Sternfield

A well-presented late 17th Century 2/3 bedroom cottage situated along a country lane with almost two acres of grounds.

ENTRANCE LOBBY | CLOAKROOM | SITTING ROOM | DINING ROOM | KITCHEN | DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM | 3 BEDROOMS | PARKING SPACE | OUTBUILDING | EXTENSIVE GROUNDS WITH SEPARATE ACCESS | ABOUT 1.91 ACRES

A pretty detached cottage situated along a peaceful country lane close to Saxmundham and the coast. Dating from the late 17th Century, the property is Grade II listed and built around a timber frame with rendered elevations under a thatched roof. The cottage is in a beautiful rural setting with fabulous views over its own extensive grounds and adjoining meadows. The land has potential for a variety of uses and there is plenty of space for additional outbuildings, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The property has been well-maintained and is well-presented throughout, retaining plenty of period character. The thatch was replaced in 2011 and re-ridged and extensively repaired in 2023 by a Master Thatcher. The front door opens to a lobby off which is a cloakroom with a further door to the sitting room. This is a well-proportioned room with exposed wall and ceiling timbers, French doors opening to the garden and a brick fireplace with timber over mantel.

The dining room features a brick floor and fine beamed ceiling and exposed wall studs with a further fireplace housing a wood-burner. It adjoins the kitchen which is laid out in the galley style, with a range of pine units with granite worktops and integrated double oven with induction hob and extractor over. There are doors to the front parking area and the rear garden and outbuilding.

Outside
To the side of the property is a parking space with a door leading into the kitchen. To the rear of the cottage is a raised terrace accessed from the sitting room, this provides expansive views across the meadow, which has a separate access off Sandy Lane.

The land is principally meadow and woodland, creating ideal habitat for wildlife. The meadow has numerous spring bulbs and there are a wide variety of trees including ash, oak, alder, hazel, willow and horse chestnut. At the back of the cottage is a detached outbuilding constructed of brick under pantile which provides useful storage space with built in shelving and a timber garden shed.

General information

• Mains electricity and water and drainage are connected
• Oil-fired central heating to radiators
• Council Tax – East Suffolk – Band E
• Ofcom state – Ultrafast broadband is available
• Ofcom state – most mobile providers likely
• EPC exempt
• What3words: costumes.glossed.royal
• Environment Agency (GOV.UK): Lowest risk rating (‘Very Low’) across all flood categories

Location
Sternfield is located about 1.5 miles to the south of the market town of Saxmundham, which has a good range of shops, together with supermarkets, and a branch line railway station providing access to London Liverpool Street Station via Ipswich. Snape Maltings, an internationally renowned concert hall and centre for the arts is about 3 miles away and the next door village, Friston, has a popular public house, The Chequers. Aldeburgh, is about six miles away and has excellent amenities including restaurants, public house, shops, galleries and boutiques. There are also first rate recreational opportunities locally including swimming, sailing, coastal walks, birdwatching at RSPB Minsmere.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, certain fixtures and fittings may be excluded from the sale.

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