MapGuide price
£595,0005 bedroom detached house for sale
Ashfield Road, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Study
Detached house
5 beds
2 baths
EPC rating: D
Key information
Features and description
- Substantial detached house with wonderful countryside views
- On the periphery of a well served village
- 2 reception rooms
- Conservatory
- Kitchen and utility/cloakroom
- 5 bedrooms (1 en suite)
- Family bathroom
- Double garage and parking
- Enclosed gardens with unrivalled views to the rear.
A substantial five-bedroom detached family house that occupies an enviable position towards the periphery of this highly sought after Suffolk village and only a short distance from all of its amenities on offer. Orchard House has undergone significant improvements over the years and is now presented to an excellent standard throughout that boasts well-appointed accommodation to both floors and superb grounds that offer unrivalled countryside views to the rear and beautiful sunsets. The property is further enhanced by off street parking and integrated double garage.
Entrance door opening through to;
ENTRANCE HALL: A welcoming area with staircase rising to first floor. Side aspect and doors to;
SITTING ROOM: A delightful room with wood burning stove set upon a tiled hearth under wooden mantle creates the main focal point. The room offers front aspect. Door opening through to;
DINING ROOM: Being of a generous size and having double doors opening to the conservatory. Further door leading back through to the kitchen.
KITCHEN: Fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and base units under work preparation surfaces that incorporate a 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Further integrated appliances include a four-ring electric hob, eye level double oven and grill and dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer. This room offers rear aspect and has tiled flooring. Door to side vestibule which gives access to the front and rear, utility room and double garage.
CONSERVATORY: A well-placed room ideally situated to enjoy views of the delightful garden. Door opening to the rear terrace allowing one to entertain family and friends whilst watching the sun set.
UTILITY ROOM/CLOAKROOM: Work preparation surface. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Butler sink and W.C.
First floor
LANDING: An inviting area with doors opening to;
BEDROOM 1: A substantial double aspect room that enjoys views of the gardens and countryside beyond. Door opening to;
EN SUITE: Fitted with panelled bath having mixer tap, freestanding shower cubicle with fully tiled surround, wash hand basin and W.C. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring.
BEDROOM 2: Being a generous size having front aspect overlooking the grounds.
BEDROOM 3: Currently occupied as a further sitting room by the present owner, however would easily revert to a double bedroom if so required. Views of the rear grounds and countryside.
BEDROOM 4: Again a delightful double room having rear aspect and currently occupied as a home office by the present owner.
BEDROOM 5: Double bedroom with front aspect.
BATHROOM: Fitted with a panelled bath with mixer tap, freestanding shower cubicle with fully tiled surround, W.C. and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring
Outside The property is approached via two driveways one having a five-bar gate which gives access to off street parking for numerous vehicles, the other gives access to the INTEGRATED DOUBLE GARAGE with power and light connected, rear aspect, electric roll door and personnel door back to the side vestibule. The remainder of the front has a mature high hedge with personal gate and a path leading to the front and additional driveway.
The rear grounds are a genuine delight and have mostly been nurtured with wildlife in mind. There is both a cooking apple and an eating apple tree and a wildlife pond that attracts frogs, newts and hedgehogs as frequent visitors. Along the side, there are raised borders containing an assortment of herbs plus strawberry, gooseberry and rhubarb plants. There are terrace areas immediately abutting the rear of the property ideally placed to enjoy al fresco dining underneath a pergola. Orchard House also has the benefit of beautiful sunsets in different areas of the garden throughout the year.
Entrance door opening through to;
ENTRANCE HALL: A welcoming area with staircase rising to first floor. Side aspect and doors to;
SITTING ROOM: A delightful room with wood burning stove set upon a tiled hearth under wooden mantle creates the main focal point. The room offers front aspect. Door opening through to;
DINING ROOM: Being of a generous size and having double doors opening to the conservatory. Further door leading back through to the kitchen.
KITCHEN: Fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and base units under work preparation surfaces that incorporate a 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Further integrated appliances include a four-ring electric hob, eye level double oven and grill and dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer. This room offers rear aspect and has tiled flooring. Door to side vestibule which gives access to the front and rear, utility room and double garage.
CONSERVATORY: A well-placed room ideally situated to enjoy views of the delightful garden. Door opening to the rear terrace allowing one to entertain family and friends whilst watching the sun set.
UTILITY ROOM/CLOAKROOM: Work preparation surface. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Butler sink and W.C.
First floor
LANDING: An inviting area with doors opening to;
BEDROOM 1: A substantial double aspect room that enjoys views of the gardens and countryside beyond. Door opening to;
EN SUITE: Fitted with panelled bath having mixer tap, freestanding shower cubicle with fully tiled surround, wash hand basin and W.C. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring.
BEDROOM 2: Being a generous size having front aspect overlooking the grounds.
BEDROOM 3: Currently occupied as a further sitting room by the present owner, however would easily revert to a double bedroom if so required. Views of the rear grounds and countryside.
BEDROOM 4: Again a delightful double room having rear aspect and currently occupied as a home office by the present owner.
BEDROOM 5: Double bedroom with front aspect.
BATHROOM: Fitted with a panelled bath with mixer tap, freestanding shower cubicle with fully tiled surround, W.C. and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring
Outside The property is approached via two driveways one having a five-bar gate which gives access to off street parking for numerous vehicles, the other gives access to the INTEGRATED DOUBLE GARAGE with power and light connected, rear aspect, electric roll door and personnel door back to the side vestibule. The remainder of the front has a mature high hedge with personal gate and a path leading to the front and additional driveway.
The rear grounds are a genuine delight and have mostly been nurtured with wildlife in mind. There is both a cooking apple and an eating apple tree and a wildlife pond that attracts frogs, newts and hedgehogs as frequent visitors. Along the side, there are raised borders containing an assortment of herbs plus strawberry, gooseberry and rhubarb plants. There are terrace areas immediately abutting the rear of the property ideally placed to enjoy al fresco dining underneath a pergola. Orchard House also has the benefit of beautiful sunsets in different areas of the garden throughout the year.
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Since opening our first office in Long Melford in 1995, we have grown to become a multi-branch estate agency, with seven offices prominently located throughout East Anglia. Located in Bury St Edmunds, Clare, Castle Hedingham, Leavenheath, Long Melford, Newmarket and Woolpit our offices provide extensive coverage across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and north Essex. For buyers with links to the capital, The London Office is situated in St James’s, with a proven track record of introducing purchasers from both their national and international departments and serving as a city link to those looking for a principal residence or additional property in the country. Blending a range of print and digital marketing techniques with a constant eye on technological developments, our attitude to business is that of a traditional approach with forward thinking values. The fostering of long standing client relationships is at the heart of everything we do, our guiding ethos at all times is offering the best advice to our clients. A principal led estate agency group, directors Steven Ray, Nicholas Mills, Tim Rutter, Jack Thornley, Henry Perrins & Rachel Suff oversee the day to day operations of the business having had a wealth of experience across sales and lettings spanning many decades. Dedicated to supporting our staff, training and development is an on-going priority at David Burr, highlighted by the experience of the directors who have all progressed from the position of Sales or Lettings Negotiator within the company. Fortunate to lead an exceptionally talented group of colleagues, the constantly improving abilities of the next generation is one of our most valuable tools of business development. It is a requirement that staff train for both the Certificate of Practice in Residential Estate agency and the Technical Award in Residential Letting & Property Management. The company has also achieved the Investor in People Award on multiple occasions.