4 bed cottage for sale

Pakenham, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP31

Occupying a delightful semi-rural setting with countryside views, the village windmill as a backdrop, this picturesque detached thatched cottage offers a rare blend of character and versatility. Set within established grounds, the property enjoys ample parking, outbuildings, and gardens.

Sitting room - 14'8 x 12'5 (4.5m x 3.8m) A bright and welcoming reception room with double doors to the front, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Door leading to a bedroom.

Kitchen/dining room - 16'6 x 13'7 (5.0m x 4.1m) A generous open-plan kitchen and dining room with a rear aspect and a sky lantern that allows natural light to flood in. The kitchen area features base units beneath quartz worktops, incorporating a butler-style sink unit with mixer tap, dishwasher, and a wine fridge. There is also space for a range-style cooker beneath an extractor hood. A personal stable door gives access to the garden. The designated dining area benefits from double doors that opens to the rear garden, offering potential for alfresco dining on warm summer days

extended kitchen - 12'3 x 6'2 (3.7m x 1.8m) An additional kitchen area with ceiling to wall units housing an American style fridge/freezer, coffee machine and microwave. Perfect area for utility use or supplementary storage. The vendors have recently has a new boiler installed.

Bedroom one - 12'7 x 12'7 (3.8m x 3.8m) A large double bedroom, centrally located with direct access to the main living spaces. Wonderful double doors/windows offer excellent views of the grounds and countryside beyond.

Bedroom two - 12'3 x 9'9 (3.7m x 3.0m) Double bedroom with a rear aspect.

Bedroom three - 13'0 x 9'7 (3.9m x 2.9m) Another well-proportioned double bedroom, also positioned at the rear.

Bathroom - 9'2 x 8'9 (2.8m x 2.7m) A spacious family bathroom featuring a deep oval bath with a central freestanding mixer tap and shower attachment. It also includes a pedestal wash hand basin, W.C., and a separate walk-in shower cubicle with a rain head. A heated towel rail completes the room

bedroom four- 12'8 x 7'5 (3.9m x 2.2m) A versatile room, perfect as a bedroom, playroom or home office. Door to cellar.

Shower/wet room - 10'1 x 4'3 (3.0m x 1.3m) Additional shower / wet room conveniently located adjacent to the entertainment room and being fitted with an open shower having part tiled surround, Wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath and a mixer tap. W.C.

Utility room - 5'3 x 5'3 (1.6m x 1.6m) A practical space for laundry appliances and storage.

Cellar - 12'4 x 12'4 (3.7m x 3.7m) Accessed via stairs, offering excellent storage or potential for storage.

Workshop (outbuilding) - 10'0 x 7'0 (3.0m x 2.1m) Useful external building with multiple uses.

External boiler room Housing boiler and space for fridge/freezer.

Outside The property occupies a generous plot with double gates opening to a driveway which in turn allows ample off-road parking and access to a detached garage/workshop. The front garden is neatly enclosed by mature hedging, featuring an area of lawn and a welcoming covered entrance. The front elevation of the cottage has been enhanced with newly crafted pargetting, commissioned from a respected local artisan.

At the rear of the property, you'll find a perfectly positioned AstroTurf terrace area, enclosed by a delightful part-flint wall that incorporates half-height gates opening to the grounds behind. This area is conveniently adjacent to the kitchen/dining room, making it ideal for alfresco dining during the summer months. Beyond this, the garden extends to a generous expanse of lawn, complete with a greenhouse, productive planting areas, and ample space for outdoor entertaining. There's also a dedicated vegetable patch.

The grounds offer uninterrupted views of the surrounding open countryside, enhancing the rural charm of this characterful home. The garden is private, meticulously designed, and thoughtfully designed to make the most of the stunning countryside backdrop and the nearby historic windmill.

Services: Mains water and Electricity. Oil fired heating and sewerage water treatment plant.

Note: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

Local authority: Mid Suffolk District

council tax: Band C

EPC rating: tbc

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