situated in a quiet part of the charming Suffolk village of Cape St Mary, this three/four bedroom cottage provides the charm of a period property alongside substantial ground floor living space. Alongside the pleasant garden, off road parking and garage/workshop we highly recommend a viewing of this adaptable property.
INTRODUCTION situated in a quiet part of the charming Suffolk village of Cape St Mary, this three/four bedroom cottage provides the charm of a period property alongside substantial ground floor living space. Alongside the pleasant garden, off road parking and garage/workshop we highly recommend a viewing of this adaptable property.
DIRECTIONS from the A12 heading North take the short slip and turn left onto Pound Lane, continue towards the village passing village allotments to the right, at the bottom of the hill turn left onto 'The Street' and the property can be found after a few hundred meters on the left hand side.
INFORMATION the original victorian cottage has been sympathetically extended to the side and rear to provide a substantial sitting room, study and family bathroom. Loft insulation is present alongside cavity wall insulation to the most recent rear extension, heating is via oil fired boiler to radiators throughout the property and electrics via a RCD consumer unit. Windows are predominantly double glazed UPVC replacement units on the ground floor and single glazed wooden units on the first floor. Broadband is available in the village and to the property.
CAPELSTMARY has a good range of local facilities including several village shops, primary school, several churches, GP surgery and dentist. The primary school is situated in the heart of the village, high school catchment for East Bergholt High School and sixth form centres in both Ipswich and Colchester. There are a number of independent schools in the area. A12 links to the M25 and A14. Regional Airport is Stansted, approximately an hour by car. Main line railway stations in Ipswich, Manningtree and Colchester with trains to London Liverpool Street.
SERVICES mains water, electric, drainage and internet are connected to the property. Local Babergh District Council - - Energy Performance Rating - -
ACCOMMODATION over two floors on the first floor:
BEDROOMONE14'03 x 14'01 dual aspect windows to the side (East) and rear (South), two built in storage cupboards and eves space for book shelving, an attractive main bedroom.
BEDROOMTWO12'01 x 11'00 window to the front (North), built in wardrobes to the side and further over stairs storage cupboard, through door to the:
BEDROOMTHREE12'04 x 7'06 dual windows to the rear (South), currently configured as office space but with scope for use as a pleasant bedroom. Through door from bedroom two and additional principal door from the:
LANDING6'07 x 2'08 doors to bedrooms and to the airing cupboard containing the immersion tank and shelving, stairs return to the ground floor:
SITTINGROOM19'05 x 14'09 dual aspect windows to the front and side, main entrance door from the side path into this spacious sitting room. Focal point brick fireplace with inset log burner door to the:
REARHALL9'05 x 3'04 doors to further ground floor rooms and the kitchen.
STUDY/BEDROOMFOUR8'06 x 7'11 window to the side overlooking the garden, currently configured as an office but with scope for use as a pleasant single bedroom.
FAMILYBATHROOM12'02 x 6'11 opaque window to the rear, inset bath to the rear, glazed and tiled shower cublcie with power shower, w/c and pedestal wash basin. Towel rail over the radiator, extractor fan and wall mounted warm air heater.
KITCHEN15'03 x 7'04 window to the rear and door to the rear terrace, this light space has a tiled floor and range of oak fronted wall and base units to three sides under an extensive work surface. Inset sink and drainer under the rear window, inset four ring electric hob, built in electric oven, space and plumbing provision for washing machine and dishwasher. Further space for under counter fridge and two further spaces for freezer or additional fridge/tumble dryer. Floor mounted oil fired boiler. Step and door into the:
DININGROOM12'02 x 11'11 window to the front, fireplace (currently not used), under stairs storage area and doors to the staircase and kitchen. A very useful space that is highly configurable to a new owners requirements.
OUTSIDE the gardens take in a Southerly and Easterly aspect. Immediately to the rear of the kitchen an area of terrace enjoys a South Westerly aspect, beyond the terrace deep ponds previously accommodating carp are interspersed with aquatic plants. The garden continues on to the rear with an area of gravel ahead of the boundary to the rear itself made up of raised sleeper beds. To the side an area of lawn is populated by maturing magnolia and apple trees. Beech hedge to the front separates the garden from the parking area ahead of the garage itself accessed via gate from the road. Personal door from the side pathway leads back to the street.
GARAGE/WORKSHOP19'03 x 9'02 a highly useful workshop with windows to the rear and side providing ample natural light. Power and light are connected to the building.
STUDIO10'05 x 9'00 of timber frame construction under a corrugated roof with windows to the front and side, power and light are connected to this wonderful space.
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