Summary - FURSEY SANDY LANE BATTISFORD STOWMARKET IP14 2HS
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Characterful family home on a generous, secluded village plot.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces
Thatched roof re-done three years ago — reduced immediate thatch maintenance
Approximately 1.25 acre plot (STS) with mature trees and private field views
Off-road parking for several vehicles; multiple outbuildings and summer house
Single bathroom only — may be limiting for larger families
Oil-fired radiator heating; ongoing fuel and servicing costs
Very slow broadband — not ideal for heavy remote working
Listed status restricts alterations and can complicate repairs/consent
Set within about 1.25 acres (subject to survey), this Grade II listed thatched cottage blends period character with rural space ideal for a growing family. Exposed beams, two reception rooms and twin inglenook fireplaces create a warm, characterful living environment, while the conservatory frames private views over adjoining fields. The recently re-thatched roof (three years ago) and sealed-unit double glazing help reduce immediate maintenance concerns.
Practicalities are straightforward: off-road parking for several vehicles, useful outbuildings (summer house, sheds), and a sizeable loft with usable space. The layout offers flexibility for family life—separate sitting and dining rooms, a kitchen with a butler sink, and a conservatory for casual dining or play. Nearby Stowmarket provides shops, services and rail links, while local good primary schools make the location attractive to families.
Buyers should note material constraints: the property’s Grade II listed status restricts alterations and can complicate maintenance or extensions. Heating is oil-fired radiators, and broadband speeds are very slow — important if remote working or heavy internet use is planned. There is a single family bathroom, which could be limiting for some households and a potential area for alteration (subject to listed-consent).
Overall this is a rare countryside home for buyers who value historic character, generous outdoor space and village life, and who are comfortable managing listed-building obligations and limited digital connectivity.
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