Grade II listed cottage in Gazeley for sale at £575k guide

According to Historic England, The Hutch dates back to the 18th century, with an entrance porch added in the 20th century.

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It is a timber frame construction with a block wall extension, wattle and daub, and a thatched roof, and retains many original features including exposed timbers and inglenook fireplaces. The thatch has also recently been updated.

The property dates back to the 18th century with a 20th century addition (Image: David Burr Newmarket) The Hutch’s ground floor comprises two reception rooms, a kitchen, utility, study, shower room and bathroom.

The cosy sitting room features two large sash windows, allowing in lots of natural light, as well as a vast inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, brick hearth and bressummer over.

Exposed timbers and open studwork create an open-plan entrance to the study, where stairs to the first floor can be found.

An inglenook fireplace with woodburner provides a focal point in the living room (Image: David Burr Newmarket) The study (Image: David Burr Newmarket) The dining room also has a fireplace with woodburning stove, brick hearth and timber mantel, as well as quarry tiled flooring and a recess with a built-in cupboard and shelving.

More open studwork leads to the kitchen, creating a charming room in which to entertain and relax.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of units with granite worktops and an inset sink, and appliances include an electric cooker and dishwasher.

The dining room (Image: David Burr Newmarket) The kitchen includes an electric cooker and dishwasher (Image: David Burr Newmarket) The adjoining utility has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, plus access to the garden and the shower room, which includes a tiled shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

The separate bathroom benefits from a bath with shower over, wash basin and WC.

One of four well-proportioned bedrooms (Image: David Burr Newmarket) The bedrooms boast solid wood flooring and exposed beams (Image: David Burr Newmarket) Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, with features including solid oak flooring, exposed timbers and, in bedroom one, a built-in wardrobe and exposed brick chimney breast.

Externally, The Hutch is approached by gates leading on to a vast gravel driveway with parking and turning space for several vehicles and access to a double car port/garage, which has storage space above.

The gardens include multiple paved seating and dining areas (Image: David Burr Newmarket) The house sits in the centre of the secluded and mature gardens.

To the rear are paved seating and dining areas surrounded by flower and shrub borders.

The remainder of the gardens, to the front and side of the house, are south-facing and mostly laid to lawn.

Dotted with a range of mature lavender and rose beds and borders, trees and shrubs, they provide a tranquil outdoor space that perfectly matches the cottage’s period aesthetic.

The mature gardens are interspersed with shrubs, trees and flowerbeds (Image: David Burr Newmarket) Included in the grounds are several useful outbuildings including a large shed and a detached studio/office with light and power connected and supply of hot and cold water.

The village of Gazeley is home to a village hall, recreation grounds, a public house and a church.

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Further amenities can be found in nearby Moulton, while the busy town of Newmarket is located just 4.5 miles away and Bury St Edmunds only 10 miles.

For more information, contact David Burr.

PROPERTY FACTS
The Hutch, Gazeley
Guide price: £575,000
David Burr, 01638 669035
davidburr.co.uk