Summary - MEMORIAL COTTAGE 1 THE STREET BARNHAM THETFORD IP24 2NF
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Characterful Grade II thatched cottage with large gardens and home office in village setting.
Grade II listed thatched cottage; historic features retained and restored
Thatched roof re‑thatched June 2023; new boiler fitted 2022
Three bedrooms; master with en‑suite and first‑floor study area
Two reception rooms, bespoke granite kitchen with central island
Large, mature gardens and terrace; approx. 0.41 acre plot
Detached outbuilding partly converted to home office; additional sheds
Off‑street driveway parking; rural village location nine miles from Bury St Edmunds
Listing restrictions and thatch maintenance responsibilities; oil heating
This Grade II thatched cottage blends period character with recent sympathetic updating, set in about 0.41 acres on the village edge. Exposed timbers, inglenook fireplaces and original floorboards sit alongside a bespoke granite‑topped kitchen, recent thatch (re‑thatched June 2023) and a new boiler (2022). The house offers versatile living: two reception rooms, utility and a ground‑floor shower room, plus a first‑floor landing/study area and an en‑suite to the master bedroom.
The mature gardens and terrace are a major draw: largely lawned with established trees and shrubs, garden sheds and a brick-and-flint outbuilding partly fitted as a home office. Off‑street parking and a driveway serve the property comfortably. Broadband and mobile coverage are average for a rural location, with good road links to Bury St Edmunds and the A11 for commuting.
Buyers should be clear about practical responsibilities. Grade II listing means alterations will be regulated and may require specialist consent; the thatched roof, while recently renewed, brings higher insurance and ongoing maintenance obligations. Heating is oil‑fired rather than gas, which may influence running costs and future servicing choices.
This property will suit buyers seeking a character cottage with generous grounds and home‑office space — families or couples wanting village life within easy reach of larger towns. It rewards buyers who value historic detail and gardening space, and who are comfortable managing listed‑building obligations and the practicalities of a thatched home.
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