Mill Cottage, Church Street, Wetheringsett

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1 Mill Cottage, Church Street, Wetheringsett

2 An historically important 3 bedroom detached village cottage, Grade II Listed and found within the most delightful setting at the heart of the village. Numerous rooms provide great flexibility with up to three bedrooms in addition to study space, social dining space within the kitchen and fabulous master bedroom. Thatch overhauled 2016 Grade II Listed 3 Bedrooms Sitting room with inglenook Kitchen dining room with inglenook Fabulous period features Location Wetheringsett has arguably one of the most attractive village centres in the area and is approached via a network of quiet country lanes tending to be used by light and just mostly local traffic. The leafy setting of the village centre contains a variety of interesting period houses and more recent homes that have been carefully situated within their grounds to maintain the overall enduring feel of the village. Situated to the east of the A140 and perfect for the commuter, the village can be considered as being tucked away yet within easy reach of the principle towns in the area. The village itself has a CEV Primary School and is believed to be in the catchment for the highly regarded Debenham High School. Thorndon, approximately 2 miles to the north, has a pub, village stores and a farm shop, while Eye the historic and well served small market town is 2 miles further on. Mainline rail stations can be found at Stowmarket (approx 8 miles) and Diss (approx 10 miles) each on the London Liverpool Street line. Description Mill Cottage is a quintessential timber framed cottage of great age and quality showing some remarkable period features justifying the Listing classification Grade II. Whilst the name of the house and its unusual siting over a small watercourse, suggests it was associated with a watermill, there is no firm evidence to support this. Believed though to date from the mid to late 16th Century the thatched building features a quality frame much of which is exposed internally along with back to back inglenook fireplaces. Brick floors combine with latch doors and evidence of earlier windows including mullions and what is believed to be an oriel sill. Existing windows feature leaded diamond pattern glass adding to the overall charm. The current owner has created a stunning home with great flair enhancing the structural details and illustrating the extent and flexibility of the accommodation. In addition to the sitting room and kitchen dining room, the first floor is arranged to include not only two bedrooms but also a study and bathroom along with the attic room serving currently as a sewing room but also occasional bedroom. A lean-to building to the rear has been identified as a possible conversion opportunity to a separate shower room making use of the apparent former doorway within the rear elevation capable of providing access to the current outside building. Furthermore, the current owner has ensured the thatch roof was overhauled last year. Entrance Lobby 1.80m x 1.63m (5'11 x 5'4) A classic lobby entrance to the side of the chimney stack with latch doors leading off to either side. Good height typical of the ground floor. Boarded floor. Sitting Room 5.16m x 3.35m (16'11 x 11') A character room with extensive exposed timbering, brick floor and leaded windows to both front and side elevations. An inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove sits on a pamment hearth with a shelved recess to one side. The chimney has been re-lined complete with HETAS certification. Wall light. Fitted Broadband socket. Good ceiling height of around 6'4 (1.94m). Kitchen Dining Room 5.11m x 3.35m (16'9 x 11') A similarly timbered room with inglenook fireplace featuring an embellished bressemer beam with roll moulding. To one side lies a walk in Pantry cupboard complete with quarry tile floor. The inglenook accommodates a Rangemaster 90 range cooker available by separate negotiation. Fitted kitchen units provide worktop and create a divide to the social dining area and include cupboard, drawer and appliance storage options complementing a Belfast sink. Plumbing for washing machine and additional appliance space. Windows at both front and rear elevations along with two side windows provide good natural light and a stable type door leads to the rear. Good ceiling height of around 6' (1.85m). First Floor Landing Approached via a staircase to one corner of the sitting room and rising to a long L'shaped timbered landing with stairwell window. Towards the far end lies a former fireplace. Harrison Edge Estate Agents, 5 Castle Street, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7AN T:

3 Bedroom m x 3.30m (12'11 x 10'10) A tremendous vaulted room with exposed timbers and boarded floor along with evidence of a former mullion window now blocked. A cleverly created upper level provides storage/display opportunities. A leaded window provides an outlook to the front. Bedroom m x 2.31m (11'3 x 7'7) A pretty room with leaded window providing an outlook to neighbouring grounds. Further exposed timbers and boarded floor. Study/Dressing Room 2.36m x 1.60m excluding stairwell (7'9 x 5'3 excluding stairwell) A versatile extra room with leaded window to the front elevation. Boarded floor. Stairs rise to the Attic room. Bathroom A most appealing space with exposed timbers and suite in white with chrome fittings to an enamelled bath with shower attachment over and Mira Go shower. Low level wc and vanity wash basin with cupboard beneath. Electric panel heater. Exposed red brick chimneybreast and leaded window to the front elevation. Attic Room 3.58m x 3.48m Average (11'9 x 11'5 Average) A stunning room set within the roof space and catering for a number of differing uses, currently used as a sewing room. A window provides a delightful view across the neighbouring grounds. Walk-in wardrobe cupboard with light to the side of the chimneybreast along with a second deep cupboard to the far side. Outside Mill Cottage nestles within an established hedged garden to the corner of the village churchyard, This attractive position at the heart of the village enjoys a high degree of privacy and a sunny aspect. A classic central path leads to the front door with lawn and borders either side and inviting seating areas. There is a brick surfaced area across the rear of the cottage to an adjoining lean-to Store identified as potential additional ground floor accommodation as perhaps a Shower Room, making use of the former apparent doorway (subject to Listed Building Consent, Planning Permission and Building Regulation Approval). The store measures internally 6'1 x 5' (1.86m x 1.54m) with brick floor and window and evidence of a further doorway from the corner plot of land beyond. Of particular interest is the watercourse that runs through the village and over which part of the cottage extends. Outside tap. Services The vendor has confirmed that the property benefits from mains water, electricity and drainage. Wayleaves & Easements The property is sold subject to and with all the benefit of all wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way whether or not disclosed in these particulars. Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representations or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Harrison Edge have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property. Postal Address Mill Cottage, Church Street, Wetheringsett, IP14 5PP Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council, Council Offices, 131 High Street, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8DL T: +44 (0) Council Tax The property has been placed in Tax Band D. Tenure & Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Fixtures & Fittings All items normally designated as tenants fixtures & fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless mentioned in these particulars. Viewing By prior telephone appointment with the vendors agent Harrison Edge T: +44 (0) Directions Wetheringsett is easily reached from the A140 and also from a series of quiet country lanes. At Brockford on the A140 take the sign to Wetheringsett and proceed into the village. At the T junction turn right and the property will be found just across the road on the left. Enquiries Simon Harrison T: +44 (0) M: E: simon@harrisonedge.com

Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as

Harrison Edge has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representations or warranties in relation

factual. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.

No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents.

6 Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representations or warranties in relation to the property although every effort has been taken to ensure that all statements within these particulars are factual. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Applicants should contact the office of Harrison Edge to clarify any uncertainties. Harrison Edge have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Heath & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property.

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