Positioned in the heart of this popular village and dating to the 1800s, The Old Library has period character and charm in every corner of this beautifully presented home which has been interior designed throughout. Having been recently renovated by the current owner, each room has been specifically considered to reflect both natural light and flow, as well as focusing on vistas through to outside and adjacent rooms. With a stunning part-walled garden, the property is a truly unique home.

Upon entering, a large entrance hall provides access to the main accommodation. A beautifully decorated library offers a nod to the property's history as it was once the village reading rooms, with a large window to the front, allowing for plenty of light to flood the room, and an electric wood burner giving the perfect reading experience. A dining/sitting room offers ample space for formal dining, and the sitting area opposite, gives the room a wonderful balance, with the beautiful fireplace being fitted with a wood burner. The room further benefits from French doors to the garden, allowing the room to extend to the outside. The kitchen adjacent has room for informal dining, and has been fitted with a beautiful handmade, bespoke deVOL kitchen with Moroccan Zellige splashback tiling, the whole offering ideal entertaining space.

To the first floor is a generous landing, providing access to the principal bedroom suite, which offers a wonderful place to rest, beautifully decorated in calming tones with a dressing room as well as a large en suite. Further on this floor are three further double bedrooms as well as the family bathroom.

Local Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council. Services: Oil fired central heating. All other mains services are connected. Council Tax: Band E. Tenure: Freehold

Outside

The south-facing rear garden is part-walled and having recently been re-landscaped, comprises a terrace which adjoins the rear of the property that can be accessed directly from the sitting room, and is an ideal spot to relax or dine al fresco. The terrace is bordered with flowerbeds, with the garden being mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with raised beds and a wide variety of specimen flowers and shrubs, including both magnolia and maple trees. There is also a recently planted yew hedge that will provide further separation once mature. The front of the property is equally as charming with mature planting and steps to the front door. A driveway with parking for at least two vehicles allows access to the garage and garden behind.

Situation

Situated at what was once the navigable source of the River Deben, the rural parish of Debenham is a popular, picturesque village with a thriving local high street and abundance of amenities; numerous independent shops, small supermarket, post office, vets, cafe, pub and doctor’s surgery.

There are two schools within the village - the well-regarded Debenham High School, rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, and Debenham primary - as well as nearby independent schools, Framlingham College and Woodbridge School. A number of recreational activities can be accessed from the village itself, including at the community/leisure centre, various local walks and wildlife at the lake to the eastern edge of the village. In the wider area, there is sailing and fishing on the estuaries of the Deben, Orwell and Alde together with golf courses at Cretingham, Ufford and Aldeburgh.

Communication links are excellent: the nearby A14 offers access to the greater road network; a regular train service runs from Stowmarket station to London Liverpool Street.

Directions

Proceeding into Debenham from the south on the B1077, in the centre of the village turn left onto Gracechurch Street where The Old Library will be found a short way along on the left hand side.