Living By Design Coddenham | | As soon as we saw it we just loved how different the house was, and the space it provides not just for living in, but for working in too.” Living By Design

A charming individual two bedroomed will also find community news and local character property located in the delightful tourist information.” One particular pamphlet Suffolk village of Coddenham. While the we hear even mentions the cottage for its heart of this multi level home dates back to historic connection with the church, St Mary’s, 1752, its unique layout, enviable postcode, although you will need to enter the house to off road parking and flexible outbuildings tick discover what that connection is! many of the boxes in today’s list of modern living ‘must haves’. The house is beautifully On Another Level and tastefully presented, and has benefited Pull in from the road and you will soon enormously from being in the possession of realise the perks of having not only off road an enthusiastic couple who have devoted parking, but a garage too. Our vendors add, their professional lives to the business of “We are very fortunate to be able to park like interiors. Not only do they possess a keen this, many of the neighbouring houses don’t eye for aesthetics, but also for location, as have this facility.” The drive will deliver you this picturesque area is as much known for its beside a picket fence leading in to the sun- vibrant community and rich history as for its trap courtyard, which has a Mediterranean quintessentially quaint appeal. feel thanks to the terracotta tiles and and the ingenious use of space. You will be very Pillar of the Community tempted to explore and enjoy this area Our vendors moved here six years ago from before even entering the house, where a London, keen to escape the hustle and choice of entrance awaits when you do. One bustle of city life in favour of a more laid gets the impression that the back door from back rural idyll. Their search led them to this the courtyard into the kitchen provides the small Suffolk parish just a few miles north of day to day access, but we will begin our tour the county town. In speaking with them we under a pretty porch through the more formal learn how instantly struck they were with the side entrance and into the largest reception property and its quirky character. room, which is cleverly divided as a dining and a lounge space. Three large windows The property is approached from a quiet adorned with pleasing white shutters let road running off the High Street, and can the afternoon sun flood in, allowing you to easily be identified by the iconic pillar box admire the beautiful grain of the flooring, and red phone booth opposite, of which our the many unusual details that begin to shape vendors have been proud custodians in this home’s character. We are proudly told, recent times. Its conversion into a local “Although essentially a two storey house, village resource provides a small insight to it actually exists on six different levels, the the strong community spirit that thrives here. lowest of which being the basement. “I’ve just finished touching up the paint work on the phone box, adding some regal gold to the crown above the telephone signs.” They add, “We’ve really enjoyed looking after it. As well as discovering books to swap, you Mysterious Ways Accessed close to the main entrance in to the lounge, the basement also harbours a secret. We learn that not only did a monk famously live in the house, but it is believed a passage way once existed between the local church and this sunken room. You can even make out the evidence of the tunnel entrance still in the walls! Heading back up and through the lounge and another level becomes apparent from a step up to an unused door into the snug. At the end of lounge a cosy fireplace awaits, above which sits a beam that was discovered by the owners in the workshop. Originally part of the framework in the living room they thought it would be a lovely touch to reinstate it here.

From here is a door giving access to the rest of the house, and the kitchen. Again, intelligent use of the space exists here with a central dining area, cleverly built cupboards and integrated appliances, while another tasteful colour palette is employed giving a fresh and timeless feel that coordinates so beautifully with the rest of the property. The stylish white brick tiles are also repeated in the classic bathroom on the upper floor, where the owners creativity is once again thoroughly showcased by traditional themes juxtaposed with modern elements. The large bright landing space has been adopted as an office with a concealed desk area, and a bespoke shelving unit. Steps lead up from here into the primary bedroom which our vendor adores, possessing the large space they had always longed for. A further striking double bedroom also retains the stylish window shutters that are prevalent throughout.

We spend most of our time out here, often putting a large table in the courtyard to entertain friends, Inside Out we light candles and have atmospheric lighting all round, it’s very beautiful indeed.” Back downstairs through the kitchen and we enter the snug. This wonderfully cosy room is where our owners have enjoyed their down time in the cooler months. The fablulous courtyard seating area is actually the lower level of the large workshop & garage outbuilding. Providing shade from the sun, shelter from the rain, and warmth via a concealed heater, this really is a very versatile and very sociable outdoor living environment, which feels more like an extension of the house itself to which we now return. The staircase leads to a large loft workshop; where many a piece of furniture has been lovingly hand painted and restored. Behind this building (although accessed back from the road) our owners speak of the beautiful wooded areas which there are to walk through. All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and In fact the whole area is known for its wonderful walks, and it is therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified and should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Registered in and Wales, Company Reg No.10931078 Exquisite almost hard to believe that just a short distance away, lie main House, Alton Business Centre, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, , IP9 2AX. access roads to Norwich, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge.

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