6 bedroom cottage for sale

This former 18th Century Coaching Inn has undergone a complete programmer of updating and re-modelling to include a stunning extensive oak and glass open plan extension to the rear. Also benefiting from an attached self-contained annex, wonderfully 1/3rd acre landscaped rear garden backing onto the Blyth Valley.

Accommodation comprises:

Entrance hall with cloakroom leading into a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining/family room with glass
and oak doors opening onto the large brick terrace overlooking the rear garden
Useful Tanked cellar
Utility/pantry room
Large sitting room with a wood-burner
Library with access to annex
Oak staircase with a landing to enjoy the rear view
Three 1st floor bedrooms - a large bathroom and a shower room
Two further 2nd floor bedrooms, currently used as office and studio with a seating area and w.c.
Gas fired central heating with under floor heating throughout the ground floor extension
Driveway with two parking areas & E.V. charging
Approximately 1/3 acre of wonderful professionally landscaped gardens with an expanse of raised brick
terrace, large fish pond, geodistic dome, greenhouse, large workshop, two sheds, orchard and raised vegetable
garden
An additional income from the one bedroom self - contained annex or can be incorporated into the main house

The Property
This impressive 18th century former coaching inn is complimented with a well designed substantial oak and glass Scandinavian style extension. Steps to the side lead up to the large entrance hall with a cloakroom, and into the fantastic oak and glass rear extension providing an open plan kitchen/dining/family room. The kitchen is fitted with sleek cupboards and corian worktops with a large granite breakfast bar. Further along is the dining area and then a cosy area for sitting and enjoying the view through a bank of solar reflection glass windows and doors which open onto the raised brick terrace. Ceramic flooring with underfloor heating continues through these rooms. The cellar can be accessed from the hall, a useful storage room and also the library. There is also a utility room and a pantry. Off the the dining area a large opening takes you into the original 18th century part of the property which provides a generous sitting room with a wood-burning stove and a library. A modern oak staircase leads to the first floor landing with with floor to ceiling windows. Off the first floor landing are three double bedrooms. A generous bathroom and a shower room. A further staircase takes you up to the second floor where there are two rooms currently used as an office and studio, but could be further bedrooms with the benefit of a w.c.
Attached to the side of the house is a well presented annex to include a bedroom, sitting area and a well fitted kitchen and a shower room, providing the owners with an additional income. The Annex can be incorporated into the main house, if wanted, through the interconnecting door in the library.

Garden

The property is approached along a driveway to the side of the house, owned by the vendors but some neighbouring properties also have access over. Parking for three vehicles and an E.V. charging point is provided. A wonderful private garden of approximately 1/3 acre is entered through a gate by the raised terrace to the rear of the house. The rear garden has been professionally designed and landscaped and offers different areas - to walk and sit in. There is a sloping lawned area with a massive raised well stocked fish pond, a beautiful area of garden which is well planted with a variety of trees, flowers and shrubs with a geodesic dome. Paths lead through to the rear to a wild flower meadow fruit trees, raised vegetable beds and flower cutting garden, two sheds and a greenhouse. At the bottom of the garden is a large workshop which can be accessed through a five bar gate to the rear where there is also additional parking.

Location

The property is a short drive to the unspoilt heritage coastline with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick a ten minute drive away.
The nearby town of Halesworth provides many independent shops, primary schools, public houses, restaurants, doctors, vets and a supermarket. It has a thriving centre of arts for the community called The Cut which is used as a theatre, cinema, exhibitions and workshops. There is a train station at Halesworth with services to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich.


Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.

Services
Gas fired central heating with under floor heating and radiators. Mains electric and water and sewerage.


Local Authority:
East Suffolk Council
Tax Band: E
Postcode: IP19 8PW
EPC Rating: tba

Agents Note
This 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.