Charles Tye, Ringshall, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14

An enchanting eco-friendly cottage, with the added benefit of a detached one-bedroom annexe situated in charming gardens in all about 0.5 of an acre.

Elder House is understood to date from the 17th Century with later additions. Elder House presents lime-plastered elevations under a pan-tiled roofline, and now offers the ideal self-sufficient lifestyle (the good life) with low running costs –
air source heat pump, photovoltaic generation and house battery storage. The property has, over the past three years, undergone a considerable sympathetic renovation and extension programme to include the addition of a fabulous kitchen/dining/family room, with sliding doors out onto the garden. Parts of the property have underfloor heating, and it is understood that this could be extended into the old house if desired with feed pipework and control cable laid in place.

The older part of the house is now well insulated with hempcrete and warmcote lime render, with recently installed hardwood double glazed windows. Also of note are the two reception rooms (one currently being used as a bedroom) both with wonderful inglenook fireplaces, with the sitting room fireplace housing a wood burning stove.

The ground floor accommodation also comprises utility room, separate WC/shower, a bedroom with en suite and, off the sitting room, a family bathroom. Above the kitchen/dining/family room is a mezzanine floor, accessed via a separate staircase, which is currently used as a playroom/workspace. There is also a vaulted entrance hall with brick floor and utility room that leads out to a spacious sheltered rear porch area.

A staircase leads up to the first floor where access is given to two good sized vaulted bedrooms. The property has a range of historic features including exposed timbers.

There is a dedicated plant room with exterior access.

OUTSIDE

The driveway has two entrances providing ample parking for several cars. One of the entrances gives access into the double-doored garage with adjoining office with annexe/studio room over currently used as a bedroom with en suite. The garage has an attached woodshed. The gardens at Elder House are truly outstanding and have been featured in Country Living, Country Life and Gardens Illustrated. The garden was also featured on the BBC’s Gardeners World in 2024. The garden features an array of flowering herbaceous borders, mature trees, polytunnel and shed, together with raised vegetable beds. There is a spacious sheltered rear porch area, accessed via the utility room, as well as an enclosed orchard area/chicken run with fruit trees including plum, damson, pear and Bramley, as well as a mix of espalier heritage apple trees, gooseberries and raspberries. There is also a garden pond. A 7,500 litre rainwater tank, with electric pump and programmable timer is most useful for watering the garden In total the gardens extend to approximately 0.5 of an acre.

LOCATION

Charles Tye is situated on the edge of the village of Ringshall and is located around four miles south of Stowmarket and nearly four miles southwest of Needham Market. Both Stowmarket and Needham Market offer a range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, as well as train stations with main line services to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. Needham Market also boasts the Needham Lake conservation area with a number of countryside walks. The county town of Ipswich is just eight miles away also offering comprehensive shopping, educational and recreational faculties including many pubs and restaurants.

DISTANCES

Stowmarket – 4 miles
Needham Market – 4 miles
A14 – 4 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP14 2HU)

From Ipswich proceed out onto the Norwich Road (A1156) which in turn leads onto Bramford Road the (B1067). Continue along here crossing over the A14 and passing through the villages of Little Blakenham, Somersham, Somersham Tye. On reaching the B1078 turn left and continue along this road until entering the village of Ringshall. Take a right hand turn along Stowmarket Road. Continue along passing Wattisham airfield on your left and take the next turn on your right signed Mill Road where Elder House will be found a short distance on your left-hand side denoted by a Jackson-Stops for sale board.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains electricity and water are connected. Air Source Heat Pump. Biopure Sewage treatment plant. Photovoltaic panels. House battery.

Mobile: Ofcom reports a good service from the main providers.

Broadband: Ofcom reports ultrafast broadband is available at the property.

EPC: D

Council Tax: Band C. Mid Suffolk Council

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.

Fixtures and Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.