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£290,0003 bedroom cottage for sale
Cross Green, Ipswich IP7
Chain-free
Study
Cottage
3 beds
1 bath
Key information
Features and description
- Charming 3 bedroom period thatched cottage
- 1,200 sq ft
- Opportunity for renovation and personalisation.
- Exposed beams and thatched roof.
- A range of traditional outbuildings.
- No onward Chain
- Guide Price £290,000 - £300,000
Key Features •Charming three-bedroom period thatched cottage full of character.
•Extending to approximately 1,200 sq. ft. •Requires updating – offering an exciting opportunity for renovation and personalisation.
•Retains original features including exposed beams and thatched roof.
•Spacious front and rear gardens with excellent potential for landscaping.
•A range of traditional outbuildings suitable for storage, workshop, or conversion (STP).
•Peaceful village setting in Hitcham, surrounded by beautiful Suffolk countryside.
•Within easy reach of Hadleigh, Stowmarket, and rail links to London
From the moment you approach, the property exudes timeless rural charm. Its picturesque thatched roof, Colour-washed elevations, and setting create a quintessentially English edge of village scene, steeped in history and character.
Inside, the cottage retains many of its original period features with exposed beams, and timber detailing, which offer an authentic glimpse into its heritage.
While the accommodation would now benefit from updating, it provides a wonderful canvas for those wishing to combine traditional architecture with modern comfort and style.
The ground floor includes a welcoming sitting room, a country-style kitchen, and additional reception space that could serve as a dining room, study, or snug. Each room enjoys a wealth of character and offers scope to be reimagined and updated to suit individual tastes. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, each enjoying views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.
The gardens are a particularly impressive feature of the property, extending generously to both the front and rear. The front garden is expansive offering a blank canvas to redesign and create addition parking (Subject to consents), while the rear garden offers an outdoor space with excellent potential for landscaping or entertaining. The rear garden also offers an access driveway with Right of Way over the neighbouring property with parking space for numerous cars.
A series of outbuildings sit within the grounds, offering flexible use for storage, workshop, or studio purposes. Subject to the necessary planning consents, these could be converted or enhanced to provide additional accommodation, a home office, or creative workspace with wonderful views of undulating countryside.
For those seeking a project, this cottage represents a wonderful opportunity to breathe new life into a historic home, retaining its period character while creating a stylish and comfortable country retreat. This is a property with immense appeal and endless potential.
SERVICES: Mains water and Electricity. Oil fired heating and septic tank.
NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Mid Suffolk District
COUNCIL TAX: Band D
EPC RATING: Not required.
BROADBAND AND MOBILE: Please see our website and Ofcom.org.uk for further details
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR Woolpit office[use Contact Agent Button]
NOTICE Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.
•Extending to approximately 1,200 sq. ft. •Requires updating – offering an exciting opportunity for renovation and personalisation.
•Retains original features including exposed beams and thatched roof.
•Spacious front and rear gardens with excellent potential for landscaping.
•A range of traditional outbuildings suitable for storage, workshop, or conversion (STP).
•Peaceful village setting in Hitcham, surrounded by beautiful Suffolk countryside.
•Within easy reach of Hadleigh, Stowmarket, and rail links to London
From the moment you approach, the property exudes timeless rural charm. Its picturesque thatched roof, Colour-washed elevations, and setting create a quintessentially English edge of village scene, steeped in history and character.
Inside, the cottage retains many of its original period features with exposed beams, and timber detailing, which offer an authentic glimpse into its heritage.
While the accommodation would now benefit from updating, it provides a wonderful canvas for those wishing to combine traditional architecture with modern comfort and style.
The ground floor includes a welcoming sitting room, a country-style kitchen, and additional reception space that could serve as a dining room, study, or snug. Each room enjoys a wealth of character and offers scope to be reimagined and updated to suit individual tastes. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, each enjoying views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.
The gardens are a particularly impressive feature of the property, extending generously to both the front and rear. The front garden is expansive offering a blank canvas to redesign and create addition parking (Subject to consents), while the rear garden offers an outdoor space with excellent potential for landscaping or entertaining. The rear garden also offers an access driveway with Right of Way over the neighbouring property with parking space for numerous cars.
A series of outbuildings sit within the grounds, offering flexible use for storage, workshop, or studio purposes. Subject to the necessary planning consents, these could be converted or enhanced to provide additional accommodation, a home office, or creative workspace with wonderful views of undulating countryside.
For those seeking a project, this cottage represents a wonderful opportunity to breathe new life into a historic home, retaining its period character while creating a stylish and comfortable country retreat. This is a property with immense appeal and endless potential.
SERVICES: Mains water and Electricity. Oil fired heating and septic tank.
NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Mid Suffolk District
COUNCIL TAX: Band D
EPC RATING: Not required.
BROADBAND AND MOBILE: Please see our website and Ofcom.org.uk for further details
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR Woolpit office[use Contact Agent Button]
NOTICE Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.
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Since opening our first office in Long Melford in 1995, we have grown to become a multi-branch estate agency, with seven offices prominently located throughout East Anglia. Located in Bury St Edmunds, Clare, Castle Hedingham, Leavenheath, Long Melford, Newmarket and Woolpit our offices provide extensive coverage across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and north Essex. For buyers with links to the capital, The London Office is situated in St James’s, with a proven track record of introducing purchasers from both their national and international departments and serving as a city link to those looking for a principal residence or additional property in the country. Blending a range of print and digital marketing techniques with a constant eye on technological developments, our attitude to business is that of a traditional approach with forward thinking values. The fostering of long standing client relationships is at the heart of everything we do, our guiding ethos at all times is offering the best advice to our clients. A principal led estate agency group, directors Steven Ray, Nicholas Mills, Tim Rutter, Jack Thornley, Henry Perrins & Rachel Suff oversee the day to day operations of the business having had a wealth of experience across sales and lettings spanning many decades. Dedicated to supporting our staff, training and development is an on-going priority at David Burr, highlighted by the experience of the directors who have all progressed from the position of Sales or Lettings Negotiator within the company. Fortunate to lead an exceptionally talented group of colleagues, the constantly improving abilities of the next generation is one of our most valuable tools of business development. It is a requirement that staff train for both the Certificate of Practice in Residential Estate agency and the Technical Award in Residential Letting & Property Management. The company has also achieved the Investor in People Award on multiple occasions.