4 bed detached house for sale

Bull Lane, Acton, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10

Hillcrest is an architect designed, four bedroom detached residence occupying a generous plot, and backing on to woodland, in the desirable village of Acton. The property is arranged to take full advantage of its setting, with mature gardens and woodland to the rear offering a private, verdant backdrop. The home is offered with underground garaging, ensuring minimal visual intrusion of vehicles and maximising living space above. This stunning home was thoughtfully built by the current owners and is being sold for the first time since its construction.
This is a home that combines thoughtful design and flexibility, with a configuration well suited to modern family life, entertaining and optional ancillary use (e.g. Gym, office, games room) in the lower level.

Accommodation & Features
Ground / main living level
• A welcoming entrance hall, with staircase to first floor.
• Spacious principal reception room with feature fireplace.
• Formal dining room adjacent to the kitchen with feature fireplace and views over the garden.
• Large kitchen (fitted units with worktops, with garden views, external door and stairs down to basement.
• Study overlooking the front garden.
• Cloakroom / WC.
• A versatile additional reception room which is currently used a games room or family room.
First (upper) floor
• Four well-proportioned bedrooms.
• En suite shower rooms to bedrooms 1 & 2.
• Further family bathroom.
Lower / underground level
• Subterranean garaging for multiple vehicles.
• Space suitable for utility, storage, workshop, gym, or games room.
• Internal access to upper living levels.
Outside & ancillary buildings
• The plot is generous, with mature front and side gardens and a woodland boundary to the rear.
• Patio terraces for entertaining, ideal sun traps.
• A summerhouse with power and light - perfect as a home office, studio or quiet retreat.
• Large driveway for parking, and drive leading to garaging.

Services & construction
• Double glazing throughout.
• Central heating.
• High specification finishes where appropriate.
• Draining via septic tank.

Location, Local Amenities & Community
The Village of Acton
Acton is a peaceful, sought after rural village lying a short drive from the market town of Sudbury. It enjoys a strong sense of community and offers a selection of useful local amenities:
• A local shop / village store (often including post office services) serving day to day needs.
• A primary school in the village, making it convenient for young families.
• A village pub offering local hospitality.
• All Saints Church, a historic parish church in the village setting.
• Regular local footpaths and countryside walks connecting with the surrounding farmland and woodland.
• The village is very well regarded for its quiet charm, low crime levels, and attractive rural quality of life.

Nearby Town – Sudbury
Just a few miles away lies Sudbury, offering a full range of facilities:
• Supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure amenities.
• Twice weekly markets.
• Health services, banks, cultural and recreational facilities.
• Sudbury railway station providing services on the Sudbury branch, connecting via Marks Tey to London Liverpool Street.
• Good road links via the A131 and A134 in the vicinity for onward travel .

Travel & Connectivity
Rail
• The closest station is Sudbury (Suffolk), approximately 3.8 miles from the property, with branch line services that connect via Marks Tey to London Liverpool Street.
Roads & Driving
• Access to the A131 and A134 near Sudbury provides good onward connectivity to larger road networks.
• The property offers off street, secure parking via the underground garage and driveway.
Bus & Local Services
• Local bus stops within walking distance: “Crown (Melford Road)” and “Queensway (High Street)” are among the nearest stops to the area with local service coverage.
Highlights & Selling Points
• Distinctive, individually built home-rare to find in a village location.
• Four well-sized bedrooms with good separation of living and sleeping space.
• Subterranean garaging keeps vehicles discreet and maximises usable plot and garden space.
• Quiet woodland backing - a real asset for privacy and ambience.
• Summerhouse with power and light adds a flexible, desirable outbuilding.
• Double glazing and central heating throughout - ready for comfortable year round occupation.
• Excellent balance of rural tranquility and accessibility to larger town amenities.
• Strong appeal to families or those seeking flexible space (home working, hobby, leisure).
• Potential for further enhancement or adaptation (subject to permissions).

Entrance Hall

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6.6m x 3.1m)

Dining Room (5m x 4.2m)

Sitting Room (6m x 5.9m)

Family/Games Room (9.9m x 3.2m)

Study (3.4m x 3.4m)

WC

First Floor Landing

Bedroom 1 (5.2m x 3.5m)

En Suite

Bedroom 2 (3.9m x 3.4m)

En Suite

Bedroom 3 (5.2m x 3.8m)

Bedroom 4 (3.4m x 2.9m)

Bathroom

Basement Utility (4.6m x 4.6m)

Basement Room (10.3m x 4.7m)

Basement Store Room (5.7m x 2.4m)

Garage 1 (9.9m x 3.1m)

Garage 2 (4.7m x 3m)