- Incredible Views
- Rarely available
- Surrounded by Open Countryside
- 3 Bedroom Cottage
- Solar Panels
- Self contained Annex
- Period features
- Open Fire
- Garage/ Workshop
- Parking
Full Description
A rarely available 3 bedroom cottage with stunning, panoramic views over open countryside with a large manicured garden. Located on the edge of town just a stones throw from Sizewell beach this property is a fantastic family home with benefits including a self contained annex, workshop and solar panels. Offered for sale with no onward chain.
A rarely available 3 bedroom cottage with stunning, panoramic views over open countryside with a large manicured garden. Located on the edge of town just a stones throw from Sizewell beach this property is a fantastic family home with benefits including a self contained annex, workshop and solar panels. Offered for sale with no onward chain.
Location
The popular town of Leiston lies about a mile and a half inland from the Suffolk Heritage Coastline and offers a good range of shops in a traditional High Street setting, together with a Co-op supermarket, library, bank, doctors and dentists surgeries, swimming pool complex and cinema. Primary and secondary schooling is within walking distance and Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets may be found in nearby Saxmundham, about four miles distant, which also has a railway station on the East Suffolk branch line giving hourly services to Ipswich with connections to London Liverpool Street
A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase this hidden gem, tucked away at the end of a quiet lane in Leiston, surrounded by open countryside and just a stones throw from the coast, offering fantastic walks. This extended three bedroom end of terrace cottage occupies a substantial plot facing water meadows and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with stunning uninterrupted views, and benefits from beautifully landscaped gardens which are a particular selling feature which houses a brick-built pantry, brick-built laundry room, and detached self-contained outbuilding with living area and en-suite shower room, which is currently being used for guests; a five bar gate provides access to the driveway providing ample off-road parking and detached garage. The cottage has six (Feed in Tariff) first generation photovoltaic solar panels which are owned, and the central heating system is run off the wood burner's back boiler with two additional night storage heaters. As agents, we recommend the earliest possible viewing to fully appreciate the setting and views the property offers together with the size of accommodation on offer which comprises entrance lobby, entrance hall, lounge with multi-fuel stove with back boiler, extended handmade kitchen / breakfast room, ground floor shower room, study / second reception room, first floor landing, three bedrooms, and family bathroom.
Directions:
Driving towards Sizewell, on the left-hand side shortly after the Leiston Recycling centre, there is a footpath sign and telegraph pole and Hamilton Smith For Sale board. Turn left and go down the lane and the cottage can be found right at the bottom of that lane.
Council tax band: C
EPC Rating: D
Outside - Rear
The property is set within magnificent grounds with the cleverly landscaped gardens being a particular selling feature providing beautiful views over the water meadow. The extensive gardens surround the property and are well-stocked with immaculately pruned flower and shrub borders, and mature trees; there is a vegetable garden, log store, and two greenhouses. Interspersed throughout the garden are numerous seating areas from which to enjoy the grounds and views beyond, with a large patio which is perfect for alfresco entertaining; there is also outside power, lighting and two taps. Also within the grounds is a brick-built pantry with power connected, brick-built washroom, and a detached self-contained outbuilding which is currently being used for guests.
Brick-Built Laundry Room
Stable door opening out to the garden, base level units with inset sink and drainer unit, cupboard housing the water softener, plumbing for washing machine, tiled flooring, night storage heater, and single glazed window overlooking the garden.
Kitchen Area
4.93m x 2.95m
The bespoke handmade ash and maple kitchen is fitted with eye and base level units, roll edge work surfaces, inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit, tiled splash backs, space for cooker and under counter fridge, plumbing for dishwasher, door with stairs up to the first floor and double glazed window, dual aspect windows, and opens through to:
Breakfast Area
2.87m x 2.82m
Triple aspect with door opening out to the patio with wonderful views over the garden and water meadows, and radiator.
Shower Room
Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle with electric shower, low-level WC and hand wash basin; radiator; tiled walls and floor; and obscure double glazed window.
Study / Second Reception
3.1m x 2.2m
Double glazed window with views over the garden and water meadows, radiator, and parquet flooring.
First Floor Landing
Velux window, built-in double cupboard, further cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and immersion, night storage heater, loft access, and doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom One
3.96m x 3.1m
Dual aspect with stunning views to the front, radiator, built-in cupboards and shelving, and loft access.
Bedroom Two
2.87m x 2.87m
Dual aspect with stunning views to front and side, radiator, built-in double wardrobe with storage over, vanity hand wash basin, and exposed floorboards.
Bedroom Three
2.97m x 2.06m
Velux window and radiator.
Family Bathroom
Three piece suite comprising bath with shower attachment, low-level WC and hand wash basin; tiled splash backs; radiator; and Velux window.
Outside - Front
The property is accessed via a five bar gate which opens onto a large driveway providing ample off-road parking, with access to the detached garage.
Detached Garage
Double doors opening out to the front; water, power and light are connected; and there is a enclosed stove connected to the ceramic lined chimney.
Entrance Lobby
Exposed brick full-height glass with wonderful views over the gardens and glazed panel door through to:
Entrance Hall
Under stairs cupboard with shelving, night storage heater, ceramic tiled flooring, and doors to all rooms.
Lounge
4.98m x 3.78m
Two double glazed windows to the front aspect, multi-fuel stove with back boiler, cupboard housing the consumer unit, exposed beams, and TV point.
Detached Self-Contained Outbuilding
This is fully insulated and self-contained with its own door; dual aspect double glazed windows provide wonderful views over the gardens and water meadows, there is a night storage heater and door through to: En-Suite Shower Room Three piece suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, low-level WC and hand wash basin; night storage heater; tiled flooring; and Velux window.
Viewing
Please contact us on 01728 833007 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.
Energy Performance Certificate
Click here to view the Energy Efficiency Rating and Environmental Impact Rating for this property.
Hamilton Smith - IP16 endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in Virtual Tours, Floor Plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.
A rarely available 3 bedroom cottage with stunning, panoramic views over open countryside with a large manicured garden. Located on the edge of town just a stones throw from Sizewell beach this property is a fantastic family home with benefits including a self contained annex, workshop and solar panels. Offered for sale with no onward chain.
Location
The popular town of Leiston lies about a mile and a half inland from the Suffolk Heritage Coastline and offers a good range of shops in a traditional High Street setting, together with a Co-op supermarket, library, bank, doctors and dentists surgeries, swimming pool complex and cinema. Primary and secondary schooling is within walking distance and Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets may be found in nearby Saxmundham, about four miles distant, which also has a railway station on the East Suffolk branch line giving hourly services to Ipswich with connections to London Liverpool Street
A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase this hidden gem, tucked away at the end of a quiet lane in Leiston, surrounded by open countryside and just a stones throw from the coast, offering fantastic walks. This extended three bedroom end of terrace cottage occupies a substantial plot facing water meadows and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with stunning uninterrupted views, and benefits from beautifully landscaped gardens which are a particular selling feature which houses a brick-built pantry, brick-built laundry room, and detached self-contained outbuilding with living area and en-suite shower room, which is currently being used for guests; a five bar gate provides access to the driveway providing ample off-road parking and detached garage. The cottage has six (Feed in Tariff) first generation photovoltaic solar panels which are owned, and the central heating system is run off the wood burner's back boiler with two additional night storage heaters. As agents, we recommend the earliest possible viewing to fully appreciate the setting and views the property offers together with the size of accommodation on offer which comprises entrance lobby, entrance hall, lounge with multi-fuel stove with back boiler, extended handmade kitchen / breakfast room, ground floor shower room, study / second reception room, first floor landing, three bedrooms, and family bathroom.
Directions:
Driving towards Sizewell, on the left-hand side shortly after the Leiston Recycling centre, there is a footpath sign and telegraph pole and Hamilton Smith For Sale board. Turn left and go down the lane and the cottage can be found right at the bottom of that lane.
Council tax band: C
EPC Rating: D
Outside - Rear
The property is set within magnificent grounds with the cleverly landscaped gardens being a particular selling feature providing beautiful views over the water meadow. The extensive gardens surround the property and are well-stocked with immaculately pruned flower and shrub borders, and mature trees; there is a vegetable garden, log store, and two greenhouses. Interspersed throughout the garden are numerous seating areas from which to enjoy the grounds and views beyond, with a large patio which is perfect for alfresco entertaining; there is also outside power, lighting and two taps. Also within the grounds is a brick-built pantry with power connected, brick-built washroom, and a detached self-contained outbuilding which is currently being used for guests.
Brick-Built Laundry Room
Stable door opening out to the garden, base level units with inset sink and drainer unit, cupboard housing the water softener, plumbing for washing machine, tiled flooring, night storage heater, and single glazed window overlooking the garden.
Kitchen Area
4.93m x 2.95m
The bespoke handmade ash and maple kitchen is fitted with eye and base level units, roll edge work surfaces, inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit, tiled splash backs, space for cooker and under counter fridge, plumbing for dishwasher, door with stairs up to the first floor and double glazed window, dual aspect windows, and opens through to:
Breakfast Area
2.87m x 2.82m
Triple aspect with door opening out to the patio with wonderful views over the garden and water meadows, and radiator.
Shower Room
Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle with electric shower, low-level WC and hand wash basin; radiator; tiled walls and floor; and obscure double glazed window.
Study / Second Reception
3.1m x 2.2m
Double glazed window with views over the garden and water meadows, radiator, and parquet flooring.
First Floor Landing
Velux window, built-in double cupboard, further cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and immersion, night storage heater, loft access, and doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom One
3.96m x 3.1m
Dual aspect with stunning views to the front, radiator, built-in cupboards and shelving, and loft access.
Bedroom Two
2.87m x 2.87m
Dual aspect with stunning views to front and side, radiator, built-in double wardrobe with storage over, vanity hand wash basin, and exposed floorboards.
Bedroom Three
2.97m x 2.06m
Velux window and radiator.
Family Bathroom
Three piece suite comprising bath with shower attachment, low-level WC and hand wash basin; tiled splash backs; radiator; and Velux window.
Outside - Front
The property is accessed via a five bar gate which opens onto a large driveway providing ample off-road parking, with access to the detached garage.
Detached Garage
Double doors opening out to the front; water, power and light are connected; and there is a enclosed stove connected to the ceramic lined chimney.
Entrance Lobby
Exposed brick full-height glass with wonderful views over the gardens and glazed panel door through to:
Entrance Hall
Under stairs cupboard with shelving, night storage heater, ceramic tiled flooring, and doors to all rooms.
Lounge
4.98m x 3.78m
Two double glazed windows to the front aspect, multi-fuel stove with back boiler, cupboard housing the consumer unit, exposed beams, and TV point.
Detached Self-Contained Outbuilding
This is fully insulated and self-contained with its own door; dual aspect double glazed windows provide wonderful views over the gardens and water meadows, there is a night storage heater and door through to: En-Suite Shower Room Three piece suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, low-level WC and hand wash basin; night storage heater; tiled flooring; and Velux window.
Viewing
Please contact us on 01728 833007 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.
Energy Performance Certificate
Click here to view the Energy Efficiency Rating and Environmental Impact Rating for this property.
Hamilton Smith - IP16 endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in Virtual Tours, Floor Plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.
