5 bedroom bungalow for sale

Set along a quiet country lane, and nestled in the heart of Mid-Suffolk, Little Shambles is a light and spacious single-storey property, beautifully presented throughout with an attached self-contained 2 bedroom annexe in total extending to over 2,600 sq ft. Surrounded by open countryside with a wraparound garden and enviable views, the property lends itself as an ideal family home, with the added opportunity for multi-generational living, a potential rental income, or ample space for family and friends to stay.

The property has an open-plan feel, with large windows allowing plenty of natural light and engineered oak flooring to help create a sense of space. A welcoming, central entrance hall leads through into majority of the accommodation. The large sitting room with attractive stone fireplace and wood-burning stove offers dual aspect views of the garden, and leads through into the dining room which gives access to both the kitchen and conservatory. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke, handmade oak units to both base and wall with a four oven, oil-fired Aga, and offers ample space for any passionate cook with the dining room beside ideal for entertaining. The conservatory is a wonderful spot to sit and watch the abundance of wildlife outside as well as providing additional reception space with direct access to the garden and the covered terrace. Utility room beside the kitchen also provides access to outside for muddy feet along with additional storage.

The three bedrooms to the main house are accessed via an inner hall which provides plenty of in built storage. The bedrooms offer flexible and versatile space, one with a door to outside. A large wet room completes the accommodation to the main house.

The annexe is attached to the main house and is accessed both from the inner hall and a separate entrance on the drive; comprising a spacious kitchen, sitting room with views across the garden and doors to a private terrace, two double bedrooms, family bathroom and wet room. Whilst the annexe is separate from the house and offers ideal guest accommodation, it could also be integrated into the main property as additional bedrooms or reception space instead of an annexe.

In all 0.56 acres

Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council.
Services: Private drainage which the vendor has confirmed, does comply with current regulations. Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Solar panels.
Council Tax: Band G.
Tenure: Freehold.

Approached over a gravel driveway with turning and parking for a number of vehicles, Little Shambles sits centrally in its plot of just over half an acre with the garden wrapping around the property to all aspects. Offering glorious backdrops of open countryside, the garden is a haven for birds and wildlife with a former swimming pool having also been converted into a wildlife pond adding further interest. There are a number of terraces with the main being adjacent to the conservatory. Complete with glazed roof over, the terrace offers ideal space for al fresco dining or entertaining.

Situated in the heart of Mid Suffolk, the small village of Swilland is well placed for both easy commuting and the Suffolk coast. The village of Otley is just 2.9 miles away and benefits from a village shop for essentials, pub and doctor's surgery, as well as the renowned Otley College. Likewise, the nearby village of Grundisburgh offers a fantastic range of local amenities including doctor's surgery, village shop, pub, deli, general store and coffee shop and is 2.6 miles away. The popular riverside town of Woodbridge is 6.2 miles to the east and offers a range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.

The property is only 6.6 miles north from Ipswich, Suffolk's county town, which has a variety of amenities including further shopping and commercial activities, along with the town's railway station which offers direct links to London's Liverpool Street taking approximately 70 minutes. The A14 and A12 are both in close proximity and enable access to the greater road network.

Recreational facilities in the wider area include sailing and fishing on the estuaries of the Deben, Orwell and Alde together with golf courses at Fynn Valley, Ufford and Aldeburgh. The area offers an excellent selection of both state and independent schooling, including Witnesham Primary and Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy, Ipswich School, Woodbridge School and Framlingham College and Prep, and Debenham High School.

Witnesham 1.5 miles, Grundisburgh 2.6 miles, Otley 2.9 miles, Woodbridge 6.2 miles, Ipswich station 6.6 miles (Liverpool Street in 70 minutes), A14 7.6 miles.