2 bedroom detached house for sale

This charming two-bedroom detached cottage is believed to date back to the 1850s, originally serving as the gatekeeper’s cottage for the former Bentley Station on the Norwich to London mainline. Rich in character and history, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors, together with generous parking, a garage, and attractive enclosed gardens.

The ground floor comprises an entrance hallway leading to a separate dining room, a cosy sitting room, and a kitchen. There is also a rear lobby, shower room, and a useful lean-to/utility room. On the first floor, the property offers two double bedrooms, both featuring fitted wardrobes, making excellent use of the space.

Outside, a side driveway provides off-road parking for four to five vehicles, and there is a detached garage. The gardens are a particular feature, laid mainly to lawn and fully enclosed, creating a private and appealing outdoor space.

The cottage is served by LPG gas, oil-fired central heating, and a septic tank.

Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School lies just 600 metres away, with additional primary schools available in Tattingstone and Capel St Mary. Secondary schooling is well catered for, with the highly regarded East Bergholt High School less than 4 km away, and further options including Holbrook Academy and Manningtree High School within easy reach.

Conveniently positioned, the property enjoys excellent access to Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, via the A12 to the north, and to the historic city of Colchester to the south.

Offered with no onward chain, this characterful home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a historic property in a desirable and well-connected Suffolk village.

Entrance Hallway

Entrance door, double glazed window to side, radiator, doors leading off

Dining Room 13'10" x 10'10"

Double glazed windows to front and side, radiator, concealed stairs rising to the first floor landing

Sitting Room 13'1" x 10'9"

Double glazed windows to side, fireplace, radiator

Kitchen 11'6" x 7'3"

Double glazed window to side, double glazed door to rear, wall and base level units, sink and drainer with mixer tap over, oven and hob, extractor fan, worktops, space for appliances, radiator

Lobby

Storage cupboard, access to:

Shower Room

Double glazed window to rear, low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, radiator

Lean To/Utility Room 13'1" x 4'8"

Double glazed window to rear and door to side, space for appliances

First Floor Landing

Double glazed window, storage cupboard, doors leading off

Bedroom Two 10'10" x 6'7"

Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted wardrobes

Master Bedroom 11'4" x 10'6"

Double glazed windows to rear and side, radiator, fitted wardrobe

Front of Property

Off road parking for multiple vehicles

Rear Garden

Fully enclosed and private, laid to lawn, patio area, summerhouse, detached garage