Description
This delightful family home provides a surprising level of thoughtfully designed and particularly versatile accommodation which includes at it’s heart, an impressive country kitchen with an AGA. Complimented by private gardens and enjoying a splendid setting , the house is situated on the outer fringe of the village of Bradfield St George, surrounded by tranquil Suffolk countryside. The current house is believed to have been built about sixty years ago, set further back from the road than the original cottage (1850’s) occupied by the owner and Miller who worked the Smock Mill which was demolished in 1928, evidence remains. The property offers beautifully arranged accommodation that currently in brief comprises; Entrance door opening to Entrance Hall: with cupboard and stairs off to first floor. Sitting Room: with fireplace with wood burning stove, window to side and bay window overlooking front gardens. Double doors open to Kitchen/Breakfast Room: an impressive country kitchen with large gas fired AGA and range of fitted units providing plenty of drawer and cupboard space beneath preparation surfaces, whilst complemented by built in appliances, sink and island. French windows to rear gardens, window to rear and opening to Dining Room: this more recent addition has a light and airy feel with window to rear and French windows opening to a private south facing terrace. Study/Bedroom four: a versatile reception/bedroom with window overlooking front gardens. Master Bedroom: with windows to front and side, dressing room area with fitted wardrobe cupboards leading to an En-Suite Bathroom. A shower room completes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, stairs rise from entrance hall to Suffolk Landing: (17ft x13ft max) this useful space can be used as a further bedroom/sitting area with window to front overlooking countryside. Large eaves storage cupboards and airing cupboard. There are two further bedrooms, one with west facing window, the other has an East facing window, built in cupboard. Both rooms have access to considerable eaves space offering potential, with boiler and shower room completes the accommodation.

Outside
The house is approached through a five bar gate opening to a shingle driveway providing vehicle parking, turning space and access to the double garaging and adjoining carport. To the front are neatly lawned gardens boarded by the original brick and flint wall. To the side is a delightful south facing terrace, creating an ideal area for outdoor entertaining with French windows opening from the dining room whilst enjoying splendid paddock and countryside views.

The lawned rear gardens are a particular feature providing total privacy and include a water feature which incorporates two huge Mill Stones from the original Smock Mill.

There is a paved terrace and an elevated timber decking overlooking the gardens and a further superb Al Fresco raised terrace which includes a large fire place with a log burning stove and a BBQ /Pizza oven incorporated into the structure; All profusely sheltered beneath an established fruit bearing grape vine. Adjacent is an impressive brick and flint office /studio, ideal for working from home, power and light connected. There are additional useful outbuildings.

Location
Mill Cottage enjoys a truly outstanding situation affording splendid views across paddocks and countryside and is within a short distance of Bradfield Woods, an ancient woodland with a 700-year heritage and described by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust as: “one of the richest woods in Britain”. It’s a small, quiet and historic woodland and a magnificently peaceful setting in which to take a stroll. Bradfield St George was the setting for Adrian Bells, book Corduroy 1930 and the defunct “Fox and Hounds” is now a Wellbeing Centre, providing Psychotherapy,Yoga, Qigong and Meditation.

The house is approximately 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds and 45 minutes from Cambridge Science Park. It’s also less than 15 minutes from the train station at Thurston and approximately 20 minutes away from Stowmarket station making it an excellent location for those commuting to Ipswich, Cambridge or London. This area is also served by good local state and private schools.

Directions
From Bury St Edmunds proceed south on the A134 towards Sudbury, Long Melford and Lavenham. At Sicklesmere turn left signposted Little Whelnetham and Bradfield St George. Follow the road through Little Whelnetham and into Bradfield St George and after passing the village hall on the left, follow the road for almost a mile and the cottage will be found on the left hand side.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Treatment plant drainage. Large underground LPG tank. LPG gas fired radiator central heating. Water Softener. Council tax band E.

Viewing
Please contact us on 01284 700018 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.

Energy Performance Certificate
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