Higham, Bury St Edmunds

A particularly quaint and imposing four bedroom detached flint cottage boasting an impressive elevated position benefiting from outstanding and idyllic undulant views across open countryside stretching as far as Ely Cathedral. The property was formerly two cottages and therefore includes an impressive arrangement of sizeable rooms. Externally the plot measures just over 0.3 of an acre and within enjoys mature, manicured and characterful grounds with a double garage, detached workshop and summerhouse.

SIDE ENTRANCE HALL A door to side aspect and access through to:

SNUG 14' 5" x 8' 10" (4.4m x 2.7m) A double aspect room with a wood burner and feature brick, bread oven.

SITTING ROOM 11' 8" x 10' 7" (3.58m x 3.25m) A double aspect room with breath-taking views from each aspect and a feature fire place.

DINING ROOM 11' 10" x 7' 10" (3.61m x 2.39m) A feature fire place and window to side aspect.

FRONT LOBBY With a door to front aspect and windows to both sides of the area.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 8" x 11' 10" (4.17m x 3.61m) With a range of wall and base units, feature AGA and inset sink and drainer. Door to side gardens and windows to both side and rear aspect.

UTILITY ROOM 9' 6" x 8' 1" (2.91m x 2.48m) With a range of base level units with further space for washing machine and a dryer. A sizeable pantry cupboard and two windows to rear aspect.

BATHROOM With WC, panelled enclosed bath, wash hand basin, storage cupboard and window to the side aspect.

SHOWER ROOM Suite comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Window to side aspect.

FIRST FLOOR

MASTER BEDROOM 13' 7" x 11' 10" (4.15m x 3.61m) With window to side aspect.

BEDROOM 2 12' 9" x 8' 11" (3.91m x 2.74m) Built in wardrobe and window to front.

BEDROOM 3 11' 8" x 10' 7" (3.58m x 3.25m) With built in wardrobes and window to front aspect.

BEDROOM 4 / STUDY 11' 10" x 11' 1" (3.61m x 3.39m) With window to side aspect, feature fire place and stairs leading to the ground floor.

CLOAKROOM With a wash hand basin and WC.

OUTSIDE The property is approached via a driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE which has power and light and has two up and over style doors. Beside the driveway one finds a brick built WORKSHOP which was once a washhouse, this has been renovated and restored by the current owners. The beautiful grounds are a significant asset to the property; the front garden is on multiple levels and is mainly lawned with mature trees, shrubs and flower beds that frame the boundary. The rear garden which links to the front garden and double garage around the side of the property further boasts manicured and mature gardens with a SUMMERHOUSE on a concrete base and a garden shed.

In all about 0.32 of an acre.

SERVICES: Oil fired heating. Mains water, electricity and private drainage. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Forest Heath District Council.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E.

EPC RATING: F.

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.