Nethergate Street, Clare, Suffolk ( Sold ) Guide Price £1,250,000

This substantial Georgian Grade II* Listed property is situated in a prominent position in the heart of Clare convenient for local amenities. The property offers in excess of 6,000sq.ft of living accommodation and has been run as a successful Bed & Breakfast for many years and currently is configured as a large principle dwelling with self-contained guest/annexe accommodation which could be reconfigured to create one substantial home, subject to the necessary consents. The property is situated a stone's throw from the heart of Clare with off-road parking and a garage and sits within delightful walled gardens measuring 0.69 of an acre, backing onto countryside.

ENTRANCE Into:

ENTRANCE HALL With stone flooring and elegant turning staircase rising to the first floor.

INNER HALL With large walk-in cupboard and additional storage cupboard.

DRAWING ROOM 21' 3" x 16' 9" (6.48m x 5.11m) An impressive room featuring an open fireplace with decorative mantelpiece and tiled inset, built-in cupboards and bookcases, decorative cornicing and two sets of French doors opening to the rear.

SITTING ROOM 18' 8" x 16' 11" (5.69m x 5.16m) Another impressive room with high ceiling featuring an open fireplace with marble surround, sash windows to the front with window shutters.

DINING ROOM 18' 3" x 17' 1" (5.56m x 5.21m) A lovely light room featuring an open fireplace with marble surround and storage to both sides.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 017' 5" x 14' 8" (5.31m x 4.47m) Fitted with a range of units under worktops with a double stainless steel sink and drainer inset. There is an oil-fired Aga with dual hot plates, space for a fridge and plumbing for a dishwasher and walk-in pantry cupboard.

CLOAKROOM With WC and washbasin.

SIDE LOBBY With door leading to the driveway.

UTILITY ROOM Fitted with a stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine and water softener.

CELLAR 0' 0" x 0' 0" (0m x 0m) Steps lead down from the main hallway to two useful cellar storage rooms.

GROUND FLOOR SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT A door from the landing leads to a self-contained apartment which also has stairs leading back to the ground floor. The apartment comprises a Sitting/Bedroom Studio opening to the Kitchen with units under worktops with a stainless steel sink and drainer and space for a cooker and fridge/freezer. Bathroom featuring a bath with shower attachment, wash basin and airing cupboard. Cloakroom with WC.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING A split level landing featuring a large sash window to the front with storage to either side, a large airing cupboard and two sets of stairs rising to the second floor.

MASTER BEDROOM 18' 5" x 17' 3" (5.61m x 5.26m) An impressive room located to the rear of the property with wall to wall built-in wardrobes and En-Suite WC, washbasin, corner bath with shower attachment and bidet.

BEDROOM 2 21' 5" x 17' 4" (6.53m x 5.28m) A lovely light room located to the front of the property with a cast iron fireplace and En-Suite featuring a WC, washbasin, roll top bath with ball and claw feet with shower attachment and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 3 17' 4" x 17' 3" (5.28m x 5.26m) With outlook to the front. En-Suite fitted with a WC, washbasin, tiled shower cubicle and a heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 4 16' 0" x 14' 10" (4.88m x 4.52m) A charming room with fireplace surround. En-Suite fitted with a WC, wash basin, shower and heated towel rail.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING A spacious landing area leads to:

BEDROOM 5 17' 10" x 11' 5" (5.44m x 3.48m) With outlook to the rear.

BEDROOM 6 14' 9" x 11' 9" (4.5m x 3.58m) With outlook to the rear.

The second floor can easily be used as another self-contained apartment with a SITTING/HOBBY ROOM enjoying a pleasant outlook to the front and STUDY also enjoying a pleasant outlook to the front and staircase back to the first floor.

BATHROOM With WC and washbasin, bath and shower attachment.

LOFT ROOM/LOFT STORE Could be utilised as further bedrooms with views over the garden.



OUTSIDE The property sits in a prominent location approached by gates opening onto a gravel side access, providing parking for several vehicles in turn leading to the Garage with light and power connected. The gardens are a wonderful asset to the property being completely walled and divided into various practical areas. To the rear of the property is a paved courtyard, ideal for entertaining, leading onto the lawn, surrounded by mature beds and borders, trees and shrubs with another paved seating area enjoying a southerly aspect. A pathway leads to the large principle gardens with expanses of lawn surrounded by mature beds and borders, trees and shrubs incorporating a Victorian style Greenhouse and apple trees. In addition, there is a thoughtfully designed Kitchen Garden with vegetable beds and a fruit cage, all surrounded by attractive brick walls and a gate leads to the rear onto a public footpath and countryside beyond. In all about 0.69 acres.

SERVICES Main drains, electricity and oil-fired heating. NOTE: None of the services have been tested by the agent.


LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council. Council Tax Band: £3,989.40 per annum.

EPC RATING: N/A.

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through David Burr - 01787 277811.