Chartered Surveyors / Estate Agents

Rent £850 p.c.m A beautifully presented three Ref: R1653/H bedroom semi-detached cottage 70 Firs Farm Cottage Off The Warren occupying an idyllic secluded location Friston between Snape and IP17 1NT

To let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial Contact Us Clarke and Simpson term of twelve months (with a view to extending). Well Close Square Suffolk IP13 9DU T: 01728 621200 F: 01728 724667

And The London Office 40 St James Street London SW1A 1NS

[email protected] www.clarkeandsimpson.co.uk Location

70 Firs Farm Cottage is situated in an idyllic rural position at the end of a long private driveway, surrounded by farmland on all sides in the village of Friston, between Aldeburgh and Snape. The village of Friston has a church, village hall and public house. Most everyday needs can be found in the nearby town of Saxmundham, about three miles to the north or in , just over three miles away.

Friston lies approximately four miles from the very well known coastal town of Aldeburgh one of the region’s most desirable seaside towns. Aldeburgh has a thriving high street with many local and national shops and restaurants as well as a golf club and sailing club. The town is in the heart of the Suffolk Heritage Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village of Snape is within about three miles and here there is the famous Snape Maltings concert hall, home of the Aldeburgh Festival. The remaining areas of the Heritage Coast including Orford, , and are all within easy reach. The nearest railway station is at Saxmundham from where there are connecting trains to and some through trains direct to London’s Liverpool Street station.

Accommodation

Ground Floor Entering through wooden and glazed stable door into

Kitchen 10’10 x 6’6 (3.3m x 1.98m) West. Newly fitted with an excellent range of eye level and base level Shaker style kitchen units in cream with wooden effect worksurface above and with single drainer, enamelled sink with mixer tap over. Space and electrics for electric cooker with extractor and light over. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher and with space and electrics for fridge-freezer. Inset ceiling spotlights, smoke detector and with very pleasant outlook over the side garden and to the adjoining rolling farmland. Door through to

Dining Room 12’1 x 10’4 (3.68m x 3.15m) North. With wooden storage cupboard within chimney alcove, double panel radiator, cupboard containing fuse board and electric meter. Wall mounted thermostat. Outlook to the rear over the garden and farmland beyond. Door through to

Central Hallway With stairs leading to the first floor, walk-in under stairs cupboard, double panel radiator, main front entrance door and with further doors off to

Sitting Room 12’6 x 12’5 (3.81m x 3.79m) South. A good size light room with central attractive brick surround fireplace with single door multi fuel burning stove set on pamment hearth and with wooden mantel over. Two double wooden cupboards either side of fireplace. Television point. Double panel radiator and with very nice view to the front of the property over the garden and to the fields beyond.

Bathroom North. With wooden panelled bath with fully tiled surround and over bath shower. Low flush WC and pedestal basin. Wall mounted fluorescent strip light with shaver socket. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail.

First Floor Stairs to first floor landing. South. With small galleried area suitable for a small desk / office area. Smoke detector. Outlook over the front garden and with doors to Master Bedroom 12’10 x 12’4 (3.91m x 3.76m) South. A light double bedroom with attractive Victorian display fireplace, hanging cupboard and double panel radiator. Outlook to the front.

Bedroom Two 10’2 x 10’5 (3.12m x 3.18m) North. A further double bedroom with lovely views and with single panel radiator and hatch to attic.

Bedroom Three 7’ x 7’9 (2.13m x 2.36m) North. With outlook over the rear garden and farmland beyond. Single panel radiator.

Outside 70 Firs Farm Cottage is situated in an idyllic rural position at the end of a long private driveway. The driveway leads to a hardcore parking area which is shared with the adjoining cottage and from where a shingle pathway leads to the rear of the cottage through a pedestrian gate and down to the rear kitchen door. There is a good size area of garden surrounding the cottage on three sides, which has recently been seeded to grass. The garden is nicely enclosed and is bordered by a newly erected wooden post and rail fence which incorporates rabbit netting at the base. There are a number of mature oak trees surrounding the cottage and the gateway from the property leads directly onto a footpath from where there are a number of superb walks between Aldeburgh and Snape, including The Sailor’s Path. The cottage backs onto farmland on every aspect.

To the rear of the cottage are some very useful outbuildings; immediately adjoining the kitchen is the boiler house which incorporates the oil fired boiler, water tank and water softener. There is also space and plumbing for a washing machine. Beyond this, is a wood/coal store and a further useful garden shed with electricity connected. The oil tank is situated at the far end of the outbuildings.

Important Notes  The property has been newly renovated and all fixtures, fittings, carpets and paintwork are new throughout. The sitting room has original oak flooring and the property benefits from double glazing throughout.

 There may be the opportunity for a tenant to rent the adjoining paddock for the keeping of horse/ pony - further information is available from the Agents.

Services Mains water and electricity connected. Shared NOTE: Items depicted in the photographs or described within these particulars are not necessarily included within the tenancy agreement. These drainage (septic tank). Oil fired central heating. particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and Council Tax Band B. £1,150.58 payable 2015/2016. do not constitute any part of a contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting Local Authority District Council. properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Application Fee £200 plus VAT. August 2015

Directions From the Agent’s office, proceed south long the B1116 through to . Turn left onto the A12 and continue on this road for approximately five miles passing through the villages of and . Take the right hand turning onto the A1094 signposted Aldeburgh and Leiston and continue for approximately three miles, by-passing the village of Snape and continuing towards Aldeburgh. Having passed Mill Road, on your left (signposted towards Friston Village) the entrance to Firs Farm Cottage is situated approximately 100 yards on your right and as identified by the Clarke and Simpson “To Let” board. Continue along the access track for approximately half a mile and which leads down to the cottage.

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