Mendlesham, IP14 5TQ

A superbly presented and well-proportioned detached bungalow standing in an attractive tucked away location in this highly regarded and well-appointed village. Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, snug, master bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms and a family wet room/bathroom. Driveway, parking, double garage and large garden. THE PROPERTY A superbly presented detached bungalow built about 25 years ago by a well-regarded local developer, along with just two other properties in this small select close, just off the village centre. Presenting mellow brick elevations under a tiled roof, the bungalow has well-proportioned accommodation with UPVC double glazing and oil-fired central heating. The entrance hall, which has a storage cupboard, leads into the dining room, which has sliding doors to the rear garden and opens into a snug with a side aspect. The kitchen is fitted with a wide range of base and eye level units with worksurfaces, plumbing for automatic appliances, single drainer sink, Bosch double oven and hob, a two-tier cupboard, walk-in pantry, windows to the front and side aspects and a door to the garden. The sitting room features a fireplace housing a wood burning stove, a window to the rear aspect and double doors leading to the garden. An inner hall, which has an airing cupboard, leads to three bedrooms and a bathroom with the principal bedroom having an en-suite shower room. OUTSIDE No.1 St Marys Gardens is approached over a block paved driveway capable of standing several vehicles, leading to a detached double garage with an up and over door, power and light. The remainder of the front gardens comprise areas of lawn with flower and shrub beds leading to a side area of lawn with a large storage shed. The good-sized rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with well-stocked beds and borders, a loggia to the side of the bungalow and a terrace, mature trees, a courtesy door to the garage with a lean-to garden shed. LOCATION The property stands in an attractive, tucked away location along a leafy private drive, used by just five other properties. Occupying a location just off the heart of the village, close to the parish church of St Mary’s, local amenities are all within easy walking distance. Mendlesham is a well-served and highly regarded, historic village with a thriving community and offers many amenities including a public house, post office & village store, health centre, fish and chip shop, primary school and the 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 wide range of everyday facilities and a mainline regular train service to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 80 minutes from Stowmarket. There is also good access to the A140 and A14 arterial routes. The historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds lies just 18 miles away and offers an excellent range of amenities with schooling in the public and private sectors, extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pools and golf clubs. DIRECTIONS From Bury St Edmunds proceed east on the A14, taking the exit signposted A1120 Stowmarket/Needham Market/Stowupland. Continue through the village of Stowupland, taking the signs for Mendlesham. On entering Mendlesham, proceed past the primary school and playing field on the left and after a short distance take the right bend into Front Street. At the top of the street, in front of the parish church, take the right turn into Church Road and after about 50yrds, St Marys’s Gardens drive will be seen on the right and No.1 will be found along the drive, just before the left bend. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council Council Tax Band E Tenure Freehold Broadband Ofcom states speeds available of up to 80Mbps Mobile Signal/Coverage Yes - varies depending on network provider. Please visit www.ofcom.org.uk to check availability Viewing Only by appointment with Jackson-Stops. Tel. 01284 700535