House For Sale £325,000
Thyme Cottage is situated on Ferry Road, a circular road that leads from Orford via Iken towards Snape Maltings. The property features a small section of garden, separate from the house, which adjoins a bridle path leading into Tunstall Forest. As part of the historic Sudbourne Hall Estate, the cottage is on two floors with red brick walls under a hipped pantile roof, typical of the expansion of the estate during the 1860’s. Thyme cottage would make a wonderful holiday home for those that love the outdoors and want to escape the hubbub of urban life.
Accommodation comprises:
Reception room; Kitchen/breakfast room; Two Bedrooms; Bathroom; Entrance lobby; Garden.
Ground floor:
Whilst the original front door to Ferry Road remains, this is no longer in use following the addition of a single storey addition with a stable door entrance from the bridal path, providing an entrance lobby, plumbing for a washing machine, and opening to:
Kitchen/dining room (14'1 x 12'0) with a range of fitted units housing a butler sink, dishwasher, oven, hob and refrigerator. There is also an open fireplace with a Bressummer, housing a cast iron multi-fuel stove, and a door to:
Sitting Room (17'5 x 12'0) with a ‘Suffolk Whites’ brick floor and an open brickwork fireplace, some exposed timbers, and stairs to the first floor.
First floor:
There is a small landing with doors to:
Bedroom One (14'2 x 12'0) exposed timber floor and a Victorian style fire surround.
Bedroom Two (12'0 x 10'2).
Bathroom with bath, hand basin and w/c.
Outside:
At the end of the ‘L’ shaped terrace of three cottages, the bridle path leads to a garden some 45’ x 25’ with a timber store and a hard surfaced area for al fresco dining.
Next to the house there is a small parking area used by no 63 and fellow residents on an informal basis.
Location:
Thyme Cottage is located in a superb position to the east of the village of Sudbourne and about one mile to the north of Orford and within a few minutes driving distance of the internationally renowned Maltings Concert Hall at Snape. Tunstall Forest is on the doorstep as are numerous heathlands, estuary and coastal nature reserves. There is excellent sailing at the rivers Alde and Ore and first rate golf courses at nearby Aldeburgh and Woodbridge. Orford provides a general store, the renowned Pump Street Bakery and Butley Oysterage restaurant, two pubs and a Hotel. Nearby Woodbridge provides a range of urban facilities as well as a rail connection to Ipswich for a fast rail service to London Liverpool Street.
Directions (From Woodbridge/A12):
Proceeding in a northerly direction and having past the town of Woodbridge, proceed along the A12 until reaching the end of the Wickham Market by-pass taking the left hand slip road towards Wickham Market. At the roundabout take the fourth exit signposted to Orford (B1078) and continue on this road for approximately seven miles. This road will take you through Tunstall and Tunstall Forest until reaching the junction with the B1084. At this point take the left hand turn towards Orford proceeding for a further mile at which stage you will reach the five ways crossroads. Head straight across, toward the church, and proceed along this road for approx. 1 mile and it soon merges onto Ferry Road, keep on this road for approx. ½ mile and on your left hand side Thyme Cottage is identified by a Suffolk Coastal/Castle Estates for sale board.
Services:
Mains water & electricity, electric heaters, multi-fuel stove, Broadband (available) and septic tank drainage.
Viewings:
Strictly by appointment with Castle Estates or their joint sole agents Suffolk Coastal.
Guide price: £350,000 subject to contract
Tenure: Freehold
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Castle Estates endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in Virtual Tours, Floor Plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.
Accommodation comprises:
Reception room; Kitchen/breakfast room; Two Bedrooms; Bathroom; Entrance lobby; Garden.
Ground floor:
Whilst the original front door to Ferry Road remains, this is no longer in use following the addition of a single storey addition with a stable door entrance from the bridal path, providing an entrance lobby, plumbing for a washing machine, and opening to:
Kitchen/dining room (14'1 x 12'0) with a range of fitted units housing a butler sink, dishwasher, oven, hob and refrigerator. There is also an open fireplace with a Bressummer, housing a cast iron multi-fuel stove, and a door to:
Sitting Room (17'5 x 12'0) with a ‘Suffolk Whites’ brick floor and an open brickwork fireplace, some exposed timbers, and stairs to the first floor.
First floor:
There is a small landing with doors to:
Bedroom One (14'2 x 12'0) exposed timber floor and a Victorian style fire surround.
Bedroom Two (12'0 x 10'2).
Bathroom with bath, hand basin and w/c.
Outside:
At the end of the ‘L’ shaped terrace of three cottages, the bridle path leads to a garden some 45’ x 25’ with a timber store and a hard surfaced area for al fresco dining.
Next to the house there is a small parking area used by no 63 and fellow residents on an informal basis.
Location:
Thyme Cottage is located in a superb position to the east of the village of Sudbourne and about one mile to the north of Orford and within a few minutes driving distance of the internationally renowned Maltings Concert Hall at Snape. Tunstall Forest is on the doorstep as are numerous heathlands, estuary and coastal nature reserves. There is excellent sailing at the rivers Alde and Ore and first rate golf courses at nearby Aldeburgh and Woodbridge. Orford provides a general store, the renowned Pump Street Bakery and Butley Oysterage restaurant, two pubs and a Hotel. Nearby Woodbridge provides a range of urban facilities as well as a rail connection to Ipswich for a fast rail service to London Liverpool Street.
Directions (From Woodbridge/A12):
Proceeding in a northerly direction and having past the town of Woodbridge, proceed along the A12 until reaching the end of the Wickham Market by-pass taking the left hand slip road towards Wickham Market. At the roundabout take the fourth exit signposted to Orford (B1078) and continue on this road for approximately seven miles. This road will take you through Tunstall and Tunstall Forest until reaching the junction with the B1084. At this point take the left hand turn towards Orford proceeding for a further mile at which stage you will reach the five ways crossroads. Head straight across, toward the church, and proceed along this road for approx. 1 mile and it soon merges onto Ferry Road, keep on this road for approx. ½ mile and on your left hand side Thyme Cottage is identified by a Suffolk Coastal/Castle Estates for sale board.
Services:
Mains water & electricity, electric heaters, multi-fuel stove, Broadband (available) and septic tank drainage.
Viewings:
Strictly by appointment with Castle Estates or their joint sole agents Suffolk Coastal.
Guide price: £350,000 subject to contract
Tenure: Freehold
Viewing
Please contact us on if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.
Disclaimer
Castle Estates endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in Virtual Tours, Floor Plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.
