Offers over
£500,000
3 bed property for sale
The Green, Wattisham, Ipswich IP7Freehold
3 beds
2 baths
1 reception
Key information
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax band
B
About this property
Two bed character property
Grade II listed thatched cottage
Picturesque setting in rural countryside
Sitting room with fireplace and exposed beams
Separate studio/annexe with kitchenette and shower room
Kitchen & utility
Ample parking, double garaging, pretty gardens with pond
1/3 of an acre plot
Summary
This Grade Two Listed thatched cottage is situated in the village of Wattisham, next to the village green requires updating and has a separate annexe ideal for an additional income or working from home.
Description
Understood to have been built in the 16th century of traditional timber framed construction beneath a thatched roof, this charming detached period cottage is listed grade II as being of particular historical and architectural interest. Whilst the cottage offers further scope to improve, retains a wealth of original features including many exposed beams and studwork, Inglenook fireplaces, wood burner, ledge and brace internal doors and brick and timber flooring.
In more recent years a separate annexe/studio was built creating a particularly versatile space for guests or as a home office with kitchenette and shower room.
Accommodation
Storm Porch
Lobby
Brick floor, exposed red brick wall with display shelves. Beamed ceiling with pendant light. Wooden Suffolk latch doors to
Sitting Room 23' 8" max x 23' 8" ( 7.21m max x 7.21m )
Engineered wood flooring, exposed beams to ceiling and all walls, two windows to front and window and glazed patio doors to rear garden. Feature exposed red brick chimney breast with wood burner in the hearth. Built in desk in the recess to the side of the chimney. TV and internet point. Large under stairs storage cupboard with light. Stairs to first floor.
Kitchen 13' 3" x 14' 6" max ( 4.04m x 4.42m max )
Stone tiled floor and beams to ceiling. Two windows to front and two to rear. Large exposed red brick inglenook fireplace with beam lintel and two spotlights. Wood burner. Ceiling and wall spot lights, TV point, radiator.
Shaker style kitchen base cupboards under wooden worktop. Range of drawer, wicker basket and cupboard storage. Large stainless steel Rangemaster cooker with 5 ring electric hob, two electric ovens and warming drawers. Tiled splashback with stainless steel Rangemaster extractor hood over. One matching eye level double cupboard. Space for dining table and chairs.
Wooden latch door to
Utility 13' 2" x 11' ( 4.01m x 3.35m )
Stone tiled floor and beamed ceiling with spotlights. Window to front, side and two to rear. Wooden stable door to rear patio garden. Single coloured sink with integrated drainer and mixer tap set in laminate worktop with wood edging. Space for a dishwasher. Range of wooden base storage cupboards and drawers with matching eye level cupboards. Space in chimney breast for fridge. Wood door to
Cloakroom
Low level flush W.C, wall light, extractor fan and ceramic tiled flooring.
Landing
Carpet, exposed red brickwork and two double storage cupboards. Wooden latch doors to
Bedroom One 13' 1" x 15' 5" ( 3.99m x 4.70m )
Pitched, beamed ceiling with window to front. Exposed brickwork. Carpeted, TV point, radiator. Wooden latch door to
Bathroom
Pitched, beamed ceiling with two windows to the side. White freestanding bath with chrome bath shower mixer. Matching white pedestal basin and close coupled WC. Mirror over basin with light and shaver socket. Fully tiled shower cubicle. Large, shelved airing cupboard. Carpeted.
Dressing Room / Wc 13' 5" max x 8' 4" max ( 4.09m max x 2.54m max )
Pitched, beamed ceiling with window to front. Radiator. Carpeted. Four storage cupboards/wardrobes. Matching close coupled WC and basin on ornate cast iron stand. We are advised by the vendor that the plumbing for a bath is in situ. Wood latch door to
Bedroom Two 9' 4" x 13' 5" max ( 2.84m x 4.09m max )
Pitched, beamed ceiling with window to side. Radiator. Carpeted
Outside
Rear Garden
Fence enclosed with side access gate, mostly blocked paved garden creating an ideal area for outdoor entertaining.
Front Garden
Wooden five bar gate opening on to a shingle driveway, lit with a decorative streetlight, leading to ample parking space to front and both sides of the property. Lawned front and side gardens interspersed with mature shrubs and trees creating different areas for dining and leisure.
There is a large pond in the front garden. Next to the annexe is a garden which would be ideal to separate from the main area, thus creating a private garden for guests. The rear garden area is fenced in and has a brick patio, accessed from the kitchen. The access to the septic tank is discreetly hidden behind the annexe.
There is a wooden summerhouse with glazed doors and windows close to the pond in the front garden. The lean-to greenhouse is to the side, with pedestrian access to the lane to the open countryside to the rear of the property and the village green with duck pond to the front.
Office / Annex 18' max x 14' 2" ( 5.49m max x 4.32m )
A tiled patio leads to the modern (circa 2010) detached annexe with double French glazed doors, flanked by full length glazed windows. Opening to
Living Area
Carpeted, with windows to both sides. Inset ceiling spotlights.
Kitchenette
Engineered wooden flooring. Stainless steel sink and drainer set in laminate worktop with space under for storage and fridge.
Door to Shower Room
Engineered wood flooring and inset ceiling spotlights. Matching modern white suite comprising close coupled WC and pedestal basin with automatic hot water heater. Large fully tiled shower cubicle with electric power shower.
Double Garage 18' 10" x 21' 11" ( 5.74m x 6.68m )
The double garage is located to the side of the property and has up and over doors, power and light.
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3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
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William H Brown - Stowmarket
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