8 Ludgate Causeway, Eye

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1 8 Ludgate Causeway, Eye

2 Found towards the end of a No Through Lane on the outskirts of the town, a period detached country cottage with 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms and excellent ancillary space. Delightful large garden contains Architect designed Studio, Summerhouse, Potting Shed and Machinery Store. Detached 2 First Floor Bedrooms Ground floor bedroom/study 2 Reception rooms Architect designed Studio Approx 0.24 Acre (0.1 Hectare) Location The historic town of Eye is blessed with an array of shops and businesses enabling residents to be essentially self sufficient. With schools, both Nursery, Primary and High, a Health Centre and varied social and recreational opportunities, all age groups are catered for. The town includes an impressive mix of architecture and interesting buildings especially when one considers the impressive properties towards the fine, historic Church. With a tower of 101feet, the renowned Nicklaus Pevsner in The Buildings of England (Suffolk) describes it as "one of the wonders of Suffolk". The excellent shops include for example the friendly 'institution' that is The Handyman Stores and also two butchers, bakers, a fine deli, two supermarkets and chemist, complementing those found at neighbouring Diss (approximately 5 miles). Diss is fortunate in being able to offer amongst other things an 18 Hole Golf Course and importantly a well used commuter rail service which runs between the Cathedral City of Norwich to the north and London's Liverpool Street Station. Ludgate Causeway is a lane about a 10 minute attractive walk from the town centre with a delightful shortcut through the churchyard. A number of Public Footpaths lead off the Causeway across the Pennings for example, a Nature Area alongside the River Dove. Equally, the footpath network extends completely around the town making the area a walkers' haven. Description Originally two probably Victorian cottages long since converted to one dwelling, this delightful property offers versatile living space including not only two reception rooms but two first floor bedrooms plus a ground floor option as bedroom 3 or study. Equally, with an Architect designed Studio/Workshop building just to one side, the possibilities are further enhanced. The Architect involved, Neil Winder RIBA is also known locally for a creating a barn conversion with garden designed and built by the renowned Dan Pearson and filmed for Channel 4. In addition to the original footprint of the cottages, a sizeable addition at the rear incorporated a very useable all day kitchen space with excellent natural light and an aspect out to the garden via a vine clad pergola. A more recent Vailant LPG fired boiler is now installed supplying domestic hot water and radiators and this modern convenience combines with original timbers, doors, fireplaces and floors along with reclaimed materials such as Canadian Maple flooring. Windows within the original cottage have been replaced with now hardwood frames. The garden is a further delight being a long L' shape backing onto fields at the far end. The plot is just under a quarter acre at 0.24ac (0.10ha). Front Porch 1.22m x 1.04m (4' x 3'5) With ledged outer door, windows to either side and pamment floor. An inner door opens to the Sitting Room albeit seldom used as an entrance. Sitting Room 3.66m x 3.02m (12' x 9'11) Traditionally proportioned showing exposed studwork and tall fireplace opening and raised quarry tiled hearth to a wood burning stove. An alcove to one side has stained glass pane between each reception room. Double glazed cottage casement windows to both front and side elevations. Television and telephone points. Double radiator. Herringbone brick floor laid beneath a presently fitted carpet. A Victorian stripped part glazed door with glaze panel either side, leads to the Inner Hallway. Inner Hallway 5.31m x 1.52m (17'5 x 5') Extending across both reception rooms and laid with pamment tiles. Double radiator. Built in Cloaks Cupboard. Double radiator. Cloakroom Roomy and fitted with wash basin, low level WC, wall mounted Vaillant LPG fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and radiators. Window. Wall mounted digital central heating controls. Dining Room 3.73m x 3.05m (12'3 x 10') Mirroring in part the sitting room, showing exposed studwork, fireplace with wood burning stove set on a raised hearth and brick floor in a herringbone pattern. A double glazed cottage casement window provides an outlook to the front. Double radiator. Kitchen 5.38m x 3.15m (17'8 x 10'4) Added by the current owner and featuring reclaimed Canadian Maple flooring, French glazed sink and period door furniture. Natural light was a precursor of the design consequently creating windows across the garden rear along with to the side and two matching high level end windows and Velux. This all day social living space comfortably accommodates a kitchen table and chairs and incorporates a fitted bench seat with storage. Individual units with individual tiled worktop includes storage, appliance space and French architectural salvage glazed sink. Gas cooker point. Plumbing for washing machine. Walk-in Pantry cupboard complete with slate cold shelf and ventilation. Doors, with stained glass panels, lead out to the vine clad pergola and gardens with a sunny southerly aspect. Harrison Edge Estate Agents, 5 Castle Street, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7AN T:

3 Bedroom 3/Study 4.80m x 1.88m Max 1.42m Min (15'9 x 6'2 Max 4'8 Min) Currently a bedroom but also suitable as a study and features further Canadian Maple flooring, an arched window to one end plus further window. A curtained wardrobe section lies to one side. Double radiator. First Floor Landing A wide stairwell with half landing leads from the Inner Hall and rises to a sizeable landing area providing access to each bedroom and bathroom. To one side an eye-catching barrel doored cupboard houses hot water storage tank and Solar panel controls. A window at the rear allows good natural light and a view down the garden, Double radiator. Bedroom 3.89m x 2.69m (12'9 x 8'10) A double aspect room with semi vaulted ceiling and cottage casement windows to both front and side elevations. Double radiator. Stripped Victorian double doors open to cupboard storage at the side of the chimneybreast. Bedroom 4.50m x 3.12m (14'9 x 10'3) A further semi vaulted room with cottage casement window to the front elevation plus Velux rooflight. Exposed painted chimneybreast with recess to one side. Bathroom Featuring a French reclaimed roll top bath with side fitted mixer tap and shower attachment. Low level wc and pedestal washbasin. Windows to both rear garden and side elevations. Exposed studwork. Double radiator. Fitted airing cupboard to one corner with slatted shelf storage. Outside The cottage is set slightly back from the lane allowing a parking space in addition to a further space at the side. The garden is a long L'shape, extending behind the neighbouring property at the left and backing onto farmland to the rear. The accommodation opens out from the kitchen to a vine covered pergola paved with reclamation paving. Well stocked beds and borders extend away with pathways to a lawn and further still to orchard and kitchen garden. The ARCHITECT DESIGNED STUDIO lies close to the cottage on the right and measures internally, 15'8 x 9'11 (4.79m x 3.04m). Constructed with green oak and weatherboarded externally, a clever extended and curved roof plate culminates in an asymmetric canopy. Good natural light from windows and doors at either end; boarded floor and power and light connected. The far end of the studio has a further covered seating area outside. Further down the garden lies a Summerhouse, currently used as a further studio space and measures internally 9'6 x 6'6 (2.90m x 1.98m) with power and light connected. The far end of the garden includes a timber frame and corrugated tin clad garden machinery store measuring internally 18'8 x 12'1 (5.71m x 3.70m) along with a pretty painted Potting Shed. The orchard trees include two eating apple plus a Conference pear plus autumn fruiting raspberry canes in addition to blackcurrents. The kitchen garden is deemed rabbit proof and laid out in a series of beds with crops. Two small wildlife ponds are also included: one larger towards the bottom of the garden along with a more ornamental smaller pond by the terrace. Outside tap. LPG bottle gas holding area. Outside lighting. Services The vendor has confirmed that the property benefits from mains water, electricity & septic tank drainage. Wayleaves & Easements The property is sold subject to and with all the benefit of all wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way whether or not disclosed in these particulars. Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representations or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The test, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Harrison Edge have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property. Postal Address 8 Ludgate Causeway, Eye, IP23 7NH Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council, Council Offices, 131 High Street, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8DL T: +44 (0) Council Tax The property for Council Tax purposes has been placed in Band C. Tenure & Possession The property is for sale Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Fixtures & Fittings All items normally designated as tenants fixtures & fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless mentioned in these particulars. Viewing By prior telephone appointment with the vendors agent Harrison Edge T: +44 (0) Directions Leave the town via the Church reaching Abbey Bridge and immediately turning right into Ludgate Causeway. Follow the lane uphill where No.8 will be found at the top on the right. Enquiries Simon Harrison T: +44 (0) M: E: simon@harrisonedge.com

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6 Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representations or warranties in relation to the property although every effort has been taken to ensure that all statements within these particulars are factual. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Applicants should contact the office of Harrison Edge to clarify any uncertainties. Harrison Edge have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Heath & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property.