Elevated listed cottage in Glemsford for sale at £775k guide

Thatch End is believed to date back to the 16th century and is constructed of a plastered timber frame under a part-tiled and part-thatched roof.

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Katy Stephenson, of selling agent Savills, said: “The property has been sympathetically extended and enhanced in recent years, retaining many period features such as exposed timbers, mullion windows, original doors and wooden floors, perfectly complemented by all the trappings for comfortable 21st century living.

“There are also some delightful seating areas that make the most of the wonderful valley views.”

The property is believed to date back to the 16th century (Image: Savills)

The four-bedroom property welcomes you in via a spacious reception hall with limestone flooring, an under-stairs cupboard and an adjoining shower room.

To one side of the hall is a bespoke open-plan kitchen/dining room with wooden base and wall units with wooden worktops, as well as a wine fridge, an Esse range cooker and a separate oven with induction hob.

The light-filled dining area enjoys a triple aspect and French doors opening out on to an al fresco dining terrace.

The bespoke open-plan kitchen/dining room (Image: Savills) French doors in the dining area open out on to a sunny terrace (Image: Savills)

On the other side of the hall, the well-proportioned sitting room is a cosy space to relax, featuring a woodburning stove, exposed timbers and a dual aspect.

Off the sitting room is a study with original flooring and views into the grounds. The room has been used as a fourth bedroom and a playroom in the past.

The sitting room (Image: Savills) The study (Image: Savills)

Two separate staircases on the ground floor take you to the first floor, which has been extended.

The original part of the house has two double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes, and a shower room.

The view from the first floor (Image: Savills)

In the extended part of the house is the attractive master bedroom, complete with built-in wardrobes, vaulted ceiling and a dual aspect providing “stunning” views over the surrounding valley.

The property has a total of four bedrooms (Image: Savills) There is an extension on the first floor (Image: Savills)

Outside, Thatch End is approached by a set of steps leading up to the front garden and the cottage entrance.

The secluded, wraparound gardens offer plenty of privacy, and to the rear is a wildflower area which is perfect for local wildlife, as well as a potting shed with power and light connected.

Thatch End enjoys pretty wraparound gardens (Image: Savills) The property sits in an elevated position with valley views (Image: Savills)

There are several seating areas throughout the garden with the terrace offering an additional decked area with fire pit and viewing platform over the grounds and the valley.

Parking is provided via a double garage with roller door, accessed off the lane.

There are several seating areas throughout the garden (Image: Savills)

Located on Fern Hill in the village of Glemsford, Thatch End enjoys a picturesque rural setting with many tranquil walks, as well as a village school, doctors’ surgery, post office and multiple shops.

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The popular village of Long Melford is a 10-minute drive away and the market town of Sudbury, which in addition to a wide range of amenities also has a train station with links to London, is just under 20 minutes away.

For more information, please contact Savills.

PROPERTY FACTS
Thatch End, Glemsford
Guide price: £775,000
Savills, 01473 234 800
Savills.com