Detached house for sale in The Street, Sternfield, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17

Palmer & Partners are delighted to present to the market this former school which dates back to 1875 and has been extended and updated over the years whilst retaining many original period features. Located in the idyllic village of Sternfield, this charming, detached character cottage has been in the current family for nearly 40 years and benefits from off-road parking, garage, and stunning rear garden which is a particular selling feature and includes a useful shepherds hut. The deceptively spacious cottage has been beautifully maintained, offers lovely views from the first floor accommodation and comes with secondary double glazing throughout and oil fired central heating. As agents, we recommend the earliest possible viewing to fully appreciate the location and the size of the accommodation on offer which comprises reception hall / dining room, ground floor cloakroom, generous sitting room with multi-fuel stove, stylish refitted kitchen, boot room and utility room, first floor landing, 19ft master bedroom, two further bedrooms, and a refitted four piece family bathroom.

Sternfield is a popular village within walking distance of Saxmundham, which has rail links to London Liverpool Street, and just a short drive to the Suffolk Coastal towns of Aldeburgh, Southwold and Walberswick.

Council tax band: E
EPC Rating: E

Outside – Front

There is a driveway providing off-road parking and stable latch wooden front door into:

Reception Hall / Dining Room (3.9m x 3.38m)

Dual aspect with secondary double glazed windows to the front and side, radiator, solid oak flooring, stairs to the first floor, under stairs cupboard, and stable latch doors to the cloakroom, sitting room and kitchen.

Cloakroom

Two piece suite comprising low-level WC and hand wash basin with tiled splash back, ceramic tiled flooring, and extractor fan.

Sitting Room (4.9m x 3.9m)

A generous reception room with two secondary double glazed windows to the front aspect, secondary double glazed window to the boot room, radiator, solid oak flooring, and lovely multi-fuel stove with exposed brick surround.

Kitchen (5.3m x 1.68m)

A stylish refitted solid wood kitchen with an extensive range of modern eye and base level units; roll edge work surfaces; inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer with filtered water tap; metro tile splash backs; integrated fridge, Neff oven & grill, and four ring ceramic induction hob with extractor hood over; quarry tiled flooring; radiator; secondary double glazed window overlooking the rear garden; stable latch door to the utility room; and multi-pane glazed door opening through to:

Boot Room

Fully double glazed with two windows overlooking the rear garden and multi-panel door opening out to the garden, lovely glass roof, ceramic tiled flooring, and has power and light connected.

Utility Room

Single glazed multi-pane window overlooking the rear garden, space and plumbing for washing machine and slimline dishwasher, additional appliance space, floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler, water softener installed in October 2023, ceramic tiled flooring, built-in shelving, and has power and light connected.

First Floor Landing

A spacious landing with loft access and stable latch doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom (5.9m x 3.56m)

An impressive bedroom with secondary double glazed window to the side aspect with far reaching field views, radiator, and built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom Two (3.9m x 2.95m)

Dual aspect with secondary double glazed windows to the front and rear, and radiator.

Bedroom Three (4.3m x 2m)

Secondary double glazed window with views over the rear garden, radiator, and built-in double wardrobe with overhead storage.

Family Bathroom

A refitted four piece suite comprising low-level bath with telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, separate corner shower cubicle with Mira electric shower and aquaboarding, WC and pedestal hand wash basin; ceramic tiled flooring; half-height tiled walls; inset spotlights; extractor fan; and obscure secondary double glazed window to the front aspect.

Outside – Rear

A particular selling feature of this fantastic cottage is the garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and well-stocked with an abundance of flowerbeds, shrubs and mature trees; feature pond; seating area; shepherds hut which is insulated with power and light connected and makes a fantastic home office, craft room or guest accommodation; outside tap; and door to the garage.

Garage (4.9m x 4.2m)

Up and over door, power and light connected, and personal door opening out to the rear garden. There is a workshop area within the garage with space above that has previously been used as a playroom.