The Limes, Bardwell Road, Sapiston, , , IP31 1RU Guide £695,000

The Limes, Bardwell Road, Sapiston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1RU

A substantial period village residence with an impressive level of accommodation which is not only architecturally rich but also extremely flexible, offering ‘annexe wing’, generous grounds, useful ancillary buildings and small paddock. The Limes occupies a gloriously rural yet convenient village location enjoying easy access to Bury St Edmunds, and the A11, as well as Diss with its mainline rail link and on to Norwich.

The Limes is of heavy timber frame construction with a rendered and colour washed THE ACCOMMODATION IN FULL: elevation to the front and period redbrick elevation to the rear, all beneath a steeply pitched gable roof covered in black glazed pantiles. Gable roof porch with substantial panelled door leading to the entrance lobby.

The property is believed to be a former Hall House originating from the 16th century with ENTRANCE LOBBY: 3’ 11” x 5’ 7” (1.2m x 1.7m). Via broad pine door with four inset later inserted chimney and Victorian additions which have been sympathetically fused with panels and Victorian door furniture, flank windows, power points, ceiling light. The hallway the existing structure. There is a good amount of daylight throughout the property and beyond accommodates the staircase, with useful under stairs cupboard, and rises to the first generous headroom- which is unusual for properties of this age. The layout suits 21st floor. Principal reception rooms leading off. Century living demands with an added homely ‘feel’. FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 21’ 5” x 11’ 8” (6.5m x The Grade II listing further signifies the important heritage of The Limes and the listing 3.5m). Comprehensively fitted with a cream ‘Shaker’ style range of base and wall units entry description gives further interesting information. Listing number TL9178275003 on comprising cupboards and drawers including pan drawers. Integrated dishwasher and space www.historicengland.org.uk for twin larder style fridge/freezer. Centre stage is the ‘Rangemaster’ cooker with two ovens, six gas burners, grill and plate warmer (available by separate negotiation), matching Modern day pre-requisites have been sympathetically incorporated and include, mains gas ‘Rangemaster’ hood with light. Matching wall units with glazed cabinets. Plentiful central heating, modern windows, well appointed farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast and ‘Corian™’ work surface with pot stand and 1 ½ bowl sink with drainer and centre mixer high quality and conveniently placed sanitary wares. tap. Further vegetable sink with centre mixer tap. Generous ‘Quartz’ finished breakfast island. Travertine wall and floor tiling. Two bridging beams and down lighting. A bright The accommodation in summary comprises: porch, hallway, impressive farmhouse style double aspect room with views of the central terrace, rear garden and countryside views. kitchen / breakfast room, cloakroom, dining room with wood burning stove, large drawing Door to the walk-in shelved larder. Stable door to the rear lobby. A real ‘heart-of-the-house’ room with wood burning stove, conservatory and cellar. Stunning master bedroom suite, kitchen with a farmhouse feel enhanced by under floor heating. further large double bedroom with attached well-appointed family bathroom, two further bedrooms. The attics have exciting potential for further useful rooms accessed via a timber REAR LOBBY: 6’ 5” x 3’ 3” (1.9m x 1m). Stable door to the rear courtyard, coat hooks, staircase. useful cupboard. Door to:

The East wing’s privacy is instantly attained by the closing of two interconnecting doorways CLOAKROOM: WC, vanity hand basin, further cupboards, wall tiling, window to the rear, thus providing a separate annexe of considerable charm, conversely, easily and seamlessly extractor fan. incorporated within the main house. The annexe comprises, porch, formal entrance hall, sitting room, study area, kitchen / dining room, rear lobby, bathroom, galleried landing, DINING ROOM: 18’ 1” x 17’ 10” (5.5m x 5.4m). The focal point of which is the 8’ broad inner landing, double bedroom and en-suite WC (all highlighted in *red on the particulars). red brick fireplace with substantial bressumer in which stands the wood burning stove, upon Separate council tax applies. a gault brick hearth. Salt niche and recess with evidence of a former bread oven. The room is truly reflective of the property’s Grade II listing and exhibits fine timber framing features Sapiston is a friendly and picturesque village exhibiting vernacular buildings of the Euston which include studwork, heavy moulded bridging beam, ceiling joists and substantial Estates design. The Duke of Grafton owns the estate which continues to farm the fireplace bressumer. Wall light points. Views to both front and rear garden. Radiators. Door surrounding land. The thriving village hall brings the community together on a regular basis to the central landing, door to the cellar and door to the east wing sitting room. and there is a public house nearby. offers traditional village facilities as well as Doctors’ surgery and retirement home and is a few miles towards Bury St Edmunds. DRAWING ROOM: Via half glazed Victorian pine door. 16’ 4” x 17’ 7” (4.9m x 5.3m). A bright room by virtue of the aspects to the front, side and rear. Red brick fireplace having a log burning stove upon a pamment hearth with oak bressumer. Useful oak cupboard with bookshelves to one side. Heavy studwork, moulded and jowled bridging beam and exposed ceiling joists. French windows lead to the conservatory.

CONSERVATORY: 10’ 10” x 10’ 10” (3.3m x 3.3m) maximum. The design of the CENTRAL LANDING: Accessed via staircase from the dining room. 10’ 6” x 8’ 3” conservatory blends very well with the style of the house having a canted bay in effect (3.2m x 2.5m) including stairwell. Elegant square sectioned balusters and hand rail with affording countryside views. The conservatory is of reclaimed brick plinth construction turned newel posts (this landing and the annexe landing have a simple studwork divide). upon which the timber framed double glazed casement windows rest, below a fan style Skylight. double glazed roof. French windows to the patio. BEDROOM 1: 17’ 3” x 16’ 6” (5.2m x 5m). Impressive timber framing with evidence of CELLAR: 21’1” x 17’4” (6.4m x 5.3m) Useful space with brick floor and scope for a former mullion window. Views over the front and rear gardens. Radiator. Subtracting from multitude of uses. Light. these dimensions is the en-suite shower.

*SITTING ROOM: 20’ 11” x 14’ 10” (6.4m x 4.5m). Former fireplace with recess and EN-SUITE SHOWER: 5’ 5” x 10’ 8” (1.6m x 3.2m). Superbly fitted with a 1500mm tiled brick arch with tiled hearth on which stands a gas fire. Arched recesses either side, views of walk-in shower with glass screen and direct feed shower. WC with concealed cistern, vanity the front garden and driveway. Radiators, oak bridging beams, wall light points. hand basin of circular design with centre mixer tap, travertine surround and return tiling. Full wall width mirror, shaver socket. Painted and sealed floorboards. Heated towel rail, *STUDY AREA: 7’ 6” x 5’ 11” (2.2m x 1.8m). Which in turn leads to the: down lighting, extractor fan. Ceiling joists and tie beam.

*KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 13’ 2” x 12’ 8” (4m x 3.8m). Cream ‘Shaker’ style base BEDROOM 2: 17’ 9” x 17’ 1” (5.4m x 5.2m). Exposed framework of wall framing, wall cupboards, pan drawers and further drawers. Space for dishwasher, ample worksurface with plates, ceiling joists and bridging beams. Rising red brick chimney stack with useful inset halogen hob with hood and light above. ‘Neff’ fan-assisted oven/microwave, 1 ½ bowl wardrobe to one side. Windows to both the front and rear. Radiator, wall light points. Door sink and drainer with centre mixer tap, return tiling. Integrated fridge with cupboards above to main landing with staircase down to the entrance hall. Door to stairs leading to the and below. Matching wall units and glazed display cabinets. Octagonal central dining table, extensive attic. radiator, down lighting, half-glazed door to the shelved pantry. Side window. Wall cupboards having consumer unit (next inspection June 2018). High quality floor covering. BATHROOM: 8’ 8” x 11’ 7” (2.6m x 3.5m). Simply exquisite with traditional styled suite Coffin hatch. of period style pedestal hand basin, heated mirror with shaver socket. Generous tiled curved enclosure (direct feed), WC, free standing roll top bath with centre mixer tap and shower *REAR LOBBY: Stable door to the rear courtyard. Coat hooks. Door to: attachment. Heated towel rail, extractor fan and side window. Treated broad floorboards. Shelved airing cupboard and further large eaves storage cupboard. Water softener. *BATHROOM: 6’ 7” x 5’ (2m x 1.5m). Well appointed with a crisp white suite of WC, pedestal hand basin with centre mixer tap, panelled bath with centre mixer tap and shower BEDROOM 3: 10’ 7” x 10’ 8” (3.2m x 3.2m). Radiator. attachment over. Radiator, wall tiling, down lighting and extractor fan. Side window, shaver light/socket. BEDROOM 4: 9’ 5” x 13’ 11” (2.8m x 4.2m). Victorian fireplace, recess to one side, large double wardrobe to the other. Radiator. *From the study/hall area there is a half glazed door to the FORMAL ENTRANCE HALL, with outside porch, half glazed front door and mat well. Wall light points, radiator, Main house LANDING. Attic staircase to: large under stairs cloak cupboard. Staircase leads to the first floor galleried landing. ATTIC ROOM: 18’ 1” x 11’ (5.5m x 3.3m) to 1m eaves. Ripe for upgrading. With *GALLERIED LANDING: 14’ 4” x 7’ 2” (4.3m x 2.2m) including stairwell. Side ancient broad oak floorboards, exposed roof framing, gable end window. window, radiator. Door to: *Inner lobby, hence: ATTIC ROOM 2: 17’ 7” x 10’ 11” (5.3m x 3.3m). Exposed tie beams and collars. *BEDROOM: 9’ 9” x 10’ 1” (2.9m x 3m). An appealing bedroom with heavy rafters, Opening to: radiator, fitted base cupboards. Side window. ATTIC ROOM 3: 23’ 3” x 10’ 11” (7.1m x 3.3m). No floorboards. *EN-SUITE WC: WC, vanity hand basin, Velux window, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE: Beyond the central courtyard area, ideal placement for table and chairs, is the At a glance… utility.

UTILITY ROOM: 13’ 2” x 11’ 8” (4m x 3.5m). Stainless steel sink and drainer with base Address: The Limes, Bardwell Road, units, space and plumbing for dryer, washing machine and a great deal more. Wall mounted Sapiston, Bury St Edmunds, ‘Vaillant’ modern gas fired central heating boiler. Brick laid on edge floor. Door to garage. Suffolk Postcode: IP31 1RU GARAGE: 33’ 3” x 9’ 3” (10.1m x 2.8m). Canti-lever action door to the front driveway, useful extra recess. Tenure: Freehold Bedrooms: 5 WOOD STORE: 13’ 4” x 8’ 4” (4m x 2.5m). Room to extend? Yes Upgrade potential: Attics if required WORKSHOP: 21’ 11” x 10’ 10” (6.7m x 3.3m). Fireplace, brick floor, boarded ceiling, Vendors position in moving: No Chain windows, power and light. Drainage: Mains. FURTHER USEFUL ROOM: 10’ 2” x 10’ 9” (3.1m x 3.3m). Window and pamment Viewing arrangements: By appointment, telephone floor. Light connected. (01284) 769694, or Clive Robinson direct on 07796 OUTSIDE: The Limes is approached via a deep gravelled driveway flanked by a brick and 271716. flint wall and well kept low privet hedge, forming an aesthetically pleasing divide between the drive and expansive front garden. This in turn leads to the garage with adjacent ample Further questions: Telephone (01284) 769694 parking and turning. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn with centre lined pond. Heating: Mains gas serving radiators. The periphery is planted with colourful flowering beds and interspersed trees. There is a Underfloor heating, gas fire three-bar ornamental gate to the road. and 2 log burners. Windows: Timber casements The rear garden enjoys a glorious southerly aspect and a high degree of privacy with a sheltered courtyard area directly to the rear which opens to an expanse of lawn with stocked Special comments: Stunning home with views beds and borders. Current Council Tax: The Limes Band E Annexe Band A (discounts Beyond the formal gardens is the post and railed paddock affording views over the adjoining may apply) pasture land. Local Authority:

A garden to be enjoyed all year round and ideal for relaxation and entertaining considered to be of optimum work / enjoyment balance.

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.

Annexe Sitting Room

Annexe Bedroom

Annexe Kitchen/Dining Room

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