Nursery End, Hall Road, Thorndon, IP23

An individual detached house of lovely proportion and designed and built with high energy efficiency aspirations. Situated along a lane on the southern edge of the village, this 4 bedroom family house has much to commend it.

Nursery End is an individual detached family house designed with high energy efficiency aspirations and includes photovoltaic panels along with air source heating. It is clear from the Energy Performance Certificate those aspirations were achieved. This well put together house has many appealing features and walks particularly well. From the underfloor heated oak floors downstairs to the handbuilt oak staircase and well laid first floor, the impression created is first class. The circular flow of the ground floor connects all the areas and allows one to enjoy the roomy entrance hall as part of the living space rather than just being a way of coming in. The first floor also benefits from a corresponding landing capable of taking furniture if needed and serves four double bedrooms, two of which are en suite. It is also worth noting, the design has incorporated good built-in storage both as general cupboards and wardrobes, a point often overlooked by developers and their designers. The design of the house, whilst 21st century in construction harks back to traditional farmhouse style having a tall pitched roof and 'look'. Not apparent from the front is a splendid full height bay, to my mind, creating a classic Manor house appearance from the garden. In practical terms, this has also enabled a tremendous dining room space to emerge and combine with the kitchen space downstairs, along with allowing the first floor to include four double bedrooms of good size. Integrated into the footprint is also a double garage, which with an internal door to the hall, makes it a very useable space. It is also used for garaging!

Location

Hall Road can be found on the southern edge of the village leading out to an attractive network of country lanes. The house itself has open farmland across the lane over which are good views. As one heads back towards the village along High Street one will see the Village Hall with the Church at the end of the lane. Thorndon is fortunate in also being able to offer a Primary School just by the Church along with a thriving village pub and Community Shop. Bus routes continue to serve the village and connect with the wider area. Likewise, the network of lanes connect with key roads in the area linking with the A140 and B1077 which together provide access north south between the A14 and Norwich and the Debenham respectively. Likewise, there are easy routes 'cross country' to Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds. The town of Eye is just three miles to the north and provides everyday shopping facilities along with Hartismere High School as an alternative to that found at Debenham.

Direction

Thorndon is easily reached from all points whether heading from Eye, the A140 or Debenham area. From the Church turn into High Street. Pass the Village Hall and at the sharp right bend ahead carry straight on into Hall Road. The house is the third on the right. The road continues through an area know as Hestley Green and picks up the Debenham Road (B1077).