Property description
Saxmundham - 3.7 miles
Aldeburgh - 4.6 miles
A most attractive and lovingly restored 3 bedroom Victorian terraced property on the outskirts of Leiston. Light and airy, with original features and two open fireplaces, this property would make a lovely family home or rural retreat, only a few minutes drive from the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Entrance hall
Living room/dining room
Kitchen
Rear lobby
Utility room
Bathroom
2 double bedrooms
Single bedroom/study
Front and rear gardens
Allocated parking for 2 cars
The front door of this pretty house opens out into a small garden facing the road, but with allocated parking (2 spaces) behind the property, access is generally through the rear garden and in through the back door. This opens into a small lobby with a large utility room with sink, plumbing for washing machine and WC to your right. There is a generously sized airing cupboard in the lobby. Through into the galley kitchen with wood work surfaces and cupboard under, and a pretty glazed cupboard above, there is an electric oven and hob, and space for a fridge freezer. The kitchen leads through into a beautiful living/dining room, linked by double doors and each room having an open fireplace. Double sash windows in the living room have far reaching views across farmland to the front of the property.and the dining room window looks out onto the rear garden. A traditional large walk in larder is in the dining room corner. Separate doors lead from the dining room and the sitting room into the hallway and there are two under stair cupboards, one of which is head height. Stairs lead from the hallway to the landing, with a lovely modern bathroom with basin, WC and bath with shower over and views across the rear garden. The second bedroom is of double size and the larger master bedroom, with open country views to the front, has an original fireplace. The third single bedroom is currently used as a study and again has pretty views to the front and an internal window above the stairs giving even more light. All floors have been stripped and painted in pastel shades.
Outside
The rear garden is a good size and laid mainly to lawn and the smaller from garden has planting and a footpath to the front door. Allocated off road parking for two cars lies to the rear, and there is guest parking available. The open land at the rear offers a fun and safe area for children to explore and a footpath directly behind this space leads to the beach at Sizewell. The rear garden has a timber garden shed.
Location
On the edge of Leiston and less than four miles from Saxmundham, both towns offer a variety of shops and facilities, including doctors and dentists surgeries, cafes and restaurants, library, sports facilities and more. There are many activities in the area including golf courses at Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, which hosts the famous literary festival each year, and the world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall RSPB Minsmere is a short journey away and there is sailing on the sea or the rivers Alde, Deben and Orwell. Trains run hourly from Saxmundham with connections to London Liverpool Street Station.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Agents Note
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
Services
Mains gas, electricity and water.
Local Authority
Suffolk Coastal District Counci
Tax Band: A
Postcode: IP17 1UF
Property Features :
- Beautifully restored Victorian cottage
- 2 bedroomsLiving room/dining room with two open fireplaces
- Kitchen
- Utility room
- Walk in larder
- Upstairs bathroom
- Front and rear gardens
- 2 allocated off road parking spaces