5 bedroom detached house for sale

Set within a peaceful village on the outskirts of Sudbury, this charming detached cottage offers an abundance of character and space, surrounded by mature gardens and enjoying beautiful views across open countryside.

The home has been thoughtfully extended over time, creating a flexible layout that perfectly balances period charm with practical living. Inside, exposed beams, red brick fireplaces and warm natural tones create a welcoming atmosphere throughout.

At the heart of the home is a generous kitchen and breakfast room, a bright and inviting space ideal for everyday family life. With its dual-aspect windows and doors opening onto the garden, it enjoys wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Adjoining this space is a comfortable dining room with a feature inglenook fireplace, perfect for gatherings and relaxed evenings.

The spacious sitting room also features a wood-burning stove and connects to a study and separate office, offering the ideal setup for working from home or quiet reading. A further snug or fifth bedroom and a well-appointed bathroom complete the ground floor, along with useful storage areas and two staircases leading to the first floor.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms arranged across two landings, providing excellent flexibility for family living or guest accommodation. The main bedrooms enjoy delightful views, built-in storage, and easy access to a modern shower room.

Outside, the property sits within a mature plot approaching a quarter of an acre. The front offers an in-and-out driveway with ample parking, while the rear garden provides a tranquil retreat with established lawns, fruit trees, and space for outdoor entertaining.

Located in the village of Acton, the cottage is within easy reach of local amenities, and just a short drive from the historic market town of Sudbury, offering a range of shops, schools, leisure facilities, and rail links to London.

Agents Note - Auctioneer Comments
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor (for standard Grade 1 properties). This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.2% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.

Referral Arrangements
The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.