Tollgate Cottage, Clint Road, Occold

Harrison Edge Estate Agents, 5 Castle Street, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7AN T: 01379 871 563

With farmland on all sides, this rurally situated cottage provides fabulous views along with well appointed 3 bedroom living space. The multi room ground floorincludes 3 reception rooms plus study along with a large double garage/workshop outside. In all, approximately 0.453 Acres (0.18 Hectares) (Source: Goview)

• Detached cottage• 3 Bedrooms

• 2 En suite facilities• Sitting & Dining Rooms

• Study• Large Double Garage

LocationTollgate Cottage looks towards Eye Park with Eye TownHall visible in the distance. Further along Clint Road twoGeorgian gatehouses mark the drive to the grand housealong which a footpath leads directly to Eye, coming out onCranley Road at the bottom of the hill. The town facilitiescan typically be walked to in under half an hour. Thecottage itself has fields across the road in front, to the sideand behind. The farmland behind is now down to grass forfree range egg producing hens to wander around from theirfarm building within. Historic Eye is blessed with an arrayof shops and businesses enabling residents to be essentiallyself sufficient. With schools, both Nursery, Primary andHigh, a Health Centre and varied social and recreationalopportunities, all age groups are catered for. The townincludes an impressive mix of architecture and interestingbuildings especially when one considers the impressiveproperties towards the fine, historic Church. With a towerof 101 feet, the renowned Nicklaus Pevsner in TheBuildings of England (Suffolk) describes it as "one of thewonders of Suffolk". From the property one can walkacross the fields directly to town and enjoy superb views.The excellent shops include for example the friendly'institution' The Handyman Stores, two butchers, bakers, afine deli, two supermarkets and chemist and many otherscomplementing those found at neighbouring Diss(approximately 5 miles). Diss is fortunate in being able tooffer amongst other things an 18 Hole Golf Course andimportantly a well used commuter rail service which runsbetween the Cathedral City of Norwich to the north andLondon's Liverpool Street Station.

DescriptionTollgate Cottage has been in the same family since the mid1970's and was originally a pair of cottages, the two nowone along with extensions and alterations to create thehouse seen today. The interior provides both sitting anddining rooms along with study, breakfast room combiningwith kitchen, rear lobby and bathroom nicely situatedwithin the heart of the property, Upstairs, three bedroomsare accessed from a landing two bedrooms being en suitewith bathroom and shower room respectively. The twoprincipal bedrooms enjoy tremendous views across openfarmland towards Braiseworth and Eye. Windows aredouble glazed and oil fired radiator heating installed.Outside, the plot extends to approximately 0.453 Acres(0.18 Hectares) within which several enjoyable gardenspaces have been created along with a sizeable doublegarage/workshop

Sitting Room 4.83m x 4.60m (15'10 x 15'1)A well proportioned room with french windows leading outto the terrace at the rear. A window provides an outlook tothe garden and a red brick chimneybreast and fireplaceprovides a focal point. Exposed ceiling timbers. Threesingle radiators each with Thermostatic Radiator Valves(TRV). A display alcove has glass shelves and light.Ledged doors lead to both an Inner Hall and Dining Room.

Dining Room 4.01m x 3.51m (13'2 x 11'6)With bay window providing an outlook to the gardensalong with a further window providing an outlook to thefront and view. Single radiator (TRV). Exposed ceilingtimbers.

Inner HallActing as a hub to the main reception rooms, study,bathroom and kitchen breakfast room.

Study 2.36m x 2.31m (7'9 x 7'7)With window to the rear elevation. Single radiator (TRV).Fitted cupboard with study surface and overhead storage.

Shower RoomComprising walk-in shower enclosure monsoon styleshower head and hand held shower attachment. Low levelwc and pedestal wash basin complete with pillar mixer tap.Tiled floor and walls. Chrome style vertical rail radiator.Recess with mirror and vanity lighting. Window to the side.

Kitchen Breakfast Room 6.40m x 3.51m (21' x 11'6)A tremendous social space enabling ample table spacecomplete with two windows and half glazed door to thefront allowing good natural light and views. A stairwelldoor leads to the staircase and first floor and has an openarea below set off by exposed red brickwork. Theremaining space is fitted with a range of units providingcupboard and drawer storage options complete with built incorner chicanery, all fitted with worktop and breakfast barabove. Built in double oven and four ring electric hob,Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated Smegdishwasher. Wall cupboards and cabinet fitted withunderlighting. Tiled spashbacks. Space for American fridgefreezer with plumbing. A further window provides anoutlook down the garden with the farmland view beyond. APVCu stable type door leads through to...

Rear Lobby 4.09m x 1.85m Min (13'5 x 6'1 Min)With tiled floor, Fitted cupboards and drawers withworktop over. Tall cupboard recessed to one side. A doorleads to and from the outside.

First Floor LandingWith latch doors leading off to each of the three rooms.

Bedroom 1 4.06m x 3.63m (13'4 x 11'11)Featuring an inglenook type fireplace with brick hearthalong with a dormer window to the front providing atremendous view towards Braiseworth and Eye. Singleradiator (TRV). Built in cupboard. A door leads to the EnSuite Bathroom...

En Suite BathroomFitted with a suite comprising panelled bath with showerattachment over, low level wc and pedestal wash basin.Tiled walls. A dormer window provides view towardsOccold.

Bedroom 2 3.63m x 3.12m (11'11 x 10'3)Featuring a further dormer window with matching view.Built in cupboard. Double radiator (TRV). A door leads tothe En Suite Shower Room...

En Suite Shower RoomComprising low level wc, wash hand basin and quadrantshower enclosure. Built in Linen Cupboard. Windows totwo aspects providing views to the side and rear.

Bedroom 3 2.74m x 2.24m (9' x 7'4)With window to the rear and further opportunity of takingin the view across the farmland at the rear and towardsOccold. Open fronted wardrobe system with shelves andhanging rails.

OutsideThis long, or wide plot depending on view extends toapproximately 0.453 Acres (0.18 Hectares) (Source:Goview) and is beautifully maintained and laid out withlawns top and bottom of this slightly sloping site with hardlandscaping across the rear. The rear terrace providestremendous al fresco opportunities for relaxing andentertaining and contains a well stocked Koi pond (fish notincluded), Adjacent to the cottage sits the DOUBLE

GARAGE/WORKSHOP with twin up and over doors,power and light and measurements, across the middle of anon square building of 21'9 x 21'11 (6.68m x 6.65m) with awider area at one side accommodating a 600 Gallon oiltank. Adjoining the garage is a LAUNDRY ROOM 8' x6'10 (2.44m x 2.08m) complete with plumbing for washingmachine and stainless steel sink unit. A cupboard houses aGrant oil fired boiler supplying domestic hot water andradiators.The gardens contain further sitting out areas includingaround a Summer House and Arbor along with a pergola,ideal as barbeque area. Boundaries are defined in the mainby hedging and are bordered by either Clint Road orfarmland. The gated driveway takes at least two carscomfortably if not more and a second pair of gates up thegarden open into the top lawn.

ServicesThe vendor has confirmed that the property benefits frommains water and electricity. Private drainage to a septictank.

Wayleaves & EasementsThe property is sold subject to and with all the benefit of allwayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way whetheror not disclosed in these particulars.

Important NoticeThese particulars do not form part of any offer or contractand should not be relied upon as statements orrepresentations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority tomake or give in writing or verbally any representations orwarranties in relation to the property. Any areas,measurements or distances are approximate. The text,photographs and plans are for guidance only and are notnecessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should bemade that the property has all the necessary planning,building regulation or other consents. Harrison Edge havenot carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliancesor facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves byinspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety,please ensure that you take due care when inspecting anyproperty.

Postal AddressTollgate Cottage, Clint Road, Occold, IP23 7JD

Local AuthorityMid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 RussellRoad, Ipswich IP1 2BX. Telephone:+44 (0) 300 123 4000

Council TaxThe property has been placed in Tax Band D.

Tenure & PossessionThe property is for sale freehold with vacant possessionupon completion.

Fixtures & FittingsAll items normally designated as tenants fixtures & fittingsare specifically excluded from the sale unless mentioned inthese particulars.

ViewingBy prior telephone appointment with the vendors agentHarrison Edge T: +44 (0)1379 871 563

DirectionsFrom Eye follow the B1077 towards Occold. Amidst openfarmland turn right into Clint Road, signposted Thorndon.Tollgate Cottage is the pink cottage on the left.

EnquiriesSimon HarrisonT: +44 (0)1379 871 563M: 07542 965 660E: simon@harrisonedge.com

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Important NoticeThese particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representations or warranties in relation to the property although every effort has been taken to ensure that all statementswithin these particulars are factual. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Applicants shouldcontact the office of Harrison Edge to clarify any uncertainties. Harrison Edge have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Heath & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property.