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" A superb town house with exceptional accommodation, garden studio, courtyard, and further large garden by arrangement.

Believed to date from the 16th century, this Grade II listed timber framed town house offers beautifully presented accommodation, which sits behind an elegant rendered Georgian faade. It has two well preserved Georgian receptions on the ground and first floor, with exquisite ornate cornicing and vertical shuttered sash windows. No. 14 retains many original features throughout and is stylishly presented in a simple yet classic theme. The arrangement of the accommodation offers flexibility and easy two storey living complemented by a third storey for guests. To the rear is an enclosed courtyard with period veranda, leading to a separate garden studio and in turn to a larger landscaped garden leased from the adjoining Guildhall . Briefly, the accommodation comprises

RECEPTION HALL with stairs to first floor and part glazed door to veranda and garden.

CLOAKROOM with shelving, book shelves, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and fitted water softener.

DRAWING ROOM 16 x 1111 with 104 ceiling with moulded acanthus leaf ceiling rose, fabulous original cornicing, open fireplace with Carrera marble fire surround and mantelpiece, slate hearth and cast iron fire surround and grate, built in book display shelving and vertical shutters.

DINING ROOM 1410 x 118 with substantial carved timbers, vertical shutter and open fireplace with tiled hearth, moulded surround and mantelpiece over.

KITCHEN 12 x 810 with French doors to terrace and garden, painted Shaker wall and base kitchen units with Iroko work surface, inset butler sink and 5 burner gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood, combination microwave, steam and convection oven, fridge, integrated dishwasher and shelved larder cupboard.

THE CELLARS comprising two principal rooms ROOM 1 156 x 118 with cupboards and ROOM 2 104 x 93 with shelving and walk in cellarage with slate shelving.

FIRST FLOOR

SITTING ROOM 15 x 155 a well proportioned and comfortable room with a shelved alcove, open fireplace with stone surround, cast iron fire grate and mantelpiece over.

STUDY BEDROOM 4 1111 x 810 with cupboard.

BEDROOM 1 16 x 12 with an elegant 11 ceiling with moulded cornicing and ceiling rose, deep skirting board, Carrera marble fire surround and mantelpiece, with cast iron grate, built in wardrobe and shelved storage cupboard.

BATHROOM 134 x 710 with suite comprising bath, separate shower cubicle, built in vanity unit with storage and inset wash basin with mirror and lights over, airing cupboard and shelved storage.

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM 3 134 x 11 with a range of built in wardrobe cupboards.

BATHROOM with painted floorboards, fitted panelled bath with mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, separate double shower cubicle, low level WC, oak shelf and towel rail

BEDROOM 2 1110 x 95 with superb rooftop view towards the Cathedral.

OUTSIDE Is an original covered veranda with York flagstone pathway to a hard landscaped courtyard garden 196 x 137 max overall. The veranda leads through to a STUDIO 13 x 129 max overall including chimney breast and fireplace with mantelpiece over, with a red and cream quarry tiled floor, built in storage cupboard, space and plumbing for washing machine. Double doors through to a CONSERVATORY 10 x 8. Steps up from the courtyard lead to a small yard. In addition, there is a further generous area of garden landscaped with lawn and borders, a sculpture, and side access that belongs to the adjoining Guildhall . For many years this has been rented by the current and previous owners of No 14, and we understand that the same or similar arrangement will be available to the new owner, subject to negotiation.

PARKING we understand a permit is available from the council

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The property is in a conservation area. Freehold with a leasehold garden. Mains water, drainage and electricity. Gas fired central heating. We understand Ultrafast Broadband and the big 4 mobile companies are likely to be available. Council Tax Band F West Suffolk. Flood risk is Low "