Description
A newly extending grade II listed house providing beautifully arranged accommodation situated on the green in the heart of the sought after village of Risby. Understood to have origins dating back to the 16th century and newly extended and much improved in 2022, Lower Farm Cottage is a splendid home full of personality and character successfully fusing wonderful period features including a stunning Inglenook stone fireplace with modern light and airy open plan living and a fabulous "live in" kitchen/family room. The house provides a deceptive level of particularly well presented accommodation which currently in brief comprises of an entrance Hall; with large walk-in cupboard area (possibly a former priest hole) and door leading through to the incredible kitchen breakfast/family room which is a wonderful open plan space, possessing a light and airy atmosphere and fitted with an excellent range of units providing plenty of drawer and cupboard space, beneath Quartz preparation surfaces with built-in appliances.The fabulous Limestone floor with under floor heating continues through to the family room beneath a vaulted ceiling and with stylish Bi-Fold doors opening to the terrace and private gardens. A separate utility room with fitted units has a door to the gardens and to a cloakroom. The sitting room is certainly a splendid reception, displaying quality exposed beams and a fine Inglenook Fireplace with huge Bressumer beam, stove and Limestone Jambs (thought to have originated from Bury St Edmunds Abbey) and benefits from a dual aspect with window to front and French windows to rear gardens. A large original wide staircase leads to the first and second floor comprising of three delightful bedrooms, the largest of which is a wonderful heavily timbered bedroom with views towards the village green and complemented by a stylish newly fitted en-suite shower room and a further shower room on the second floor completes the accommodation.

Outside
Lower Farm Cottage is approached along a shingle driveway providing extensive vehicle parking. The front gardens are a delightful feature and of a good size being stocked with an abundance of flowering plants and shrubs whilst boarded by an attractive brick and flint wall and include a newly built shed and greenhouse. A five bar gate leads to the rear and a recently, purpose built studio with weather boarded elevations beneath a pantiled roof, creating a superb and flexible room, fully insulated and with fitted units with sink, window to front, French windows to side, ideal as a home office and currently used as a Gym.

The rear gardens provide a good degree of privacy whilst stocked with many mature trees, shrubs, flowering plants and back onto a large pond which could become a real feature and a newly created paved terrace creates an ideal area for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the westerly aspect. There is also space and planning permission for garaging if required.

Location
Lower Farm Cottage enjoys a prominent setting in the heart of the village overlooking the picturesque village green and pond. Risby is a very pretty and this thriving village with a range of local amenities including a well regarded primary school and private school, antiques centre and garden nursery, excellent village hall, public house and parish church. Risby is situated within 4 miles to the west of Bury St Edmunds, which is well served by shops, schools, cinemas a theatre and cathedral. There is easy access to the A14 dual carriageway, linking to Newmarket, Cambridge and London via the M11 motorway.

Directions
When entering the village from the direction of Bury St Edmunds and the A14, proceed along South Street, passing the village pub on the left and Welham Lane, where the cottage will be found on the left opposite the village green,

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric heating and underfloor heating in new extension.
Council Tax Band B. Grade II Listed

Agent's note
It is understood that planning permission and listed building consent has been granted to build a garage with studio above.

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

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