Luxuriously modern

Lime Cottage is an exceptional detached house, occupying a rural position on the edge of the well-served village of Acton.

The bright accommodation has been finished to a high standard and is complemented by ample parking and generous gardens with countryside views.

The property is fitted with solar panels, and there are fitted ceiling speakers in many parts of the house.

An oak door leads to the entrance hall, with a handmade oak staircase rising to the first floor and a large cloaks cupboard.

The adjoining drawing room has a large sash window and a feeling of space created by the double doors which open into the dining room and garden room.

Positioned at the heart of the house, the dining room has a set of double doors with folding shutters which open out onto terracing, with views of the garden and countryside.

The garden room has a 9ft high ceiling, glass walls which provide views of the garden and countryside beyond, and double doors opening onto terracing.

The versatile study has a door to the garage.

Reached via a large opening from the dining room, the kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of matching light oak fronted units with attractive feature fireplace incorporating a four oven Aga with fitted pelmet over.

There are extensive granite work surfaces continuing to a central island unit with breakfast bar and inset sink.

There is a further butler sink, deep pan drawers, an integrated dishwasher and space for an American style fridge/freezer and plumbing for a wahsing machine. There is also a downstairs cloakroom.

On the first floor, the landing has a linen cupboard and loft access.The principal suite has a 8ft 6in ceiling height with double doors to a Juliet balcony.

An opening leads to a dressing area, with built-in ‘his and hers’ wardrobes and a door to the ensuite, with a contemporary slipper bath and separate shower.

There are three further bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, and a family bathroom with bath and tiled shower cubicle.

Lime Cottage has a red brick pillared entrance with double gates opening to a sweeping gravel drive, which provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the garage with up and over door and access to the house.

The attractive rear garden is predominantly south west-facing and incorporates an impressive raised terrace, designed for entertaining and complete with lighting.

There is a large expanse of open lawn with colourful borders and a further terrace which serves the pretty summer house.

The agent is David Burr, Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525. Guide price £625,000.