A stunning, immaculately presented *FOUR BEDROOM* *DETACHED* 18th CENTURY CHARACTER COTTAGE , steeped in history with *OFF-ROAD PARKING* *GARAGE* Sought after location in the heart of Earl Soham. *VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*

LOCATION As you would expect Church Cottage is located in a stunning position right next to St Mary's Church in the much sought after village of Earl Soham. The village benefits from a country pub 'The Victoria', village hall, bowls club, tennis club and the prize winning butchers; Huttons of Earl Soham.  There is also a primary school, doctors surgery and regular bus service.  The village church dates back to the 13th Century and Church Cottage is located approx 3 miles from the market town of Framlingham which has a range of independent shops and cafes and is home to the twelfth century Framlingham Castle #castleonthehill.  The heritage coastline, where you can find the charming coastal resorts of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, is approx. 35 minutes drive.

CHURCH COTTAGE - INTERIOR A pretty porch with windows either side welcomes you inside the property. A further door leads into the Dining Room which is spacious with an open fireplace (currently blocked), beams to the ceiling, a staircase in the corner leading to the first floor and a door leading down to the cellar. A door off the Dining room leads to the Kitchen which benefits from a range of sage bespoke base and wall units with granite worktops, ceramic sink with stainless steel mixer tap, space for a Rangemaster cooker which has a extractor fan over and a pantry. To the left of the Kitchen is a Utility area offering space for an American style fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer and there's French doors opening onto the pretty cottage garden. Back through the Dining Room is a lobby offering space for coats and shoes etc with a further door into a Shower Room and spacious Sitting Room. The Shower Room benefits from a corner mains fed shower with wash hand basin, wc and chrome towel rail. The Sitting Room benefits from an inset open fire place with pamment hearth,  exposed beams to the walls and ceiling, along with two windows and a glazed door over looking the pretty front garden. On the first floor the Principal bedroom over looks the front garden and benefits from exposed beams and an En-Suite Bathroom comprising: bath with mains fed shower over and glass shower screen, wash hand basin with marble topped vanity unit, wc and bidet. There are three further double bedrooms also benefitting from exposed beams. Many of the beams inside the cottage are reclaimed ship timbers. The windows to the rear are double glazed and the windows to the front of the property benefit from secondary glazing. This completes the accommodation. 

CHURCH COTTAGE - EXTERIOR A five bar gate opens onto a gravelled drive offering off-road parking for up to three cars in front of a garage with up and over door, and power and lighting. There's also a shed to the rear of the garage with power and lighting. To the left of the parking area is a pretty, paved cottage garden with a variety of plants, trees and shrubs and wonderful field views. To the rear of the garage is a woodland style, graduated garden with a further paved patio area, again with field views. To the front of the property is a picket fence with a gate and pathway leading to the front door. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of plants, trees and shrubs. There's also a paved seating to the front of the property over looking the pretty garden. A super view of St. Mary's Church can be seen from most of the garden, being located next door. 

PLEASE NOTE: The property has planning to add a large single storey extension to the rear. 

TENURE - The property is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY - East Suffolk

Tax Band:  D

EPC: F

Postcode: IP13 7SB

SERVICES - Oil Fired central heating, mains drains, water and electricity. 

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All Fixtures and Fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be included subject to separate negotiation. 

AGENTS NOTES  The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all easements and wayleaves, and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not. Please note if you wish to offer on any of our properties we will require verification of funds and information to enable a search to be carried out on all parties purchasing