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A former local authority END TERRACED HOUSE built around 1950 of traditional brick construction under a tiled roof., The house is pleasantly situated in a quiet close in the popular village of Bentley approx. 8 miles to the South West of Ipswich and 10 miles from Colchester with easy access to Ipswich and Manningtree railway stations with a regular inter-city service to London's Liverpool Station (approx 70 & 60 minutes respectively).

Bentley village has its own junior school, village hall, public house and village stores, church and hair & beauty salon. There is easy access to the neighbouring village of Capel St Mary with extended local shopping facilities and a doctor's surgery and the main A12. Secondary school education is provided by East Bergholt High School. Alton Water Sports Centre/Reservoir in the nearby village of Stutton offers sailing, windsurfing, cycling and walking facilities.

The property occupies a large plot with attractive views to the rear across open farmland and countryside. The property currently benefits from UPVC double glazed windows virtually throughout and gas fired central heating and although some updating is required there is excellent potential to extend the property and create a spacious family home.

There is NO CHAIN and early possession is available.  

ON THE GROUND FLOOR Courtesy light. UPVC double glazed front door opens to:  

ENTRANCE LOBBY Double radiator. Telephone point. Stairs off to First Floor.  

CLOAKROOM White suite of wash basin (cold tap) and low level WC. Radiator. Window to the side.  

LOUNGE 15' 4" x 11' 9" (4.67m x 3.58m) Open fireplace with tiled surround and hearth. 2 radiators. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. UPVC double glazed double aspect windows to the front and rear. Built-in shelved store cupboard. 

KITCHEN/DINER  

DINING AREA 13' 3" x 7' 5" (4.04m x 2.26m) Double radiator. Fitted carpet. UPVC double glazed window to the front.  

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN AREA 7' 10" x 7' 6" (2.39m x 2.29m) Single drainer stainless steel sink unit (h & c mixer tap) with drawers and cupboard below. Fitted roll edged worktops with tiled splashbacks and matching medium oak effect eye level wall cupboards over. Vinyl flooring. UPVC double glazed window to the rear. Electric cooker point. Built-in shelved pantry cupboard. Arched recess under stairs with "Ideal Mexico 2" gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water.  

Part glazed door from Dining Area to:  

REAR LOBBY/UTILITY AREA 7' 6" x 5' 3" (2.29m x 1.6m) Fitted shelved cupboard and twin eye level wall cupboard. Electric meter. Consumer unit. Fitted coat and hat rail. Door to lean-to aluminium framed CONSERVATORY 12'2" x 7'10" Sliding door to rear garden. Courtesy light. Tap. Twin power point. Plumbing facilities for automatic washing machine. 

ON THE FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING Radiator. UPVC double glazed window to the rear. Thermostat control. Digital programmer clock.  

BEDROOM 1 15' 0" x 10' 1" (4.57m x 3.07m) UPVC double glazed window to the front. Radiator. Telephone point. Access to loft. 

BEDROOM 2 13' 3" x 8' 2" (4.04m x 2.49m) UPVC double glazed window to the front. Radiator.  

BEDROOM 3 10' 2" x 7' 0" (3.1m x 2.13m) Window to the rear overlooking the rear garden and open farmland and countryside. 

BATHROOM 8' 8" x 4' 10" (2.64m x 1.47m) White suite of panelled cast iron bath (h & c) and wash basin (h & c) both with tiled splashbacks. Radiator. UPVC double glazed window to the rear. Fitted airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder, electric immersion heater and slatted shelves.  

OUTSIDE The property is well set back from the road by a large open plan landscaped front garden laid to lawn with established shrubs and shrub borders. There is also a concreted hard standing area for OFF ROAD PARKING.

A concrete path and timber gate to the side of the house lead to a large rear garden at present divided into 2 by a leyandii hedge and essentially laid to lawn with shrub borders, climbing plants, established shrubs and 2 apple trees. The garden is approximately 125ft deep (subject to measurement) and abuts open farmland enjoying attractive panoramic views over open countryside.  

SERVICES All mains services are available and connect to the property. 

COUNCIL TAX Band "B" Babergh District Council