4 bed cottage for sale

Tannery Road, Combs, Stowmarket IP14

Marks And Mann are proud to present to the market this four bedroom character property spanning across three floors and located in the desirable village of Combs, Stowmarket, offered for sale with no onward chain. This timber-framed, Elizabethan cottage is one of the oldest properties on record to be built in Combs village and commands a stunning, elevated position overlooking nearby fields. The property boasts rare characterful features such as hand carved cross beams, an inglenook fireplace with log burning stove, charming timber and exposed brickwork throughout and an original bread oven. Unusually for a period cottage, the property has remarkably high ceilings for its age and character making it truly, one of a kind. The property also benefits from a rear extension which houses a modern fitted kitchen thoughtfully designed and installed in 2019, Outside, the property has a generous and fully-enclosed rear garden with an outbuilding and a garage both connected with power and light alongside an EV car charger and three off-road parking spaces to the rear.

Viewing is a must to appreciate all this charming character property has to offer.

Sitting/Dining Room

This generously-sized living space features a stunning inglenook fireplace and original brick faced bread oven The hand carved cross beam and wooden panel frame the room pleasantly and offer a true sense of wonder and character. Additionally benefitting from a fitted storage cupboard, exposed brick and beams, fitted carpet, electric radiator and glazed windows overlooking the front aspect and allowing light in from the rear extension.

Kitchen

This wonderfully modern yet in-keeping kitchen offers a range of open wooden shelving and undercounter cupboards with a quartz worktop, along with a low-level electric oven, four-ring induction hob with glass splashback, integrated dishwasher, inset composite sink with drainer, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, inset spotlights, a large, built in pantry cupboard, alcove suitable for a tall fridge/freezer, extractor fan and space for an additional dining table. Double glazed windows and skylight allow for natural light to beam in from the rear aspect of the property.

Utility And Cloakroom

Off the kitchen is a small utility area with space and plumbing for a washing machine. With tiled flooring and underfloor heating, this utility leads into the downstairs cloakroom comprising a W/C and wash basin providing a vibrant flair to the property being half wooden panelled and with a patterned tiled flooring. A part frosted double glazed window allows light in from the rear.

Bedroom 1

A double bedroom benefitting from a walk-in wardrobe, a glazed window looking out onto open fields at the front of the property, exposed wooden beams, fitted carpet and an electric radiator.

Bathroom

A three-piece suite consisting of a 'P' shaped bath with shower overhead, a
contemporary vanity wash basin and W/C. With part-tiled walls, tiled flooring,
heated towel-rail, a glazed window to the rear and exposed wooden beams, this bathroom elegantly blends the characterful features with a modern twist.

Bedroom 2

A comfortable double bedroom benefitting from a walk-in wardrobe,
exposed wooden beams, fitted carpet and an electric radiator, with a glazed window overlooking the rear garden

Bedroom 3

Another comfortable double bedroom, with exposed wooden beams, a
glazed window to the front aspect with far-reaching views over fields to Combs church, fitted carpet and an electric radiator.

Bedroom 4

An ample and versatile single room which could be ideal as a work from home space or craft/hobby room offering exposed wooden beams, views from the glazed window over the rear garden, fitted carpet and electric radiator.

Outside

A well-established, fully-enclosed rear garden with a secluded tiled patio area with wooden pergola with climbing wisteria, clematis and jasmine, lawns bordered with shrubs and blossoming flowers, and boasting a very productive apple tree at the rear. There is a brick-built outbuilding with power, light and water connections and a garage with power and light. A wooden gate allows entry to the property from Webbs Close and gives access to the off-road parking spaces with electric car charging point and garage. To the front of the property, there are two raised vegetable beds, flower borders and a stone path leading to the front door.

Location

The village of Combs is a short drive away from the market town of Stowmarket, which offers a mainline train station with direct links to London, Norwich and Cambridge, yet, the property retains a truly rural feel, with countryside views and walks straight from the front door. Local village amenities include the award winning Burnt House Vineyard which offers tours and wine tastings and is a lovely spot for a chilled glass of wine in the summer or a warming coffee, and Oaks Meadow community nature reserve and children’s play area, providing activities for all the family.

Important Information

Tenure – Freehold.
Services – we understand that Electric Heating, mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.
Council tax band B.
EPC rating Exempt.
Grade II listed.
This property is subject to a flying freehold.

Directions

Using a SatNav, please use IP14 2EL as the point of destination.

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