A beautifully presented and extended period house with studio/gym, set back in a quiet location within this well-regarded village with views towards the church.
Situated in an enviable setting, tucked away with views over to the church, The Gardens is an attractive Victorian house, built of traditional construction with red-brick elevations under a clay-tiled roofline. The property been beautifully updated and extended, cleverly fusing the original characteristics with stylish, contemporary nuances whilst enjoying a good deal of natural light, resulting in a comfortable home of elegant proportions.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors, comprising entrance porch with pamment floors and fitted window shutters, a sitting room, with traditional style sash window with fitted shutters and fireplace with wood-burning stove. The dining room has exposed original pine floors, red-brick chimney breast and windows to the front aspect overlooking the front garden.
The kitchen/breakfast room has been extended to form a striking modern addition to the house, with fully tiled floors and a kitchen fitted with an extensive range of high-gloss base and eye level units with matching island, NEFF 4-ring hob and double oven.
The garden room has twin sets of bi-fold doors leading out into the garden, with lantern roof window further ensuring a high degree of natural light. There is a utility room with larder cupboard and downstairs WC.
On the first floor is a large open landing, with staircases leading to the principal bedroom with stripped pine floors and en suite shower room, with fully tiled walls and floors. There are three further bedrooms, all served by a modernised bathroom with traditional style ball-and-claw bath with 'rainforest' shower over, tiled walls and floors. As an extension of the landing, there is a cleverly created small study area with glazed door and shelving.
Outside
The Gardens has a large garden, with good-sized front lawned garden with a variety of trees enclosed by picket-fencing. The driveway leads past the left of the front gardens and house, leading past the garage/studio (currently being used as a gym) where there is a further parking area, providing space for 4 cars. The rear garden is largely walled, providing a high degree of privacy through all seasons, a feature decked seating area with wonderful mature trees and garden shed.
Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired heating.
Local Authority: Mid Suffolk Council Tax Band E
Location
Great Finborough is an attractive village in rural mid Suffolk approximately three miles from Stowmarket and therefore within easy reach of the main line railway service to London Liverpool Street and the A14 giving access to the larger neighbouring towns of Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds. Facilities within the village include church, village hall, public house and primary school as well as the independent Finborough School. Stowmarket Golf Club is also within convenient distance. There are some delightful walks and footpaths in the surrounding area.
Bury St Edmunds, with a thousand years of history to explore, offers a wealth of award-winning restaurants, cafes and casual dining. The historic cathedral of St Edmundsbury, once one of the most important monasteries in medieval Europe, is set in the elegant surroundings of the Abbey Gardens and is a centrepiece for the town. There are many local shops, annual festivals and stunning parks. The Apex and Theatre Royal offer a variety of live productions and along with two cinemas provide excellent entertainment for all ages. Bury St Edmunds is truly "a jewel in the crown of Suffolk".
