2 Hill Cottages, Road Aldringham, , . IP16 4PX Price £325,000

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A deceptively spacious four bedroom semi-detached cottage which is situated in a prominent position at the heart of the popular Suffolk village of Al- dringham, close to Aldeburgh and . The cottage which has been sympathetically extended and modernised, benefits from an enchanting, sunny and secluded rear garden. The accommodation is heated by gas-fired radiators and includes a large sitting room, a separate dining room, study, fitted kitchen and large utility room. There is also a Victorian style heated conservatory and a very useful down stairs shower room. The four well- proportioned bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and an en-suite shower room. The owners have also added a delightful, south facing, heated vine house. The garden is a key feature of the property. It has been landscaped with a raised patio, a pergola and outside dining area, an illuminated water feature and a variety of fruit and ornamental trees. There is a knot herb garden with a box hedge and well stocked herbaceous borders. The garden faces south and west and has a lovely Mediterranean feel, offering a good degree of pri- vacy and plenty of sunshine. The cottage lies within a couple of minutes walk from the excel- lent Parrot and Punchbowl public house and restaurant. The local shops at Leiston and Alde- burgh are within convenient reach and there are wonderful footpaths for dog walkers, near- by, through heath and woodland. The property is ideally situated for access to beautiful un- spoilt beaches and nature reserves at Aldringham Fen and North Warren.

This part of Suffolk is a haven for artists, writers and musicians. Aldring- ham has nature reserves on its door step and is within close proximity of the Heritage Coast, the seaside town of Aldeburgh and its neighbouring fantasy village of Thorpeness. Leiston, which is about a mile away has good local shops, a sports centre and cinema. The town’s proud industrial herit- age is celebrated by the excellent Long Shop Muse- um. Aldeburgh has fine restaurants, local shops and galleries. There is a beautiful and unspoilt shingle beach which stretches to Thorpeness: a fantasy vil- lage created by Glencairn Ogilvie in the early part of the twentieth century. There are golf courses at Aldeburgh and Thorpeness and sailing clubs on the River Alde. The world class Snape Maltings Concert Hall is just a few minutes drive away and is home to the Aldeburgh Festival. Other attractions in the area include RSPB (which has played host to the BBC Spring Watch programme), and the ancient castles at and Orford. The nearest railway station is 5 miles away at Saxmundham with connecting services to London, Cambridge and Nor- wich. Saxmundham has Tesco and Waitrose super- markets and a small weekly market.

The accommodation comprises BEDROOM ONE 4.91m x 3.31m ENTRANCE HALL Double aspect room with double glazed windows and Sold front door, lovely exposed brick floor which extends views over Suffolk farmland. Radiator, fitted carpet, wall into the study. light points, oak ledged doors, deep built in wardrobe.

INNER HALL EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Tiled floor, stairs to the first floor landing, turned balus- 1.70m x 1.78m trades, radiator, under stair recess. Shower cubicle with sliding doors, WC., porcelain bowl sink with mixer tap and cupboard under, Amtico tiled STUDY floor and walls, radiator, double glazed window, down 2.69m x 1.74m lighters. Front aspect, double glazed window, wall light point, glazed door to the utility room. BEDROOM TWO 3.35m x 3.36m UTILITY ROOM/ LAUNDRY Front aspect room, secondary glazed window overlooking 2.85m x 2.72m Suffolk farmland, radiator, fitted carpet, fitted range of A large utility room with iroko work top, Belfast sink with wardrobes, radiator, fitted dressing table, wall light A Franke mixer tap and tiled splash back, cupboard un- points, TV point, access to the roof space. der, base level units, plumbing for washing machine and space for a tumble dryer, space for a tall fridge/freezer, BEDROOM THREE bespoke drying cupboard, radiator, down lighters, lovely 3.97m x 2.67m exposed brick floor, French windows open out to the gar- Rear aspect room, triple glazed window overlooking the den. Wall mounted gas-fired boiler and water softener. garden, radiator, fitted carpet.

SITTING ROOM BEDROOM FOUR 5.95m x 3.32m 3.30m x 2.52m Front aspect room with secondary glazed window and Front aspect room, secondary glazed window with views pretty bay window. Two radiators, dado rail, fitted car- over Suffolk farm land, fitted carpet, wall light points, pet, attractive ornamental fireplace with delft tiles, radiator, telephone point. carved hardwood mantel piece and surround, TV point and wall light points. BATHROOM 3.37m x 1.65m KITCHEN Panel enclosed bath with shower over bath and fitted 3.37m x 2.58m shower screen, bidet, wash basin with mixer tap, WC with Well appointed with teak work tops, single drainer one concealed cistern, Amtico tiled floor, ladder towel rail/ and a half bowl stainless steel Franke sink with three way radiator, triple glazed window, airing cupboard with hot tap and sprayer unit. Base level cupboards in a Shaker water cylinder, down lighters. style, drawer unit, wall mounted cupboards, fitted Range- master cooker with extractor hood, tiled floor, plumbing OUTSIDE for a dishwasher, down lighters, triple glazed window and stable door to the garden. The kitchen opens to the dining THE VINE HOUSE room. 4.82m x 1.34m A bespoke timber framed, double glazed, south facing DINING ROOM outside room with fitted plant staging, established fig tree 2.97m x 2.61m and grape vine, quarry tiled floor, sink and tap, electric Radiator, tiled floor, shelved pantry, sliding patio door radiator, power points and lighting. Door from the gar- opens to the conservatory. Door to the shower room. den.

SHOWER ROOM THE GARDEN Tiled shower cubicle, WC and wash basin, extractor fan, A notable feature of the property with a south and west down lighters. Electric wall heater and tiled floor. aspect. The garden is enclosed and offers good privacy with side pedestrian access from the front. The owners CONSERVATORY have landscaped and planted the garden with a wealth 3.49m x 3.48m of herbaceous plants, fruit and ornamental trees. The Victorian style conservatory with uPVC double glazed raised patio, ornamental water feature (which is illuminat- windows, fitted blinds, Mandarin stone tiled floor, radia- ed) and the pergola dining area create a Mediterranean tor, telephone point, TV point, uplighters. feel to the outside space. The fruit trees include varieties of apple, a cherry, bay and quince. There is a herb gar- LANDING den with box knot hedging and a soft fruit garden area Access to the roof space, panel doors off to the bed- including loganberries and raspberries. The garden bene- rooms, fitted carpet. fits from an outside tap, uplighters, downlighters and cour- tesy lighting. The front garden is bordered by a picket fence and is well stocked with herbaceous plants. PARKING There is a small driveway to the front of the cottage.

TENURE Freehold.

LOCAL AUTHORITY District Council, Council Offices, East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1RT Tel: 01394 383789

SERVICES Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity.

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Jennie Jones Estate Agents: SAXMUNDHAM (01728) 605511. email: [email protected]

DIRECTIONS: From Aldeburgh, proceed north out along the Leiston Road. Proceed into Aldringham and at the cross roads, by the Parrott and Punchbowl, proceed straight ahead, the property will be found on the left hand side after a very short distance.

EPC RATING = D

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