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Guide Price A beautifully presented three bedroom £235,000 Freehold semi-detached cottage located in a Ref: P6182/C 1 Black Barn Cottages lovely position with field views, on the Monewden Road edge of the village of Charsfield Charsfield Suffolk IP13 7QE

Contact Us Boot room, cloakroom, dining room, kitchen and sitting room. Clarke and Simpson Three first floor bedrooms and bathroom. Well Close Square Off-road parking. Suffolk IP13 9DU Garage, summerhouse and store. T: 01728 724200 F: 01728 724667

And The London Office 40 St James’ Place London SW1A 1NS

[email protected] www.clarkeandsimpson.co.uk Location 1 Black Barn Cottages is located on a minor country lane within the sought after parish of Charsfield and with views to the front over the adjacent valley. From the property itself, there are pleasant walks along Monewden Road and an assortment of public footpaths. The village has a primary school, first class playing fields with tennis courts and children’s playing equipment, and a public house, The Three Horseshoes. The property is located in an excellent position for access to Framlingham (5 miles), (4 miles), Woodbridge (6 miles) and the county town of (11 miles). Both Framlingham and Woodbridge are well known for their excellent schools in both the state and private sectors, with Framlingham having Thomas Mills High School and Framlingham College, and Woodbridge being home to Farlingaye High School and Woodbridge School. Woodbridge is located on the banks of the River Deben and offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants. The medieval market town of Framlingham,with its Norman castle, is also home to a good range of local shops and businesses. Ipswich has national stores, as well as trains to London’s Liverpool Street, scheduled to take just over the hour.

Description 1 Black Barn Cottages is a semi-detached dwelling of brick construction under a tiled roof. It was extended over thirty years ago and, whilst it offers well laid out accommodation, there is scope for further expansion, subject to the normal consents. The cottage is beautifully presented and benefits from UPVC double glazing throughout. On the ground floor is a kitchen with integrated appliances, a dual-aspect sitting room, a dining room, boot room and cloakroom. On the first floor are three bedrooms and a bathroom. The cottage has front and rear gardens, as well as off-road parking and a garage.

The Accommodation The Cottage

Ground Floor A partially glazed UPVC front door provides access to the

Hallway East facing UPVC window. Stairs to the first floor landing with understairs cupboard. Electric panel heater. Doors lead off to the kitchen and

Sitting Room 20’ x 10’8 (6.10m x 3.25m) A dual-aspect room with north and south facing UPVC windows with views over the garden and open farmland beyond. Fireplace with back boiler serving the hot water system.

Kitchen 8’10 x 8’8 (2.69m x 2.64m) Fitted with high and low level wall units with integrated washing machine, dishwasher, fridge and electric oven. Timber-effect roll edge work surface with four-ring halogen hob and extractor fan above. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer taps above. Integrated high level microwave. North facing UPVC window with views over the rear garden. Built-in pantry cupboard. An open doorway leads to the

Dining Room 10’10 x 9’ (3.30m x 2.74m) South facing UPVC window with fine views over the front garden and valley beyond. Electric panel radiator. A door opens to the lobby where doors lead to the boot room and

Cloakroom North facing UPVC window with obscured glazing. WC and hand wash basin.

Boot Room 6’ x 6’ (1.83m x 1.83m) North facing UPVC window and east facing partially glazed door to the exterior. High and low level wall units. Polycarbonate roof.

The stairs in the ground floor hallway lead up to the

First Floor

Landing East facing UPVC window. Hatch to roof space. Built-in shelved cupboard. Doors lead off to the three bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One 12’ x 9’9 (3.66m x 2.97m) A double bedroom with south facing UPVC window enjoying lovely views. Built-in airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder served by an immersion heater and by the back boiler in the sitting room. Bedroom Two 9’11 x 8’ (3.02m x 2.44m) Used as a double bedroom and with north facing UPVC window overlooking the rear garden. Fitted shelving.

Bedroom Three9’ x 7’ (2.74m x 2.13m) A single bedroom with south facing UPVC window overlooking the front garden and valley. Built-in cupboard. Electric panel heater.

Bathroom Fully tiled and comprising bath with shower above and glazed screen. Hand wash basin with cupboards below. WC. Fitted shelf. Electric underfloor heating. Ladder-style towel radiator. North facing UPVC window with obscured glazing. Recessed spotlighting.

Outside To the front of the cottage is a garden measuring 25’ x 30’ which is laid to lawn and has flowerbeds and a path leading to the front door. This is fully enclosed by fencing. To one side of the property is a driveway upon which 1 Black Barn Cottages has a right of way and is responsible for 50% of the maintenance. The driveway leads to a carport and to an attached brick garage that measures approximately 21’ x 8’4. This has power and light connected, as well as an up-and-over garage door to the front. The rear garden, which is fully enclosed, measures approximately 45’ x 35’. This has been beautifully maintained and has an area of lawn and beds. The rear garden includes a summerhouse with power and lighting, and to the rear a store/workshop.

View to the front of the property

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent.

Services Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity with electric panel heaters to some rooms.

Council Tax Band B; £1,327.72 payable per annum 2019/2020.

Local Authority East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; Tel: 01394 383789.

NOTE These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. No warranty can be given for any of the services or equipment at the property and no tests have been carried out to ensure that heating, electrical or plumbing systems and equipment are fully operational. Any distances, room aspects and measurements which are given are approximate only. No guarantee can be given that any planning permissions or building regulations have been applied for or approved.

May 2019

Directions From Framlingham, proceed in a southerly direction along Station Road and turn right on the sharp left hand bend where signposted to . Proceed into Kettleburgh and at the T-junction turn left, passing the Kettleburgh Chequers on the right hand side. Take the next right towards Hoo, going over the humpback bridge. Continue on this road towards Charsfield. Pass Davey Lane on the right hand side and take the next road on the right, Monewden Road. Proceed down this lane where 1 Black Barn Cottages will be found a short way along on the right hand side of the road.

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