The Paddocks, Stradbroke, Eye

Guide £685,000 - £700,000
An impressive detached family house built by the highly regarded Hopkins Homes in 2006, occupying an attractive edge of village setting within grounds of approximately 1.3 acres. Offering over 2,500 sq ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation, the property combines spacious reception rooms, four generous double bedrooms and established gardens with adjoining paddocks, creating an excellent family home within one of north Suffolk's most popular villages.

Location
Stradbroke is a thriving Suffolk village offering an excellent range of everyday amenities, including a village shop, bakery, post office, library, medical centre, community centre, two public houses and a well-regarded leisure centre. The village also benefits from both primary and secondary schools, together with numerous sports clubs and community groups.

The nearby market towns of Diss, Framlingham and Harleston provide a wider range of shopping and recreational facilities. Diss, approximately 11 miles away, offers a mainline railway station with regular services to Norwich and London Liverpool Street.

Property
Built by the respected Hopkins Homes in 2006, this substantial detached residence has been thoughtfully designed to provide spacious and versatile accommodation, ideally suited to modern family living. The property has been exceptionally well maintained by the current owners and enjoys an abundance of natural light throughout.

The welcoming reception hall immediately creates a sense of space and quality, leading through to the principal reception rooms. The sitting room is particularly impressive, centred around a substantial brick inglenook fireplace incorporating a wood-burning stove, creating an attractive focal point. French doors provide views and access towards the rear garden. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room provides an excellent family space, with extensive fitted cabinetry and generous work surfaces, complemented by a separate utility room with external access. A formal dining room offers an ideal setting for entertaining, whilst the study provides an excellent home office or playroom. To the first floor, a spacious galleried landing serves four generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed en-suite shower room, whilst the guest bedroom also enjoys en-suite facilities. Two further double bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom. Throughout, the property displays the quality craftsmanship associated with Hopkins Homes, with well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings and an excellent balance between formal and informal living accommodation.

Outside
The property occupies an enviable plot extending to approximately 1.3 acres. To the front, a generous gravel driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and leads to the detached double garage. The garage benefits from an EV charge and remotely operated electric roller doors, together with a side door providing direct access to the garden and the property. The rear gardens have been attractively landscaped and are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with well-stocked flower and shrub borders. A timber pergola adorns a recently laid composite decking area with attractive inset lighting, creating a sheltered seating terrace and an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining whilst overlooking the gardens. Beyond the formal garden, a pathway leads directly through to the adjoining paddocks, offering excellent opportunities for those wishing to keep animals, establish a smallholding or simply enjoy the additional outdoor space, subject to the existing covenant.

Please note that there is a restrictive covenant relating to the use of the paddock. The property is also subject to an annual estate maintenance charge. Further details are available from the selling agent.

Services: Oil-fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Council Tax: Mid Suffolk District Council - Band F.

How to Get There: What3words: ///To be confirmed.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with TW Gaze.

Tenure: Freehold.

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