WILLOW TREE FARM, PALMER STREET, WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS, IP31 3BZ

GUIDE PRICE £469,000

HISTORIC FORMER FARMHOUSE PROVIDING A HOME OF

IMMENSE PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER

DESCRIPTION Estimated to date back to the first quarter of the 16th Century as an “open hall house” Willow Tree Farm would have been floored over in the 17th Century to provide first floor accommodation and at the same period the fine Tudor central chimney stack will have been added. Listed Grade II, today the house retains and displays a host of attractive architectural characteristics including a wealth of exposed studwork and ceiling timbers, arched headed doorway and two magnificent inglenook fireplaces. The house provides flexible accommodation with the present family room/bedroom 4 and bathroom providing scope to provide a ground floor bedroom suite if required without compromising the ground floor layout which would still comprise large drawing room, farmhouse kitchen, dining room and rear hall. To the first floor are three bedrooms and bathroom. The grounds to Willow Tree Farm extend to approximately 0.6 of acre (see agents note) and a particular feature of the property is the wonderful large pond to the rear which provides a picturesque backdrop and a haven for wildlife. SITUATION Willow Tree Farm is situated on the periphery of Walsham le Willows which has a thriving community and a multitude of historic houses line the picturesque High Street adjacent to the magnificent church of St Mary. Walsham le Willows is situated approximately twelve miles north east of the cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds which provides a comprehensive range of schooling, shopping, recreational and cultural facilities. The nearby town of Stowmarket provides a mainline rail link to London’s Liverpool Street and the adjacent villages of Ixworth, Stanton and Badwell Ash provide an excellent range of everyday amenities.

DRAWING ROOM 16’3 x 15’5. A magnificent heavily timbered room revealing a wealth of exposed studwork and ceiling timbers including evidence of original arched headed doorway. Large inglenook fireplace (approximately 7’7’ in width) with exposed brick chimney breast, carved bressumer beam over, raised brick hearth and fitted log burning stove. Evidence of original bread oven. Windows offering views to front and rear French doors to rear garden. Wall light points. Radiator. FAMILY ROOM/BEDROOM 4 16’6 x 10’3. Wealth of exposed studwork and ceiling timbers. Windows offering views to front and rear. Wall light points. Evidence of former fireplace. Radiator. INNER HALL Part glazed door to outside. CLOAKROOM Low level w.c., wash hand basin. Window to rear. Radiator. BATHROOM 11’4 x 9’3. Suite comprising roll-top ball and claw bath on a raised plinth, tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin. Panelling to dado height. Exposed studwork. Window to front. Wall light points. Airing cupboard. Radiator. Heated towel rail. FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 16’6’ 14’2. Undoubtedly the hub of the house with large inglenook fireplace housing the electric Aga (red) with twin hotplates and double oven. The kitchen is fitted with a range of drawer and cupboard storage units, preparation surfaces with inset Butler sink unit. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Windows to front and rear. Door to outside. Built-in shelved pantry cupboard. Door and stairs off to first floor. Exposed studwork. DINING ROOM 16’6 x 11’3. Exposed studwork and ceiling timbers. Windows to front, side and rear. Original fireplace (now

sealed). Tiled flooring. Radiator. REAR HALL/UTILITY 8’2 x 7’10. Windows to side and rear. Door to outside. Tiled flooring. Butler sink unit with cupboards below. Cloaks hanging area. ON THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING With exposed ceiling timbers and studwork. Evidence of original diamond mullion window. Radiators. Built-in airing cupboard.

BEDROOM 1 12’2 x 11’2. Wealth of exposed timbers including evidence of original diamond mullion window. Dormer window offering delightful views to gardens, pond and meadows beyond. BEDROOM 2 16’6 x 10’5. Wealth of exposed studwork and ceiling timbers. Two windows to side. Radiator. BEDROOM 3 10’1 x 8’8. Wealth of exposed studwork and ceiling timbers. Window to side. Radiator. BATHROOM Having white suite comprising panelled bath with fitted shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. Built-in cupboard housing lagged tank with fitted immersion heater. Exposed ceiling timbers and studwork. Window to side. OUTSIDE Willow Tree Farm stands well back from the road behind a large mature garden laid to lawn and interspersed by a wide variety of trees and shrubs. The garden is enclosed by hedging and fencing with a driveway providing parking and leading to the side of the house Abutting the rear of the farmhouse is a south facing paved terrace with an area of lawn to side. To the rear of the terrace and lawn is a large mature pond enclosed by fencing and providing a wonderful backdrop to the house and a haven for wildlife. There are further areas of lawn with a number of mature trees and shrubs. AGENTS NOTE Mid Suffolk District Council have granted planning consent under reference 1613/15 for the erection of a sympathetic two story dwelling within the area of ground to be retained by the current owners of Willow Tree Farm as shown on the attached plan. Full details are available on the MSDC website. SERVICES It is understood that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.

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Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements.