5 bedroom townhouse for sale

An instantly charming Grade II listed character town house situated within short walking distance of the amenities of a Suffolk market town as well as wonderful countryside walks within the renowned water meadows nature reserve. The property has undergone an extensive programme of sympathetic restoration and displays a wealth of original characterful features including high ceilings, exposed timbers, inglenook fireplaces and exposed floorboards. A total of four spacious reception rooms are complemented by five double bedrooms and three bathrooms (two en-suite). There is the further benefit of a sunny fully private enclosed west-facing rear garden with a useful workshop/storage shed.

Solid wood front door with stained glass insert leading to:- 

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: With fitted barrier matting, space for coats and shoes and solid oak thumb latch door leading to:- 

DINING ROOM: 17'5" x 14'3" (5.32m x 4.34m) A particularly bright room with wonderful proportions and exposed wooden floorboards throughout. Of particular note is an exposed mellow red brick floor-to-ceiling chimney breast with the potential to create a working open fireplace with oak bressumer over. Useful recessed storage to one side and plenty of space for a large table and chairs. Doors leading to:- 

DRAWING ROOM: 17'7" x 15'3" (5.35m x 4.65m) A fine room with stained wooden exposed floorboards, exposed timbers to the ceilings and walls and a magnificent inglenook fireplace with exposed mellow red brick chimney breast, oak bressumer beam over and inset gas burning stove situated on a brick hearth. 

INNER HALL: With further space for coats, patterned tiled flooring and doorway leading to:- 

SITTING ROOM: 18' 11" x 15' 10" (5.77m x 4.84m) A charming room with a wealth of character from a heavily timbered ceiling, exposed wooden floorboards and an inglenook fireplace with exposed brick and bressumer beam over (currently sealed but could easily be reinstated). A cleverly created opening with open studwork made from reclaimed wood opens into:- 

GARDEN ROOM: 13'8" x 7'1" (4.16m x 2.15m) With a recently refurbished oak and glass panel roof, double doors opening onto the rear garden and providing an attractive area of seating. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 17'0" x 15'5" (5.18m x 4.70m) Finished in a cottage style with large pamment tile flooring and a range of solid wooden base level units with polished granite worksurfaces incorporating a double ceramic sink with taps over and drainer to side. Space for free-standing Rangemaster cooker with patterned tile splashbacks throughout. Space for free-standing refrigerator and freezer, space for dishwasher, exposed timbers and space for table and chairs. Door leading to:- 

PANTRY: Particularly useful with fitted shelving and light connected. 

UTILITY/ SHOWER ROOM: 10'11" x 10'6" (3.33m x 3.19m) With tiled flooring, traditional style WC and wash hand basin. Fully tiled shower enclosure with waterfall style showerhead and additional attachment below, space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for tumble dryer over. Tiled throughout the flooring and walls and a heavily timbered ceiling. 

BOOT ROOM: 8'11" x 5'1" (2.72m x 1.55m) A useful area with tiled flooring, exposed timbers and red brick, uPVC door leading onto a side passageway and cupboards containing the boilers for hot water and heating. 

First Floor  

LANDING: With superb exposed oak floorboards, exposed timbers and arranged into two parts with useful open fronted wardrobes in one area. Access to loft storage space and doors leading to:- 

BEDROOM 1: 14'10" x 11'5" (4.51m x 3.48m) A spacious double bedroom with exposed timbers and hardwood flooring and door leading to:- 

EN-SUITE: 6'10" x 5'10" (2.08m x 1.78m) With patterned tiled flooring, traditional style WC and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. 

BEDROOM 2: 12'4" x 9'8" (3.76m x 2.94m) A comfortable double bedroom overlooking the property's rear garden, exposed timbers throughout and door leading to:- 

EN-SUITE: 9'9" x 3'5" (2.98m x 1.04m) Containing a tiled shower cubicle with glass folding door, W.C., polished stone wash hand basin with mixer tap over and storage below. 

BEDROOM 3: 13'1" x 10'2" (3.98m x 3.10m) A further well-proportioned double bedroom. 

BEDROOM 4: 11'7" x 10'2" (3.53m x 3.10m) With exposed timbers to the walls and ceiling and with beautiful views of All Saints Church. 

BEDROOM 5/STUDY: 16'2" x 8'8" (4.94m x 2.63m) A well-proportioned double room with views of the Church. 

FAMILY BATHROOM: 12'6" x 9'0" (3.81m x 2.74m) Finished to a high standard with magnificent exposed original oak floorboards, free-standing bath, large corner shower with tiled surround and glass door, WC and his-and-hers polished stone wash hand basins situated on a marble surface with storage cupboards below. 

Outside The property benefits from a wonderful west-facing fully private enclosed rear garden which has clearly been designed with low maintenance in mind. The garden contains an attractive pebbled area bordered by mature trees and plants and a large brick paviour terrace with an elevated area of seating which attracts the best of the afternoon sun.  

WORKSHOP/STORAGE SHED: 11'10" x 7'11" (3.60m x 2.42m) Of timber construction with power and light connected.  

A brick paved side passageway provides access back onto Cross Street. 

SERVICES: Main water and drainage. Main electricity connected. Gas fired heating by radiators. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent. 

AGENTS NOTES The property is Grade II listed and thought to date back to the early 16th Century.  

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP1 2BX[use Contact Agent Button]). 

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D 

TENURE: Freehold