Maltings Close, Bures Hamlet, CO8

Malt Cottage is part of a Grade II listed former maltings, converted into residential properties and is located in the sought after village of Bures, with its range of useful village amenities, community spirted social life and access to the beautiful Stour Valley countryside.

The property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen and utility, ample off-road parking in addition to the garage, and enjoys a secluded tucked-away position.

Tenure Freehold | Oil Fired Central Heating | Council Tax Band E

Village Primary School Ofsted Rating "Good" | Grade II Listed
 

PROPERTY


Malt Cottage forms part of the Grade II Listed converted former maltings in the sought-after Stour Valley village of Bures, and enjoys a secluded, tucked away position towards the end of Maltings Close.

On entering the property, the hallway, in common with much of the property, displays exposed timber beams, enhancing the character of the property. A door to the rear of the hallway provides access to the rear terrace.

The central focus of the spacious sitting room is the open fireplace with attractive brick surround. Double doors provide access to the dining room to the rear.

The kitchen (to the front of the property) features a range cooker, and provides space and plumbing for a free standing slim-line dishwasher. There is also space for a free standing fridge / freezer. Ample storage is provided by a good array of cupboards and drawers.

The utility room provides additional storage and houses the oil-fired boiler as well as providing space and plumbing for a free standing washing machine and space for an under counter freezer.

The cloakroom (accessed from the utility) completes the ground floor accommodation and is comprised of a handbasin set within a vanity unit and toilet.

Ascending the stairs to the first floor there are four well-proportioned bedrooms.

The main bedroom is to the front of the property and the accompanying en-suite shower room comprises a shower cubicle, toilet and hand basin set within a vanity unit.

The second double bedroom (also to the front of the home) contains two built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom three is a large single with wardrobe and bedroom four is presently used as a work from home office.

The family bathroom completes the internal accommodation and is comprised of a bath, with shower mixer attachment and screen, hand basin set within a vanity unit and toilet.
 

OUTSIDE

The property is located to the end of Maltings Close in a secluded, tucked away position.

The driveway provided parking for several vehicles in addition to the garage, which has power and light connected.

The front garden is mainly laid to lawn, with maturely planted beds and borders. The oil tank is adjacent to the garage.

To the rear of the property there is a low maintenance, southerly facing terrace.
 

SITUATION


The property is located in the highly desirable and picturesque village of Bures. The village sits upon either side of the River Stour which also represents the Essex / Suffolk border.

Bures has a good range of local facilities including a post office, doctor's surgery, primary school (rated 'good' at the latest Ofsted report), a village store, delicatessen, hair salon, two public houses, and tea shop.

The countryside surrounding Bures is particularly appealing and offers numerous walking routes and views of the Bures Dragon.

Further shopping and recreational facilities are available in the nearby market town of Sudbury which is about 5 miles away and Colchester which has a wide range of shopping, recreational and leisure amenities as well as some excellent schools in both the state and private sector.

For the commuter, Bures offers branch line rail service to London Liverpool Street via Marks Tey. Direct mainline rail services are available from Colchester and Marks Tey taking approximately 55 minutes from the latter.

There are also frequent buses running to both Colchester and Sudbury.
 

AGENTS NOTES

The property is Grade II Listed and the central heating system is oil-fired.

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