Worlington, Suffolk

3 ACRES - A beautifully situated former village rectory (not Listed) standing in mature partly-wooded grounds in the heart of the village, close to the cricket pitch. The elegant accommodation remains unspoilt and retains most of the original character features

The Old Rectory (1820) is a rare and original unlisted village rectory standing in mature wooded grounds of almost 2.8 acres STS. It retains much of its original charm, character and most of the original features, from open fireplaces with marble surrounds, floor to ceiling shuttered sash windows, larder, Butler’s pantry and an excellent fitted wine cellar. The two-storey accommodation is beautifully proportioned with high ceilings original panelled doors architraves and skirtings, whilst having a superb painted shaker-style kitchen with oil-fired AGA and a modern biomass central heating system. Truly a rare opportunity not to be missed.

RECEPTION HALL/STAIR HALL with sweeping staircase, understairs storage cupboard and connecting door to former gardeners WC, with door to outside. Separate CLOAKROOM - with low-level WC and corner vanity unit with inset wash hand basin.

DRAWING ROOM – an elegant double-aspect room with moulded cornicing two wall light points and elegant full-height sash windows, built-in book shelves, and open fireplace with cast-iron fire grate and Carrara marble fire surround and mantelpiece

DINING ROOM – an elegant double-aspect room, with moulded cornicing and dado rail, floor to ceiling sash windows, cast-iron fire grate with marble surround and mantelpiece over with slate hearth, and an arched recess.

SITTING ROOM – with floor to ceiling shuttered sash windows, moulded cornicing and picture rail, and open fireplace with cast-iron fire grate Carrara marble fire surround and mantelpiece.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM – fitted with a painted shaker-style kitchen by Knights of Clare comprising an extensive range of wall and base units with ‘Stone’ worksurfaces inset with double bowl stone glazed Butlers sink, fitted Bosch oven with hob and extractor over, space for American fridge freezer and dishwasher, open fireplace with matching surround and mantel over fitted with AGA. walk-in shelved pantry, doors to maid’s staircases and cellar, original game hooks and service bells.

BOOT ROOM – with fire surround and mantelpiece, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, door to outside, and walk-in Butler’s pantry with shelving and brick floor.

CELLAR – with original brick floor, two wine stores and original stone shelving.

FIRST FLOOR

GALLERIED LANDING with lantern light and storage cupboard,

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM – superb, well-proportioned double-aspect room with views over the gardens, moulded cornicing, EN SUITE - a double-aspect room with panelled bath, separate shower unit and screen over, built-in vanity unit with wash basin and storage below, WC and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO – double-aspect room with shuttered sash window, cast-iron fire grate with moulded surround and mantelpiece, cornicing, and connecting door to

BEDROOM THREE – with shuttered sash window and cornicing.

BEDROOM FOUR – with original cast-iron fire grate, moulded surround and mantelpiece, picture rail and exposed floorboards.

MAID’S STAIRCASE and secondary landing with walk-in shelved linen cupboard.

FAMILY BATHROOM – a generous space with large shower, free-standing roll-top slipper bath with mixer tap, WC, built-in vanity unit with wash basin and storage below.

BEDROOM FIVE – the maid’s room.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a sweeping tree lined driveway, to a gravel parking and turning areas, with a lawn and vegetable garden to the front screened by mature trees. Whilst at the rear are two former stables and a large double garage and workshop area also housing the biomass boiler, hot water storage tank and fuel hopper. Whilst the gardens surround the property the majority lie to the rear with a summer dining area enclosed with iron fencing and mature beech hedges. Of particular note are the partially wooded grounds with specimen trees, including oak, ash, maple, magnolia, copper beech, lilac, coppiced hazel, walnut, birch, yew, horse chestnut, plus a variety of fruit trees. Within the gardens is an ideal space for a tennis court, beyond the garden is the ‘Pan Handle’ a strip of woodland to the north of the Rectory .

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Mains water, and electricity. Septic tank drainage, Oil-fired AGA
• Biomass boiler
• Council Tax – West Suffolk – Band G - £3,721 pa
• Ofcom states Superfast broadband is available
• Ofcom states mobile signal is available
• EPC - E