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SUPERBLY POSITIONED HOUSE WITH STUNNING VIEWS OVER THE MARSHES & RIVER Marsh Cottage, Sandy Lane, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SE Freehold Stunning views over the marshes Marsh Cottage, Sandy Lane, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SE Freehold 3 Bedrooms ◆ 3 En Suite Bathrooms ◆ Cloakroom ◆ Galleried Sitting Room ◆ Kitchen/Dining Room ◆ Utility Room ◆ Double Garage & Workshop ◆ Detached Annexe ◆ Mature Garden ◆ About 2 Acres ◆ EPC rating = B Situation DISTANCES Saxmundham 3.3 miles, Aldeburgh 5.1 miles, Woodbridge 12.3 miles, Southwold 17.5 miles, Ipswich 20.4 miles, London’s Liverpool Street Station from 65 minutes. Marsh Cottage is superbly located on an unadopted lane overlooking the marshland that surrounds the River Alde. The house is positioned in a rural and peaceful setting yet is moments walk from two pubs & the heart of the village. The house is perfectly positioned for access to the many special walks through the marshland, around the river and to Snape Maltings and Iken beyond. The location is ideal for access to the Heritage Coast at the popular villages of Southwold, Walberswick, Dunwich, Thorpeness and Aldeburgh and also popular nature reserves such as Minsmere, located just to the north of Westleton. There is a wide range of sporting facilities in the area with a number of good golf courses within easy reach as well as sailing on the rivers Alde and Deben. The nearby town of Saxmundham provides a range of day to day facilities including a bank, two supermarkets, a high street with a variety of shops and a train station with access to London via Ipswich. Snape is the home of the Aldeburgh Festival at Snape Maltings which is within easy reach. Ipswich is the country town of Suffolk and has a mainline rail service to London taking from 65 minutes. There are excellent schools close by within both the private sector with Framlingham & Woodbridge Schools & state sector with Thomas Mills & Farlingaye. Description Marsh Cottage is a superbly positioned village house with far reaching views over the River Alde and the surrounding marshes. The house is constructed from part brick with timber cladding, under pitched tiled roofs. Internally the house has enormous character with well-proportioned rooms, including an impressive galleried sitting room with open fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove and a fully glazed double height gable looking out over the marshes & River. The accommodation flows remarkably well with a central hall from which the reception rooms, kitchen and a ground floor bedroom suite lead off. The central stair accesses a landing with spectacular views through the glazed gable out over the marsh and river. The kitchen / dining Room, the sitting room and the ground floor bedroom all have doors opening out into the gardens. In 2011 solar panels were installed at the property which benefit from having secured the high feed in tariff of 50.57p/KWh. The house further benefits from a double garage with annexe above comprising a bedroom / sitting room, a shower room and a kitchenette. The gardens surround the property with numerous mature trees and shrubs. There are a number of outbuildings including a greenhouse, a large garden store both with mains electricity and a wood store. There is also a kitchen garden with fruit cage to the east of the house. DIRECTIONS From Ipswich take the A12 north bypassing Woodbridge & Wickham Market. Turn right signposted Snape. At the church turn right and proceed down to the crossroads. Turn left on to Priory Road and proceed up the lane. Prior to entering the trees, a track with a footpath sign will be seen on the right. Turn into this lane and this will lead to Marsh Cottage. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Suffolk Coastal Distrcit Council Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Ipswich [email protected] Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any 01473 234 800 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 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 not tested any savills.co.uk services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 71020161 : 111739 : PO.