The White House

Forming part of the quaint rural hamlet of Kersey Tye, The White House is an unlisted semi-detached period cottage which is believed to date from the early 19th century. Since 2013, the property, both inside and out, has been painstakingly improved and upgraded to a particularly high standard. Via extensive glazing and double doors to the rear, the inviting and open plan kitchen/dining room directly overlooks the gardens and fields beyond, the AGA kitchen has been recently fitted with handmade birch ply units, extensive oak worktops, new integral appliances and sink with ‘Quooker’ boiling hot water tap. Accessed via the dining area is the snug/office on a raised solid pine floor with ‘Hillary’ wooden window shutters. A range of bespoke handmade, full-height storage boxes stylishly defines the front sitting room with focal fireplace with woodburner. The remaining ground floor consists of the central hall and cloakroom with a unique clear resin penny flooring and handmade cabinetry.

The first-floor landing is laid with attractive herringbone engineered oak which extends to all 3 bedrooms. Along with the landing, the 2 principal bedrooms overlook the gardens and countryside beyond. Between the front and rear bedroom is the bathroom which again provides handmade and painted cabinetry with ‘Samuel Heath’ brass ware.

Outside, a shingle drive to the west gives access to the detached garage with adjacent carport. Directly behind is a detached double bedroom annex (and storeroom) with shower/wet room fitted with ‘Asbee and Stone’ brass ware.

Immediately to the rear of the cottage is a dining terrace of Indian sandstone which extends onto a terracotta tiled walkway defined by raised herbaceous planters, with additional planters and laid sandstone beyond. Beyond is a shingle path leading through a large expanse of lawn which is bounded by established hedges and trees. Set to the north-west corner of the garden is a former shipping container which has been converted into an impressive garden room and is ideal for outside entertaining. Contemporary fitted with a handmade seating area, bi-fold doors lead onto a raised stone terrace with further planters and further seating. Opposite is a further terrace under an impressive contemporary steel frame.

A field hedge with post and rail fencing borders the rear parking area, giving further extensive off-road parking. Via The Tye, the rear parking area is independently accessed via a shared driveway which is granted by a formal right of way. This right of way is transferable to the new owner.

Agents note
In January 2018, full planning permission was granted for a single and two storey rear extension under reference DC/17/06316. The full planning permission plans and associated documents can be found on Babergh and Mid Suffolk’s planning portal.

In 2022, the main roof was renewed which comes with a 10-year guarantee.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. 6-Year-old oil-fired ‘Grant’ condensing combination boiler, new ‘Nevelli’ column radiators finished in bare metal lacquer, traditional thermostatic valves finished in satin nickel. Electric heating and electric unvented hot water cylinder servicing the 1-bedroom annex.

Local Authority and Council Tax Band
Babergh with Mid Suffolk District Council
Band C

EPC Rating
Current D(63). Potential B(84).
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