Enjoying an idyllic edge of village setting opposite the parish church, a picturesque 16th Century Suffolk cottage, requiring general updating, together with a flexible use annexe.

Church Cottage, Listed Grade II is understood to date from the 16th Century and sits well amidst mature gardens and grounds of about an acre. The cottage, with its recently rethatched reed roof presents accommodation extending to some 1,875 sq ft, and includes an entrance hall with two well-proportioned reception rooms each featuring brick fireplaces and fine exposed ceiling stud timbers, together with brick flooring. There is a good size study, compact kitchen and an appealing south facing garden room.

On the first floor, set off the landing are three double bedrooms and a bathroom with the principal rooms enjoying the views across the gardens.

The property has an antiquated warm air ducted electric heating system which it is anticipated a future owner will wish to replace, and it is acknowledged that the property will require general updating throughout with purchasers factoring in an appropriate budget.

Adjacent to the cottage is a substantial brick built independent flexible use annexe building which incorporates a spacious ground floor room beyond which is a fitted kitchen. A staircase leads to spacious first-floor landing together with double bedroom and bathroom. The property is completed with a good sized garage.

OUTSIDE

Twin gates access through a shingle drive which sweeps to circular parking area. The gardens, which surround the cottage, are enclosed by mature hedgerow and post and rail fencing, include a south facing sun terrace, wide lawns, and an enclosed ‘secret pond garden’ all interspersed with mature shrubs, beds and borders. In all the property extends to about an acre.

LOCATION

The picturesque village of Pettistree, with its well reputed local gastro pub, enjoys a tucked away setting just ¾ mile from Wickham Market.

The nearby village provides an excellent range of day-to-day facilities arranged around the central square, together with a doctor’s surgery, vets practice, supermarket and primary school.

The popular river fronted town of Woodbridge is just 5 miles to the south west and provides further facilities, together with a variety of sports and social clubs including sailing and rowing on the River Deben and golf, tennis, rugby and football clubs.

The A12, which bypasses Wickham Market, provides a dual carriageway link to the county town of Ipswich (12 miles) and beyond to connect with London’s M25, Stansted Airport as well as Cambridge and The Midlands (via the A14).

Campsea Ashe Rail Station (3.5 miles) offers connecting rail services to London Liverpool Street Station via Ipswich.

DISTANCES

Wickham Market – ¾ of a mile
Campsea Ashe Station – 3.5 miles
Woodbridge – 5 miles
Ipswich – 12 miles
Orford - 11 miles
Suffolk Heritage Coast – 11 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP13 0HR)

From Ipswich travel in a north easterly direction on the main A12, continue beyond Woodbridge and take the first turning off the dual carriage signed to Wickham Market. At the head of the slip road turn left and proceed for approximately ½ a mile turning left again by the Three Tuns Public House. Follow this lane into Pettistree village turning right at the Greyhound Pub into Walnut Lane. Proceed for about 250 yards where the driveway to Church Cottage will be found the left opposite the parish church.

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SERVICES

Services: We understand that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.

Fixtures & Fittings: Fitted carpets and curtains, together with light fittings are included.

Council Tax: Band F

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.