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This substantial Grade II listed house in The Street,
Woolpit has its origins in the 16th century. With
mainly 18th century influences and additions, it has
been more recently updated and improved by its
current owners.
That work includes converting a dairy into an annex
of holiday cottage. The seven-bedroomed house
occupies a prominent village centre setting but
stands well within its own generous grounds of about
half an acre, with backdrop of Woolpit’s magnificent
village church.
The agents Sheridans recommend viewing the house
to fully appreciate its personality and the scale of
accommodation:
The elegant 15ft by 13ft morning room boasts a
fireplace, arched recesses and French doors to the
gardens.
The dining room is a wonderful 17ft by 16ft room for
entertaining with polished wooden flooring, fireplace
and door and window to front.
The 18ft by 16ft drawing room is light and airy,
featuring an open fireplace with columned surround,
large sash window with shutters and original
casement door to the gardens.
The 16ft by 13ft farmhouse kitchen has a high ceiling
with exposed timbers. There are extensive fitted
units, a central island with Rangemaster oven plus a
fire place with an Aga.
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The ground floor accommodation is completed by a
boot room or rear hall and cloakroom.
The spacious bedrooms include four large ones on
the first floor, a shower room and en-suite bathroom.
On the second floor are three more bedrooms and a
bathroom. The annexe is tastefully presented with its
own independent gas fired heating system.
It has a 12ft square kitchen-breakfast room with an
extensive range of units complemented by built-in
appliances.
The siting room is spacious at 19ft by 15ft with
windows and French doors to front.
On the first floor is a large galleried landing with
built in wardrobes and doors to a light and airy
double bedroom and shower room.
The gardens are a splendid feature, extending to
about half an acre stocked with mature trees, fruit
trees, numerous shrubs and well stocked flower beds.
The fully enclosed gardens are mostly laid to lawn
and provide a pleasant degree of privacy.
There is a timber outbuilding and store, plus a
stone terrace creating an ideal outdoor area for
entertaining.
A gated access from The Street and a gravel drive
accessed from a small closeprovides parking and
access to the oak framed cart lodge.