Listed for £780,000
January 30, 2026
Sold for £110,000
1998
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To the end of the hall is an open study area beside the attractive timber staircase which has space underneath for storage and enjoys a window overlooking the gardens. There is also a large airing cupboard and ground floor shower room comprising modern fitted vanity unit, shower enclosure, inset WC, obscure window to the rear and laminate floor.
Upstairs, the attractive turning staircase arrives to a galleried landing with a Velux window in a sloping ceiling above. The house enjoys 4 good sized double bedrooms, the main and third bedrooms both enjoying built in wardrobes for storage. All bedrooms are carpeted. The principal bedroom is double aspect with a lovely outlook and the first floor family bathroom has a bath, shower, vanity basin, WC, window to the rear and is a spacious room. From the landing there is access to the loft space via a fitted ladder, with light, power and plenty of storage, plus access to the solar inverter.
Outside
As mentioned, the outside of this property offers the next owner a mix of lifestyle options, across the 0.42ha grounds. There are attractive and well-kept gardens immediately surrounding the house including front gardens with a winding path to the front porch. There is a gravelled kitchen garden to the rear, with access to the side of the garage with a Hartley Botanic lean-to style glasshouse and separate greenhouse. Also storage for bins and the oil tank. Paths lead to both the front and rear, there is a section of enclosed garden immediately to the south side with a round paved patio. Beyond the house gardens are apple/pear trees, then the paddock area enclosed by post-and-rail fencing, 2x timber stables with power and water connected and a hardstanding area outside. The land runs alongside Brands Lane and there is a second vehicle access into the paddock via a 5 bar gate.
Location
Melon Green is located between Whepstead and Lawshall, enjoying lovely open countryside to the south of Bury St Edmunds. The community of Lawshall offers a well-regarded CoE primary school within easy reach, local church and public house.
Property Information
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Solar panels with inverter.
Local Authority: Babergh District Council. Council Tax Band E.
Tenure: Freehold.
Broadband: Standard predicted download speed 20 Mbps and upload speed 1 Mbps (source Ofcom). Full fibre available now.
Mobile Coverage: Variable – outdoor. EE and O2 good outdoor (source Ofcom).
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