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Full Details for 4 Bedroom Cottage for sale in Eye, IP21 :
Diss 10.3 miles
Framlingham 9.8 miles
Ipswich 27.9 miles
Understood to date back to the 17th century, this charming grade II listed former farmhouse is in need of improvement and would make a lovely family home. The property has been within the same family for in excess of the last century. No onward chain.
Guide Price £269,950
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Entrance Porch & Hallway
Sitting Room
Kitchen/Dining Room
Pantry/Larder
Cloakroom
Three Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
Further Attic Room
Gardens
Outbuilding
Off Road Parking & Garage
The Property
Fig Tree Cottage is a spacious three/four bedroom former farmhouse situated in a good size plot on the outskirts of Stradbroke. The farmhouse is built of an internal timber frame and brick facade beneath a glazed pantile roof. The house is believed to date back to 17th century and has been within the same family for over the last 100 years. Period features flow throughout the house from inglenook fireplaces, to original floorboards. Although the property offers potential for purchasers to improve and enhance the property, it should be noted that it does benefit from a refitted oil fired boiler and part UPVC windows. The front porchway leads into the hall where immediately in front, stairs rise to the first floor. To the right hand side of the hallway is the sitting room with its beamed ceiling and charming inglenook fireplace. The kitchen and dining room are to the adjacent side of the hallway. The kitchen is fully fitted with a range of wooden style wall and base units. To the rear of the cottage is a later extension providing a rear lobby, pantry/larder and a cloakroom. Upstairs the bedrooms are of good proportion with two on the first floor alongside the family bathroom. The bathroom has a dated suite comprising a low level wc, hand wash basin and bath with shower attachment over. The attic rooms have vaulted ceilings with dormer windows overlooking the village of Stradbroke and fields beyond. The second attic room currently houses the water tank and would make a lovely en-suite or dressing room.
Outside
The front gardens are pleasant, mainly laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs, trees and flower beds giving the garden a vibrant yet private feel. A gravel driveway leads up to an attached single garage and is of good enough size to house two to three vehicles. Beside the driveway is a lovely crinkle-crankle brick wall which separates the driveway from the front gardens. The rear garden has arable fields behind with rolling views, a large lawned area and a useful outbuilding. Set in the centre of the lawn is a wonderful variegated maple tree which itself is in excess of 50 years old.
Location
The property is situated on the edge of Stradbroke village within rural views across arable field. The property is a short walk from the village centre, which includes facilities such as a bakers, butchers, library, primary school, secondary school, leisure centre, swimming pool, doctors and two public houses. Further facilities are available in the neighbouring towns of Harleston, Diss & Framlingham. All have further education including Thomas Mills High School, Archbishop Sancroft High School, Diss High and Framingham College. In addition, the towns have further facilities including larger supermarkets, retailers and restaurants. Diss has a mainline train service to London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Norwich. The Heritage Coast around Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh is just 30 minutes or so by car.
Directions
From the centre of the village proceed out of the centre via New Street. After approximately 1/4 of a mile the property will be located on the right hand side, marked by a for sale board.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Oil fired heating. Water & Mains Drainage
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk Council
Tax Band: D
Energy Rating: Exempt
Postcode: IP21 5JJ
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.
Framlingham 9.8 miles
Ipswich 27.9 miles
Understood to date back to the 17th century, this charming grade II listed former farmhouse is in need of improvement and would make a lovely family home. The property has been within the same family for in excess of the last century. No onward chain.
Guide Price £269,950
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Entrance Porch & Hallway
Sitting Room
Kitchen/Dining Room
Pantry/Larder
Cloakroom
Three Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
Further Attic Room
Gardens
Outbuilding
Off Road Parking & Garage
The Property
Fig Tree Cottage is a spacious three/four bedroom former farmhouse situated in a good size plot on the outskirts of Stradbroke. The farmhouse is built of an internal timber frame and brick facade beneath a glazed pantile roof. The house is believed to date back to 17th century and has been within the same family for over the last 100 years. Period features flow throughout the house from inglenook fireplaces, to original floorboards. Although the property offers potential for purchasers to improve and enhance the property, it should be noted that it does benefit from a refitted oil fired boiler and part UPVC windows. The front porchway leads into the hall where immediately in front, stairs rise to the first floor. To the right hand side of the hallway is the sitting room with its beamed ceiling and charming inglenook fireplace. The kitchen and dining room are to the adjacent side of the hallway. The kitchen is fully fitted with a range of wooden style wall and base units. To the rear of the cottage is a later extension providing a rear lobby, pantry/larder and a cloakroom. Upstairs the bedrooms are of good proportion with two on the first floor alongside the family bathroom. The bathroom has a dated suite comprising a low level wc, hand wash basin and bath with shower attachment over. The attic rooms have vaulted ceilings with dormer windows overlooking the village of Stradbroke and fields beyond. The second attic room currently houses the water tank and would make a lovely en-suite or dressing room.
Outside
The front gardens are pleasant, mainly laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs, trees and flower beds giving the garden a vibrant yet private feel. A gravel driveway leads up to an attached single garage and is of good enough size to house two to three vehicles. Beside the driveway is a lovely crinkle-crankle brick wall which separates the driveway from the front gardens. The rear garden has arable fields behind with rolling views, a large lawned area and a useful outbuilding. Set in the centre of the lawn is a wonderful variegated maple tree which itself is in excess of 50 years old.
Location
The property is situated on the edge of Stradbroke village within rural views across arable field. The property is a short walk from the village centre, which includes facilities such as a bakers, butchers, library, primary school, secondary school, leisure centre, swimming pool, doctors and two public houses. Further facilities are available in the neighbouring towns of Harleston, Diss & Framlingham. All have further education including Thomas Mills High School, Archbishop Sancroft High School, Diss High and Framingham College. In addition, the towns have further facilities including larger supermarkets, retailers and restaurants. Diss has a mainline train service to London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Norwich. The Heritage Coast around Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh is just 30 minutes or so by car.
Directions
From the centre of the village proceed out of the centre via New Street. After approximately 1/4 of a mile the property will be located on the right hand side, marked by a for sale board.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Oil fired heating. Water & Mains Drainage
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk Council
Tax Band: D
Energy Rating: Exempt
Postcode: IP21 5JJ
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.