Location

The location is extremely popular. Located on Fern Hill in the village of Glemsford the property is surrounded by beautiful countryside as well as a village school, post office, doctors surgery, and a variety of shops. Close by is the popular village of Long Melford and market town of Sudbury which in turn has an array of amenities on offer and a train station providing links to London Liverpool Street.

Description

Thatch End is believed to date from the 16th century and is Grade II Listed being of architectural and historical importance. The property is built of a timber frame and plastered, under a part tiled and part thatched roof. In more recent times the property has been sympathetically extended and enhanced, retaining many period features whilst offering comfortable 21st century living. features include exposed timbers, mullion windows, original doors and wooden floors.

The property affords light and airy, flexible living space over two floors. The ground floor comprises of a spacious reception hall with limestone flooring, under stairs cupboard and a down stairs shower room. The hallway leads through to a bespoke kitchen with wooden base and wall mounted units with wooden worktops, an Esse range cooker, separate oven with induction hob and a wine fridge. The kitchen is open plan and leads through to the dining room which is a light filled room with a triple aspect and benefits from French doors out on to the terrace, perfect for al fresco dining.

The sitting room is well proportioned and affords a wood burning stove, exposed timbers and a dual aspect. The study, off the sitting room, is a lovely room with original floor and views. The room has been used as a fourth bedroom and a play room.

The first floor is reached via two separate staircases, one accessed from the hallway and the other via the sitting room. The original part of the house has two double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes, and a shower room. The principal bedroom and bathroom, located in the extended part of the house, is a fabulous vaulted double bedroom with built in wardrobes and a dual aspect providing stunning views over the surrounding rural valley.

Outside
The property is approached via steps leading up to the front garden and cottage entrance. The mature, private gardens surround the house on all sides offering privacy and seclusion. The terrace, off the dining room, is secluded with a further decked area with fire pit and viewing platform offering alternative areas of the garden to enjoy the spectacular valley views. At the rear of the garden there is a potting shed with power and light connected as well as a wild flower area, perfect for the local wildlife. A double garage with roller door is accessed off the lane.