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About this property

Built in the 1950s and set within the sought-after village of Wetherden, The Beehive is a detached bungalow offering space, versatility and plenty of potential for a new owner to make their mark. Sitting on a generous 0.27-acre plot, this home combines privacy, convenience and village living within easy reach of Stowmarket.

Inside, the bungalow offers three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two reception rooms, alongside a practical kitchen and four useful outbuildings. The rooms are well-proportioned, providing flexibility for family life, entertaining, or those who wish to work from home. There is also excellent scope to extend the property further, subject to the necessary permissions, with the existing footprint and plot size giving buyers many options.

The gardens are a real feature, with plenty of space for outdoor living, established hedging offering privacy, and scope for landscaping to individual taste. For those seeking additional amenities, there is space within the grounds to create a garage if desired.

The location is both peaceful and convenient within a short drive to the A14.The bungalow sits less than a mile from the local Co-op store and within a short walk of the heart of Wetherden, a traditional Suffolk village with a welcoming community, pretty period homes and access to surrounding countryside walks. For wider facilities, Stowmarket is just a 12-minute drive away, offering a wide range of shops, schools, leisure options and a mainline rail station with direct links to London Liverpool Street.

While the property would benefit from some modernisation, this provides an exciting opportunity for buyers to personalise the space and create a home to their own style and standard. Spacious, well located and full of potential, The Beehive offers a wonderful chance to secure a substantial home in a highly desirable Suffolk village setting.

Key information

Council Tax Band: D

Tenure: Freehold

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    Kates Lane, Wetherden, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3 detached bungalow
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    The 4.19% annual interest rate is based on the Connells Group average mortgage interest rate taken from this year YTD and is correct as at 17/03/2026.

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Stowmarket

    42 Ipswich Street
    Stowmarket
    Suffolk
    IP14 1AD
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