Property description
Halesworth 3 miles
Beccles 11.1 miles
Southwold 14.8 miles
Norwich 22.3 miles
Wonderfully charming period cottage with an abundance of original features found throughout this spacious three/four bedroom home. Extensive cottage gardens wrap round the property, which also benefits from brick and pan tile outbuildings, garage, gravel drive and idyllic village location.
Accommodation comprises of:
Sitting Room with Wood Burner
Dining Room
Conservatory
Kitchen
Utility Room
Downstairs Shower Room
Three/Four Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
Front & Rear Gardens
Brick Outbuilding
Garage
Off Road Parking
Idyllic Village Location
The Property
Pushing open the heavy oak front door brings you into the spacious dining room with the original brick floors found underfoot, exposed brick fireplace, and the original oak beams attesting to the properties age. The brick floors are continued into the kitchen which leads off the dining room and enjoys a dual aspect providing charming views into the pretty front garden. Painted kitchen units are complimented by the speckled laminate worktops in neutral shades as well as a porcelain one and a half bowl sink. The four ring electric hob is found opposite the raised Hotpoint double oven and there is also space for a dishwasher. A generous utility room allows one to keep the white goods clear of the kitchen and leads through to the downstairs shower room with double shower, pedestal sink and wc. A beautiful hardwood conservatory with under-floor heating runs along the rear of the property and thus enjoys lovely views into the garden along with a pair of French doors. Back through the dining room and past the impressive chimney breast brings one into the generous sitting room with a wood burning stove set into the exposed brick fireplace. This delightful reception room is flooded with natural light from the double glazed window overlooking the front of the property and also found is an original bread oven, fitted cupboard and a twee window opposite the staircase to the bedrooms. The first bedroom is currently used as a study and would make a charming single room with dual aspect. A spacious double leads off the study and enjoys exposed beams and charming Victorian grate. Off the landing is a large family bathroom with bath, pedestal sink, wc and airing cupboard. The master bedroom also leads off the landing with views across the pretty front gardens, exposed beams, a large dressing room, which would also make a lovely single bedroom, and a staircase leading down into the dining room which completes the accommodation.
Outside
The property lies set back from the road with generous gardens all round, measuring approximately 1/4 of an Acre (STS). A gravel drive provides ample off road parking and leads up to the single garage. The large front garden is mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of well stocked flower beds as well as a variety of mature trees found throughout the generous gardens. The charming front gardens are completed with a natural pond providing a pretty focal point.
The rear garden is also mainly laid to lawn with a lovely patio area off the conservatory providing a charming spot for al fresco dining or outside entertaining. A brick and pan tile outbuilding can be found to the side of the property giving amply space for garden storage or to have as a workshop. A further brick outbuilding is found on the opposite side of the house tucked between the back of the garage and the raised vegetable beds, where a useful greenhouse can also be found.
Location
This property is situated on a quiet leafy road in the sought after village of Rumburgh which is approximately a 15 minute drive from Halesworth. Halesworth provides many independent shops, range of schools, public houses, restaurants, doctors, vets and a supermarket. It has a thriving centre of arts for the community called 'The New Cut' which is used as a theatre, cinema, exhibitions and workshops. There is a train station with services to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. The unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are a 20 minute drive away.
Directions
From Halesworth head towards Wisset along 'The Street' continuing towards Rumburgh, turn right at the signpost for 'New Road'. The property can be found on the right hand side.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Oil fired central heating and private drainage. Mains water and electricity.
Local Authority
Waveney District Council
Tax Band: D
Postcode: IP19 0NJ
EPC-
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.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.
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