THE DRIFT A one off opportunity to acquire this impressive low energy detached family home of exceptional specification which was completed in July 2016 and built with eco-friendly living in mind. The air source heat pump, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system (MVHR), solar panels, underfloor heating throughout, intruder alarm system and Cat 5 internet sockets in each room are internal benefits whilst the hibernacula, wild grassland, pond and ivy portal passage from the bridleway all contribute to the external eco credentials. Of particular note are the striking views on all sides of the house with the incumbent wildlife adding to the countryside feel with the property itself set in about 0.3 acres and standing at in excess of 2,110 ft. The owner has applied for planning permission for an extension to the north-side of the existing garage to provide workshop with toilet and good sized first floor home office with store. 

STEP INSIDE An impressive entrance hallway welcomes you to the home and which features engineered oak flooring throughout the majority of the ground floor and stairs with glass balustrade to the upper floor. This full height space leads to the dining area with triple pendant light fitting and triple panel floor to ceiling windows to the rear terrace. From here the lounge area is tastefully divided and furnished to provide an informal entertaining area and family space with recessed LED lighting and ventilation, bi-fold doors leading to the rear terrace which with the windows gives triple aspect; the room also features a glass fronted rectangular log burner with marble mantle. The kitchen/garden room leads from the dining space and features a central island with high stool seating, a Siemens induction hob, remote recessed extraction unit, Miele dishwasher, recessed sink with Quooker boiling water tap, foot operated bins and storage under. The wall to one side opens into three compartments featuring the oven space with Siemens microwave combi oven, main oven/grill plus warming shelf, a dry goods store and a larder cupboard; there is also a built in upright fridge unit. The garden room has a floating wall cabinet with TV above, sofa seating and bi fold doors to the rear terrace again allowing you to enjoy the rear gardens and formal seating area immediately abutting the property. To the side of the kitchen is a drinks and wine rack cabinet space as well as the controls for the heating system and water softner in a small cupboard off. The utility room leads from here with a tiled floor and which provides secondary access to the home with a door to the side, has dual aspect and is fitted with a further range of wall and base units, built in upright freezer, stainless steel sink with hot & cold mixer taps over, space for additional white goods and a ground floor toilet with wash hand basin.

The first floor galleried landing with glass frontage and double Velux windows leads to the principal bedroom with views to both the front aspect and the rear with glass double door to a rear balcony providing seating area and wonderful views of the gardens. This light and spacious room with vaulted ceiling benefits from recessed wardrobe storage, integral window blinds to the balcony and is open plan to the en-suite bathroom with double Velux windows and which comprises Jack & Jill wash hand basins with chrome mixer taps and demist illuminated mirror over, chrome heated towel rail, WC, walk in tiled shower with drencher head over and white slipper bath with views of the garden. Bedroom two leads from the landing and has dual aspects to the rear with built in cabinets, whilst bedroom three is to the front of the property and has dual aspects as well as built in cupboard space, dressing table and bedside cabinets. The family bathroom is fully tiled in Italian grey tiles and has a white suite comprising WC, wash hand basin with stainless steel mixer tap over, slipper bath and walk in shower with drencher head.
 

STEP OUTSIDE Leading from a private drive is the large block paved parking area to the front of the property for up to 8 vehicles surrounding the double garage with pitched roof, solar panels, PV battery storage, EV car charger and ample roof storage space. Adjacent to the garage is a wood panelled flat roofed workshop. The rear gardens are tastefully divided starting with a split-level terrace immediately abutting the rear of the property with porcelain tiling, dry garden and corten steel border planters fully stocked with flowers and providing ample space for al fresco dining. The focal point of the newly landscaped garden is the wildlife pond and deck, with curving flower beds which frame the garden. The lawned areas are interspersed with ornamental shrubs and wild grassland areas to encourage local wildlife along with native hedging along the boundaries. The property benefits from excellent views to aspects of the gently undulating Suffolk countryside. 

LOCATION Rede is an appealing Suffolk village with a number of period homes and farms. The village lies about 7.5 miles to the south west of the historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers excellent schooling, extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pools and golf clubs. The University City of Cambridge is approximately 28 miles away and offers unrivalled schooling opportunities and excellent shopping and amenities. There is good access to the A14, A11 (M11) and the railway station at Bury St Edmunds gives a link to mainline stations offering direct services to London's Liverpool Street or King's Cross. The A14 and the A11 also provide easy access to Audley End and Whittlesford stations which are on the Cambridge to London line. Alternatively, there is a regular train service from Stowmarket to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 80 minutes. Stansted International Airport is approximately 55 minutes by car. 

SELLERS INSIGHT When we first saw the plot we were taken by the open countryside and tranquility of the area and could see the potential of the site for our first new build low energy home. We designed our dream house and built it to maximise its low energy and eco credentials and to our great satisfaction we have created a garden which is a haven for local wildlife with a pond, wildflower area and a hibernaculua. As a result we have regular visitors including hares, muntjac deer, foxes, badgers and tawny owls. We will miss the 360 degree views across the garden and beautiful Suffolk countryside as well as being close to the wonderful town of Bury St Edmunds. 

SERVICES Mains Electric
Air Source Heat Pump
Mains Water & Drainage
Council Tax Band - F
EPC Rating - B