A stunning contemporary house set on the banks of the River Stour with panoramic southerly views.

Standing on the banks of the River Stour with a stunning south facing view, Cockle Creek Cottage was constructed six years ago. Using the highest quality materials and maximising the view and position, this contemporary house presents brick and weatherboarded elevations under a tile and slate roof. The high-grade steel and laminate front door leads into the entrance porch and beyond the reception hall and dining area. Sliding pocket doors open into the sitting room with glazed double doors onto the terrace and wood burning stove set back in a deep fireplace with heavy oak beam over.

Steps down to the light and bright kitchen/breakfast/living room with bi-fold Velfac doors accessing the south facing terrace. Fully fitted kitchen with bespoke quartz worktops incorporating the full range of fitments, including five ring Nexus induction hob and oven. Adjoining utility room with water softener and plumbing for washer/dryer with side door to the terrace. Cellar with control systems for the water and heating.

Staircase with glazed panels and balustrading to the first-floor landing. Master bedroom suite incorporating generous dressing room, shower room and Juliet balcony overlooking the river. Two further bedrooms and family bathroom.

The property boasts an EPC rating of A+ and has a heat pump, Solar Thermal (hot water), Photo Voltaic panels and batteries.

OUTSIDE

Block paved driveway with garage outbuilding with two sets of double doors and side door with access to gym area with mezzanine above. The terrace runs round both sides of the house with sleeper dwarf walls and mature mixed deciduous heading and raised terraces outside the sitting room. Lawn running down to the river with flower bed and raised vegetable patch, together with potting shed. Hand gate across the adjoining coastal path with access to the private jetty and River Stour.

LOCATION

Set within the parish of Shotley, within a designated ANOB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and RSPB sanctuary, cockle Creek Cottage is a 10-minute walk along the riverside footpath to Shotley Point which provides a useful range of local facilities as well as having a modern marina, providing access to both the Orwell and Stour estuaries, Harwich Harbour and the open sea beyond.

The Shotley Peninsula contains much picturesque countryside and its villages provide a range of local shopping and educational facilities. The county town of Ipswich stands at the head of the Peninsula from where there is access to the region’s main A12 and A14 dual carriageways and there are commuting rail services from Manningtree at the head of the Stour running to London Liverpool Street Station in about 60 minutes.

DISTANCES

Shotley Point Marina – 2.5 miles
Ipswich – 9 miles
Manningtree station – 12 miles (London Liverpool Street 60 mins)

DIRECTIONS (IP9 1PH)

From Ipswich travel in a south westerly direction on the B1456. Proceed under the Orwell Bridge and continue up the Freston Hill and through the villages of Woolverstone and Chelmondiston. Upon entering the village of Shotley continue beyond the garage and the village stores. Shortly after passing The Rose public house turn right into Rose Farm. Proceed through the farmyard following the track across the fields for half a mile. At the brow of the hill the river will be seen before you. Continue to the very bottom of the hill taking the first left and continue along this track until you come to Cockle Creek Cottage.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage system.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Jackson-Stops.