4 bed detached house for sale

Bickers Hill, Laxfield IP13

An immaculate four bedroom detached village house combining modern convenience with character. In the heart of the village, this spacious property benefits from a stunning kitchen, four bedrooms, sitting room with inglenook fireplace, garden room, dining room, off road parking and garage. Constructed in 2010, this home is fully double glazed and benefits from modern design and construction while at the same time feeling established and full of character thanks to its thoughtful design, well-proportioned rooms and use of materials. New oak doors throughout, traditional style radiators and some exposed beams give that comfortable period feel.

location - High House is centrally located in the heart of the much admired village of Laxfield which is situated just 7 miles north of the historic market town of Framlingham and is one of the most popular villages in the area with its two public houses, a reputable primary school and pre-school, a Co-op village shop, church and museum. Laxfield community monthly market is held on the first Saturday of the month from March through to November. There is also a cricket team, bowls and football clubs and a well supported village hall hosting numerous functions and clubs. The historic market town of Framlingham offers an excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities as well as good schools in both the state and private sectors. The Heritage Coast lies about 15 miles to the east, with Ipswich and Norwich both within about 25 miles. Diss mainline station with direct rail services to London Liverpool Street station is within about 14 miles.

Internal - A pretty oak framed porch leads you to the oak front door and through into a welcoming entrance hall with stone flooring, stairs rising to the 1st floor and a semi-glazed door leading out to the garden. At the front of the house sits the impressive kitchen with natural stone flooring and pale grey shaker style units under a black granite worktop. The kitchen includes an integrated full size fridge and freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, eye-level oven, induction hob and double Butlers sink under the window with a hot water Quooker tap. The centre piece of the kitchen is the black oil fired range which adds character and convenience and runs the house’s central heating system. There is also a peninsular breakfast bar with seating for four.

The large sitting room has double doors leading out to the rear garden, beautiful oak flooring and an impressive large brick inglenook fireplace with in-set wood burner. Off the hall is the dining room, also with oak flooring and a window to the side. An arch leads through to the garden room. This is a great space for summer and winter, flooded with natural light the vaulted ceiling has velux windows plus there are windows to the side and rear, patio doors out to the garden and a contemporary freestanding wood burner. Next to the back door is the cloakroom with wc and basin and a frosted window to the front.

On the 1st floor the character continues with exposed beams and brickwork. The main bedroom is a dual aspect room with windows to the side and rear. As you enter the bedroom there are fitted wardrobes to each side providing useful storage. The en-suite shower room has a step-in shower cubicle, separate bath, basin, wc and frosted window to the front.

The second bedroom sits at the front of the house and is a generous double room with a deep fitted wardrobe and en-suite shower room comprising corner shower cubicle, wc, basin and heated towel rail. The third bedroom has a window overlooking the rear garden and double fitted wardrobe. The fourth bedroom also overlooks the rear garden and is currently used as a study. The main bathroom has a velux window, bath with separate electric shower and shower screen over, basin, wc and heated towel rail.

Constructed in 2010, this home is fully double glazed and benefits from modern design and construction while at the same time feeling established and full of character thanks to its thoughtful design, well proportioned rooms and use of materials. New oak doors throughout, traditional style radiators and some exposed beams give that comfortable period feel.

External - A block paved driveway provides plenty of parking to the front of the property. To the right of the drive is the large garage (16’5 x 13’5) with powered roller shutter door and pedestrian side door with power and light connected. To the front of the garage sits the oil tank, neatly screened behind established planting.

The rear garden is beautifully designed and easily maintained. There is a stone patio outside the house providing space for relaxing and entertaining. There is a circular lawn, large shed and neat borders. To the side of the house, the stone patio continues with a border of ferns and side gate. The garden is neatly hedged and surprisingly private and un-overlooked despite its central village location.

Tenure The property is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.

Services Oil fired Central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity.

Local authority Mid Suffolk District Council

Tax Band E

EPC D

Postcode IP13 8DP

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fixtures and fittings All Fixtures and Fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be included subject to separate negotiation.

Agents notes The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all easements and wayleaves, and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not. Please note if you wish to offer on any of our properties we will require verification of funds and information to enable a search to be carried out on all parties purchasing.