For Sale3 Bedroom Bungalow in Lodge Drive, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, IP14£325,000

A detached 1950's bungalow in need of improvement and modernisation standing in a superb private setting surrounded by countryside, a short distance from the highly regarded and picturesque village of Mendlesham. Entrance hall, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Large first floor attic space. Driveway, timber garage, store room and gardens., In all about 0.25 of an acre THE PROPERTY A rare opportunity to acquire a detached bungalow in need of improvement and modernisation, standing in a superb rural location surrounded by countryside. Presenting brick elevations under a tiled roof, Green Acres was built in 1955 and it is thought the property can be extended or redeveloped (subject to the usual consents) to provide increased accommodation but currently it comprises around 950 sq ft on the ground floor with further scope for an attic conversion (subject to consent). The central entrance hall leads to the accommodation with a front sitting room, which has a fireplace and window to the front aspect, a kitchen, which also has a fireplace (currently housing a redundant Rayburn), walk-in pantry, windows to rear and side aspects and a door to the side. There are three double bedrooms with the central bedroom having a staircase leading to the first-floor attic room and a door leads into the rear bedroom, which is fitted with a range of wardrobes and cupboards. Located at the end of the hallway is the family bathroom, which has a rear aspect. OUTSIDE The bungalow is approached over a driveway leading to a timber garage and the surrounding gardens are predominantly laid to grass with various shrub beds and mature hedging. There is also an integral storage shed adjoining the rear of the house. The plot extends to around 0.25 of an acre (sts) and is surrounded by farmland, enjoying picturesque unobstructed views. LOCATION Green Acres enjoys a fabulous location off a private farm drive located 150 yards (137m) off the Mendlesham/Cotton Road. Mendlesham is a well-served and highly regarded village with a thriving community and offers many amenities including a public house, bakery/stores, post office, health centre, fish & chip shop and a fine parish church. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the nearby town of Stowmarket, which lies just 6 miles to the southwest and the town of Diss, which is 10 miles to the north. Both towns offer a regular mainline train service to London's Liverpool Street taking approximately 80 minutes from Stowmarket. There is also good access to the A140 and A14 arterial routes. The cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds offers a full range of schooling, recreational and shopping facilities including the Arc shopping centre. Cultural amenities include the impressive Georgian Theatre Royal and the Abbey Gardens, both of which are home to the annual festival. The nearby centres of Stowmarket, Cambridge and Ipswich are all within easy reach. The international airport at Stansted is about 63 miles away where, in addition to air services, there is an express train service to London. DIRECTIONS From Bury St Edmunds proceed east on the A14 and take the exit signposted Elmswell/Ixworth. Continue through Elmswell and into the village of Wetherden. At the crossroads take the left turn and continue onto Haughley Green. Follow the signs for Bacton and continue through the village and onto Broad Road. Turn right signposted Stowmarket & Old Newton. After a short distance take the left turn signposted Cotton & Mendlesham. Proceed into Cotton, past the parish church on the right and continue out of the village in the direction of Mendlesham. Proceed past Boundary Farm on the left, continue for a further half a mile past Batts Farm on the left and after a short distance, Lodge Farm Drive will be found on the right with Green Acres located along the drive on the right. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services Mains water & electricity. Private drainage. Electric heating. Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council Council Tax Band C Tenure Freehold Broadband Ofcom states speeds available of up to 1000Mbps Mobile Signal/Coverage Yes Viewing Only by appointment with the sole agents Jackson-Stops. Tel. 01284 700535 Agent's Note: It is believed that the private drainage system is not compliant with the General Binding Rules 2020. Purchasers are encouraged to carry out their own investigations.