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Street Address
Old Rectory Gardens Occold Eye, IP23 7PD
Property description
Ipswich - 19.2 miles
Eye - 2.5 miles
Diss - 7.6 miles
An impressive five bedroom, five reception room family home, immaculately presented and recently extended & refurbished to a high standard.
Guide Price: £495,000
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Reception Hallway
Sitting Room
Play Room
Home Office
Conservatory
Open Plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room
Four Double Bedrooms
One Single Bedroom
Family Bathroom
En-suite Shower Room
Utility Room & Cloakroom
Double Garage & Parking
Gardens
The Property
Chancel House was built in the 1980‘s and in recent years the property has been subject to a meticulous modernisation programme, where-by the owners have substantially increased the accommodation on offer. This quality renovation scheme was completed in 2013 and in total extended the accommodation by approximately 900 sqft.
Upon entering this wonderful home, you will find a spacious hallway with cloakroom, sitting room, playroom and utility leading off. In addition, there is a conservatory which leads of the playroom. The sitting room is of particular note, being a cosy and warm room with a striking fireplace. A doorway leads from the hall into the fabulous open plan kitchen / dining / living room, which is certainly the heart of the home. Here you will find a lovely kitchen, complete with built in appliances, space for a range style cooker and a lovely island unit. Wooden floors flow throughout this L-shaped room, where there is also a seating area overlooking the garden and a formal dining area. Adjacent to this room is an enclosed office/home study.
On the first floor are five bedrooms which are centred around the landing. In addition, there is a refitted family bathroom with L-shaped bath (with shower over), wc and hand wash basin. The room is nicely finished with metro style tile splashbacks. On the first floor the owners extended the accommodation to create the wonderful master suite, which has an en-suite shower room and dressing area with built in wardrobes.
Outside
The property is approached over a private drive which leads up to the house, garage and parking. The off road parking is sufficient for up to four vehicles, providing ample parking in front of the large detached double garage. The garage has power, light and a personnel door to the side, with a lean-to store at the side. The remainder of the front gardens have been well established with lawns and flower beds, providing lovely colour in the summer months. The rear garden can be accessed from either side of the house and is mainly laid to lawn. Located directly behind the house and accessed from the large bi-fold doors is a large raised decking area, which is idea for alfresco dining and entertaining. A number of flower beds follow the rear boundary line where you will also find a lovely summerhouse and seating area. In all, the gardens provide a charming private environment with commanding views over the village church.
Location
The property is located is a desirable cul-de-sac of similar style properties. Occold is a rural village with a church, primary school, community centre and public house. Further facilities are available in the neighbouring Eye & Debenham. The town of Eye provides a further range of independent shops, as well as two Co-ops and a newsagent. There are various eateries, including The Queen‘s Head public house. There are also two Chinese takeaways, a pizza takeaway and a fish and chip shop. The town boasts a Motte and Bailey castle, a library, art studio, delicatessen, medical centre, St Peter & Paul‘s CEVAP Primary School, and Hartismere High School. Debenham has a similar set up, being a popular Suffolk village. The market town of Diss has a mainline rail link to London Liverpool Street.
Directions
On entering the village from the B1077, continue into the village, were after approximately 500 yards, turn left into Old Rectory Gardens. The property will be situated second on the left.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Oil fired heating. Mains water. Mains drainage.
Local Authority:
Mid Suffolk District Council
Council Tax Band: E
EPC: TBC
Postal Code: IP23 7PD
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.
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.