Thatched cottage with attached converted barn in Finningham, near Stowmarket in Suffolk
17th century cottage, sympathetically extended into the attached barn to create a high quality two bedroom detached property with a wealth of exposed timbers, set on a private plot of approximately one third of an acre in Finningham in Suffolk
Built in the early 1600s, the cottage is heavily beamed with some original Tudor brickwork. The property is detached and is situated at the end of a quiet, no-through lane.
Oil-fired central heating throughout.
Ground floor
Sitting room and study area (approx. 4.5 × 7m)
Includes a large inglenook fireplace with Jøtul multifuel burner. Lovely views onto the medieval church across the lane. Study area contains spiral staircase to first floor.
Downstairs bathroom
White suite. Heated towel rail. Airing cupboard containing hot water cylinder.
Hallway
Glazed door to garden. Cupboard containing oil-fired boiler.
Kitchen (approx. 5 × 4.5m)
Range of painted solid wood cupboards. Substantial pine work surfaces. Inset ceramic 1½-bowl sink. Built-in Neff electric oven. Inglenook fireplace containing white oil-fired Aga. Dishwasher.
Hallway (approx. 2 × 2.5m)
Coat hooks. Spacious walk-in cupboard including venting for tumble drier. Glazed door to garden.
Laundry / cloakroom (approx. 3.5 x 2.5m 'L' shape)
1½-bowl ceramic sink set into beech work surface. Plumbing for washing machine. Original brick floor. Appliance space. W.C. and pedestal wash basin.Stolen copyrighted material from Barns Etc
Dining room (approx. 4.5 x 3.5m)
Beautiful room forming main part of converted barn. Vaulted ceiling. Velux window. French doors to courtyard. Radiator with fitted bookcase over. Access to loft space.
Garden room (approx. 3.5 x 2.5m)
Recent addition by English Heritage of green oak construction. Vaulted, with storage in eaves. French doors to courtyard. Mullion window and skylights. Villager woodburner on brick hearth. Sandstone floor with underfloor heating.
First floor
Small landing with dormer window in thatch.
Bedroom one (approx. 5 × 3.5m)
Wooden floor. Exposed beams and studwork. Recessed shelving. View of church.
Bedroom two (approx. 5 × 2.5m)
Wooden floor. Built-in shelving. Loft access.
Upstairs bathroom (approx. 3 × 2.5m)
Newly fitted bathroom with double-ended bath, W.C., wash basin with pine storage cupboard and drawers beneath. Heated towel rail. Built-in cupboard with hanging space and shelving.
Outside
Grounds of approx. one third of an acre.
To the side is a large detached garage with remote control door and side door to courtyard.
To the front is a high conifer hedge and a variety of apple and pear trees.
To the east the gardens are very private and laid mainly to lawn, with cottage-style planting. There are large walnut and willow trees, a vegetable patch and apple trees. There are also two useful outbuildings - a brick toolshed with slate roof and stable door, covered with wisteria and a brick / timber log store with pantile roof.
To the west is the enclosed courtyard garden which is exceptionally private and secluded, with lawn and sandstone paving, brick wall and handmade willow fencing, clematis, roses and yew hedging.
