Hamelin, The Green, Wickham Skeith

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

A Victorian former School on the village Green, providing 3 sizeable bedrooms with scope to convert further first floor space. Well planned and presentedaccommodation with two reception rooms, Aga kitchen, good ancillary space and oak framed double garage.

• Victorian former School• Currently 3 bedrooms

• Scope to enlarge internally• Aga kitchen

• Detached Double Garage• Approximately 0.23ac (0.09ha)

LocationWickham Skeith is well situated within an area oftraditional rural countryside and approached via anetwork of quiet country lanes that enable access toall key surrounding locations. The area is ideal foranyone looking to travel to Ipswich, Bury StEdmunds and Norwich along with of course,Stowmarket, Diss & Eye. The neighbouring village ofMendlesham provides a village shop and facilities.The active village community supports a number ofregular events and one only has to Google the villagewebsite to be surprised by the extent of the activitiesand history of the area. The property itself sitstowards one side of the Green; a quintessentialVillage Green complete with Village pond and wideexpanse of grass.DescriptionThis former village Primary School has Victorianorigins and sits within a plot of just under a quarteracre. The attractive collection of slate roofs form asubstantial picture along with the more recently addeddouble garage to one side. Internally, the propertyprovides not only good square footage but alsovolume given the high, and in one case vaulted,ceilings plus a sizeable area of roof space with scopeto convert to further living space. Part of the roofspace has already been converted and StructuralEngineers calculations have been produced to enableremoval of the tie beam, potentially leading to theremaining roof space to be utilised. The mainlyground floor space provides a multi room layout

incorporating main vaulted reception room, diningroom/hallway, two double bedrooms, Aga kitchenalong with rear hall, laundry room and bathroomcomplemented by a separate shower room. Windowshave been replaced by PVCu double glazed units andoil fired radiator heating installed, the boiler nowbeing situated conveniently outside. A sizeabledriveway and wide gated access allows parking for anumber of vehicles and garden sweeps around therear of the property following the curvature of theroad.Storm PorchProviding shelter and useful log storage under a slateroof and brick floor. The main entrance door leadsthrough to the initial hallway.HallwayLaid with woodblock effect flooring leading throughto the Dining Room. PVCu window to the sideelevation. Double radiator.Lounge 5.26m x 4.37m (17'3 x 14'4)A tall vaulted reception room showing impressivestructural roof timbers allowing a ceiling height of14'/4.28m. French windows lead out to the terrace andgarden and along with a PVCu double glazed windowto the side elevation. To one corner a chimney withfireplace has quarry tiled hearth, brick surround andwoodburning stove. Classic plate shelf. 4 double walllight points. Television point.

Dining Room 4.27m x 2.41m (14' x 7'11)Comfortably accommodating a dining table andchairs and with direct access to the kitchen. PVCudouble glazed window. Central heating thermostat.Telephone point.Shower RoomFully tiled incorporating a shower cubicle to one side,wash basin and low level wc. Single radiator. Tiledfloor. Extractor fan. Single radiator.Inner HallwaySet beyond two wide archways and with two bespokeoak latch doors leading off to two bedrooms. Stairsrise to the first floor.Kitchen 4.70m x 3.35m (15'5 x 11')Fitted around two walls with granite worktopextending across a range of cupboard and drawerstorage units, incorporating a sink and drainer withmixer tap. Fitted wall cupboards to match completewith underlights and pelmet lighting. Wine storage. Asplendid cream Aga takes pride of place with threeovens and electric powered. Plumbing for dishwasher.PVCu double glazed windows provide an outlook totwo aspects along with a woodgrain effect half glazeddoor to the outside. An archway leads to a usefulshelved Pantry recess currently accommodating anAmerican fridge freezer complete with water supply.Single radiator. A red brick chimneybreast withformer fireplace sits party within the kitchen anddining room.

Rear HallWith understairs recess to one side and bespoke oaklatch doors leading off.BathroomFitted with a Kohler suite comprising panelled bathwith corner tap and Mira shower above, pedestalwash basin and low level wc. Extensive tiling. TwinPVCu double glazed windows. Extractor fan.Bedroom 1 4.34m x 2.95m (14'3 x 9'8)Complete with built in wardrobe cupboard. Singleradiator. Wide PVCu double glazed window to thegarden.Bedroom 2 4.34m x 2.97m (14'3 x 9'9)With fitted vintage Shanks wash basin. Singleradiator. Picture rail. Wide PVCu double glazedwindow to the garden. A second door leads to theRear Hall and Bathroom.First Floor LandingWith handrail and balustrading along with an accessto the remaining roof space. A doorway leads to...Bedroom 3 5.49m x 4.62m Max (18' x 15'2 Max)Forming an L'shape room with gable window andvelux. A tie beam extends across the room and aStructural Engineer has been consulted with a view toremoval. Single radiator.Remaining Roof Space 5.49m x 4.50m (18' x 14'9)Currently accessed via a low hatch, opening to a tallwide space with potential for conversion to furtherfirst floor accommodation.OutsideSet within hedged and fenced boundaries, borderedon one side by the Green, Hamelin sits in just under aquarter acre at approximately 0.23 acre (0.09ha).Approached via a double 5 bar gated drive a brickweave drive provides parking for up to six vehiclesand aided by a pair of Victorian style lanterns. To the

far end lies a detached, bespoke oak framedDOUBLE GARAGE set beneath a matching slatetiled roof. Double doors open to an internal spacemeasuring 19'4 x 18'9 (5.9m x 5.72m) with power andlight connected. An establishing beech hedge bordersthe Green and parking area keeping the garden behindthe property along with a terrace area from the mainreception room. Access leads around the exterior onboth sides with a Titan 400 gallon oil storage tanktucked to the rear. A Grant oil fired boiler can also befound outside, serving domestic hot water andradiators. The garden area is essentially laid to lawnand features a Silver Birch and two specimen treeshrubs and two coniferous. Outside tap. Outside light.ServicesThe vendor has confirmed that the property benefitsfrom mains water, electricity and drainage.Wayleaves & EasementsThe property is sold subject to and with all the benefitof all wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights ofway whether or not disclosed in these particulars.Important NoticeThese particulars do not form part of any offer orcontract and should not be relied upon as statementsor representations of fact. Harrison Edge has noauthority to make or give in writing or verbally anyrepresentations or warranties in relation to theproperty. Any areas, measurements or distances areapproximate. The test, photographs and plans are forguidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.No assumptions should be made that the property hasall the necessary planning, building regulation orother consents. Harrison Edge have not carried out asurvey, nor tested the services, appliances orfacilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves byinspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health &Safety, please ensure that you take due care wheninspecting any property.

Postal AddressHamelin, The Green, Wickham Skeith, IP23 8LXLocal AuthorityMid Suffolk District Council, Council Offices, 131High Street, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8DL T:+44 (0)1449 724500Council TaxThe property has been placed in Tax Band D.Tenure & PossessionThe property is for sale freehold with vacantpossession upon completion.Fixtures & FittingsAll items normally designated as tenants fixtures &fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unlessmentioned in these particulars.ViewingStrictly by prior telephone appointment with thevendors agent Harrison Edge T: +44 (0)1379 871563DirectionsProceed from the A140 turning off at The WhiteHorse Inn, Stoke Ash directly to Wickham Skeith.Just at the village boundary take the first available leftturn (cutting a corner) and left again up hill to themain village area and The Green. Hamelin is at the farend of the Green. Follow the road and take the rightturn just around the bend.EnquiriesSimon HarrisonT: +44 (0)1379 871563M: 07542 965660E: simon@harrisonedge.com

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Hamelin, The Green, Wickham Skeith, EYE, IP23 8LX

Dwelling type: Detached house Reference number: 7808-7901-7210-2694-6994 Date of assessment: 30 October 2014 Type of assessment: RdSAP, existing dwelling Date of certificate: 03 November 2014 Total floor area: 134 m 2

Use this document to: • Compare current ratings of properties to see which properties are more energy efficient • Find out how you can save energy and money by installing improvement measures

Estimated energy costs of this home AMI 11 Current costs Potential costs Potential future savings

Lighting E 294 over 3 years E 213 over 3 years

You could save £ 1,467 over 3 years

Heating E 4,686 over 3 years E 3,531 over 3 years

Hot Water E 579 over 3 years E 348 over 3 years

Totals E 5,559 E 4,092

These figures show how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot water. This excludes energy use for running appliances like TVs, computers and cookers, and any electricity generated by microgeneration.

Energy Efficiency Rating

I Current I Potential I Very energy efficiont - lower running costs

(92 plus) A (81-91)

(69-80)

(55-68)

(39-54)

021.38) F

Not energy efficient - higher running costs

The graph shows the current energy efficiency of your home.

The higher the rating the lower your fuel bills are likely to be.

The potential rating shows the effect of undertaking the recommendations on page 3.

The average energy efficiency rating for a dwelling in England and Wales is band 0 (rating 60).

Recommended measures Indicative cost Typical savings Available with

over 3 years Green Deal

1 Increase loft insulation to 270 mm £100 -£350 £ 144

2 Internal or external wall insulation £4,000 -£14,000 E 663

3 Floor insulation £800 -£1,200 E 381

See page 3 for a full list of recommendations for this property.

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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.