5 bed detached house for sale

12 Lower Street, Stanstead, Sudbury CO10

Location

The charming village of Stanstead is nestled in the heart of what is often referred to as Lovejoy country with Long Melford and Lavenham both less than 5 miles away. Stanstead and the surrounding villages are steeped in history with timber framed houses interspersed with antique shops, boutiques, hotels, restaurants and picturesque scenery.

The market town of Sudbury is 6 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of amenities, schooling and a commuter rail link to London’s Stratford and Liverpool Street stations.

The Old White Hart

The Old White Hart is an exceptionally well-presented detached property in a calm, rural village close to the Suffolk/Essex border. The property, converted in the last 15 years from a public house, dates back some 650 years and has been tastefully restored by its current owners to create a magnificent family residence.

This extensive abode has been significantly renovated in the last two years and offers adaptable and spacious accommodation finished to a high standard throughout.

The entrance vestibule has exposed brickwork and large stone tiles. This opens to a second porch, which has exposed beams, floor-to-ceiling brickwork and plenty of space for coats and boots.

The drawing room has an elegant feel with an impressive inglenook fireplace from floor to ceiling with a substantial wood-burning stove. The Suffolk stone floor has underfloor heating. It is currently used as a sitting room, music room and second study.

Open beams separate the drawing room from the double aspect dining room, which can easily seat 12 people. The retention of the bar means this is a stunning space for special occasions and Sunday dinners for all the family.

The original property has been substantially enlarged with the addition of a, quite simply, breathtaking kitchen, diner and living room, which is the heart of the home for the property’s current owners. With large oak beams, wrought iron lighting, large multi-coloured slate tiles, and solid wood windows and French doors, cream matching units, walnut worktops, a central island and a large ceramic sink, there is room to entertain and enjoy the views of the courtyard and garden.

This, in turn, leads to a spacious downstairs shower room and ground-floor bedroom. This space is enjoyed by the current owners for most of their family time.

Three additional guest rooms adjoin the property, all en-suite and updated in the last year or so. Currently used as occasional guest rooms for family visitors and friends. Each can be accessed from the garden but could easily be linked to the main property if desired.

The rooms are perfect for older children who need their own space, the next generation who you want to have close by or ideal as a bed and breakfast.

First Floor

Crown posts in the Master Suite and Room 2. Master suite – ensuite, built-in storage, mullion window, double aspect, wood floor, carpeted area. Beams throughout upstairs. Loft access.

Room 2 – eaves storage, Room 3 – current nursery. Room 4 – double aspect, view of church in Glemsford

Outside

The garden is mainly lawn with mature trees, which include a particularly pretty cherry tree, which blossoms each April.

The garden has a substantial decking area, completed a year ago, as well as a large paved area running the depth of the property, ideal for entertaining and dining al fresco.

The gravelled drive provides extensive parking for a number of vehicles. The garage is currently used for storage of tools and wood, with a personal door on the side and power connected. There is external lighting from security lights and street lamps, and an outside water tap.

The immaculately presented accommodation includes:

Drawing room/music room with impressive brickwork
Dining room with original bar
Study or sitting room with an open fireplace
Kitchen/dining/breakfast/sitting room finished to a high standard in the last year
An adjoining shower room and a large bedroom on the ground floor
The utility room was updated in the last year
Downstairs bathroom with a roll top bath and his & hers marble sink
4 rooms upstairs
3 further guest rooms for a large family or bed and breakfast potential. Garage, ample parking, private gardens.

Disclaimer

Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

Money Laundering Regulations

Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Yopa, they will need to undertake an identification check and asked to provide information on the source and proof of funds. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service together with an in-house compliance team to verify your information. The cost of these checks is £82.50 +VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.