2 bed cottage for sale

Walsham Road, Finningham, Stowmarket IP14

Set back from the road, the property is well positioned in a rural yet not isolated situation found towards the outskirts of the village and surrounded by the idyllic unspoilt countryside on the north Suffolk borders. The village still retains a strong and active local community retaining the amenities of a public house, fine church and recreational ground, whilst being within easy reach of Rickinghall having more amenities and facilities to hand. The market town of Diss (ten miles to the north east) and Stowmarket (eight miles to the south) offer a more extensive and diverse range of amenities along with mainlines railway stations with regular/direct services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich.

The property comprises a two bedroom semi-detached cottage believed to date back to the 1800s in parts and with pleasing colour wash rendered elevations, sealed unit upvc double glazed windows and doors (having only recently been installed in 2021), whilst being heated by an oil fired boil via radiators. As one would expect to find in a property of this age there are many revealed and exposed period features. In more recent times the property has been significantly extended to the rear aspect creating a spacious principle bedroom at first floor level. Throughout the property is well presented offering well proportioned rooms and a pleasing layout with the accommodation spanning some 1,000 sq ft.

The property is set back from the road having off-road parking for three cars back to back adjacent to the property and leading up to the single garage. The main gardens are found to the rear with a paved patio area abutting the rear of the property creating an excellent space for alfresco dining. The gardens have been thoughtfully planted over the years and are now well established and well stocked with complete privacy/seclusion within and backing onto rural land. Additionally there is a good sized timber shed found towards the rear boundaries giving excellent space as a potting shed or workshop.

Reception room - 3.84m x 6.05m (12'7" x 19'10")
With windows to the front aspect, a particular feature is the inglenook style fireplace with inset cast iron stove upon a pamment tiled hearth with exposed red brick and bressumer beam. A light, bright and airy room with exposed timbers and beams, stairs rising to first floor level and access to the inner hall.

Inner hall
With upvc double glazed door giving external access onto the rear gardens, open studwork to side connecting through to the dining area, further access to the kitchen and utility area.

Dining room - 2.46m x 2.44m (7'13" x 8'0")
With vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers and beams.

Kitchen - 4.27m x 2.36m (14'0" x 7'9")
With window to the side aspect, French doors leading to the conservatory extension. The kitchen offers an excellent range of wall and floor units, roll top work surfaces, inset one and a half bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap, four ring electric hob with extractor above and oven below, space for dishwasher.

Conservatory - 3.20m x 4.04m (10'6" x 13'3")
Enjoying views and access onto the rear gardens via French doors, being of a generous size giving a lounge area and dining area. Electric blinds.

Bathroom - 1.35m x 1.88m (4'5" x 6'2")
With frosted window to rear comprising a matching suite with panelled bath, low level wc and hand wash basin in white.

Utility - 1.35m x 1.88m (4'5" x 6'2")
With window to side, space for washing machine, shelving and good storage for shoes and coats etc.

First floor level - landing
Giving access to the two bedrooms and wc via pine brace and batten doors.

Bedroom one - 3.56m x 3.53m (11'8" x 11'7")
With window to the rear aspect enjoying outstanding views onto the gardens and fields beyond. A generous double bedroom.

Bedroom two - 2.59m x 5.44m (8'6" x 17'10")
With windows to the front aspect being a generous double bedroom with a good provision of fitted storage units. Exposed timbers.

WC - 1.45m x 1.88m (4'9" x 6'2")
With frosted window to side comprising low level wc and hand wash basin.

Services
Drainage - private
Heating - oil
EPC Rating D
Council Tax Band B
Tenure - freehold

Anti-Money Laundering Fee Statement
To comply with hmrc's regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (aml), Whittley Parish are legally required to conduct aml checks on every purchaser(s) once a sale is agreed. We use a government-approved electronic identity verification service from Landmark to ensure compliance, accuracy, and security. This is approved by the Government as part of the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (diatf).

The cost of anti-money laundering (aml) checks is £50 + VAT (£60 inc VAT) per purchase, payable in advance after an offer has been accepted. This fee to Whittley Parish is mandatory to comply with hmrc regulations and must be paid before a memorandum of sale can be issued. Please note that the fee is non-refundable.