Lackford, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HW

Situated within this well-regarded village, known for the Suffolk Wildlife Nature reserve at Lackford Lakes, Trust land with footpaths and West Stow Anglo- Saxon Village and Country Park and wonderful countryside and forest walks, Bay Tree House is a well-proportioned and beautifully presented modern house, built of traditional construction with brick elevations beneath a pan-tiled roof. The property has been subject to a comprehensive programme of modernisation over the past five years, resulting in a stylish and well-balanced family home enjoying an excellent level of natural light throughout, with most rooms taking advantage of views across the attractive gardens and open countryside beyond.
Extending to approximately 2,300 sq ft, the accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises a spacious reception hall with original renovated parquet flooring, which continues through the principal reception rooms. There is a study, together with a useful cloak/wet room, whilst glazed internal double doors lead into the impressive double-aspect sitting room centred around an open fireplace with granite hearth. The adjoining dining room provides an excellent entertaining space, with two sets of French doors opening directly onto the gardens and terrace.
The kitchen is accessed from the dining room and has been refitted with an attractive range of new shaker-style base and wall units complemented by quartz-effect work surfaces. Integrated appliances include double ovens, an induction hob with extractor over, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and stainless steel sink, whilst large windows and glazed doors provide excellent natural light together with views across the rear garden. Beyond lies a practical utility room and boiler room, providing additional storage and laundry facilities.
Particularly versatile is the self-contained annexe, ideal for dependent relatives, guests, older children or those working from home. With its own entrance, kitchenette and shower room, it offers excellent independent accommodation whilst remaining connected to the main house if required.
The first-floor landing leads to four genuine double bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys fitted wardrobes and a contemporary en suite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom, refitted with a modern white suite including bath and separate shower enclosure.
Outside
Outside, the property is approached via timber gates over a generous shingle driveway providing ample parking and access to the attached garage and car port.
The gardens wrap around the house and extend to approximately 0.64 of an acre, having been thoughtfully landscaped to provide areas of lawn, a large number of productive raised vegetable beds, established planting and seating terraces perfectly positioned to enjoy the far-reaching rural views. There are a variety of young fruit trees, to include pear, cherry, plum, quince and apple along with greenhouse, garden sheds and wood store. Beyond the gardens, neighbouring paddocks and protected Suffolk Wildlife Trust land create a wonderful sense of space and privacy, making the most of the property's delightful edge-of-village setting.
Bay Tree House combines the comfort of a beautifully modernised family home with versatile ancillary accommodation, all set against a backdrop of open countryside, with back garden access centrally located to the public footpath to Sayers Breck, Suffolk Nature Reserve at Lackford Lakes to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park, Trust land and thriving wildlife, within one of Suffolk's most desirable villages.
Agents Note
In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979, we declare that the seller of this property is a connected person of an employee of Bedfords Estate Agents.
Location
Lackford village is surrounded by fields, forests and lakes and set in a wonderful country location approximately 7 miles from Bury St Edmunds which offers a desirable range of educational and cultural amenities, rail station, restaurants, shops and schools. Easy access to Stansted Airport, Cambridge, London and East Coast.
Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity • Oil-fired heating • Council Tax Band ‘F’ • EPC ‘D’ • Broadband: Ultrafast 1,000MB available •