Mill Cottages, Nayland Road, Bures, CO8 5BY

This stunning, sympathetically extended semi-detached cottage is situated on the edge of the highly sought-after village of Bures. It benefits from field views to the rear with open-plan contemporary living in conjunction with two additional living rooms.

The entrance porch gives way to the original living area, which dates back to around 1850, and includes many original features including exposed beams and inglenook fireplace. Doors lead to a further living space and stairs to the first floor. Accessed from the snug is a spacious open-plan kitchen/diner with two sets of French doors leading to the patio, access to the WC and utility room. The bright and contemporary kitchen/diner has modern wall and base units, sink and drainer, space for range cooker with extractor hood over along with space for fridge and dishwasher. The utility room has a door to the patio, fitted units, sink, heated towel rail, space for microwave and plumbing for a washing machine and American style fridge/freezer. Also accessed from the kitchen/diner is an additional living room which forms part of the later extension, a bright room with multi-fuel burner with decorative surround, access to the rear garden via French doors at and views to the front at the other end.

The landing provides access to the three bedrooms and family bathroom. Bedroom one forms part of the tasteful extension with fitted wardrobes and a walk-in wardrobe as well as an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two has a built-in cupboard with exposed brick feature fireplace and bedroom three is located to the rear with views of the garden. The accommodation concludes with the family bathroom has been refitted to provide walk-in shower, panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin and vanity unit, WC, underfloor heating, stone tiled flooring, towel rail and inset TV.

Outside
The property enjoys a good size plot which backs on to fields at the rear. The frontage of the cottage has been significantly improved over time with steps leading down through a low maintenance, but well planted, front garden with sloped access to a block paved driveway providing parking for at least two cars. There is a detached garage, built by the current owners.

The rear garden has been split into different zones with an expansive lawn leading to an established flower bed at the rear border taking in views of the fields. There is a good size patio, an outbuilding used as a workshop but would make an ideal office, shed and a summerhouse with power/lighting and an area of patio to the front.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – b
Services – Mains water, gas and electricity are connected. There is a septic tank
Tenure – Freehold
EPC rating – D

Agents note
The septic tank is located in the grounds of number 3 and is shared between four houses at an approximate yearly cost of £100 per annum