Lily Cottage Church Road Theberton IP16 4SF Guide Price £495,000

SOUTHWOLD T: 01502722065 T: 01728 605511 www.jennie-jones.com E: @jennie-jones.com E: [email protected]

A beautiful Grade II listed thatched cottage close to the RSPB Nature Reserve at , occupying a large plot which abuts farmland with views over Suffolk countryside. The cottage which was sympathetically extended in the 1980s, has been carefully maintained and updated by the present own- ers. The accommodation, which is arranged on two floors, is centrally heated by oil-fired radiators and underfloor heating. The cottage retains many period features including ledged doors, open fireplaces, exposed beams, brick floors and polished floor boards. There are three well-proportioned reception rooms plus a ground floor study which could be used as a fourth bedroom. The kitchen is fitted with white contemporary units that extend into the utility area. There is a useful ground floor shower room. The first floor comprises two double bedrooms and a single bedroom which are served by a family bathroom. The landscaped garden is planted with herbaceous borders and has secluded peashingle seating areas. There is a Victorian brick and pantiled wood shed and a recently erected timber double garage. The driveway will accommodate several cars and offers space for a boat trailer, caravan etc. The property is available with no onward chain and deserves an early internal inspection. Lily Cottage is ideally situated for access to the Heritage Coast and the seaside towns of and Southwold. There are two nearby pubs: The Lion Inn at Theberton and the famous Eel’s Foot at . There are walks from Eastbridge onto Minsmere nature reserve and a delightful walk, just down from the Eel’s Foot, which winds its way through the marshes all the way to the beach. The nearby towns of and Saxmundham offer good local shops. Saxmundham has a Waitrose and a Tesco supermarket. The railway station at Saxmundham provides connecting services to London, Norwich and Cambridge. Leiston has a sports centre and swimming pool, cinema and a museum dedicated to the town’s proud industrial heritage. There are golf courses at Aldeburgh and and sailing on the Alde/ Ore. Among the many other attractions in this part of Suffolk are the ancient castles at Orford and and the world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall which is home to the Aldeburgh Festival. This part of Suffolk has become a haven for writers, artists and musicians. BEDROOM ONE The accommodation comprises 3.60m x 3.41m Front aspect room, double glazed window with views over ENTRANCE PORCH open countryside, radiator, lovely wide polished floor Vaulted ceiling, brick step, fitted bench seats, courtesy boards, exposed brick chimney breast, exposed beam, light, stable door to the sitting room. built in wardrobe.

SITTING ROOM BEDROOM TWO 3.45m x 3.41m 3.48m x 3.06m Front aspect room, double glazed window, radiator, Double aspect room with views of the garden and open exposed brick floor, open fireplace with exposed countryside, radiator, polished oak flooring, vanity bressummer beam. Ledged door to the staircase, doors enclosed wash basin with tiled splash backs and cupboard off to the dining room and living room. under.

DINING ROOM BEDROOM THREE 3.77m x 3.46m 2.38m x 2.35m Front aspect room, double glazed window, radiator, Front aspect room with double glazed window exposed brick floor, exposed beams, open fireplace with overlooking open countryside, radiator, fitted carpet, exposed bressummer beam, serving hatch from the kitch- exposed brick chimney breast, built in shelved cupboard. en. Ledged door to the study. BATHROOM STUDY White suite with panel enclosed bath and shower over, 3.45m x 2.41m WC., wash basin, tiled splash backs, radiator, wall lights, A double aspect room, good views of the garden and oak flooring, casement window. countryside beyond, exposed brick floor, wall light, radiator. DOUBLE GARAGE 5.61m x 5.75m LIVING ROOM Two pairs of double doors. Potential to adapt for use as 4.75m x 3.51m a studio or work space (subject to the usual consents). A double aspect room with casement windows and French windows which open out to the rear garden, radiator, GARDEN fitted carpet, exposed beams, original brick bread oven, The property is approached via a peashingle driveway radiator, wall light. which affords good off street parking for several cars. The garden, which abuts farmland, is enclosed and laid to KITCHEN lawn with established trees and shrubs, herbaceous 3.56m x 2.36m borders and peashingle seating areas flanked by brick Beautifully appointed with oak work tops and a stainless retaining walls. BRICK AND PANTILED WOODSHED. The steel one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap, tiled splash garden is sunny, private and benefits from views over backs, cupboard under. Range of matching base and eye- beautiful open Suffolk countryside. level units finished in gloss-white. Recess for an electric range cooker (not included) with inset extractor above, LOCAL AUTHORITY oak flooring with under floor heating, space for fridge/ District Council, Council Offices, East freezer, integrated dishwasher and washing machine, Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 down lighters, serving hatch to the dining room. Rear 1RT Tel: 01394 383789 aspect window with views of the garden and countryside beyond. The kitchen opens to a utility area. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Jennie Jones Estate UTILITY AREA Agents: With tall larder and broom cupboards, oak flooring, SAXMUNDHAM (01728) 605511. central heating thermostat, stable door to the garden. email: [email protected]

SHOWER ROOM DIRECTIONS: White suite with WC., wash basin and shower cubicle, From the A12 at , take the B1122 towards Leiston tiled walls, oak floor with under floor heating, down and proceed through Middleton Moor and on to lighters, casement window. Theberton. At the church turn left towards Eastbridge and follow this road past the junction with the un-made lane. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Lily Cottage will be found on the left after a short Fitted carpet, exposed ledged doors lead off to the distance. bedrooms and bathroom, built in wardrobe, access to the roof space. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage.

EPC exempt TENURE Freehold

THIS PROPERTY: Proposals exist to build park and ride sites and a workers campus, as well as make road and rail improvements, to service construction of the proposed new C power station. Whilst no decisions have been made on the power station or the exact location and details of the facilities or improvements, public consultation is continuing. Further information go to: http://sizewell.edfenergyconsultation.info

Items depicted in the photographs are not necessarily included in the sale. Measurements and details are for guidance purposes only and their accuracy should be checked by an intending purchaser. Where applicable, central heating systems, gas/electrical installations, plumbing etc, have not been checked by this office