A beautiful timber framed grade II listed period detached house dating back to the 1500's in a rural setting with grounds extending to 2 acres(sts) with woodland area and Dutch barn, double bay cart lodge with kitchen, shower room and lounge above, numerous outbuildings to suit a variety of different businesses, views over open farmland front & rear. The property features many period features including inglenook fireplaces, exposed beam work throughout, mullion windows and thatched roof. Further benefits include Thermo Dynamics water heater, 21 solar panels providing approx rebate of £2,000.00 PA. Oil fired central heating and mains drainage. Located in the village of Hitcham a short drive from Bildeston and Stowmarket with main line rail service to London Liverpool Street.
STORM PORCH Oak door with side windows into entry hall.
ENTRANCE HALL Block flooring windows to side aspect, glazed door into sitting room.
SITTING ROOM 17' 8" x 16' (5.38m x 4.88m) Carpeted flooring, wall & ceiling beams, inglenook fireplace with side storage cupboard, a pair of lead light windows along with arched window to front aspect, 3 radiators, stairs to first floor, entrance to dining room, entrance beside fireplace to drawing room, door to rear lobby.
DRAWING ROOM 16' x 15' 9" max (4.88m x 4.8m) Carpeted flooring, wall & ceiling beams, inglenook fireplace, 2 radiators, triple aspect windows to front side and rear aspect including arched window.
REAR LOBBY Carpeted flooring, double glazed door to rear aspect, radiator, door to study and shower room.
STUDY 10' 3" x 7' (3.12m x 2.13m) Carpeted flooring, built in work station with matching storage units, windows to rear and side aspects.
SHOWER ROOM Comprising low level WC, vanity wash basin, shower cubicle, tiled flooring, heated towel rail.
DINING ROOM 16' x 10' 5" (4.88m x 3.18m) Carpeted flooring, exposed beam work, radiator, storage under stairs, window to front aspect, double doors through to kitchen/breakfast room.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16' 5" max x 16' 2" (5m x 4.93m) Quality fitted kitchen comprising wall & base units with Schock Cristalite worktops, inset sink and drainer, central island breakfast, integrated larder fridge, microwave, electric rangemaster with ceramic 5 ring hob and double oven with extractor, airing cupboard with water softener and Thermo dynamics heater control, under floor heating, 2 Velux sky lights, tiled flooring, to to side aspect into conservatory, archway through to utility.
UTILITY ROOM 19' 7" x 1' 9" max (5.97m x 0.53m) Comprising wall & base units with roll edge work top, inset enamel sink & drainer, plumbing for integrated washing machine, tumble dryer, radiator, exposed wall beams, 3 Velux sky lights, tiled flooring.
CONSERVATORY 23' 1" x 6' 7" (7.04m x 2.01m) Tiled under floor heating, remotely controlled sensor roof windows, special reflective sun blinds to roof and roller blinds to side windows, 2 sets of double doors out to rear terrace, 2 electric radiators
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR Carpeted stairs and landing, seating with storage along landing, exposed beam work, loft hatch, radiator, doors off to bedrooms & bathroom.
BEDROOM 1 16' 10" x 10' 9" (5.13m x 3.28m) Measurements include En-suite, carpeted flooring, double glazed window to rear & side aspect, built in wardrobes and vanity, radiator, door into en-suite.
EN-SUITE Comprising Low level WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle, extractor fan, exposed beam work.
BEDROOM 2 19' 11" x 11' 8" (6.07m x 3.56m) Carpeted flooring, exposed wall beams, built in wardrobes, extensive built in draws, cupboard and vanity dresser, window seat with draws below, 2 dormer windows to front aspect, radiator.
BEDROOM 3 13' 2" x 10' 4" (4.01m x 3.15m) Exposed beam work dual aspect windows to front & side aspect, carpeted flooring, built in wardrobes and vanity, 2 bedside draws, exposed chimney brickwork, radiator.
BEDROOM 4 10' 9" x 8' 6" (3.28m x 2.59m) Carpeted floor, exposed wall beams, built in wardrobe, draws with vanity and bedside draw, radiator, window to front aspect
BATHROOM Comprising Low low level WC, wash hand basin with storage under, bath with electric shower over, radiator, with heated tail rail attached, tiled flooring.
CARTLODGE PARKING 21' 7" x 18' 2" (6.58m x 5.54m) Under cover parking for 2 cars.
LODGE KITCHEN 18' 2" x 9' (5.54m x 2.74m) Matching wall & base units with roll edge work tops, inset enamel sink with drainer, swan neck mixer tap, water softener under sink, oil fired boiler, window to rear aspect carpeted stairs rising to first floor.
LODGE SHOWER ROOM Low level WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, Velux sky light.
LODGE OFFICE 20' 3" x 11' 7" (6.17m x 3.53m) Carpeted flooring, 3 radiators, eve storage space, 2 Velux sky lights, windows to front and rear aspects with views over farm land.
OUT BUILDINGS A variety of out buildings which is currently being used for kennels and cattery which could be used for a range of different businesses, power lighting and heating within out buildings, utility area with WC, wash basin and plumbing for washing machine, door to boiler room for main residence.
OUTSIDE FRONT Block paved driveway leading to Cart lodge, plenty of off road parking,, front lawn with flower & shrub borders enclosed by hedging to front, oil tank located near cart lodge.
OUTSIDE REAR Good sized terraced area overlooking fish pond, gate leading to lawns which stretch down to the wooded area, a variety of fruit trees, Dutch elm trees, bushes and hedging, flower borders, field views to the rear and side, wooded area with Dutch barn for storage.
COUNCIL Babergh District Council
Council tax band (G) £2,933.28
SCHOOLS Bildeston primary school & Stowmarket high school.
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