3 Bed Detached House For Sale

Part of our Signature Collection; Occupying a plot measuring in excess of a third of an acre, in the sought-after village of Snape is this charming thatched, Grade II listed cottage.




Runton Croft is a period cottage, retaining many character features located in a rural position with countryside views and stunning wrap round gardens with parking for numerous cars and a detached triple garage with adjoining workshop. Snape is a popular village with three family-friendly bistro pubs and the internationally famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall, with surrounding shops and café.

The property into an entrance hall which provides access to the sitting room and dining room, both with exposed timbers and period features.

To the left is the dual aspect sitting room with under-floor heating, exposed brick fireplace with wood burning stove and double doors open onto the garden.

The dining room has stairs leading to the first floor, under-floor heating, windows to the front and rear and openings to the kitchen and sun room. There is also a brick fireplace with wood burning stove and built-in cupboard, converted from the former stairwell.

Adjacent is the kitchen which has a range of base and eye level units, work surfaces and sink. There is an integrated fridge/freezer, oil-fired AGA and space for a dishwasher.

The sun room, which has recently been replaced, overlooks the rear garden and links the original cottage to the side extension, with an opening to the hall which has doors off. To the front is a utility room with further units, work surfaces, sink, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a stable door leads to the side garden.

Along the hall is a shower room with a white suite comprising a double walk-in shower with glass screen, basin with vanity unit and WC. At the end of the hall is a family room/guest bedroom with under-floor heating triple aspect and built-in wardrobes with a hidden pull out bed.

The first floor landing has doors off to three bedrooms, two of which are good size doubles and all of which boast character features including exposed roof timbers. Completing the first floor accommodation is a shower room with shower, basin with vanity unit and WC.

Outside
The grounds extend to in excess of a third of an acre, with mature wrap round gardens. To the front, a gate, archway and central path lead to the front door and there is pedestrian access to the right hand side of the property leading to the rear and a timber workshop/garden shed.

To the rear of the property is a driveway providing parking for numerous cars, as well as turning space and leading to a detached triple garage with adjoining workshop, WC and basin. All of which has power and light connected.

The garden is predominantly laid with many mature borders, trees and shrubs, steps lead down from the parking area to the rear of the property where there is a patio area, accessed via the sun room.




Location

Runton Croft is located on Gromford Lane, a short distance from the centre of Snape. Snape benefits from three public houses and within a mile is the internationally famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall, together with it’s retail complex. It’s rural position offers many wonderful countryside walks, along the river to Aldeburgh and Iken. For the sailing enthusiast marinas can be found at Orford and Aldeburgh. For commuters, a railway station can be found in the market town of Saxmundham, approximately three miles away.

Further south, recently named Britain’s Happiest Place to Live, is the popular market town of Woodbridge, best known as being home to one of the oldest working tide mills in the UK and the iconic Shire Hall on Market Hill. Woodbridge has excellent state and independent schools nearby, an independent cinema, a number of high street and boutique shops, leisure centre and swimming pool, and a range of fantastic places to eat and drink. There is a railway station with links to Ipswich with connecting services to London, Norwich and Cambridge.


Directions

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Important Information

Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Heating via an oil-fired boiler. Private drainage via two septic tanks.
Tenure - Freehold
Council tax band - E
EPC rating—Exempt, Grade II listed
Our ref—CJJ