2 bed detached house for sale

Aldringham, Leiston, Suffolk IP16

A unique opportunity has arisen to purchase a beautiful cottage, believed to date back to the 1860’s, within the idyllic village of Aldringham-cum-Thorpe just a stone’s throw from Thorpeness Golf Club. This exquisite cottage, located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has been owned by the current owners for more than 20 years, was extended in 2004 and has been much improved over the years to a very high standard. The cottage is full of period features including original stripped wood internal doors and exposed beams, offers great views over the golf course from the front, and benefits from an incredible rear garden which is in excess of 300ft (subject to survey). The Follies is a row of just five cottages and is accessed via a track of approximately half a mile. The property is being sold with no onward chain, can be sold furnished under separate negotiation and comes with oil-fired central heating, double-glazing, and septic tank.

As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer which comprises cosy sitting room, dining room with bespoke built-in seating, kitchen / breakfast room with feature island, refitted ground floor bathroom, substantial conservatory, first floor landing, two double bedrooms, and a cloakroom.

The tranquil village of Aldringham is conveniently located less than three miles from the pretty coastal town of Aldeburgh and less than two miles from both the seaside village of Thorpeness and the vibrant town of Leiston. Aldringham is a short drive inland from Suffolk’s Heritage Coast which is well-known as being an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provides a wealth of footpaths through woodlands and nature reserves, and along riverbanks.

Leiston provides a good range of shops and amenities including a Co-op supermarket, a chemist, a post office, a bank, doctors and dentist surgeries, vets, library, leisure centre, cinema and recreational parks as well as a selection of pubs. The town is served by a regular bus service to outlying villages and beyond and with Saxmundham’s railway station only four miles away, Ipswich and London are easily accessible.

Aldeburgh enjoys breath-taking views both seawards and following the river Alde inland towards Orford, and provides local amenities including craft, food and antiques shops, independent boutiques as well as some national chains, plus a myriad of pubs and an independent cinema.

Council tax band: B
EPC Rating: Tbc

Outside – Front

The cottage overlooks the golf course, and the garden is laid to lawn and well-stocked with a variety of flowers and shrubs including a beautiful rose bush and wisteria. There is pedestrian gated access leading to a shingle pathway taking you to the double-glazed entrance door at the side.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (4.65m x 4.32m)

The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of wooden units with tile work surfaces incorporating a butler sink, tiled splashbacks, and plumbing for a washing machine. There is an integrated fridge, dishwasher and Hotpoint oven with space for a microwave above, and a feature island incorporating a breakfast bar with tile work surface and integrated Smeg electric hob with extractor hood over. The kitchen has a tiled floor, exposed beams, ceiling inset spotlights, double-glazed window to the side aspect, opening through to the dining room and doorway to the dining room, door to the bathroom, and door through to:

Conservatory (5.26m x 4.32m)

The substantial conservatory is a great space from which to enjoy views of the rear garden with double-glazed windows to the rear and side aspects. There are two sets of double-glazed French doors opening onto a terrace, two radiators, and tiled floor.

Bathroom

A refitted three-piece suite comprising tiled bath with shower over and folding shower screen, low-level WC and feature basin set within a stone vanity unit with recessed storage beneath. The bathroom has tiled splashbacks, a heated towel rail, exposed beam, tiled floor, and a Velux window.

Dining Room (4.32m x 2.41m)

The dining room has a radiator, original Suffolk brick floor, built-in cupboard, original bread oven, a bespoke bench seating area with ceiling inset spotlights, an opening through to the kitchen / breakfast room, and it opens through to:

Sitting Room (3.35m x 3.35m)

The cosy sitting room provides views across the golf course with a full-length double-glazed window to the front and further double-glazed window to the front. Within the sitting room is a radiator, ornate fireplace, and door providing access to the staircase.

First Floor Landing

Built-in double cupboard and doors to the bedrooms and cloakroom.

Bedroom One (3.4m x 3.02m)

Double-glazed window to the front aspect with uninterrupted views across the golf course, radiator, exposed beams, and built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom Two (3.05m x 2.5m)

Double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden and a radiator.

Cloakroom

A two-piece suite comprising low-level WC and feature basin on a mosaic tiled vanity unit; and wall-mounted electric heater and Velux window.

Outside – Rear

The spectacular garden measures in excess of 300ft (subject to survey), is extensively laid to lawn and well-stocked with an abundance of flowers, shrubs and mature trees including a Eucalyptus tree to the rear of the garden. There is an extensive terrace leading out from the conservatory, which is perfect for alfresco entertaining, a further seating area with pergola covered in climbing plants, wooden shed, and an outside tap.