5 bed detached house for sale

Church Street, Stradbroke IP21

In summary

No chain! Nestled in the heart of a picturesque village, this remarkable five bedroom detached house offers a unique opportunity for the discerning buyer and/or a purchaser looking to re-develop or re-purpose the building to suit their needs, whether that be for residential or commercial or mixed use (stp). Boasting a rich history, this period 16th century cottage was formerly a prominent village shop and offers endless potential for further development. Spread over an expansive 2000 sqft (stms), this property exudes character and charm at every turn with numerous period features retained throughout. The ground floor features two impressive receptions, a well-appointed kitchen/diner, and a separate utility room as well as W/C. Ascend the stairs to find four generously proportioned bedrooms, and 1 single bedroom along with a family bathroom. The private secluded rear garden, complete with an external studio, and covered veranda provides a tranquil retreat with plenty of privacy as well as an off road parking space. With its central village location, this property epitomises countryside living at its finest, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of history with modern comforts and huge potential.
Setting the scene

Approached via the junction of Church Street and Doctors Lane, you will find hard standing to the front of the house suitable for a car as well as two entrance doors leading into the house, one into the main hallway and another into the principal reception. A further parking space can be found by the garden off Doctors lane.
The grand tour

Entering the house via the main entrance door to the front into the hallway you will find the stairs straight ahead to the first floor as well as tiled floor and access to the main reception rooms. The second reception room or family room can be found to the right with an attractive tiled floor, fireplace housing a woodburner and window to the front. On the opposite side of the hallway is the main reception room, a very impressive space with plenty of natural light with a triple aspect and a door to the front also. There is a tiled hearth which previously housed a fire as well as a range of exposed timbers and beams and a wood floor. To the rear of the house is the kitchen/diner which has had some renovations done in recent years. You will find a tiled floor, fireplace, a disused Rayburn style oven, a range of modern wall and base level units with rolled edge worktops over. There are integrated appliances to include electric oven and hob with extractor fan over as well as dishwasher. Space is provided for a table and chairs as well as doors to the rear garden. Off the kitchen is the utility room which is effectively another kitchen with a range of units, a second sink and space/plumbing for various white goods. Off the utility is the ground floor W/C. Heading up to the first floor galleried landing you will notice a plethora of exposed timbers. There are five bedrooms and a bathroom off the landing. To the front of the house there are three bedrooms, two of which are large doubles with built in wardrobes. There is also a smaller single room which would make an ideal home office. To the rear there are two further double rooms and the bathroom with a wood floor, airing cupboard, bath with shower over, w/c and hand wash basin.
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Postcode : IP21 5HT
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Virtual tour

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Agents notes

The cottage is within the conservation area but is not listed. The property has over the years been used for a number of uses including both commercial and residential with shops and café both being run from the premises. Currently the property has a residential use but would ideally suit a purchaser looking to enhance the usage for the their own needs (stp). The property benefits from Solar Panels to the rear over the covered veranda, and Solar Thermal Panels on the roof which is connected to the hot water supply. Both set of panels are owned, not leased.

Location

Stradbroke is a traditional rural village with excellent local facilities including public houses, bakery, post office, library, leisure centre and swimming pool, primary and secondary school, doctor's surgery and other local amenities. A wider range of shopping facilities are available in Harleston, approximately six miles away and Diss, which also boasts a mainline train station to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich with the journey taking approximately 90 minutes.

Garden

The great outdoors
The private and secluded rear garden offers features a large decked area ideal for outside seating as well as paved terrace. You will find a lawned section of garden which is flanked by mature planting with shrubs trees and hedging. A gate leads onto the off road parking space to the rear as well as a covered veranda and access to the brick built external garden room. The garden room currently used as an artist studio (ancillary use) offers excellent potential for use as more intensive home office stp. To the side of the building there is also access to the useful storage room providing front to back access when required.