A beautiful Grade II listed detached cottage, part of which dates back to the 17th century, is for sale for £339,950.

Priory Cottage in Duke Street, Stanton, includes orginal features, a fine exposed timber frame, red- brick fireplace, and some original windows.

At the same time the cottage has been improved in recent years to provide modern day efficiencies.

The entrance porch is currently set up as a study, while the sitting room has a brick fireplace and gas ‘living flame’ fire.

The dining room features an inglenook fire place, while the kitchen/ breakfast room has been refitted.

There is also a ground floor cloakroom and a utility room.

Upstairs there is a large landing area, while the master bedroom comes with an en-suite shower.

The other two bedrooms are served by a main bathroom.

A former garage, East of the garden has been superbly converted by as master craftsman into an over flow bedroom, annexe, studio or office, with a separate shower room and storage area.

It also features French doors to an elevated decked seating area.

A blocked paved driveway provides parking for two vehicles with side gate access to the main garden.

The gardens themselves are mainly laid to lawn but also include mature trees and shrubbery.

The cottage is on the market with Duttons Estate Agents.

To arrange a viewing you can phone them on 01284 749433.

Alternatively you can email bse@duttons.uk.com or call in at their office at 7 Guildhall Street in Bury St Edmunds.

For more on this or any other of their properties visit www.duttons.uk.com