Country Cottage
15 Minute Drive to the Southwold Coast
Approaching Half and Acre Plot
Three Double Bedrooms
Living Room with Focal Wood Burner
Kitchen / Diner with Separate Utility Room
First Floor Shower Room and Ground Floor Cloakroom
Generous Westerly Facing Garden
Driveway and Garage
Village Life
Nestled in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, just a mere fifteen-minute drive from the picturesque Southwold coast, this delightful cottage presents a rare opportunity to embrace the best of both worlds—tranquil rural living with the charm of village life. With breathtaking open field views and a convenient proximity to the local village pub, this is a home that exudes both peace and convenience.
Set on a generous plot of approaching half an acre, this enchanting property is unexpectedly spacious, offering a wealth of possibilities for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. As you approach through the stable gate, a sweeping driveway welcomes you, leading to a garage and generous off-road parking. The jewel of this home is its westerly facing garden—bathed in natural sunlight, this haven invites you to cultivate your own vegetable patch or even introduce a brood of chickens, making the most of the rural lifestyle. For those with a love for sustainability, the property also boasts an eco-conscious solar farm, while a dedicated wildlife pond ensures that nature flourishes right on your doorstep.
Step inside and be immediately embraced by the warmth and character of this home - the entrance hall sets the tone for the rustic charm within. To the right, the inviting living room offers a cosy retreat, where a sash window fills the space with natural light, timber beams add to the character, and a striking cast iron wood burner provides the perfect focal point—ideal for those chilly winter evenings.
The kitchen-diner is a space brimming with personality, featuring an exposed brick inglenook recess that adds a sense of history and charm. There is ample room for a dining table, creating the perfect hub for family meals and gatherings. French doors lead effortlessly to the rear garden, allowing for a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living—ideal for summer entertaining or quiet morning coffees overlooking the greenery. A separate utility room ensures a clutter-free kitchen, while a practical cloakroom completes the ground floor.
Ascending to the first floor, a spacious landing provides a versatile area—whether you envision it as a cosy reading nook or an inspiring home office, the space offers flexibility to suit your needs. Three double bedrooms ensure ample accommodation, with the master bedroom an impressive 12ft leading directly to the third bedroom—an ideal space for a dressing room, a nursery or perhaps a potential ensuite subject to planning. A well-appointed shower room completes the first floor, ensuring comfort and convenience for family and guests alike.
With a wealth of charm, generous grounds, and a truly unique offering of space, sustainability, and seclusion, this country cottage is a rare find. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a self-sufficient lifestyle, or simply a home that blends period character with modern convenience, this property is not to be missed. Arrange your viewing today and take the first step toward making this dream cottage your reality!
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External double glazed door and double glazed window to front aspect, stairs rising to the first floor, storage heater, tiles to floor.
12’5 x 10'9
Double glazed sash window to front aspect, overhead timber beams, cast iron wood burner with exposed brick chimney breast and stone hearth, storage heater, wood effect floor.
10’2 x 14’8
External double glazed french doors leading out to the garden, double glazed sash window to rear aspect, fitted base units with worktop and tile splashbacks, composite sink with single drainer and mixer tap, space for range master style cooker with mounted extractor hood, space for fridge, exposed brick chimney breast inglenook, tiles to floor.
External double glazed stable style door leading out to the garden, wall and base units with worktop, space for fridge/freezer, additional freezer and washing machine, wall mounted solar panel controls, electrics, tiles to floor.
Double glazed privacy sash window to rear aspect, low-level WC and vanity wash basin, tile splashbacks, carpet to floor.
Double glazed window to front aspect, exposed timber beam, carpet to floor.
12’2 x 11’1
Double glazed sash window to front aspect, wall mounted electric heater, wood effect floor. Door leading to bedroom three.
10’2 x 9’3
Double glazed sash window to rear aspect, electric storage heater, carpet to floor.
10’2 max x 11’2 max
Double glazed sash window to rear aspect, two built in storage cupboards, wood effect floor.
Double glazed privacy sash window to rear aspect, three piece suite comprising of a large shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and low level WC, tile splashbacks, wall mounted fan heater, extractor fan, wood effect floor.
To the front of the property is a fully enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn with a wrought iron gate opening to the stepping stone pathway leading to the front door. To the rear of the property is a generous westerlety facing garden mainly laid to lawn with various trees, shrubs and plants, there are various mature flowerbeds, multiple sheds, a timber summerhouse, a greenhouse, a wildlife pond, solar panel farm, a chicken coop and vegetable plots. A shingled pathway leads to a fully enclosed section with small goldfish pond. There is a gated sweeping extensive shingle driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles leading to the detached timber garage.
There is a gated sweeping extensive shingle driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles leading to the detached timber garage at the rear.
This property benefits from double glazing, electric storage heating, sewerage plant drainage and owned outright solar panels.