4 bed detached house for sale

School Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP31

This attractive four bedroom detached ‘chocolate box’ cottage is situated in the heart of the much sought-after village of Norton close to the historic town of Bury St. Edmunds and market town of Stowmarket. The property occupies a good size plot and benefits from ample off-road parking for several cars to the front, a double garage, beautifully manicured front and rear gardens, and oil-fired central heating. As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to fully appreciate the size of the accommodation on offer which comprises front porch; spacious entrance hall; ground floor cloakroom; study; 19ft lounge with working open fire; kitchen; dining room; utility room; galleried landing; four good size double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom; and a spacious four piece family bathroom.

The sought-after village of Norton is located approximately 8 miles from the market town of Stowmarket and 10 miles from the historic town of Bury St. Edmunds, with the nearest train station being Elmswell which is approximately 3 miles; and there are regular train links to London Liverpool Street station from Stowmarket. Village amenities include churches, The Norton Dog public house, a shop & petrol station, Norton cevec Primary School and Norton Pre-School, and village hall; and offers picturesque walks through fields, woods and across meadows.

Council tax band: F
EPC Rating: D

Outside – Front

The cottage is set back from the road with an attractive frontage; there is a beautifully manicured garden which is laid to lawn with shrub borders and mature hedging; a gravel driveway provides ample off-road parking for several cars; and gates to either side lead to the rear garden.

Double Garage (6.1m x 5.5m)

Two up and over doors with windows to the rear and side aspects.

Front Porch

Radiator and door through to:

Entrance Hall

The spacious hallway has a porthole window to the front aspect, coat cupboard, radiator, feature wooden staircase leading to the first floor, and doors to:

Cloakroom

Two-piece suite comprising low-level WC and hand wash basin, radiator, and window to the front aspect.

Study (4m x 3.5m)

Window to the front aspect, radiator, and French doors opening through to:

Lounge (5.9m x 3.9m)

Two windows to the side aspect, sliding patio doors opening out to the rear garden, radiator, and working open fire.

Kitchen (3.6m x 3.5m)

Fitted with a range of matching eye and base level units; square edge work surfaces and upstands; sink and drainer; integrated fridge freezer, double oven and electric hob with extractor hood over; space and plumbing for a washing machine; centre island with square edge work surface incorporating a breakfast bar with storage beneath; radiator; ceiling inset spotlights; window to the rear aspect; door to the utility room; and archway through to:

Dining Room (4.5m x 3.6m)

Sliding patio doors opening out to the rear garden and radiator.

Utility Room (3.6m x 2.1m)

Fitted with matching eye and base level units, square edge work surfaces and upstands, sink and drainer, space for a tumble dryer and washing machine, floor-mounted oil-fired boiler, radiator, window to the front aspect, and door opening out to the front.

Galleried Landing

Window to the front aspect, airing cupboard, loft access, and doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One (5.7m x 3.9m)

Window to the rear aspect, two Velux style windows, radiator, built-in bedroom furniture, and door through to:

En-Suite Bathroom

Three-piece suite comprising bath, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin; tiled splashbacks; radiator; and Velux style window.

Bedroom Two (4m x 3.4m)

Window to the front aspect, Velux style window, and radiator.

Bedroom Three (3.86m x 3.6m)

Window to the front aspect and radiator.

Bedroom Four (3.6m x 3.6m)

Window to the front aspect and radiator.

Family Bathroom

Four-piece suite comprising corner bath, shower cubicle, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin; tiled splashbacks; radiator; and opaque window to the rear aspect.

Outside – Rear

The good size garden is beautifully manicured and non-overlooked with a patio seating area leading out from the rear of the house; the remainder of the garden is extensively laid to lawn and well-stocked with flowerbeds and shrub borders; there is a wooden shed to remain and the oil tank is housed within the garden; and the garden is fully enclosed by fencing and mature hedging with gates to either side leading back down to the front.