Property description

Diss - 12.6 miles

Framlingham - 5.4 miles

Ipswich - 17.7 miles



A substantial family home situated in the rural village of Bedfield with approximately 1 ¼ acres of grounds (sts) a lovely pond, double garage and plenty of room to enhance the current footprint.



Guide Price £475,000



Accommodation comprises briefly:

• Entrance Hallway

• Drawing Room

• Sitting Room

• Kitchen/Dining Room

• Utility Room

• WC/laundry room

• Four Bedrooms

• Bedroom five/study

• Family Bathroom

• Shower Room

• Double Garage & Driveway

• Gardens & pond

• In all 1.19 acres (sts)



The Property

Birch Drive is a spacious detached property built in the early 1970's, set within gardens extending to 1.19 acres (sts). The house is entered via a wooden panelled door which opens into the large and spacious entrance hallway. The hall gives access to both reception rooms with stairs leading up to the first floor. The drawing room is the largest reception room which has views over the front pond and gardens. The second reception room, currently used as a sitting room is also of a good size with a feature fireplace and red brick hearth. A doorway leads from the sitting room into the kitchen/dining room which has a selection of wooden wall and base units. There is ample room for a dining table and currently the room has a Rayburn. There is also a downstairs WC/laundry room with a low level WC and hand wash basin, with storage and space for appliances. A utility room is also located to the rear of the property with further spaces for appliances and currently has a sink and electric cooker. There would be potential to split the accommodation to create an annexe subject to planning permission approval. To the first floor are the four main double bedrooms which all have views over the gardens. Bedroom five is a smaller single bedroom which is currently used for a study/office. In addition, the bathroom and shower room are located on the first floor. A white four piece suite is located within the bathroom and comprises a low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, bidet and a panelled bath. The shower room has a good sized walk in shower with a WC and hand wash basin. The property has a number of different storage cupboards throughout the property and benefits from having UPVC double glazing.



Outside

The main feature outside of the main house is the extensive gardens which approximately measure 1.19 acres in total (sts). A long gravelled driveway leads alongside the pond up to the front of the property and double garage. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with the large pond, ideal for fishing and relaxing by. The boundaries of the garden are mainly enclosed with mature shrubs and hedging with the rear gardens remaining largely untouched, which attracts wildlife adding to the properties rural and tranquil setting. The gardens are west facing gaining the majority of the afternoon sun. There are a variety of different fruit trees located within the gardens, including two productive peach trees.



Location

Birch Drive is rurally situated within the village which has a public house and highly regarded primary school. Further day to day facilities are available in the historic town of Framlingham, roughly located 6 miles away. The town has an array of independent shops and a supermarket. The town is also home to the prestigious Framlingham College and also Thomas Mills High School. Brandeston prep school is located 5 miles away with further schools being located in Debenham, Eye and Diss. Diss has a wider range of supermarkets and shops with a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 90 minutes.



Directions

From Cranley Green continue through the village of Redlingfield taking the first left after leaving the village onto Woodlane Road. Proceed further along the road and on reaching the cross roads, continue straight on. At the next 'T' junction, turn left onto Southholt Road and take the next right 'Mill Road' which proceeds onto Southolt Road where the property will be found on the left hand side after roughly 1.5 miles.



Fixtures and Fittings

All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.



Services

Mains drainage, electricity and water are connected to the property. Oil fired radiator central heating.



Local Authority

Mid Suffolk District Council

Tax Band: F

Energy Rating: F

Postcode: IP13 7JD



Agents Note

The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.



Tenure

Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.