Description
This pretty detached period house provides delightful accommodation retaining original features, complemented by an impressive walled garden, and situated in the heart of a popular, well-served Suffolk village. With origins thought to date back to the 17th century and at one time three small cottages, Pump Court has been particularly well maintained and sympathetically cared for by the current owners, while displaying original features including many exposed timbers and fireplaces. The charming accommodation currently in brief comprises; traditional entrance porch opening to Reception Hall: full of character with exposed timbers and studwork, red brick fireplace and window overlooking gardens. Dining Room: an elegant reception space for entertaining with fireplace, window and door to front. Inner Hall: stairs off to first floor and door to Cloakroom: WC and wash basin. Snug: with fireplace and window overlooking gardens. Sitting Room: a spacious dual aspect reception room with fireplace. Study: with windows to rear and side. Kitchen Breakfast Room: extending 22 ft in length, the kitchen is fitted with a range of units beneath preparation surfaces, with space for appliances. Exposed red brick fireplace and chimney breast, windows to rear. Utility Room: oil fired boiler and window to rear. On the first floor is a landing with two roof lights and airing cupboard and the five generous bedrooms are complemented by a family bathroom with bath and separate shower enclosure, completing the well-presented accommodation.

Outside
The house is approached through a pair of high timber gates opening to a shingle driveway providing plenty of vehicle parking and turning space. The south-facing gardens are a particular feature being mostly walled and thus providing the occupants with a good degree of privacy.

There is a lawned garden featuring well stocked flower beds and mature trees, including pleached fruit trees and a well-maintained beech hedge. A delightful garden room creates an ideal area in which to relax and entertain, whilst overlooking the charming gardens.

Location
Norton is a popular village with a thriving local community supported by an excellent range of local facilities which are within a short walk and include a well-regarded primary school, church, village hall, playing field, garage, shop and service station, together with popular local public house "The Dog". Excellent access is gained to the A14 Dual Carriageway, linking to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and London via the M11 Motorway. The nearby town of Stowmarket has a main line rail link to London Liverpool Street Station.

Directions
When entering Norton from the direction of Elmswell and the A14, proceed along Ixworth Road and the gated entrance to the property will be found on the right hand side just after Holly House.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired radiator central heating. Council Tax Band F.

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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