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Rent £650 p.c.m A charming two bedroom period Ref: R925 cottage situated in a superb rural Bards Cottage position on the outskirts of the Road Badingham village of Badingham IP13 8NA

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

Bards Cottage is situated in a superb rural position on the outskirts of the desirable village of Badingham. The village has a village hall and the well regarded pub, The White Horse, which offers excellent food. Within three miles is the town of Framlingham, which offers an excellent range of facilities including public houses, restaurants, Co-operative supermarket, a dentist and medical practice. The town also benefits from well- respected schools in both the state and private sector. It is understood that 4 Blacksmiths Pightle is in catchment for Primary School and Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham.

The County Town of is about twenty three miles to the south, with fast Inter City rail services from there to London’s Liverpool Street station, taking just over the hour. There are also railway links to Ipswich from and each approximately 10 miles distance. The Heritage coast at is about fifteen miles.

The Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entering through a wooden door into

Front Porch 7’1 x 4’4 (2.15m x 1.32m) With outlook over the front garden and door through to

Sitting Room 15’8 x 15’7 (4.77m x 4.75m) (plus additional walk-in alcove) North and South. A spacious room with impressive central inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam above and housing a woodburning stove set on pament hearth. Alcove area providing additional and useful storage space and with feature brickwork. Double panel radiator, TV aerial lead in, TV socket and telephone socket.

Glazed double doors lead into the

Sunroom A very pleasant room with exposed wall bricks and with an outlook and glazed door giving access to the rear patio. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

An open archway from the Sitting Room leads through to the

Kitchen 8’6 x 8’4 (2.59m x 2.54m) South. Fitted with a good range of base and eye level kitchen units with worksurface over inset with a one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink. Beko double oven with four ring hob and extractor hood above. Space for low level fridge or space and plumbing for dishwasher.

An open archway leads to the

Utility Area/Breakfast Room 8’5 x 8’1 (2.56m x 2.46m) South and East. A light and versatile area containing a wall mounted kitchen unit, oil fired boiler, double panel radiator and with pleasant outlook over the rear garden. A door leading to the side entrance porch and further door to the

Bathroom North. Fully tied and incorporating low flush WC, pedestal wash basin and bath with mixer tap and separate shower unit above. Heated towel rail, extractor fan, mirror with integrated lighting and shaver socket.

A door from the Sitting Room leads into the

Hallway Small understairs storage cupboard and stairs giving access to the

First Floor

Landing With superb views over the countryside and door to

Bedroom One 15’8 x 15’7 (4.77m x 4.75m) (plus additional walk-in alcove) South, North and East. A very good size triple aspect room with a wealth of exposed ceiling and wall timbers and with superb views to the front, side and rear of the property. Central display fireplace with bressumer beam above. Double panel radiator, hanging cupboard, television lead in and alcove with hanging rail.

From the landing a further set of stairs lead up to

Second Floor

Bedroom Two 16’1 x 14’9 (4.62m x 4.64m) (sloping ceilings) North. A further good size double bedroom with original oak floor boards, doublepanel radiator and with superb views to the front and side of the property. Alcove area provided useful storage/hanging space.

Outside

The property is situated in a superb rural position on the outskirts of the village of Badingham. A shingle driveway leads from the public highway and provides parking for at least three cars. Beyond the parking area is a double garage and to the side of this there is an additional garden/storage room.

There is a very good size garden included within the tenancy and this is predominantly laid to grass but is bordered on most sides by mature and well maintained hedges and is also interspersed by a number of mature trees and shrubs. A concrete pathway leads from the parking area to the front and rear of the property where there is an enclosed patio area to the rear.

Services Mains water and electricity connected. NOTE: Items depicted in the photographs or described within these particulars are not necessarily included within the tenancy agreement. These Private drainage system. Oil fired central heating. particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and Council Tax Band C, £1,455.08 payable 2018/2019. 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 £225 plus VAT. October 2018

Directions Proceed out of Framingham on the B1120 signposted Badingham. Continue for approximately two miles and at the junction with the A1120 turn right, signposted . Continue for a further three quarters of a mile (through the S-bend) and take the third turning on the right almost immediately after the old petrol station. The property is situated a further 400 yards on the left hand side.

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