Chapman Stickels' Property of the Week: Firbecks House in Monks Eleigh

An unlisted Victorian house set in 0.32 acres of gardens which abut wetland to the River Brett


By Derek Davis

17th Jul 2023 | Property of the Week


Firbecks House Monks Eleigh (Picture: Chapman Stickels)
Firbecks House Monks Eleigh (Picture: Chapman Stickels)

If you are looking for a new home near the Shotley peninsula, or just looking to see what is out there, then look no further than our Property Of The Week features, which will be showcasing the most interesting homes for sale right now on our Shotley peninsula Nub News property pages, from Chapman Stickels.

This week's outstanding offer is a Victorian end terrace in Monks Eleigh, on the market with Chapman Stickels for £470,000

Located in the centre of the village, Firbeck House was built in 1868 to an imposing Victorian style, displaying a decorative mix of red and white brick to its façade, stone lintels, and a feature bay window.

Accessed via a wide front hallway, the principal sitting room forms part of the original house, which provides much natural light from the bay window fronting The Street.

A fireplace housing a double sided, multi-fuel burner links through to the dining room / snug with stairs to the first floor. The rear twin aspect kitchen / breakfast forms a modern addition, having work surfaces fitted on two walls with numerous base and eye level units, as well as integral appliances.

The remaining ground floor accommodation comprises the family bathroom and a rear utility / boot room providing further worksurfaces, an oil-fired boiler and storage. 

The first floor offers two double bedrooms to the front and rear, where bedroom two overlooks the rear garden and countryside beyond. Bedroom one faces The Street, with an ensuite shower room to one corner.

A further front bedroom also overlooks the attractive street scene of the village centre and St Mary's Church beyond.

Outside, the south facing gardens are a wonderful feature to Firbeck House which are accessed via a gated side driveway providing ample off-road parking.

Immediately to the rear of the house is a raised terrace with steps onto a first area of lawn, flanked by herbaceous and flower borders. Beyond a substantial detached outbuilding is the principal garden where large areas of lawn with further cultivated areas with a vegetable garden and numerous fruit trees which extend towards the far southern boundary.

There are numerous established tree and shrubs, particularly to western boundary which includes field maple, poplar, walnut, beech and silver birch. Beyond the southern boundary are low-lying areas of mainly willow trees.

Agents note

The substantial outbuilding / garage of part brick, part timber frame (11.28m x 5.18 (37'0'' x 17'0'') provides excellent scope to convert into ancillary accommodation / office use.

The immediate neighbour is granted a pedestrian right of way over the first small section of the rear garden. This is chiefly for refuse use.

Location 

Monks Eleigh is a very attractive village set within the south Suffolk countryside, with the popular Swan public house and community shop / post office located some 50 metres away from the property.

The excellent Hollow Trees Farm Shop is nearby with the market towns of Hadleigh and Sudbury both within easy reach.

Services 

Mains Water, electricity, and drainage. Oil-fired heating

EPC Rating

Current E (50). Potential C (77).

Babergh District Council Tax. Band D

Viewing

Link here for more details about Firbecks House in Monks Eleigh or to arrange a viewing, contact estate agents Chapman Stickels or call 01473 372 372 or email [email protected]

If you are looking to sell your house contact the valuations team.

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