Exceptional 5 bedroom detached cottage enjoying a semi rural setting with river frontage. All in .45 of an acre.

This outstanding period home is listed grade II as being of particular historical and architectural interest, and is understood to have origins dating back to the 15th century, with later additions over the following centuries. The property is of timber frame construction under a thatched and pantiled roof, whilst standing within generous grounds of approximately half an acre, boasting far reaching open countryside views and frontage to the local river.

The property has a fascinating history, originally built as a small medieval hall house and also has had notable owners over the years, including renowned artists Margaret Green and Lionel Bulmer with many of their paintings showing rooms of the cottage and gardens. A deceptive level of beautifully arranged accommodation is offered, retaining a wealth of features including pargetting to the exterior walls, exposed timbers and fireplaces, combined with the convenience of modern living including an impressive vaulted kitchen breakfast room.

Accommodation

The accommodation is full of character from floor to celling and currently in brief comprises an entrance hall with exposed timbers and staircase to first floor. The superb kitchen breakfast room is a more recent extension offering a fabulous vaulted ceiling and double French doors to the gardens. Bespoke unfitted kitchen with painted base and wall units combined with solid wood and granite worktops, ceramic Butler sink unit with mixer tap. Space for range oven and dishwasher with a door to the separate utility room and cloakroom.

The dining room is an ideal reception for entertaining with original timbers, decorative fireplace and beautiful countryside views to the front.
The double aspect sitting room is a comfortable reception room with Inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove and door to the study. The living room is a particularly light and airy reception room with large Inglenook fireplace and French windows to the gardens. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a rear hall leading to a bathroom and further cloakroom.

On the first floor are 5 comfortable bedrooms, with exposed timbers and enjoying countryside views, The bedrooms are served by the family shower room, completing the first floor accommodation.

Outside

The house enjoys vehicular access across part of the impressive and newly improved main driveway to the Buxhall Vale country house estate. A five bar gate and driveway to the side of the house gives direct access to a private parking area for several vehicles and access to the double garaging with newly made bespoke twin timber doors. In addition to the garage is a large timber workshop with power, light and windows overlooking garden. The gardens are truly delightful, being well established and offering a very high degree of privacy. There is a lawned area, an abundance of well stocked borders and a terrace immediately to the rear of the property ideal for outdoor entertaining and al-fresco dining, beneath an electric sun awning. The grounds extend down to the river, creating a haven for wildlife. There is also a large timber woodstore. Newly fitted post and rail fencing to the boundaries.

Location

The property is situated on the edge of the village affording far reaching countryside views with gardens extending down to the river and within a short distance of the market town of Stowmarket and only a stones throw from the well regarded Stowmarket Golf Course. To the rear of the property is magnificent country house estate known as Buxhall Vale, which is currently in the process of a stunning restoration program, enhancing the setting even further. The small, popular village of Onehouse is conveniently situated within a five minute drive from the bustling market town of Stowmarket, which itself provides an extensive range of local amenities, as well as a main line railway link to London’s Liverpool Street Station. Easy access to the A14 dual carriageway allows you to be linked to the historical town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers an excellent range of facilities. The property is within easy reach of an excellent choice of local, private and state secondary schools in Bury St. Edmunds, Stowmarket and Colchester, as well as Colleges and Universities, including Cambridge and Otley.

Directions

When travelling from the direction of the village of Woolpit towards the market town of Stowmarket, proceed through the small hamlet of Borley Green and continue towards Onehouse. Once in Lower Road, the entrance to the house will be found on the right hand side.

Services

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
Council Tax - Mid Suffolk Band G
Broadband speed: Up to 80 mbps available (Source Ofcom)
Mobile phone signal for: EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 (Outdoor- Source Ofcom)
Flood Risk: No Risk