Cottage for sale in The Street, Walsham-Le-Willows, Bury St. Edmunds IP31

An outstanding period cottage in the heart of the pretty village of Walsham Le Willows.

This character two bedroom cottage has a wealth of period features, a refitted Neptune kitchen, a well-proportioned sitting room with log burner, study/dining room, master bedroom, second double bedroom, spacious family bathroom, off road parking and a private courtyard garden whilst situated in the centre of the popular village of Walsham Le Willows.

This stunning property is within walking distance of two village pubs and a shop in pretty Walsham Le Willows, which has a small stream flowing through the centre of the community, and weeping willow trees overhanging the street where the cottage is found.

The owners have undertaken substantial improvements to the cottage, including almost doubling the size of the kitchen’s units with solid oak worktop, adding full gas fired central heating throughout with a Bosch boiler and enhanced insulation, exposing the lounge pamments and laying new carpets, improving the courtyard garden including adding patio flagstones, raised decking, and private willow screening, and repointed the large chimney breast.

In brief the beautifully presented accommodation consists of entrance door into the beamed kitchen, fitted with an excellent range of Neptune units with wooden work surfaces over, a butler sink, a feature fireplace with a bread oven and space for a range cooker, an integrated dish washer, dual washing machine/tumble dryer and tiled flooring. Door through to the dual aspect beamed sitting room, which is a delightful room with a fireplace and log burner and an open beam divide to the study/dining room.

Staircase with useful under-stairs cupboard ascend to the first floor. There is good sized principal bedroom with window to the front and a further generous second double bedroom. The luxury family bathroom has a freestanding bath with rain head shower over, a wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and loft access, completing the accommodation.

Outside

At the front of the property is a shared shingle driveway with off road parking for one car. There is a small low maintenance garden fully enclosed by hurdle fencing, currently where the hot tub is located (not included) on a raised timber deck. A paved terrace within this area is ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Location

Walsham Le Willows is a popular and picturesque village providing a good range of local facilities including an award winning butchers, building merchants, two public houses, a well-regarded primary school, family sports club and a fine local church. The village is situated approximately 11 miles north east of Bury St Edmunds and 12 miles from Stowmarket with its main line rail link to London.

Directions

When entering the village from the direction of Ixworth and Bury St Edmunds, proceed along The Street, past the entrance to Clarkes of Walsham and the property is further on the left.

Services

All mains services are connected. Gas fired radiator central heating. Council tax band C. EPC Rating: F.
The wooden pergola pictured in the courtyard garden is available for purchase by separate offer.
No onward chain.