5 miles . The Services unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of and are a short distance away. Water: Mains water Drainage: Mains drainage MainMains elecelectricitytricity Fibre Optic Broadband

Local Authority: East Suffolk Council Council Tax Band: E Energy Performance Rating: TBA Postal Code: IP19 0HT

Tenure Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.

Agents’ Note The property is offered subject to and with the benefi t of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifi cally mentioned or not.

To arrange a viewing, or for additional information please call 01986 888160

Norwich City Centre 01603 859343 Bungay Residential Sales OFFICES THROUGHOUT SUFFOLK & NORFOLK Diss 01379 644822 01502 710180 3 Earsham Street Bury St Edmunds 01284 848454 Bungay, Suffolk www.muskermcintyre.co.uk Loddon 01508 521110 Halesworth 01986 888205 NR35 1AE Important Note: The fl oor plan is not to scale and is only intended as a guide to the layout. For clarifi cation we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specifi c fi ttings. Furthermore NB:1. All dimensions are measured electronically and are for guidance only. 2. Descriptions of a property 01728 888117 Tel. 01986 888160 are inevitably subjective and the descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of statement of fact. 3. Information regarding tenure, length of lease, ground rent and service Harleston 01379 882535 charges is provided by the seller. These details do not form any part of any contract. Items included in a sale (curtains, carpets etc) are for you and your solicitor to agree with the seller. [email protected]