Rickinghall, Suffolk

A beautifully crafted high-quality modern home situated in a private setting within this small cul-de-sac, in the centre of this well-served village.


Situated within this well-served and popular village, 7 St George’s Drive is a substantial modern home, built around 15 years ago by well-regarded local builders, cleverly blending traditional craftsmanship and materials with contemporary nuances and a modern flow of accommodation.

The property extends to around 2,650ft2, arranged over two floors whilst enjoying a high degree of light throughout, comprising large reception hall with slate flooring, storage cupboard and cloakroom. The sitting room benefits from a double aspect, with feature ceiling timbers and inglenook fireplace housing an Aga wood-burning stove and French doors to the garden’s covered terrace. There is a dining room with window to the rear aspect and slate flooring, and study to the front aspect.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of modern shaker-style base and eye level units with granite worktop, matching island with breakfast bar and wine rack, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, twin Belfast sink and freestanding range cooker. There are glazed doors leading to a contemporary garden room, with composite decking, electronically operated blinds and southerly orientation. There is a well-equipped utility room with matching storage units, granite worktop with inset stainless-steel sink, plumbing for washing machine and tumble-dryer, with stable door to a covered rear porch and double garage.

The first-floor has a large landing, with a superb vaulted principal bedroom with feature oak timbers, with fitted dressing room and large en suite bathroom, with a modern white suite comprising panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, WC with concealed cistern and pedestal wash basin.

The guest bedroom has window to the front aspect and an en suite shower room, with low level WC, vanity wash basin and shower cubicle. There are two further double bedrooms, served by the family bathroom, with stylish white suite comprising freestanding bath, shower cubicle, vanity wash basin and low level WC.

Outside
7 St George’s Drive is approached from the private road via timber gates to a walled front garden, with extensive parking and turning space, with integrated double garage with electric doors. There is a side pathway leading to the south-facing garden, largely lawned with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, ensuring a high degree of privacy through all seasons.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity • Oil-fired heating underfloor heating to ground floor, radiators to first floor) • Council Tax Band ‘G’ • EPC ‘TBC’ • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Superfast 86Mb available • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all providers likely.

Location
Located in the popular and sought after village of Rickinghall (adjoining Botesdale) the property enjoys a pleasing and private position upon a select close. The villages themselves have proved to have been a desirable location over the years consisting of many period and attractive properties of different ages within the heart of the village. There is an excellent range of amenities and facilities including health centre, boutique shops, supermarket, public houses, schooling, church and good transport links.

The market town of Diss is found only 7 miles to the east which provides an extensive range of day-to-day amenities and facilities whilst have the benefit of a mainline railway station with regular/direct services to London/Liverpool Street and Norwich. Bury St Edmunds is found 15 miles to the west along the A143.