2 bed cottage for sale

Stoke By Nayland, Suffolk CO6

A two/three-bedroom Grade II listed cottage requiring modernisation throughout, enjoying a central village location within grounds of approximately 0.28 acres and offering significant scope for improvement, extension or redevelopment (subject to the necessary planning and listed consents).

Property description Located in the heart of this historic village, within a conservation area and amidst a picturesque street scene adjacent to the church of St. Mary, is a two/three-bedroom semi-detached Grade II listed cottage set in grounds of approximately 0.28 acres requiring complete modernisation. An outstanding opportunity, particularly rare to the regional market, the property offers ample scope for adaption, extension and scope for the addition of a further residential dwelling (subject to the necessary planning and listed consents). Retaining notable features including exposed timbers and studwork, an inglenook fireplace that is understood to have been covered by a more modern fireplace frontage and a fitted kitchen. Further benefits to the property include established gardens with a total plot size of 0.28 acres, walled border to front, gated vehicular access and a brick external store.

Side door opening to:

dining room: With timber framed window with glazing bars to side, tiled fireplace with open grate and door with Suffolk latch opening to:

Sitting room: The principal reception room to the property with two windows to the side, extensive range of timberwork, central crossbeam and fireplace with tiled surround with inglenook fireplace understood to sit behind. A number of useful storage recesses are set adjacent to the fireplace, with door opening to:

Ante-room: Door to useful under stair and further door to:

Shower room: Fitted with ceramic WC, wash handbasin and separately screened shower with shower attachment.

Kitchen: (Accessed via dining room) Fitted with a matching range of base units with wood-effect preparation surfaces over and tiling above. Stainless steel single sink unit with hot and cold tap over and window to rear overlooking gardens. Space for appliances including an oven, fridge/freezer and washing machine/dryer.

First floor

bedroom 2/landing room: Either a generously sized landing with potential study area or scope for first-floor second bedroom with stripped timber flooring, window to front and low-level door to storage recess. Door to:

Bedroom 1: With casement window to side, range of fitted wardrobe units with central mirror fronted panel and exposed brick fireplace with wooden surround and mantle over.

Second floor

attic room: With window to side, stripped timber flooring and offering a variety of uses with outstanding views across school street and towards the church of St Mary.

Outside Located on the picturesque School Street amidst an array of listed buildings and individual period architecture, the property is of timber framed construction with a rendered exterior set beneath a pitched tiled roofline. Requiring a comprehensive programme of modernisation / updating, the principally lawned gardens are approximately 0.28 acres to the side and rear of the property with a fence line border to side and established hedge line border to rear. Gated access for vehicles is identified to the south of the plot with considerable scope for extension, enhancement or the addition of further residential dwellings (subject to the necessary planning and listed consents).

Agents note: A structural survey has not been conducted and all potential purchasers should satisfy themselves with the condition of the property prior to exchange of contracts.

As advised by our clients, no pre-applications, enquiries or planning applications have been submitted to establish the likelihood of residential development being gained within the curtilage of the property.

Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Note: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

Viewings: Viewings to take place on the following dates by prior agreement:
Viewings by appointment on the following dates in January:
Tuesday 5th at 10.30AM
Saturday 9th at 10.00AM
Wednesday 13th at 10.30AM
Saturday 16th at 10.00AM
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