Brookvale Farmhouse, Stowmarket Road, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0RR Guide 750,000

Brookvale Farmhouse, Stowmarket Road, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0RR Guide 750,000

Brookvale Farmhouse, Stowmarket Road, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0RR The current owners of Brookvale Farmhouse have enjoyed the property for the past 35 years, improving upon and extending this fantastic farmhouse. Given its position, outlook and accommodation on offer, we should imagine it will be hard to let go. Idyllically located on the edge of this popular and thriving conservation village with easy rail and road links whilst enjoying glorious views of typical undulating Suffolk countryside from every window. Elements of updating add to the appeal. Rarely available and highly recommended for an early viewing appointment. Brookvale Farmhouse is a fine Grade II listed period former farmhouse understood to date from the 16 th Century. Standing in predominantly lawned gardens of approximately 1 acre with countryside views and a high degree of privacy. The heavy and preserved timber frame within is simply outstanding, complimented by fireplaces and brick floors. The accommodation flows extremely well and offers generous headroom and a great deal of natural light. The main range is of heavy timber-frame construction with a gable plain tiled roof, the later cross wing is Victorian and has brick elevations also beneath a plain tiled roof. Later kitchen / breakfast room and boot room extensions were constructed in 1990 and 1998 respectively. The accommodation which benefits from an oil-fired radiator central heating system (installed 1998) comprises reception hall, farmhouse style kitchen / breakfast room, formal dining room, drawing room, sitting room, study, cloakroom, side lobby / boot room. First floor, generous landing and inner landing, four double bedrooms, den / bedroom 5, two bathrooms. Second floor, two attic rooms. Outside, extensive driveway, garage workshop and car-port. Within Rattlesden there are two friendly public houses, one having a restaurant and the other a broad selection of fine ales and great atmosphere, a highly-regarded Church of England primary academy, village hall, playing fields and a community shop & Post Office which clearly illustrates the community-led spirit of the village. The A14 is easily joined at Woolpit, which offers traditional village facilities including excellent health centre, shops and public houses. Stowmarket is a short drive away and offers broader small town facilities as well as a much-utilised mainline rail link to Liverpool Street- a popular choice with commuters. THE ACCOMMODATION IN FULL COMPRISES: Classic door case of pilasters with bracketed canopy. ENTRANCE HALL: 16 11 x 8 3 (5.1m x 2.5m). A well-proportioned reception hall, unusual for this age of property, with a brick floor beneath the existing carpet. Exposed heavy ceiling joists intersected by the single flight of stairs rising to the first-floor landing. Doors to the principal reception rooms. Radiator, space for coat hooks. Ledged plank door to; FARMHOUSE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 19 10 x 20 7 (6m x 6.2m). This part of the property was extended in 1990 and enjoys garden views. The kitchen is fitted with a white range of base and wall units comprising cupboards and drawers, space for dishwasher and refrigerator. Ample worksurface with twin bowl sink having centre mixer tap and drainer. Wall tiling, inset gas hob (private supply), built-in Neff fan- assisted double oven, cupboards above and below. A double aspect room with views of the gardens and rolling countryside beyond. Space for upright fridge freezer with adjacent larder unit. Dresser style unit with wine rack, plate racks and two tier shelves above. Brick floor continuing to the breakfast area with sliding door / matching sidelight to the rear terrace. Radiators, exposed ceiling joists. Door to; REAR LOBBY: 8 11 x 7 3 (2.7m x 2.2m). Built in 1998 and conveniently houses the oil fired central heating boiler upon a tiled floor. Rear and side windows, stable door to the front. Ideal as a boot room with coat hooks and a corner ideal for a dog basket. Radiator. DINING ROOM: 16 6 x 12 4 (5m x 3.7m) minimum, excluding chimney breast recesses. A most impressive room with exposed heavy oak framework of ceiling joists, bridging beam, mid rail, sole plate and studs. Not overshadowed by the impressive red brick fireplace with brick hearth deep recess to one side. Historically important small hatch to the east. Window over looking the gardens with radiator beneath. Brick floor. Broad opening to; DRAWING ROOM: 16 7 x 16 10 (5m x 5.1m). Glorious timber framing, a double aspect room with garden views. Fireplace with raised hearth and substantial bressumer. Radiators. SITTING ROOM: 14 10 x 11 1 (4.5m x 3.3m). Side and front views. Classically styled with two built-in cupboards with double doors either side of the doorway providing plentiful storage. Additional door to the reception hall. Log burner upon pamment hearth. STUDY: 10 10 x 8 10 (3.3m x 2.7m). Brick floor, stable door to the rear, radiator, useful built-in double cupboard. Door to;

REAR LOBBY: 5 x 4 2 (1.5m x 1.2m). Stainless steel sink and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine. Wall cupboard, brick floor, door to WC, radiator. LANDING: A large landing, ample room for free standing furniture. Built-in linen cupboard. Radiator. High ceilings. Doorway to; INNER LANDING: Exposed framework including wall posts, wall plate and rafters. Includes wide elm floorboards. BEDROOM 1: 13 10 x 9 8 (4.2m x 2.9m). Super garden views, two double built-in wardrobes, one wardrobe having hanging rails one fitted with a sink, ideal dressing table area. Radiator. Further fireside cupboard with hanging rails and shelf. Red brick fireplace with bressumer. BEDROOM 2: 12 2 x 13 5 (3.7m x 4.1m). Heavy ceiling joists and bridging beam. Built-in wardrobe, rising red brick chimney breast. BEDROOM 3: 8 7 x 17 3 (2.6m x 5.2m). A triple aspect room with stunning views. Radiator. BEDROOM 4: 10 10 x 11 3 (3.3m x 3.4m). Built-in airing cupboard with pre-lagged cylinder tank and airing shelves. Radiator. Partly vaulted ceiling. BEDROOM 5/DEN: 17 2 x 4 9 (5.2m x 1.4m) to 1m eaves. Window to the rear. Radiator. Includes small attic area in which is located the trip switch for the kitchen spotlights. BATHROOM: 7 9 x 5 6 (2.3m x 1.7m). A white suite of panelled bath, pedestal hand basin, WC, radiator, window to the front. At a glance Address: Brookvale Farmhouse, Stowmarket Road, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Postcode: IP30 0RR Tenure: Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Room to extend? Yes Upgrade potential: Yes Vendors position in moving: Found their next home. Drainage: Private Viewing arrangements: By appointment, telephone (01284) 769694, or Clive Robinson direct on 07796 271716. Further questions: Telephone (01284) 769694 Heating: Oil fired to radiators Windows: Various Special comments: A truly most appealing house. Current Council Tax: Band G Date on market: 28 th April 2017 Local Authority: Mid Suffolk.D.C. BATHROOM 2: 12 3 x 6 8 (3.7m x 2m). A white suite of panelled bath, bracket hand basin, WC, useful shelved cupboard, radiator, window to the front. Ladder steps to; ATTIC ROOM 1: 20 10 x 9 11 (6.3m x 3m) to 1m eaves. Exposed rafters, purlins, and collars, gable window, vaulted ceiling. ATTIC ROOM 2: 18 8 x 10 3 (5.6m x 3.1m). Similar roof structure to that of attic room 1, gable window. Door to cross wing s large attic space. OUTSIDE. Approached via a single track no though lane to extensive parking and turning area. The gardens are laid mainly to grass with interspersed mature and semi-mature trees creating a lovely vista. Stocked borders and beds, appealingly simple and easily maintained and most importantly enjoyed. In all approximately 1 acre. The property also benefits from garage workshop and car-port.

Please Note: i) The seller has agreed that these particulars are correct and an accurate description of their property. However, if there is any point which is particularly important to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, especially if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. ii) These particulars are for guidance purposes only. Most photographs are taken with a wide angle lens. Contents, Fixtures and fittings shown in photographs are not included unless specified. iii) The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. References to the tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor about any of the above points.

Robinson s Portfolio 72 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1NR Telephone: (01284) 769694 www.robinsonsportfolio.co.uk