4 bedroom house for sale

A charming 16th Century village cottage in the heart of the Deben Valley.

Understood to date from the 16th Century and originally three cottages, Copyhold Cottage enjoys a nicely elevated setting, above the village street, and sits amidst secluded gardens. The cottage is beautifully presented throughout, with accommodation extending to some 1,975 sq ft. An oak front door opens to a spacious central reception/dining hall with a ceiled brick floor and exposed ceiling timbers. To one side is the 30 ft open plan kitchen/living room, with its interesting walk round fireplace with wood burner, whilst to the other side of the hall is a snug sitting room, again with a wood burner in a brick fireplace. There is a good-sized utility room with a pantry store, together with a cloak/shower room. On the first floor set off a spacious landing are three double bedrooms, enjoying views across the gardens and surrounding countryside, together with a smaller fourth bedroom/dressing room and a smart bathroom beyond. The property benefits from double glazing and a modern oil-fired central heating system.

STUDIO BARN

A paved path and steps lead to a raised terrace, ideal for alfresco dining, fronting onto which is a detached flexible use studio with two rooms, and a shower, offering potential for use as an at home office, guest accommodation or a games room/gym. Services are connected.

GARDENS

Steps rise from a wide parking bay with a picket gate accessing the garden. Enclosed by mature natural hedgerow these are laid mainly to lawn with sell-stocked flower and herbaceous borders. There is a range of three brick garden stores and an area of kitchen garden with raised beds. In all the property extends to about a 0.22 of an acre.

LOCATION

Copyhold Cottage enjoys an elevated setting in the heart of the village of Kettleburgh. The village, which nestles amongst the picturesque countryside of the Deben Valley has a pub and an active local community. The historic town of Framlingham is just 2½ miles away and together with nearby Wickham Market (5 miles) and Woodbridge (11 miles) provide an excellent range of local shopping and commercial facilities. There is a wide choice of top performing schools in both the state and private sectors, catering for all age groups in the area, together with numerous pubs in the neighbouring villages and many appealing footpaths. The A12 lies some 5 miles to the south and links to the county town of Ipswich (15 miles). Main line rail services run regularly from Ipswich to London in about 70 minutes with connecting services along the east coastline, accessible from Campsea Ashe.

DISTANCES

Framlingham – 2½ miles
Wickham Market & A12 – 5 miles
Woodbridge – 11 miles
Ipswich - 15 miles

DIRECTIONS

Postcode: IP13 7JX

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Fibre broadband is available to the property.

Fixtures & Fittings: Fitted carpets are included, other items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded or though certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.