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SUMMARY
The Reading Room for the village until 1931, with over 0.3 acre gardens offers charm and comfort with a ground floor which connects all rooms other than the study/office at the front. Informal farmhouse style kitchen, dining room cum 2nd sitting room, 24ft living room, utility room, cloaks,etc.


DESCRIPTION
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Description 
A delightful and beautifully proportioned home situated within stunning garden grounds in excess of one third acre. Built in 1883 for Rev JF Bateman (see datestone above front porch) , it enjoys considerable internal charm including extensive exposed floorboards, and has an exceptionally well laid out ground floor with some really super reception rooms - 2 with woodburning stoves. The farmhouse style kitchen overlooks the rear garden and has french doors leading outside from it whilst there is a more formal reception hall, utility and cloakroom off it and an office/store or potential bedroom adjacent, making it well located for guests to have their own facilities. A private study is tucked away by the front door.

Upstairs there were 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom - one bedroom is now open to the landing making it an upstairs office currently but this could easily be reinstated as a bedroom as required.

A stunning garden and setting, garaging for 3 cars, a splendid workshop and secure boundaries, the property abbutts fields on 3 sides and has a delightful rural feel and outlook, yet is very much part of this attractive and historic village.

Note 
Although there is a traditional front door (at the front of course!) normal entrance will be at the rear where there is direct access into the kitchen but also more formal access into a reception hall.

Entrance Lobby 
Cloaks and boots area. Small paned door to:

Reception Hall 10' 9" x 7' 6" ( 3.28m x 2.29m )
Vaulted ceiling shared with kitchen. Glazed french doors to the main living room, and access to the:

Conservatory 9' 3" x 9' ( 2.82m x 2.74m )
Quarry tiled floor. Door to garden.


Utility Room 
Butler sink, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Tilled floor.

Cloakroom 
Low level WC and wash handbasin. Tiled floor.

Office/store/bedroom 11' x 8' ( 3.35m x 2.44m )
Double aspects. Radiator.

Kitchen Breakfast Room 15' 9" x 10' 7" ( 4.80m x 3.23m )
A delightful space with vaulted natural wood ceiling with spotlighting., french style doors to garden and double aspect windows. Range of traditional painted units including cupboards, drawers, plate rack etc. Working surfaces and twin sink unit and drainer. Exposed brick wall. Radiator. Walk-in Pantry (6 x 6). Fitted shelving. Plumbing for dishwasher.

Dining Room/sitting Room 17' 6" x 12' ( 5.33m x 3.66m )
A double aspect room with staircase to 1st floor, cosy corner with chimney breast and woodburner, recessed niche display/shelving. 2 radiators. Doors to kitchen and :

Living Room 24' x 12' 1" ( 7.32m x 3.68m )
This is the former reading room itself - a fine triple aspect room with a quiet and peaceful feel to it. Brick fireplace and timber surround and woodburner.Twin panel cupboards to side. Picture rail. Traditional range of fitted bookshelving and cupboards. Doors to reception hall and to:

Study/front Entrance Hall 7' 7" x 6' ( 2.31m x 1.83m )
Telephone point. Front door. Radiator.

Upstairs 
Landing area

Landing Bedroom/workroom 11' 2" x 10' 6" ( 3.40m x 3.20m )
Radiator. Window to front aspect.

Bedroom 1 13' x 12' ( 3.96m x 3.66m )
Radiator, original cast iron fireplace. Window with views over garden and fields.

Bedroom 2 13' x 12' ( 3.96m x 3.66m )
Radiator. Views. Cast iron fireplace. Wash handbasin.

Bathroom 10' 6" x 8' 3" ( 3.20m x 2.51m )
Bath with shower and shower screen, wash handbasin and low level WC. Part tongue and groove wall and ceiling. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and immersion heater. Radiator.



Outside 
The property occupies a broadly rectangular site measuring approximately 130ft wide by 119 ft deep and borders fields on 3 sides. Vehicle access is via a wide drive at the side which provides ample parking and leads to the:

Double Garage 18' x 16' ( 5.49m x 4.88m )
Twin up and over doors, electric light and power.

The Entrance 
A 5 bar farm style gate with pedestrian gate to the side opens up to the full garden area and keeps both children and animals in as the entire garden is fenced or stock proofed or has natural secure boundaries. Behind the double garage is :

Garage 16' x 8' 9" ( 4.88m x 2.67m )
Up and over door.

Storage For Motorhome Etc 
To the side of the garage is a 9ft 8in high covered area suitable for keeping a motorhome, boat or caravan - and next to that a:

Workshop 30' x 12' 4" ( 9.14m x 3.76m )
Electric light and power.

The Rest 
Fabulous gardens with lawns and shrubs and trees and fruit trees and borders etc, an arbour, a neat and productive vegetable garden and a gate in the fence giving access to a public footpath which leads across fields and over to Redgrave Fen and beyond.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
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