Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10

An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a detached house of considerable character and standing in the very centre of one of East Anglia's most highly regarded and picturesque villages. The property has been comprehensively and sympathetically renovated during the current owner's tenure to provide characterful accommodation well suited to modern living. On the ground floor, there is a sitting/dining room which contains a large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, a kitchen/breakfast room, hall way and shower room whilst upstairs are three bedrooms and a further shower room. The property benefits from extensive private off-road parking for numerous vehicles together with a high-quality garage/studio and private enclosed walled garden.  

SITTING/DINING ROOM: 19'11" x 13'6" (6.08m x 4.12m) A beautiful dual aspect reception room with a wealth of character from exposed timbers and brickwork and with a fine inglenook fireplace with exposed red brick chimney breast, oak bressumer beam and an inset wood burning stove situated on a brick hearth. Secondary glazed leaded light windows, range of fitted storage with display shelving and with a thumb latch door leading to a staircase rising to first floor. Tiled flooring and with a further thumb latch door leading to:- 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 14'1" > 8'6" x 13'5" (4.28m > 2.60 x 4.10m) With a continuation of tiled flooring and a high-quality Howdens kitchen with a matching range of base and wall level shaker style units with solid beech worksurfaces incorporating a four-ring Bosch stainless-steel gas hob with extractor fan over and tiled splashback and a ceramic butler sink. Electric combination oven with grill above space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for refrigerator. Leaded light window allowing for plenty of natural light and an attractive outlook over the street scene and further windows overlooking the garden. Useful understairs storage cupboard off, ample space for a dining table and chairs and thumb latch door leading to:- 

REAR HALL: With tiled flooring, space for coats and shoes and door opening onto the gardens. Further solid oak thumb latch door leading to:- 

SHOWER ROOM: Containing a tiled shower cubicle with rainfall style showerhead, WC, wash hand basin and a chrome heated towel rail.  

First Floor  

BEDROOM ONE: 13'2" x 9'8" (4.02m x 2.95m) A characterful double bedroom with exposed timbers and a leaded light window overlooking the street scene below. 

BEDROOM TWO: 18'1" x 13'4" (including staircase) (5.52m x 4.06m) A versatile through-room with plenty of space for a large double bed, exposed red brick chimney breast and access to loft storage space on two sides. Impressive vaulted ceiling, leaded light windows and exposed timbers throughout. Wooden balustrades enclosing the staircase leading to ground floor. Thumb latch door leading to:- 

BEDROOM THREE: 8'10" x 6'9" (2.70m x 2.06m) An attractive dual aspect bedroom ideal for guests with a feature inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam and brick hearth and recessed storage to one side. Secondary glazed leaded light window with a view over the garden. 

SHOWER ROOM: Containing a tiled shower cubicle with glass screen door, WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and a chrome heated towel rail. Useful recessed storage cupboards and with a wooden worksurface with display shelving above.  

Outside The property is accessed via a private gravel driveway to the righthand side which provides OFF-ROAD PARKING for a number of vehicles. Timber double gates lead in to a further area of hardstanding providing additional parking. The driveway continues onto a:- 

GARAGE/STUDIO: 20'6" x 11'1" (6.24m x 3.39m) A versatile outbuilding with wooden double doors and a personal door to side. Power, light and water connected and partially insulated finished with a tiled floor therefore lending itself to a variety of potential uses as either a garage, workshop, home gymnasium or hobbies area.  

The garden continues with an expanse of lawn enclosed by a charming mellow red brick walls and containing an apple tree, Australian Eucalyptus and Holly tree and enclosed by mature hedging to ensure privacy. There is a useful TIMBER STORAGE SHED and OPEN FRONTED LOG STORE. There are the further benefits of both hot and cold external taps, external lighting and power sockets. Planning permission has been passed to extend and although this has since expired it does increase the likelihood of obtaining planning again. 

SERVICES: Main water and drainage. Main electricity connected. Gas fired heating to radiators. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent. 

AGENT’S NOTES: The property is Grade II listed and is situated in a conservation area. 

EPC RATING: Exempt - listed 

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP1 2BX (0300 1234000). 

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D 

TENURE: Freehold 

CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Timber framed 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES (source Ofcom): Broadband: Yes. Speed: up to 80 mbps download, up to 20 mbps upload
Phone signal: Yes – EE, Three, O2, Vodafone. 

NOTE: David Burr make no guarantees or representations as to the existence or quality of any services supplied by third parties. Speeds and services may vary and any information pertaining to such is indicative only and may be subject to change. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on any matters relating to internet or phone services by visiting the Ofcom website.  

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VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR. 

NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.