Dating from the 14th century, The Old Rose and Crown is a timber-framed and decoratively plastered former public house, that has been sensitively converted and renovated in the 20th century. Retained period features include casement windows, a wealth of exposed wall and ceiling beams and exposed wooden flooring and some original fireplaces.

The ground floor accommodation comprises a generous sitting room and a well-proportioned further reception room, both with inglenook fireplaces with woodburning stoves, together with a dual aspect drawing room and a large snug/dining room, both with woodburning stoves. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wall and base units including a large central island with breakfast bar, wooden worktops, an Aga, double Belfast sink and a neighbouring fitted utility room. The property also benefits from a spacious L-shaped cellar, suitable for a variety of uses.

On the first floor, the property offers a spacious principal bedroom with contemporary en suite bathroom, an additional double bedroom with en suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms, both with fireplaces, and a modern family shower room. Accessible over two separate staircases off the landing, the second floor provides a generous central attic space with eaves storage, suitable for a variety of uses, flanked on one side by the property’s remaining vaulted bedroom and on the other by a second family shower room.

Outside

Occupying a prominent corner spot and having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached over a gravelled rear driveway providing private parking and giving access to the detached double garage. The enclosed garden is laid mainly to lawn and features a paved side terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining, the whole screened by mature shrubs and trees.

Situation

The property is located equidistant between Great and Little Thurlow which combine to create a charming historic village on the banks of the River Stour with a thriving community spirit and day-to-day amenities including a church, village hall, public house, local shopping and popular primary school. More extensive shopping, service, leisure and recreational amenities are available in nearby Haverhill. The village benefits from a regular bus service linking to Cambridge and Dullingham station offers regular direct trains to Cambridge and on to central London. The area offers a good selection of independent schools including Barnardiston Hall Prep, Stoke College, Fairstead House, Brookes, Cambridge International, The Perse and South Lee.

Directions

From Strutt & Parker’s Cambridge office turn right onto Hills Road (A1307), stay on A1307 for 14.7 miles then turn left onto Silver Street. Bear right onto Hollow Hill then bear left onto Church Street. Turn left onto Turnpike Hill, continue straight for 2.3 miles then turn left onto Wratting Road (B1061). After 0.2 mile the property can be found on the right.