Th e Old Forge Shipmeadow, Suff olk - 3.4 Miles - 16.3 Miles - 14.8 Miles With accommodation totalling two hundred square meters, consisting of a substantial bungalow and two smaller cottages, this vast single-storey rural property presents the new owner with many options. The cottages offer ideal annex living for family or huge investment opportunity via residential or holiday letting. Coupled with two garages, masses of parking and generous outside space, this property has much to offer.

Main accommodation comprises briefl y: • Reception Hall • Kitchen/Dining Room • Sitting Room • Family Room/Dining Room • Bathroom • Master Bedroom with Ensuite • Double Bedroom with Ensuite • Third Double Bedroom Th e Old Forge, Shipmeadow, Suff olk The Property Stepping through the main entrance, you fi nd yourself in a long hallway that links the main residence to the attached cottages and is fi tted with multi- ple storage cupboards. The hall links to the main part of the property via the kitchen/dining room. This generous space is equipped with a wide range of wall and fl oor storage units, ample worktop space and various appliances. Moving in to the next room, you are greeted by a huge expanse of space that encompasses the main living area of the property. Currently divided into three sections, this fantastic space presents the owner with many options, perfect for entertaining. French doors open out on to the large terrace to the front, further expanding the options during the warmer months. An ex- ternal door to the rear courtyard and acess to the main bathroom can also be obtained from within this room. The bathroom is fi tted with a modern white suite consisting of corner bath, toilet and wash basin, and is tiled from fl oor to ceiling. Back to the hallway, you will fi nd an entrance to each of the three bedrooms that are also linked to each other directly, which could easily be reversed by the new owner. The master bedroom sits to the very end of the hall and has access to an ensuite shower room. The middle bedroom is currently used as a walk-in wardrobe to the master, but also has ac- cess to it’s own ensuite, again equipped with shower, toilet and wash basin. The third bedroom is yet another generous double room that also looks out to the rear courtyard. Outside The front boundary is marked by a high red-brick wall, fi tted with electronic security gates that give way to the parking area. This large space provides an abundance of room for vehicles for the main bungalow and cottages, with two separate garages for further secure parking or storage. Behind the main residence, a paved courtyard area stretches down toward the front boundary where it widens and various garden shed storage can be found. Fronting the main living area is a wide patio terrace, an ideal spot for BBQs and gatherings. Crossing the parking area, an opening in the hedgerow takes you to a generous garden space, mostly laid to lawn. A large wooden summerhouse sits to one end and the boundaries are marked with three-bar wooden fencing and small trees.

Location Set in a rural location, Shipmeadow is located just a few miles from the popular market town of Beccles, which has a comprehensive range of facilities including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, schools, access to network and a Railway Station with connections to London via Ipswich. The Cathedral City of Norwich with all the cultural and commercial facilities including International Airport, University and direct train line to London Liverpool Street, is approximately 16 miles to the northwest. The unspoilt beaches of Southwold and are approximately 30 minutes drive.

The Cottages

Each comprises briefl y: • Sitting Room • Kitchen • Utility/Cloakroom • Double Bedroom with Ensuite

Both of the cottages are laid out identically, with one being slightly larger than the other. From the front, a door opens directly into the kitchen/breakfast room, which is equipped with an ample range of kitchen storage units and worktop space. Each kitchen also has access to a handy utility/cloakroom space. To the left, a door takes you into a sizeable sitting room, providing fl exible living space for each cottage. To the opposite end is the bedroom, which is a spacious double room. Each bedroom also has the benefi t of an ensuite, fi tted with bathrub, toilet and wash basin. The cottages have extremely viable investment opportunity, as holiday let or for long-term residential let, with the added bonus of a parking space for each on the expansive driveway area to the front. Use as an annex for family would also be ideal. Both properties can be accessed internally from the main bungalow, so can be easily integrated into the main residence if necessary. The larger cottage has rear access to it’s own section of courtyard garden space, located behind. Services Fixtures & Fittings Heating: Oil fi red central heating All fi xtures and fi ttings including curtains are specifi cally excluded from the sale, but may Water: Mains water be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation. Drainage: Mains drainage Mains electricity Tenure Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion. Local Authority: South Norfolk Council Agents’ Note Council Tax Band: TBC The property is offered subject to and with the benefi t of all rights of way, whether Energy Performance Rating: TBC public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifi cally Postal Code: NR34 8HJ mentioned or not. Guide Price: £595,000

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Beccles OFFICES THROUGHOUT & NORFOLK Norwich 01603 859343 Diss 01379 644822 22 New Market 01986 888160 Beccles www.muskermcintyre.co.uk Loddon 01508 521110 01986 888205 Suffolk NR34 9HD Important Note: The fl oor plan is not to scale and is only intended as a guide to the layout. For clarifi cation we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Harleston 01379 882535 We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specifi c fi ttings. Furthermore NB:1. All dimensions are measured electronically and are for guidance only. 2. Descriptions of a property Tel. 01502 710180 are inevitably subjective and the descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of statement of fact. 3. Information regarding tenure, length of lease, ground rent and service charges is provided by the seller. These details do not form any part of any contract. Items included in a sale (curtains, carpets etc) are for you and your solicitor to agree with the seller. [email protected]