Willow House, The Street, Wickham Skeith

Harrison Edge Estate Agents, 5 Castle Street, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7AN T: 01379 871 563

An increasingly rare opportunity to purchase a classic detached 16th century former Farmhouse requiring renovation and modernisation. Listed Grade II andalmost the house time has forgotten, rooms extend across three floors, with cellar, outbuilding and set within grounds of approximately 2.53 Acres (1.02 Hectares).

• Grade II Listed• Approximately 2.53 Acres

• In need of renovation• Strong local provenance

• Both Cellar & Attic• No Onward Chain

LocationWickham Skeith is well situated within an area oftraditional rural countryside and approached via anetwork of country roads and lanes that enable easyaccess to all key surrounding locations. The area is idealfor anyone looking to travel to Ipswich, Bury StEdmunds and Norwich along with of course,Stowmarket, Diss & Eye. The neighbouring village ofMendlesham provides a village shop and facilities. Thethriving friendly village community supports a numberof regular events and one only has to Google the villagewebsite to be surprised by the extent of the activities andhistory of the area. At the top of this English village is aclassic duck pond around which are an attractive rangeof properties while the picturesque Willow House sitsdiscreetly at right angles to the road with land behindand either side, dissected in part by the River Dove.

DescriptionHaving passed though family generations during the20th Century, this Grade II Listed former farmhousecomes to the market, in a modern day sense, for the firsttime. Rewired in part and thatched circa 2011, this finetimber framed house requires renovation andmodernisation yet retains extensive original featuressome exposed and others concealed. Whilst the majorityof timber frame is concealed, what timbers are inevidence show close straight studwork most notablyrevealed within the bathroom. The Attic shows a classictimber frame with impressive bracing in the areascurrently accessible.To the north elevation of the original timber frame, anhistoric addition beneath pantiles accommodates the

original Scullery and Dairy. The Scullery containshousing for the copper, remains of the range fireplaceplus stone sink and hand pump. On the floor above,approached via a third staircase, grain bins are still insitu.The house has gardens fore and aft (East and West) withthe remaining land to be found across the narrow RiverDove which winds through this part of the village on itsway to Eye and the River Waveney at Hoxne. Afootbridge leads across to the near two and a quarteracres of ground with pathways weaving between bushesand trees.

Lobby EntranceWhilst not currently functioning, an outer door remains,lined internally enabling the space to be converted, outof necessity, to a ground floor WC. Doors lead left andright as expected, to a pair of reception rooms.

Sitting Room 3.91m x 3.40m (12'10 x 11'2)With leaded window to the front elevation and paintedchimneypiece to a cast iron fireplace. A further panelleddoor leads to the Rear Hall.

Dining Room 4.95m x 3.28m (16'3 x 10'9)With leaded window to the front elevation and plainglazed casement window to the rear. A painted Georgianchimneypiece with reeded detail and mantle shelfsurrounds an open fireplace clearly part of a largeringlenook fireplace. Brick floor. Doors connect withfront Lobby, Rear Hall and Kitchen.

Kitchen 4.95m x 1.85m (16'3 x 6'1)Currently the principal means of entrance with door fromthe west facing elevation. Fitted units include floormounted cupboards and drawers along with wall unit.Shelving. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit withmixer tap. Tiled floor. Window to the front.

Rear HallExtending across the rear of the building with outer doorto garden and further doorways to Cellar and serviceareas along with back stairs to first floor (currentlyunusable). The main newel stairs rise to the first flooraccommodation against the chimneybreast..

Pantry 2.95m x 2.82m (9'8 x 9'3)Built-in shelved larder cupboard. Fitted Meat Safe.Shelving. Leaded window to the front elevation.

Scullery 5.03m x 3.53m (16'6 x 11'7)With outer door from the gardens and complete withbrick floor, stone sink and historic hand water pump,remains of range and fireplace along with originalcopper housing and adjacent fireplace plus bread oven.Further doors include access to the former Dairy andfirst floor Grain Store.

Dairy 5.03m x 1.73m (16'6 x 5'8)Brick floor. Shuttered louvre type opening.

Cellar 4.78m x 2.59m (15'8 x 8'6)With brick floor and extending beneath the Pantry.Headroom to approximately 5'2 (1.58m).

First Floor AccommodationStairs continue via a further flight to the Attic floorconcealed by a door from the Landing.

Bedroom 4.85m x 2.72m (15'11 x 8'11)To the roadside front of the house with gable window.

Bedroom 4.95m x 3.38m (16'3 x 11'1)Semi vaulted and with leaded window to the gardenfront. A painted chimneypiece remains to a Georgiancast fireplace with attractive floral motif. A cupboard tothe left hand side provides storage.

Rear LobbyFrom the main landing and with a further doorwayaccessing a rear flight of stairs to the rear hall, currentlyunusable.

Bedroom 3.89m x 2.69m (12'9 x 8'10)Semi vaulted and with leaded window to the gardenfront.

Bathroom 3.81m x 2.39m (12'6 x 7'10)Showing good timbering within the garden frontelevation along with window. Fitted with a suitecomprising pedestal wash basin, panelled bath and lowlevel wc. Cupboard to side of chimneybreast. FittedAiring Cupboard housing hot water storage tank withimmersion heater and shelving.

Attic Room 1 4.42m x 1.75m purlin to purlin (14'6 x5'9 purlin to purlin)The initial space into which the stairs rise into theroofspace with a doorway into a further space...

Attic Room 2 2.72m x 1.88m purlin to purlin (8'11 x6'2 purlin to purlin)With gable window to the roadside elevation.

Grain Store 5.44m x 5.05m (17'10 x 16'7)Approached from the Scullery and stairs to a spacecomplete with 5 Grain Bins with shuttered opening tothe gable end.

Gardens and GroundsWillow House sits adjacent to The Street and isconsidered to once have featured a jettied gable similarto Street Farm just along the road. 'House' gardens siteither side of the property (West & East) and a driveleads off the road to a parking area and Outbuildings.The principal remaining building comprises a brick/flintplinth with clay lump elevations and pantile roofmeasuring internally approximately 16'7 x 10'6 (5.06m3.21m). Adjacent sits a former Garage, brick floored andof timber framed construction with corrugated tin roof -approximately 17'9 x 8'9 (5.42m x 2.67m) internally.A footbridge leads across the narrow River Dove to theremaining land weaving through pathways and clearings.

ServicesThe vendor has confirmed that the property benefitsfrom mains water, drainage and electricity.

Wayleaves & EasementsThese particulars do not form part of any offer orcontract and should not be relied upon as statements orrepresentations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority tomake or give in writing or verbally any representationsor warranties in relation to the property. Any areas,measurements or distances are approximate. The text,photographs and plans are for guidance only and are notnecessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should bemade that the property has all the necessary planning,building regulation or other consents. Harrison Edgehave not carried out a survey, nor tested the services,appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfythemselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest ofHealth & Safety, please ensure that you take due carewhen inspecting any property.

Agents NoteA Public Footpath leads from The Street at the easternextent of the property, beyond Brooklyn and borders theperimeter of Willow House. We draw your attention tothe Ordnance Survey map contained within theseparticulars.

Postal AddressWillow House, The Street, Wickham Skeith, IP23 8LP

Local AuthorityMid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX. Telephone:+44 (0) 300123 4000

Council TaxThe property has been placed in Tax Band D.

Tenure & PossessionThe property is for sale freehold with vacant possessionupon completion.

Fixtures & FittingsAll items normally designated as tenants fixtures &fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unlessmentioned in these particulars.

ViewingStrictly by prior telephone appointment with the vendorsagent Harrison Edge T: +44 (0)1379 871 563

DirectionsTurn off the A140 at The White Horse, Stoke Ashcrossroads signposted Finningham. Pass The FourHorseshoes pub and carry on directly to WickhamSkeith. Willow House will be found on the right handside just before a lane on the left.

EnquiriesSimon HarrisonT: +44 (0)1379 871 563M: 07542 965 660E: simon@harrisonedge.com

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Important NoticeThese particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representations or warranties in relation to the property although every effort has been taken to ensure that all statementswithin these particulars are factual. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Applicants shouldcontact the office of Harrison Edge to clarify any uncertainties. Harrison Edge have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Heath & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property.