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" Hightrees is a charming detached property with an abundance of character and period features with the original building dating back to circa 1600 set within beautiful grounds incorporating a woodland copse and stream. Internally the property offers well-proportioned accommodation including an impressive dining room with inglenook fireplace, sitting room and separate breakfast room with 4 first floor bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and bedroom 5/study downstairs.  

1/3 OF AN ACRE AS WELL AS USE OF A FURTHER 6.5 ACRES (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) UPON SEPARATE NEGOTIATIONS.  

ENTRANCE HALL With African slate tiled flooring, coat cupboard and window to the rear aspect.  

SITTING ROOM 17' 0" x 12' 1" (5.2m x 3.7m) A bright and spacious room with a stunning view across the gardens. With exposed beams, dual aspect windows and French doors.  

DINING ROOM 16' 8" x 12' 1" (5.1m x 3.7m) With feature inglenook fireplace, storage cupboard, exposed beams and dual aspect windows.  

BEDROOM 5/STUDY 10' 2" x 8' 6" (3.1m x 2.6m) With storage cupboard, window to the rear and doors leading onto the terrace area.  

BREAKFAST ROOM 11' 9" x 10' 2" (3.6m x 3.1m) With exposed beams, feature brick fireplace, window to the front and stairs to the first floor. 

KITCHEN 9' 6" x 8' 10" (2.9m x 2.7m) With a range of wall and base units, integrated oven and hob, stainless steel sink and drainer, door to rear garden and window to the side aspect.  

DOWNSTAIRS WC With wash hand basin and exposed floorboards.  

First Floor  

MASTER BEDROOM 18' 8" x 12' 1" (5.7m x 3.7m) A spacious room with built in wardrobes, exposed floorboards and window to the front aspect.  

BEDROOM 2 11' 9" x 10' 2" (3.6m x 3.1m) With exposed chimney breast and window to the front.  

BEDROOM 3 12' 5" x 10' 9" (3.8m x 3.3m) With exposed beams, floorboards and window to the front.  

BEDROOM 4 12' 5" x 10' 2" (3.8m x 3.1m) With exposed beams, vaulted ceiling, storage cupboard and window to the side.  

FAMILY BATHROOM With WC, panelled enclosed bath, inset sink with storage under and window to the side aspect.  

SHOWER ROOM With WC, wash hand basin and window to the front.  

OUTSIDE The property is approached via a pathway with winding steps through a copse of stunning high trees which in turn leads to a wooden bridge over the stream. The front garden features some shaded lawn with a pond and magnolias and pretty paperbark maple that frame the property. To the side of the property there is a gate through a trellis which leads to the rear garden. In addition there is a wooden deck framed with attractive flowerbeds. The gardens have been professionally designed and contain a variety of shrubs including roses, peonies, perennials and apple trees with views over a wildflower meadow. Further benefits include off road parking and a DETACHED SINGLE PITCHED ROOF GARAGE.

NOTE: The current owners have arranged use of the flower meadow adjacent which measures at 6.5 acres (subject to survey). There may be a possibility to negotiate a similar arrangement. It is held under annual licence from a local land owner.

In all about 1/3 of an acre.
 

SERVICES: Oil fired heating. Main electric, water and drainage.
NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

EPC RATING: TBC

LOCAL AUTHORITY: St Edmundsbury District Council.

VIEWINGS: Strictly by appointment via DAVID BURR 01638 669035.

AGENTS NOTE: (1) We understand from the current owners that this property was rethatched in the summer of 2014. (2) Planning permission had previously been obtained for an extension which has subsequently lapsed. Further enquiries to the Local authority planning departments indicate renewal should be straight forward. "