Description
This enchanting detached former lodge cottage provides a surprising level of beautifully arranged and sympathetically extended accommodation, retaining a wealth of original features, complemented by pretty gardens with small outbuilding/studio. Estimated to have been built in the 18th century and listed grade II as being as particular historical and architectural interest, this charming home has been lovingly restored by the current owners with works including a fabulous handmade oak framed extension with an excellent attention to detail, re-thatching of the roof, and landscaping of the beautiful gardens. The accommodation is full of character and personality and currently in brief comprises; bespoke oak entrance door opening to Entrance Hall: with attractive floor to ceiling external glazing and brick flooring. Sitting Room: a wonderful reception room beneath a high vaulted ceiling displaying original timbers, large Inglenook fireplace, brick flooring and pretty windows to front and rear, original door to front and access to the side of the chimney leading to Kitchen: with butler sink, wooden preparation surfaces, appliance space, wooden flooring, windows to front and rear hatch to Cellar/Utility: a useful space for washing machine etc and gas fired boiler supplying radiator central heating. Inner rear hall leads to Main Bedroom: a fabulous room of great first impression within the oak framed rear extension with high ceilings, many exposed timbers, polished wooden flooring, and two large windows with bespoke shutters enjoying views of the rear gardens. The second bedroom has exposed timbers and window to side and a stylish bathroom with free standing bath, WC and wash basin completes the beautifully arranged accommodation.

Outside
To the side of the cottage is an area for off road vehicle parking. Gated access leads to a pretty courtyard style garden with brick pathway leading to the main entrance and well stocked raised beds. Steps lead up to the main area of garden which are south west facing whilst stocked with an abundance of flowering plants, shrubs and mature trees. Numerous well tendered raised vegetable beds lead to a further area of garden with a pretty little outbuilding of brick and flint construction beneath a pantiled roof, ideal as a home office or studio with brick floor and power and lighting connected.

Directions
When entering the village from the direction of Bury St Edmunds along the A143, turn left onto Bury Road, where the entrance to the cottage will be found on the left hand side.

Location
The thriving village of Ixworth offers an excellent range of local facilities which include a doctor’s surgery, schools, village shop, cafe and post office. Ixworth is located approximately 7 miles from Bury St Edmunds and 15 miles from Stowmarket with its main line rail link to London.

Services
All mains services are connected.

Viewing
Please contact us on 01284 700018 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.

Disclaimer
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