The Old Rectory The Street, Belchamp Otten, Suffolk

The pretty village of Belchamp Otten is situated on the Suffolk/Essex border with both church and public house. The nearby village of Belchamp St Paul offers

further local facilities including, primary school and public house. Surrounded in the whole by open countryside, the market towns of Halstead and Sudbury can be

easily reached by car with their many facilities and amenities including a railway link to London Liverpool Street from the latter. Stansted Airport is approximately

30 miles away.

This attractive Grade II Listed former Rectory is situated in a quiet, rural location backing onto open countryside. The property has retained a great deal of original

period features including wooden floor boards, working fireplaces and sash windows with folding shutters and offers a spacious and flexible layout over three floors

with the addition of an adjacent, detached self contained 1 bedroom annexe. Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway the property sits within extensive mature

gardens designed to create a haven for wildlife incorporating further outbuildings including a useful storage barn and summer house/studio with pony paddock

beyond. In all about 1.5 acres.

A substantial Grade II Listed residence with detached annexe set within 1.5 acres.

Entrance into:

RECEPTION HALL A spacious and welcoming room with exposed floor

boards, stairs rising to the first floor with a cupboard under, additional storage

cupboard and built in bookcase.

DRAWING ROOM An impressive double aspect room featuring an attractive

wood burning stove, book shelving and French doors opening to the garden.

DINING ROOM Another light, double aspect room featuring a brick open

fireplace, parquet flooring and French doors leading to the terrace.

STUDY A charming room featuring a brick fireplace with log grate and

storage cupboard to the side and French doors with original shutters leading to

the garden.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Extensively fitted with a range of units

under wooden worktops with a 1½ bowl sink and drainer inset. Appliances

include a Rayburn with dual hotplates, electric oven and microwave and a

dishwasher. Brick flooring leads through to the:

REAR LOBBY With stairs rising to the first floor and door leading to the

rear.

SNUG Another charming room featuring a fireplace with former bread oven to

one side, brick floor and built in dresser.

LAUNDRY ROOM With further storage and butler sink, plumbing for a

washing machine and space for tumble dryer, boiler serving radiators, space

for a fridge freezer and a stable door leads to the rear.

CLOAKROOM With WC and wash basin.

CELLAR Accessed via a trap door in the reception hall with steps leading

down to a well proportioned cellar with brick archways, ideal for wine storage.

First Floor

SPACIOUS LANDING Features various cupboards with doors leading to:

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The Old Rectory, The Street, Belchamp Otten, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 7BG

BEDROOM 1 A delightful room featuring a cast iron fireplace and large sash

windows overlooking the rear garden. En Suite Fitted with a white suite

comprising a WC, wash basin, tiled shower cubicle, heated towel rail and

extensively tiled walls and floor.

BEDROOM 2 Featuring a cast iron fireplace and sash window overlooking

the gardens.

BEDROOM 3 A light, double aspect room with cast iron fireplace and 2

storage cupboards.

BEDROOM 4 A light room with sash window to the front and storage

cupboard.

BEDROOM 5 With double wardrobe and outlook towards the church.

FAMILY BATHROOM 1 Fitted with a white suite comprising a WC, wash

basin, panelled bath wth shower attachment and tiled shower cubicle.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2 Fitted with a white suite comprising a WC, wash

basin, panelled bath, large shower cubicle, 2 heated towel rails and an

extensive range of built in wardrobes.

Second Floor

Stairs rising to a useful storeroom with wooden floor and sink in turn leading

to:

ATTIC BEDROOM A spacious room with exposed floor boards, storage

cupboard, cast iron fireplace and access to the roof space.

Outside

The property is approached by heavy wrought iron gates leading onto a

sweeping gravel driveway providing parking and turning for several vehicles

with ample space for a garage, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Adjacent to the property is the:

DETACHED ANNEXE The tastefully presented annexe offers an open plan

living area with exposed oak frame and French doors opening to the rear

garden. The kitchen is extensively fitted with a range of units under worktops

with a stainless steel sink and drainer, electric oven with 4 ring hob, space for a

fridge freezer, plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine and a

breakfast bar. Cloakroom with a WC and wash basin. Stairs rise to the first

floor and bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and bathroom fitted with a WC,

wash basin, panelled bath with shower over and a heated towel rail.

The annexe benefits from a private enclosed garden with extensively paved

terrace, dog kennel and barn/workshop.

The Gardens

The property is surrounded by beautifully presented mature gardens with

extensive areas of lawn surrounded by mature beds and borders. To one side is

a large pond flanked by a wooded wildlife walk, whilst to the rear the private

dining terrace is ideal for al fresco entertaining. An attractive brick pathway

weaves through the rear lawn to a range of further outbuildings including a

timber summer house/studio, currently used for entertaining, whilst also

ideal for further guest accommodation. Beyond the formal gardens gates lead

to a large kitchen garden incorporating various well stocked vegetable beds

with fruit cages, greenhouses and compost area, whilst another gate leads to a

large area of meadow which could be used as a pony paddock incorporating 2

sheds and a chicken coup.

In all about 1.5 acres.

SERVICES Main water and electricity. Septic tank (Klargester). Oil fired

heating. NOTE None of the services have been tested by the agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Braintree District Council.

Offices at: Clare 01787 277811 Long Melford 01787 883144 Leavenheath 01206 263007 Castle Hedingham 01787 463404 Woolpit 01359 245245 Newmarket 01638 669035

Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 London SW1 0207 839 0888

The Old Rectory, The Street, Belchamp Otten, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 7BG

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.

Offices at: Clare 01787 277811 Long Melford 01787 883144 Leavenheath 01206 263007 Castle Hedingham 01787 463404 Woolpit 01359 245245 Newmarket 01638 669035

Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 London SW1 0207 839 0888

The Old Rectory, The Street, Belchamp Otten, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 7BG

The Old Rectory, The Street, Belchamp Otten, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 7BG

Offices at: Clare 01787 277811 Long Melford 01787 883144 Leavenheath 01206 263007 Castle Hedingham 01787 463404 Woolpit 01359 245245 Newmarket 01638 669035

Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 London SW1 0207 839 0888

Offices at: Clare 01787 277811 Long Melford 01787 883144 Leavenheath 01206 263007 Castle Hedingham 01787 463404 Woolpit 01359 245245 Newmarket 01638 669035

Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 London SW1 0207 839 0888