NEWLY RENOVATED AND EXTENDED COTTAGE SET BACK FROM THE STREET The White Cottage Shop Street, Worlingworth, IP13 7HX

Freehold - No chain lawned gardens fully surrounding the cottage and backing onto countryside

The White Cottage Shop Street, Worlingworth, Suffolk IP13 7HX Freehold - No chain

4 delighful bedrooms ◆ 3 well-fitted bathrooms ◆ superb reception rooms ◆ kitchen/breakfast room ◆ utility room ◆ double garage ◆ garden pond & terrace ◆ about 0.75 acres (STS) ◆ EPC rating = Listed Building

Situation The White Cottage is set back from Shop Street in the heart of the village. The house forms the centre piece to a bespoke new development known as Willow Tree Yard, which comprise eight new cottages and houses of considerable character. Worlingworth is a village which benefits from an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated primary school and is just 8 miles from , which is known locally for its fine medieval castle. The market town of Woodbridge and the county town of are readily accessible with further extensive shopping centres. The villages of Stradbroke (5 miles) and Debenham (6 miles) as well as the market town of Eye (7 miles), all offer day-to-day shopping and medical facilities, as well as further excellent schooling. The Heritage Coast, the well regarded riverside town of Woodbridge and Snape Maltings Concert Hall, home to the Festival, are all in easy reach. For commuters, the main railway station at Diss provides direct services to London's Liverpool station, Ipswich and Norwich. Located approximately 12 miles from the property, Diss also offers an 18-hole golf course, tennis and squash clubs, an indoor swimming pool and gym, as well as a number of supermarkets. To the south of the property is the county town of Ipswich, which offers further national shops, services and a train station. Description The White Cottage dates back to the 16th century with a mid 17th Century parlour and a new single storey extension to the rear. The property is Grade II Listed offering a wealth of historic features including exposed oak beams, ceiling timbers, some of which are low and two impressive inglenook fireplaces. The cottage has been superbly restored and is wonderfully presented throughout. The accommodation is light and airy with a contemporary and modern feel together with the more traditional features that remain very much part of the cottage. A ground floor extension blends in perfectly to the cottage and offers a delightful bedroom suite but also offers the versatile for alternative usage within the house. There is a vaulted ceiling, under floor heating and French doors out to the gardens. The cottage is set well back from the road and backs onto fields.

A half glazed door leads into an entrance hallway with stone floors throughout and built-in storage cupboards to one side. There is a utility room with an Iroko work surface over built in cupboards and a full height store cupboard to the end wall. The kitchen/breakfast room is located in the heart of the cottage with fitted Shaker style base units with marble worktops, tiled flooring, beams and stud work and this leads through to the dining room which has oak floorboards, an Inglenook fireplace and French doors to the gardens. The sitting room is located at the end of the cottage with a further Inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and triple aspect windows. The first floor is reached via 2 staircases, the main stair from the dining room gives access to 2 bedrooms, both with lofted ceilings and a well fitted family bathroom off the landing. The master bedroom has a feature brick chimney breast and door through to the dressing room and through to the en-suite shower room. The secondary stair leads from the kitchen and to a perfect guest bedroom which also has a raised ceiling. From the main hall of the cottage is an inner hall which leads to the superb modern ground floor bedroom suite which has under floor heating, a vaulted bedroom with exposed oak roof trusses, doors out to the garden and a modern bathroom suite with marble finishes. This part of the cottage, currently presented as a bedroom suite, offers great versatility such as a further reception room or home office.

Outside The cottage is approached through the new homes which line the street and along a gravelled drive and on to the five bar gate entrance gate which opens into the private parking area which also fronts the double garage. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with various trees and the parameter is enclosed by fencing and hedgerows. To the front is a recently planted hornbeam hedge, a pond and mature yew tree and to the rear is a sheltered terrace which overlooks the gardens.

DIRECTIONS From London take the A12 bypassing Chelmsford and Colchester. On the outskirts of Ipswich, turn left on the A14 signposted . Take the Norwich exit on to the A140, turn right on to the A1120 and continue in Saxtead Green. On the Green, just passing the windmill turn left, signposted Worlingworth 3 ¾ miles. On entering the village, pass the church on the left hand side and proceed through the village and onto Shop Street. The entrance to the property will be seen on the left just after the play ground and set well back between The Willow Tree Yard development.

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating (part under floor heating) Tenure: Freehold Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills

Savills Suffolk Tom Orford Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not [email protected] form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have 01473 234 800 not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 91025013 Job ID: 132519 User initials: THO