Detached house for sale in London House, The Street, Thurlow CB9

London House is the former village post office located in the heart of the village which was purchased by local historic property developers, renowned locally for restoring historic, period properties into wonderful family homes.

Purchased with planning consent to create a spacious family home with annexe the property was meticulously renovated, retaining its original character features, integrating modern quality kitchens and bath/shower rooms.

Timber gates open to the inner courtyard and parking area where a bespoke Oak porch and door leads to the entrance hall/study with exposed timbers and wooden panelled walls.

The snug is perfectly designed for winter nights with a wood burning stove inset within a brick and timber surround and a period style radiator which are found throughout the house.

At the end of the hall is the open plan sitting/dining room and kitchen a light and versatile space with the sitting area having exposed and carved timbers.

A cleverly concealed door in the sitting room opens to reveal steps down to a large cellar approximately 5.2m x 3.41m with 2m height. A useful storage area which also conceals the original Post Office safe.

The kitchen is fitted with Shaker style units, quartz work surfaces and quality Bosch appliances including a double oven, dishwasher and fridge-freezer. Complimenting the kitchen is the matching moveable island providing additional storage and work surface.

The rear hall has an impressive feature tiled floor which continues into the utility room and beautifully styled shower room with its period suite comprising double shower cubicle, wash basin and wc.

The first floor has a further beautifully styled and finished bathroom, four double bedrooms with the main bedroom featuring a three piece shower room.

The original outbuildings have been converted into a double garage and a spacious high specification one bedroom annexe, ideal for modern living it could be used as home/work space, accommodation for extended family/dependants or a possible income source.

There is a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a further quality bathroom, double bedroom and a spacious sitting/dining room.

The garden to the rear has a westerly aspect and is laid to lawn.

Great Thurlow is a charming Suffolk village with local facilities including a public house, church, primary school and village hall. Cambridge is around 18 miles distant and Newmarket 10.