Mortimers of Woodbridge are privileged to present for sale this expansive five bedroom country home situated in one of the most desirable post codes in Suffolk. A home rich in characterful charm, without the constraints of being a listed property, "The Cottage" is set behind a generous frontage, with the original section dating back to the 17th century. On first glimpse this immediately captivating home is complimented by its symmetry, traditional sash-style windows and doors and tasteful extensions that have been added to thoughtfully over the years. Once inside the circa 3,000 square ft accommodation, comprises of eight rooms on the ground floor and seven on the first floor, with an abundance of space in outbuildings offering superb potential for further accommodation/ lodgings.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
Enter via entrance door to entrance porch with further internal door opening entrance hall.
Entrance Hall
Doors off to snug, lounge and kitchen along with the first of two staircases leading to the first floor.
Snug - 18' 5 x 15' 11
Double glazed floor to ceiling bay with French doors opening to front aspect and additional double glazed window to side aspect. Feature open fireplace and surround and wall mounted radiator.
Sitting Room - 24' 8 x 13' 6
Double glazed floor to ceiling bay with French doors opening to front aspect. Feature fireplace with tiled hearth and inset log burning stove, wall mounted radiators and further internal doors leading to playroom and inner hallway.
Playroom - 15' 6 x 12' 7
A dual aspect room with double glazed bay window to front aspect and further double glazed window to side aspect. Feature fireplace with tiled hearth and surround (currently unused), wall mounted radiator, internal door leading through to inner hallway.
Inner Hall
Doors off to study, downstairs cloakroom/WC, kitchen, utility room and cellar access, plus the second of two staircases leading to first floor.
Study - 9' 1 x 5' 11
Double glazed window to side aspect, wall mounted radiator.
Cloakroom/ WC
Frosted double glazed window to side aspect, low-level WC pedestal and hand wash basin, wall mounted radiator, storage cupboard.
Utility Room
Dual aspect double glazed windows to side and rear, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer with worktop space over, wall mounted Worcester boiler (which was installed new in 2024).
Kitchen/ Diner - 23' 4 x 13' 1
Double glazed French doors leading out to patio space and onto rear garden, this flowing space is split into two areas, circling around the central chimney breast with inset AGA oven. The kitchen area has dual aspect double glazed windows to side and rear aspects, with a range of base and eye level wooden shaker style cupboards, with oak worktops over. Part tiled walls, space for additional oven with integrated extractor hood over, inset one and a half basin sink and drainer unit, integrated NEFF dishwasher. Archway leading through to washroom, with space for freestanding American style fridge freezer along with a continuation of the low-level shaker style wall units with oak worktops above and inset Twyfords butler sink and a further double glazed window to rear aspect.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
With front and rear staircases leading from the ground floor, double glazed windows to front and side aspect, access to loft space, doors off to all bedrooms and family bathroom. Storage cupboard and airing cupboard housing hot water tank (installed new in 2024) and wall mounted radiators.
Bedroom One - 15' 10 x 12' 11
Dual aspect double glazed windows to front and side aspect, two built-in wardrobes, door leading through to ensuite bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
Five piece suite consisting of panel bath with central mixer tap and hand held showerhead, walk-in corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low-level WC, bidet and hand wash basin. Wall mounted radiator and additional wall mounted heated towel radiator. Dual aspect frosted double glazed windows to side and rear aspect and a storage cupboard/ built in wardrobe.
Bedroom Two - 13' 4 x 12' 11
Double glazed window to front aspect, two built-in double wardrobes, wall mounted radiator.
Bedroom Three - 13' 1 x 9' 5
Double glazed window side aspect, wall mounted radiator, built-in storage cupboard.
Bedroom Four - 11' 1 x 8' 8
Double glazed window to side aspect, built-in wardrobe, desk and display cupboards, wall mounted radiator.
Bedroom Five - 13' 1 x 8' 5
Dual aspect windows to side and rear, wall mounted radiator, loft hatch access.
Family Bathroom
Dual aspect double glazed windows to side and rear aspect. Four piece suite consisting of panel bath, low-level WC, double shower, and double vanity wash basins. Wall mounted heated towel radiator, loft hatch access, part tiled walls.
Outside
To the front of the property the sweeping driveway encircles a large lawned area, with a multitude of mature shrubs, with the gravel driveway continuing to the right side of the property where you will find the rear parking area and brick outbuildings incorporating; Double Car Port - 18' 5 x 12' 4, Workshop - 20' 5 x 13', Garden Store - 7' 5 x 5' 4 and Boiler Room - 5' 7 x 5' 4. Whilst to the left side a meandering pathway flanked with further shrubs and plants provides an alternate route to the rear garden and patio areas. To the rear of the property, a generous patio area leads out from the Kitchen/ diner with a covered area, and raised planters divided from the main area of garden by a wooden picket fence and gate which provides access to a predominantly lawned area, with sections left to wilding, a sunken trampoline and mature shrub boarders.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
