'Bucks Point' - a truly stunning and a meticulously restored CHAIN FREE Grade II listed detached cottage offering the perfect blend of characterful features and charm along with some fine contemporary fitments and finishes. Set within a rural position the property is located east of Castle & Sible Hedingham and is surrounded by open countryside whilst still being within easy reach of nearby local villages.
The original part of the home is thought to date back to approximately 1650 with a further extension in the late 1900's which has created brilliant accommodation over two floors and a wealth of character features including exposed timbers and woodwork.
Internally, a storm porch leads to the welcoming entrance hall which boasts beautiful oak parquet flooring, an oak staircase and doors leading to the rest of the ground floor accommodation. There is a stunning open plan living/sitting/dining room which measures an impressive 35ft in length and comes with an exposed brick chimney breast and a useful hidden study area. Double doors from the dining room also provide access to the brick patio outside.
Furthermore, the ground floor is completed by a stunning kitchen/breakfast room which comes with a range of high quality fitments and appliances including a Fisher & Paykel combination oven and a ground floor shower room.
To the first floor the landing leads to three double bedrooms all benefiting with views over the countryside and a beautiful four piece family bathroom suite.
Outside, the property comes with a well maintained south-east facing private garden, a detached garage and off road parking.
Ground Floor
Storm Porch
A very useful space which comes with porcelain tiles, leaded light windows and a glass panel door opening into the hallway.
Hallway
5.19m x 2.01m (17' 0" x 6' 7") A spacious and welcoming entrance hallway offering oak parquet flooring, oak staircase leading to the first floor with a large storage cupboard under, doors leading to;
Living/Sitting/Dining Room
10.81m x 4.19m (35' 6" x 13' 9") An exceptional reception room measuring an impressive 35ft in length. Split in to three sections; a spacious living room, sitting area and dining room. The room benefits from having leaded light windows to both aspects with double doors providing access to the garden. Boasting a wealth of charm and character with timbered ceilings and walls, an exposed brick chimney breast and a cleverly hidden study area making a perfect work from home space.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
4.22m x 3.72m (13' 10" x 12' 2") Refurbished to an extremely high standard within the last few years this excellent space comes with porcelain tiled flooring, double aspect windows, a range of matching shaker style eye level and base units with worksurfaces over, inset ceramic one and a half sink and drainer, matte black mixer tap, a large five ring induction hob with extractor over, Fisher & Paykel combination oven and warming draw, space for American fridge/freezer, integrated low level fridge, space and plumbing for dishwasher.
Shower Room
2.20m x 1.76m (7' 3" x 5' 9") With tiled flooring and panelled walls and containing a shower with tiled surround and glass screen door. WC and wash hand basin mounted on a wooden plinth with a granite worksurface and tiled splashbacks. Door leading to:-
Utility Cupboard
With space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer above.
First Floor
Landing
With high ceilings, access to loft storage space, leaded light window with beautiful far-reaching views over farmland and a range of useful fitted wardrobes, doors leading to:-
Bedroom One
5.71m x 3.94m (18' 9" x 12' 11") A large double bedroom with solid oak flooring, leaded light windows overlooking field views, ample fitted storage throughout.
Bedroom Two
4.87m x 4.01m (16' 0" x 13' 2") A double bedroom with exposed timbers, double aspect windows overlooking garden, bespoke fitted storage and bedside tables. (bedroom access via bedroom three.)
Bedroom Three
3.83m x 4.01m (12' 7" x 13' 2") A further double bedroom with window overlooking fields.
Four Piece Family Bathroom
Finished to a very high standard offering a contemporary free standing bath with waterfall tap, double walk in shower tiled wall and glass screen door, WC, wash hand basin, spotlights, window to rear aspect.
Outside
Garden
The garden has been maintained to an extremely high standard by the current owners and offers a large lawn enclosed by box hedging, rose plants and viburnums. The garden is also enclosed by mature high hedging providing the ultimate privacy. There is a brick paved patio area providing space for alfresco dining and a further decked seating area which is covered by a pergola. The garden and property is also well lit at night.
Garage And Parking
With up and over door to front, power and light connected. Driveway in front providing off road parking.
Services
The property is on mains water and electrics with oil-fired heating. Private drainage by septic tank. Please note these services have not been tested by Michaels.
Thatched Roof
The owner has advised us that a local thatcher has recently qualified the roof as having approximately 15-20 years before needing work. The thatch is also constructed by high-quality Norfolk Reed