Rushmere

Classically proportioned Grade II Listed Period farmhouse positioned in a rural setting with wonderful views and retaining all the original features

The less formal day to day entrance is located to the side elevation and opens to the hallway with a large storage cupboard, there is a utility room with further storage.  The generously proportioned kitchen/ Dining / family room has a range of units and an oil fired Rayburn which is built into a former fireplace. French doors open onto a large terrace which overlooks the rear garden with extensive views of the countryside beyond.

Through the kitchen access is gained to a rear hallway with WC and stairs rising to the first floor. The formal dining room is in the centre of the house and retains numerous original features.  The front door opens onto the dining room where there is a further staircase leading to the first floor.  There are two doors leading into the generously proportioned Georgian sitting room with a fireplace and windows overlooking both the front and the side aspect.

A study is positioned off the dining room again having French doors to the garden and leads to an impressive oak framed triple aspect garden room this room is orientated to fully take in the sun and the views over the garden and meadow.

Moving onto the first floor, the master bedroom can be found on the west side of the house. This room is triple aspect enjoying lovely views over the meadow at the side of the property and having a cleverly designed walk-in wardrobe which runs behind the bed and is accessed from two sides. 

A jack and jill bathroom leads through to the dressing room, and provides added convenience for the other bedrooms on this floor. There is plentiful storage in addition to a very useful large eaves cupboard.

Moving towards the east side of the house, passing a family bathroom there are stairs leading to the second floor, there are two lovely double bedrooms which retain all the original features on the first floor.

On the second floor there are two further bedrooms which share an additional large room, this room could serve as a playroom study or further through bedroom if a buyer so wished.

Outside, the grounds extend to approximately 5 acres (subject to survey).  There are several outbuildings which provide exciting opportunities, the long clay lump building which currently serves as storage could be turned into stables adjoining the 3 1/2 acre field/ meadow, or possibly two small holiday cottages (subject to gaining the necessary consents). The far end of the building providing a useful WC for the tennis court located at the bottom of the garden.

A potting shed and greenhouse are tucked away behind the long clay lump building on the west side.  There is also a tree house at the very bottom of the garden behind the orchard.

Prospective purchases may care to note that the outbuilding which currently serves as a garage and storeroom has previously been granted planning permission to convert into a two bedroom cottage, annex or Granny flat. The plans are available to view online using reference number DC/21/0864/FUL

The Hollies sits in a quiet countryside location in an area of outstanding beauty, yet only 3 miles from the beautiful heritage coast and 8 miles away from Southwold.

SERVICES

Mains electric and water are connected. Central heating is powered by oil.  (Durrants has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order.)

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the agent's Beccles Office.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

East Suffolk Council. 

Council Tax Band - G​