4 bedroom cottage for sale

This former Merchant's house is located on the top of the hill within the High Street. Arranged over two floors the accommodation extends to over 2,000 sq ft of internal living space, enriched by magnificent original details and awash with neutral tones. The garden stretches behind the house, with a pathway from the garden which leads to an enclosed nature reserve copse with an abundance of specimen trees and natural pond.
The property is Grade II listed and is situated within the conservation area of the village, the house offers a wealth of period features that include exposed oak beams, open fireplaces and pamment floors.
Purchased as a renovation project, the house has been lovingly restored over a period of time and is now listed for sale, with a deceptive amount of accommodation which should suit a variety of purchasers.

No. 38 is now a charming, modernised, four-bedroom period townhouse which has been completely remodelled throughout. The new kitchen, which is an open plan kitchen/breakfast room has the benefit of an allowance towards a Range cooker of the purchasers' choice, there is also the opportunity to install an island if required with the facilities under the floor already insitu. New lighting has been mainly sourced locally, by handcrafted company Jim Lawrence, who is renowned for bespoke work. To the rear of the ground floor there is the lounge, which has glazed doors opening onto the westerly patio and newly landscaped gardens beyond, which are equally as impressive as the accommodation, with a gated shingled parking area and a driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles. Beyond this lies the main wooded garden, which is enclosed by hedging and predominantly lawned with established specimen mature trees and a securely fenced pond to encourage the wildlife. The property embraces all that is associated with living in a countryside village and would make a perfect retreat.

Historical Aspects

The oldest part of the house, is believed to have been built in the mid 1500's which forms the front portion of the building with a clay pamment tile floor and a number of fine timber frame details can still be enjoyed not least heavy close studding, carved spandrels along with chamfered mullions and the three brick fireplaces.
The house has a façade of outstanding historical character. The east-facing, timber-framed jettied front, complemented by a distinctive arched entry to the side leads to the main entrance which in turn reveals a brick floor and timber-framed cross-passage with exposed beams.
A staircase ascends from the Hall to a large first floor landing with four bedrooms arranged off this. Numerous original floorboards run underfoot in the front of the first floor. The arches and studs of the timber-frame create long perspectives and echoing linear patterns that catch the eye in a beguiling way. A master bedroom to the rear of the house overlooks the garden and woodland beyond.
The second bedroom at the front of the plan has an ensuite bathroom and dressing room. Generously proportioned with a large original fireplace, and leaded windows, this is an airy room bursting with historic features overlooking the church.

The Village

Debenham, and its conservation area, is known for its array of well-preserved medieval and Tudor houses.
St Mary Magdalene's, a Grade I-listed 13th-century church, dominates the street along with the village green.

Debenham sits within Central Mid Suffolk and therefore has excellent communications via Stowmarket (Rail)
on the mainline to London Liverpool Street and the road connections for the A12/A14 are just minutes away.

A Primary and High School are found in the village with the senior School having the accolade of being in the top 20 state schools in the UK. Other facilities include places of worship, veterinary and doctor's surgeries, public house, leisure complex with community centre and a variety of independent shops catering for most everyday needs.
Hogs Kiss wood (a dedicated open area) is within a few minutes walk of the house where the lake, millennium wood and dog walks are all to be found.

FULL DETAILS AND APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Solid wood glazed entrance door into:

Main Entrance Hall: 14'2" x 8'4" (4.30m x 2.50m)
With wooden entrance door and glazed side panels, brick pamment floor, oak staircase to first floor and storage cupboard under.

Dining/Reception Room: 15'10" x 15'4" (4.80m x 4.60m)
With feature inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer and smoke hood, alcoves either side, Suffolk tile and pamment brick floor, radiator, exposed beams and stud work, four wall light points, window overlooking church to the front, open to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 22' x 13'6" (6.70m x 4.10m)
Fitted with a white shaker style range of high and low level units, cupboards and drawers under square edge oak butchers block work surfaces. Built-in fridge and dishwasher. Inset white, ceramic one and a half bowl sink and drainer with swan neck hot and cold mixer tap over, three windows to side aspect overlooking the drive, obscure window to other side, two radiators, Suffolk tiled floor with Plumbing for an island, inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer, plus an allowance for a Range cooker of the purchasers' choice. Freestanding Grant oil fired boiler, discreet spotlighting to exposed ceiling beams, television point.

Inner Hall:
With arched window, radiator, door to Lounge, door to;

Utility Room: 9' x 8'10" (2.70m x 2.60m)
Continuation of shaker style units and drawer with oak work surface, ceramic sink and drainer with hot and cold swan neck mixer tap over, brick pamment floor, dual flush low-level WC, electric towel rail radiator, plumbing for washing machine, extractor, recessed spotlighting.

Lounge: 17'9" x 13'8" (5.4m x 4.1m)
Double opening glazed French doors with windows either side onto rear patio, arched window and full height mullion style window to side aspect, two radiators, five wall light points and ceiling light, television point, views over the drive and landscaped rear garden.

First Floor Landing/Study: 13'3" x 13' (4m x 3.9m)
Exposed wide plank wooden floor, window to side aspect, electric radiator, exposed beams and studwork, five
wall light points and ceiling light, loft access, walk-in double cupboard housing twin consumer units, doorway to carpeted landing, door to:

Bedroom: 13'8" x 12'6" (4.10m x 3.8m)
Feature leaded light window with views over to the church, arched inglenook fireplace with oak bressummer, (not used) tiled hearth, storage cupboard to side. Wide plank floor, electric radiator, four wall light points, five steps up to:

Dressing Room: 9'3" x 5'7" (2.8m x 1.7m)
Window to front aspect overlooking the church, wide plank floor, exposed beams and studwork, door to:

Ensuite Bathroom: 9'2" x 4'9" (2.7m x 1.4m)
White suite comprising of roll top slipper bath with Victorian style h&c mixer plus shower attachment. Wall mounted wash hand basin with h&c mixer over, low level w.c., electric towel rail radiator, extractor, shaver socket, window overlooking the drive.

Carpeted landing: 37'4" x 6'6" red to 3'8" (11.3m x 1.9m red 1.1m)
With access to all remaining accommodation, velux window and obscure window to side aspect, exposed beams, electric heater, three wall light points.

Family Bathroom: 8'4" x 6'5" (2.50m x 1.9m)
White suite comprising tongue and groove paneled bath with Victorian style h&c mixer+ shower attachment,
low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, electric heated towel rail, radiator, obscure window to side aspect, extractor, exposed beams.

Bedroom: 10'7" x 9'10" (3.20m x 2.9m)
Two windows to side aspect, four wall light points, electric radiator, exposed beams and studwork, airing cupboard with pressurised hot water cylinder and digital programmer.

Bedroom: 9'11"max x 9'3"max (3m x 2.8m)
Vaulted ceiling, exposed cross beams, four wall light points, electric radiator, double opening window to side aspect.

Master Bedroom: 14'4" x 10'5" (4.3m x 3.1m) plus door well
Vaulted ceiling, three windows to rear aspect overlooking the garden, window to side aspect, electric radiator, three wall light points, suspended ceiling light, television point.

Walk-In Ensuite: 10'1" x 8'2" (3m x 2.4m)
Vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights, four piece contemporary suite, pedestal wash basin, cubicle with twin head rainwater shower, electric heated towel rail radiator, shaver socket, extractor, exposed beams.

OUTSIDE:
There is a gravel driveway with turning and parking area, a gateway leads to the newly landscaped rear garden.
Featuring two sandstone patios with raised flower beds, partly laid to lawn. Copse with fenced pond and planted with mature shrubs, brick pathway.
The garden is enclosed by close boarded fencing.

Freehold
Local Authority - Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council
Tax Band 'E'

Tenure: Freehold