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High Green, Nowton

Guide price £950,000 (SOLD)

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An outstanding period house enjoying an incredible tranquil setting surrounded by countryside with fabulous views overlooking fields, with the added benefit of being only a seven minute drive from Bury St Edmunds town centre and the floral Abbey Gardens.Understood to have origins dating back to the 16th century with 18th century additions and is listed grade II. being of specific architectural and historical interest, High Green House is a splendid period house retaining many original features including a wealth of exposed timbers, fine Inglenook fireplaces, mullion windows and oak internal doors.In more recent years, the house has been extended and much improved, resulting in a wonderful home of considerable charm and personality, whilst enjoying one of the finest settings we have seen in numerous years and the agents would thoroughly recommend an internal inspection in order to fully appreciate this stunning home on offer. The beautifully arranged accommodation currently in brief comprises of an entrance hall leading to a stunning heavily timbered and triple aspect drawing room with fireplace and brick pamment floor. The sitting room is another fabulous reception room, again heavily timbered with a huge red brick Inglenook fireplace with stove, windows to front, French windows to side. The dual aspect dining room is an ideal reception for entertaining with double doors leading through to the inner hall with brick pamment floor with staircase off to first floor and double doors to the vaulted sun room with attractive tiled floor, which has French doors to side and provides delightful views to the gardens. The dual aspect kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of units providing plenty of drawer and cupboard space beneath preparation surfaces and with space for a range oven. There is a utility room, cloakroom and of particular note is the delightful garden room creating a cosy seating area with French doors to the gardens.

On the first floor is a stunning triple aspect master suite displaying an array of exposed timbers and mullion windows. The three remaining bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and affer stunning countryside views and the accommodation is completed by a shower room (which can be accessed from either the landing or guest bedroom and a spacious family bathroom.

Outside
High Green House is approached along a driveway providing plenty of vehicle parking and leading to the double garaging with adjoining woodstore. The gardens are a particular feature being mostly laid to lawn and stocked with an abundance of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. The gardens offer complete privacy and enjoy stunning panoramic views to the surrounding open countryside. All in just over three quarters of an acre (s.t.s)

Location
High Green House enjoys one of the finest settings we have seen being surrounded by open countryside whilst situated along a quiet country lane close to the edge of the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds.

Nowton is a small village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England. Located on the southern edge of Bury St Edmunds.

The village is situated to the south of the vast Nowton Park. The park is almost 200 acres in size and is landscaped in typical Victorian style. It is owned by West Suffolk district council and managed for recreation, leisure and nature conservation and contains wild flower meadows, mixed woodland, wildlife ponds and an arboretum featuring trees from around the world. It is renowned for The Lime Avenue with its 100,000 daffodils that emerge in spring.

Directions
When leaving Bury St Edmunds along Nowton Road, pass the entrance to Nowton Park on the left. Follow the road and take the second turning right into Cooper Lane, at the end of the lane turn left and proceed up the hill, following the lane round to the right and the driveway leading to High Green House, will be found on the left-hand side.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired radiator central heating. Council Tax Band G. Grade II Listed.

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

Disclaimer
Sheridans endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in photos, floor plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.

Features
  • Entrance hall
  • Sitting room
  • Dining room
  • Drawing room
  • Kitchen, Garden room
  • Utility, boot room, cloakroom
  • Four comfortable double bedrooms
  • Family bathroom, shower room, en-suite
  • Delightful gardens affording far reaching panoramic countryside views
  • Incredible setting, all in about three quarters of an acre

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