3 Bed Detached House For Sale

A charming Grade II listed cottage with studio/annexe, situated in an enviable setting adjoining meadows within this semi-rural Suffolk village, close to Lavenham, Long Melford and Bury St Edmunds.

Situated in an enviable rural setting surrounded by farmland and water meadows, Ivy Cottage is an attractive Grade II listed cottage, built of traditional timber-frame construction under a thatched roofline.

Likely to date back to the 17th-century, the property offers versatile accommodation arranged over two floors extending to around 1,250ft2, with the majority of the living space being on the ground floor and lower ground floor.

The accommodation comprises a double-aspect kitchen with stable door, traditional storage cupboards with inset stainless-steel sink with drainer and freestanding cooker. The sitting/dining room has attractive exposed timbers and open studwork, double-aspect and large inglenook fireplace.

There is an inner hallway with steps down to a shower room along with the principal bedroom and en suite shower room with glazed doors leading to the conservatory. There is a further staircase from the hall leading down to the side hall/utility room and large study/bedroom. On the first floor is a bedroom with built-in cupboards and attic storage, views over neighbouring fields.

Studio/Annexe
Within the grounds is a separate self-contained studio/annexe which would be idea for those looking for home workspace, occasional overflow accommodation or annexe. There is a bedroom/office with views over the garden and its own shower room and separate WC. Adjoining is a single garage.

Outside
Ivy Cottage is approached from the road onto a long gravel driveway, providing ample parking and turning space, with a large expanse of front and side lawned garden area, a number of mature trees, well-maintained beds, hedging and shrubs.

Services
Mains water and electricity • Private Drainage • Electric storage heating • Council Tax Band ‘D’ • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Ultrafast 1,800Mb is available in the area • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all provides likely

Location
Willow Bridge is a small hamlet within the large rural and well-regarded village of Cockfield. The village is centred around a large village green which plays an important part in the community, with regular sports matches and village fete among many notable events. Cockfield has a variety of amenities, to include post office, shop and public house, and is considered one of the most sought-after villages in the region, due to its convenience for Bury St Edmunds and Lavenham.

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