Property description
This attractive property dates back to 1870 and was converted from a Granary. Wonderful tall ceilings and exposed beams give a spacious feel that you would not necessarily expect from a 'cottage'. The accommodation is over 3 floors and often conversions can compromise on ceiling height or access to the third floor, however Grape Cottage has two stunning double bedrooms and two full height landings and staircases. Both bedrooms are over 16ft x 14ft. The lounge is also an excellently proportioned beautiful room with a solid oak floor and a multi fuel stove. There is a spacious rear hall with plenty of natural light and great storage with access to the secluded patio at the side of the house. The kitchen over looks the rear garden. On the first floor is bedroom 1 and the bathroom and on the second floor another vast bedroom and a handy mezzanine level.
The property has been lovingly maintained by the current owner who has enjoyed the property for 14 years. Recently decorated throughout and the garden landscaped.
The picturesque village of Freckenham is located 6 miles North from the horse racing 'capital' Newmarket. 11 miles from the Cathedral City of Ely and 16 miles North West of Bury St Edmunds. There is a Grade II listed church, a 16th Century pub and restaurant, an active village hall and a childrens recreational area.
Accommodation comprises:
* Lounge: 5.13m x 4.27m (16'10\" x 14')
Double glazed door into the lounge. Feature brick fireplace with tiled hearth and multi fuel stove. Original beam running the length of the room. Solid oak floor. Wooden skirting and stripped pine door. Wall and ceiling lights. Windows to front and side aspect.
* Hall
Double glazed panelled door leading to the garden. Full length feature window. Quarry tiled floor. Large storage cupboard to the side of the stairs and extending under the stairs, with a light. Wooden stairs to the first floor. Doors to lounge and kitchen.
* Kitchen: 2.87m x 2.41m (9' 5\" x 7' 11\")
Fitted with a range of base and wall units with worktop over. Inset one and a half bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap. Integrated electric cooker with extractor hood over. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Space for a fridge/freezer. Wall mounted boiler. Window to rear aspect. Tiled floor.
* Landing 1
Window to side aspect and further full wooden staircase to the second floor. Access to bedroom 1 and bathroom.
* Bedroom 1: 5.36m x 4.42m (17' 7\" x 14' 6\")
Original exposed ceiling beam. Stripped wooden door and skirting. Feature fireplace with exposed brick work. Windows to front and side aspect. Wall and ceiling lights.
* Bathroom: 2.87m x 2.41m (9' 5\" x 7' 11\")
Fitted with a white suite comprising of a corner panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, electric mira shower over, low level w.c and pedestal wash hand basin. Window to rear aspect. Tiled floor.
* Landing 2
Two storage cupboards with lights. Wooden fold down ladder gives access to a mezzanine level which provides a handy space for further storage or could be used as an attractive display area.
* Bedroom 2: 4.7m (max) x 4.62m (max) (15' 5\" x 15' 2\")
Ceiling and wall lights. Cupboards in the eaves providing storage to one wall. Window to front aspect.
* Fully double glazed
* Oil central heating
* Off road parking
Extensive block paved driveway with parking for 2 vehicles. Side gate giving access to the rear garden.
* Rear garden
Fully enclosed with timber fencing. 'L' shaped with a large patio to the side. The rear is mainly laid to lawn, recently landscaped to provide attractively planted borders. Storage shed.
This property is sold on a freehold basis.
Council tax band: C
Local authority:Forest Heath DC
OWNER OPINION
Some say a house chooses you. Almost 14 years ago, Grape Cottage chose me. As soon as I walked through the door, while it was being renovated, I knew it would be the perfect home. I love the end of the day to eat and drink alfresco with friends, surrounded by the colour of the flower tubs. I would love to pick up this cottage and move it elsewhere, so I want someone to love it as much as I do.
Property Features :
- Desirable village location
- Stunning cottage with 3 floors
- Retained character
- High ceilings
- Large lounge
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