6 bed detached house for sale

Fornham Lane, Westley IP33

Arguably one of the finest houses in the village of Westley!

This incredible 4000 sqft family house provides luxuriously appointed accommodation boasting excellent proportions, coupled with "top draw" features and finishes throughout. The original house was built in 1962 and was completely renovated and extended in 2010 to a particularly high standard by well regarded Hartog Hutton builders. The house enjoys a prominent setting set back from the road through the village, standing within stunning landscaped grounds providing an excellent degree of privacy extending in all to just under 1.2 acres.

Benefitting from under floor heating throughout, the immaculately presented accommodation currently in brief comprises of an entrance hall with double doors opening to the stunning full height galleried reception hall with oak, stainless steel and glass staircase off to first floor. The spacious dual aspect "live in" kitchen/family room, creates an ideal area for entertaining, fitted with an extensive range of units providing plenty of drawer and cupboard space beneath preparation surfaces, complemented by quality integrated appliances, central island and stylish Bi-fold doors to the rear terrace and gardens.

A separate utility is a useful space with further fitted units and door to garden. Off the family room area, is the dining room again with stylish Bi-folds doors opening to the rear outside terrace. Double doors open to the spacious 31ft sitting room, providing a wonderful space for relaxing around the contemporary fireplace and Bi-fold doors to terrace and gardens. A door from the sitting room leads to the garden room/gym, a versatile room which could also be incorporated, if desired, with the adjoining bedroom to form an integral annexe.

The dual aspect ground floor bedroom has fitted wardrobes and stylish en-suite shower. A study/home office completes the ground floor accommodation.

The wonderful oak and glass staircase rises to the large first floor sitting room, creating an ideal area for relaxing and sitting with views to the reception hall below the galleried landing. The principal bedroom suite is a splendid room with extensive fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, large feature balcony and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with walk in shower and separate bath. The four remaining bedrooms are all good doubles (two with en-suite showers) and a further shower room, completes the first floor accommodation.

Outside

The house is approached along a driveway creating extensive parking for 8-10 cars and continuing to the side of the property to the double garaging with superb annexe accommodation above comprising sitting room/kitchen/bedroom area with shower room which is ideal as a holiday let/air bnb. The landscaped gardens are a delightful feature, providing the occupants with a good degree of privacy and seclusion. The gardens are mostly laid to lawn and include a variety of mature trees (some with tree preservation orders). Of particular note is the huge terrace for entertaining with bespoke pergola with exterior lighting and climbing roses and plants. All in just under 1.2 acres (s.t.s).

Location

The House is situated in the heart of the village, opposite Westley Hall. There is access to extensive countryside walks from the village, as well as a footpath next to the church that offers an easy walk into Bury St Edmunds town centre. Westley is a highly regarded village providing excellent access to the A14 Dual Carriageway and situated just 2.6 miles from the historic town centre of Bury St Edmunds. Excellent access is gained to the A14 dual carriageway, linking Newmarket, Cambridge and London via the M11 motorway.

Directions

When entering Westley from the direction of the A14 dual carriageway, the entrance to the house will be found on the right hand side, opposite Westley Hall.

Services

All mains services are connected. Gas fired under floor heating throughout whole house.
Council Tax: West Suffolk Band: G
Broadband speed: Up to 1800 mbps available (Source Ofcom)
Mobile phone signal for: EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 (Source Ofcom)
Flood Risk: Surface Water - Very Low Risk. Rivers & The Sea - Very Low Risk