Primrose Cottage, Daisy Green, Great Ashfield, Bury St Edmunds

Primrose Cottage,
Daisy Green,
Great Ashfield,
Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk, IP31 3HT
Guide £435,000
Primrose Cottage, Daisy Green, Great Ashfield, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3HT
A most appealing and idyllically located detached period cottage, superbly presented with a wealth of features. Enjoying a tranquil location, encompassed by
beautifully maintained and landscaped cottage gardens, bordering typical Suffolk farmland, yet within easy reach of neighbouring villages and Towns. The
accommodation is punctuated with architectural features ranging from fine oak timbers to broad red brick fireplaces, being skilfully fused with modern day
pre-requisites such as: fitted kitchen / breakfast, period styled bathrooms / en-suite and a pressurised oil fired central heating system.
Primrose Cottage is set back from the lane by which Daisy Green is accessed and
borders open farmland with stunning far-reaching views. The location is both rural
and convenient for local facilities and access to Stowmarket with its mainline rail
link to London’s Liverpool Street. Primrose Cottage, although of historical and
architectural merit, is not listed, thus allowing some added flexibility to alteration /
improvements, having said that, there isn’t much to improve. The property has been
meticulously maintained and enhanced by the current owners and now offers
particularly well proportioned, comfortable and light accommodation. The
construction is of oak timber frame with rendered and colour-washed elevations,
beneath a gable pan tiled roof, with an axial chimney stack. Features of particular
note include: the amount of natural light- something not always associated with
cottages, the headroom of 6’ 7” in the drawing room, the particularly wellproportioned principal reception rooms and the sunny aspect- being south facing at
the rear where the well-stocked and sizeable gardens lie. In all the plot is 0.16 of an
acre.
The accommodation in full comprises:
AGENTS NOTE: Ceiling height of 6’ 7” (2m) excluding bridging beam. (Open
studwork divide which could form a study with its own fireplace)
DINING ROOM: 16’ 4” x 14’ 5” (4.9m x 4.4m) to the back wall of the redbrick
fireplace. Another splendid fireplace with redbrick back wall and chimneybreast,
substantial bressumer with brick edged hearth, currently siting for a dog grate
beneath a fitted register plate. Exposed sole-plate, principal wall post, bridging
beam and studwork. Views to both the front and rear. Radiators.
REAR LOBBY: With flank oeil-de-boeuf window. Door to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 13’ 1” x 12’ 2” (4m x 3.7m). Fitted with a
light oak range of wall units and base cupboards incorporating drawers and broad
pan drawers, integrated dishwasher and refrigerator. Fitted fan-assisted double oven
with gas hob (private supply), matching stainless steel and glass extractor hood
above. Twin butler sink with centre mixer tap enjoying views of the rear garden,
plentiful granite work surface and matching upstand. Tiled floor with under-floor
heating, door to the east kitchen garden. Ledged door to:
Oak front door with centre light to:
RECEPTION LOBBY: 5’ 9” x 5’ 2” (1.7m x 1.5m) minimum. Flank window,
tiled floor, and wall mounted modern consumer unit. Broad opening to:
DRAWING ROOM: 21’ 4” x 16’ 3” (6.5m x 4.9m) minimum. A particularly
well proportioned, light and appealing room with stunning red brick fireplace in
which stands the wood burning stove. There are two original salt niches and arched
alcove, finished with a substantial bressumer and brick edged hearth. The fine oak
frame is exposed revealing features such as sole-plate, studwork, ceiling joists and
substantial bridging beam. There is a further opposing fireplace with external shaft
(not currently used). A bright room with views to both the front driveway with
fields beyond and of the delightful rear garden which borders farmland. Wall light
points, radiators.
UTILITY: 8’ 6” x 5’ 3” (2.6m x 1.6m) minimum, excluding recess. Fitted base
cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for freezer. Useful
worksurface with cupboards above. Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler
with pressuring vessel.
Oak ledged door from the dining room leads to the inner stairwell with quarry tiled
floor, side window and staircase to the master bedroom suite. Radiators. Door to
cloakroom.
CLOAKROOM: Traditionally styled white suite of pedestal hand basin and WC.
Quarry tiled floor, side window.
LANDING
MASTER BEDROOM: 16’ 10” x 11’ 10” (5.1m x 3.6m) to 1m eaves.
Subtracting from these dimensions is a full wall width range of double doored
wardrobes with cupboards to one side, affording plentiful storage (sometimes amiss
in older properties). Exposed wall plate, painted floor boards. Garret window to the
front with stunning views. Dormer window to the rear.
The outbuildings in detail comprise:
Greenhouse 12’8” x 6’4” (3.9m x 1.9m). Gable roof with vent windows, sliding
door and side louvre window.
Summerhouse 8’ x 10’ (2.4m x 3m). Gable roof, veranda and window.
Workshop 14’ x 9’ (4.3m x 2.7m). Gable roof timber construction with side
window and side hung front doors.
Cart lodge 17’ x 10’ (5.2 x 3.1m). Gable roof and timber construction being open
fronted.
ADJACENT BATHROOM: 9’ 10” x 8’ 9” (3m x 2.6m) to 1m eaves. A well
proportioned bathroom with gable end window affording stunning views. Roll top
ball and claw footed bath with centre mixer tap, shower rose and galleried shower
curtain. Pedestal hand basin, WC, radiator, wall light points. Large airing cupboard
with slatted airing shelves and ‘Mega flow’ cylinder tank.
At a glance…
Second staircase from the dining room leads to second landing and:
BEDROOM 2: 18’ 2” x 9’ 6” (5.5m x 2.9m). A most appealing room both in
proportion and decoration with rear facing dormer window and gable end window,
making for plenty of light and affording stunning views. Exposed wall plates and
studs. Wall light points, painted floorboards, radiators.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 9’ x 5’ 10” (2.7m x 1.8m) to 1m eaves. Roll top
slipper bath with centre mixer tap and shower attachment, WC, pedestal hand basin,
garret window to the front.
BEDROOM 3: 14’ 6” x 7’ 1” (4.4m x 2.1m). Charming room with dormer
window to the front. Radiator, built-in wardrobe and storage. Exposed wall plate.
OUTSIDE. The delightful gardens are a particular feature of the property, they are
extremely well maintained and landscaped with emphasis on relaxation, ease of
up-keep and variety of colour. The potager area yields home grown produce and has
been designed as a low maintenance kitchen garden. In summary, a well organised
and interesting garden enjoying privacy, a sunny southern aspect with super views.
To the front the driveway accommodates several vehicles and leads to the the east
garden, with greenhouse and useful sheds, workshop and cart lodge with further
parking, outside tap. To the west and south an expanse of lawn with stocked borders
and beds supporting a wide variety of plants and shrubs.
Various seating areas with commanding views.
Primrose Cottage, Daisy Green,
Great Ashfield, Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk
IP31 3HT
Postcode:
Freehold
Tenure:
3
Bedrooms:
Yes
Room to extend?
12 miles
Distance from Bury:
No, it is immaculate.
Upgrade potential:
173m² = 1862.156ft²
Square footage
Vendors position in moving: Will purchase / rent.
Private Clargester S.T.W.
Drainage:
Via agent on 01284 769694 or Clive
Viewing arrangements:
Robinson on 07796 271716.
01284 769694
Further questions:
Oil fired pressurised serving
Heating:
radiators.
Timber casements.
Windows:
Stunning in every respect.
Special comments:
Band D
Current Council Tax:
Mid Suffolk
Local Authority:
F (31) with a potential of B (86)
EPC
Address:
Please Note:i) The seller has agreed that these particulars are correct and an accurate description of their property. However, if there is any point which is particularly important to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, especially if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. ii)
These particulars are for guidance purposes only. Most photographs are taken with a wide angle lens. Contents, Fixtures and fittings shown in photographs are not included unless specified. iii) The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the
purpose. References to the tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor about any of the above points.
72 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1NR Telephone: (01284) 769694 www.robinsonsportfolio.co.uk