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Mill Lane, Combs
Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14
Sold
Guide Price
£795,000
Ref: IPS220131
A charming period family home set to the edge of a popular village with far-reaching views
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 4 reception rooms
- 2,667 to 3,532 square feet
- 1.3 acres
- Freehold
- Council Band G
Features at a glance
- Grade II listed period family home
- Stunning, open countryside views
- Spacious accommodation throughout
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Reception rooms
- Large gardens
Overview
Dating from the late 15th century, Rose Hall is a beautifully positioned Grade II listed former farmhouse with period features throughout including beautifully exposed beams and impressive fireplaces, offering over 2,500 sq. ft of flexible accommodation. The whole being a spacious family home in a convenient but rural location.
Originally built as an open-hall house, the property is laid out over two floors. To the ground floor are four well-proportioned reception rooms; a large, triple aspect drawing room to the southern end, offers stunning views across fields to the rear, and benefits from a set of French doors opening onto the gardens along with inglenook fireplace with log burner; an adjacent spacious dining room also with inglenook fireplace offers ample room for entertaining as well as stairs rising to the first floor. To the northern end of the property is a delightful snug, offering an ideal place to relax and a east-facing conservatory to the rear elevation offers a fabulous place to enjoy the views. The kitchen acts as the central heart of the house, with wooden cabinets to base and wall level as well as space for informal dining. Completing the ground floor is a useful utility room, a separate shower room and a large boot room.
Two separate staircases lead to the first-floor accommodation, comprising four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom being triple aspect offers outstanding views. Accessed from bedroom 4 is also a useful attic space.
General Local Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council Services: LPG gas central heating. Mains water is supplied via a private pipe across a neighbouring field. All other mains services are connected. Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/ Council Tax: Band G EPC Rating: F
This property has 1.3 acres of land.
Outside
The house is set in a peaceful, rural position overlooking open fields and rolling Suffolk countryside. A five-bar wooden gate opens onto the gravel driveway, which offers plenty of parking space, whilst at the rear of the property is a detached garage and cart lodge. The beautiful surrounding gardens feature open areas of lawn dotted with mature trees and features an attractive pond. There is also a walled garden immediately at the back of the house, with a gravel terrace area creating an ideal spot for al fresco dining and entertaining or watching the local wildlife.
Situation
The property is found along a quiet lane in the picturesque and peaceful village of Combs, located just outside of Stowmarket, mid-way between the county town of Ipswich and the historic market town of Bury St. Edmunds. The area has a long farming tradition, a beautiful parish church and Combs Woods, an ancient wood designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Nearby Stowmarket offers a wide range of day-to-day amenities including high street and independent shops, weekly market and a leisure centre. More extensive amenities are available in Ipswich and Bury St. Edmunds. The nearby A14 offers easy access to the A12, Ipswich and Cambridge, and Stowmarket station provides a mainline train link between Norwich and London Liverpool Street. The area offers a great selection of state schooling including Combs Ford Primary School, Stowmarket and Stowupland High School together with a range of noted independent schools including Finborough, Old Buckenham Hall, Framlingham College and Prep.
Distances Stowmarket 2.3 miles Needham Market 5 miles Ipswich 14.5 miles Bury St. Edmunds 16.5 miles
Nearby Stations Stowmarket Needham Market Ipswich
Key Locations Combs Wood Lakehouse Cafe at Onehouse Framlingham Castle Newmarket Racecourse Bury St Edmunds Abbey Gardens
Nearby Schools Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Combs Ford Primary School Finborough School Old Buckenham Hall School Framlingham College and Prep
Directions
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