Norton Road, Tostock, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30

An intriguing Grade II listed timber framed property with planning permission for a cart lodge and extension (the property used to be divided into two) with gardens and grounds approaching 0.80 of an acre (s.t.s).

Entrance Lobby | x2 Kitchens | Sitting Room | Drawing Room | Entrance Lobby | Study | 6 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | WC | Off Street Parking | Mature Gardens and Grounds Approaching 0.80 of an acre (s.t.s) including a section of a pond

1 & 2 The Lodge
1 & 2 The Lodge currently comprises a substantial Grade II listed timber framed property with rendered elevations under a tiled roofline with accommodation arranged over two floors extending to 3420 sq.ft. The property used to be divided into two (this could easily revert back). Of particular note is the drawing room with large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove inserted on brick hearth. The accommodation also comprises two kitchens, sitting room, study, six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a WC. The property provides an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to either keep as a whole or use as two separate properties. An internal viewing is highly recommended by the sole selling agents to appreciate the potential on offer.

Outside
The Lodge is approached over a gravel driveway providing ample parking for several cars. There is a large raised terraced area at the front of the property and also part of a pond. The main garden can be found at the rear of the property and is predominantly laid to lawn with a mixture of mature trees and hedging in total 0.80 of an acre (s.t.s.) including section of a pond. Planning permission has been granted for a cart lodge to be situated along the northern boundary.

Location
Tostock is a sought after village with a pretty village green in Suffolk and has a range of local amenities including a well regarded village inn “The Gardners”, village hall with playing field and parish church. Bury St. Edmunds lies to the west of the village with its recreational and cultural amenities including the Cathedral and the Theatre Royal, along with extensive shopping and entertainment facilities including the Arc shopping centre. Stowmarket, 8 miles to the east, offers a regular rail service to London Liverpool Street Station. There is good access to the A14 which offers links to Ipswich and the Heritage coast in the east and to Cambridge and beyond in the west.

Property Information
Services: As the property used to be two separate dwellings they both have separate oil fired central heating, mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. All metered separately apart from the water.
Local Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council. As mentioned 1 and 2 The Lodge used to be two separate properties and are currently individually rated for Council Tax. Both properties are in Council Tax Band D.
Tenure: Freehold.
Broadband: Superfast predicted download speed 80 Mbps and predicted upload speed 20 Mbps.
Mobile Signal/Coverage: Yes.
(All information taken from the Ofcom website)

Directions
When entering Tostock from the direction of the A14 dual carriageway and Beyton, continue along here having The Green on your right hand side where the entrance to 1 & 2 The Lodge will be found on the left hand side just after the entrance to the The Old Rectory and is denoted by a Lacy Scott & Knight ‘For Sale’ board.