Langham, Suffolk
Guide price £649,995 Sold
An attractive period cottage situated in an enviable setting within this small rural village, convenient for Bury St Edmunds and Diss Mainline Station. All in 0.5-acre.
Situated in an enviable setting within this small rural village, Old Rectory Cottage is an outstanding 19th century home built of traditional construction with red-brick elevations underneath a plain tiled roofline.
The property provides charming accommodation retaining a wealth of original features, currently comprising an entrance door opening to a dining room with large red brick fireplace and wood burning stove, window to front, exposed ceiling timber, staircase off to first floor and door to a delightful sitting room displaying a large red brick fireplace with wood-burning stove, exposed ceiling timber and two windows offering delightful views across the front gardens.
The rear hall has a built in cupboard, door to a re-fitted bathroom and a further door leads to the kitchen, which is fitted with a matching range of units complemented by built-in appliances including a electric hob, electric oven, Belfast sink, fridge and dish washer. A particular feature is the striking arched stone windows overlooking the rear gardens. The Victorian style conservatory has French doors to side and affords wonderful views of the grounds.
On the first floor is a landing with built in cupboards and windows overlooking front gardens. The three charming bedrooms overlook the gardens and recently and tastefully re-fitted shower room completes the accommodation which is offered with no onward chain.
Outside
The property has a delightful approach down a long sweeping driveway providing extensive vehicle parking, turning space and leading to a detached garage/workshop (20'x16') with power and lighting connected.
The grounds are a fabulous feature providing the occupants with an excellent degree of privacy, whilst stocked with an abundance of mature and specimen trees, shrubs, small wooded copse, lawned gardens and flower beds. The grounds extend in all to just over 1/2 of an acre (sts).
Location
The property is beautifully situated in a private and secluded setting close to the centre of this small picturesque village. Langham is a sought after and pretty village situated to the north east of Bury St Edmunds and provides convenient access to the A14 dual carriageway linking to east coast ports, Cambridge and London via the M11 motorway and the rail station at Stowmarket.
Directions
When entering Langham from the direction of Bury St Edmunds and Hunston, follow the road past Langham Hall and the driveway leading to Old Rectory Cottage, will be found a short distance further on the right hand side.
Services
The property benefits from oil-fired central heating, mains water, electricity and private drainage via a Klargester treatment system.
Tenure: Freehold • Mid-Suffolk Council Tax Band 'D'
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