House For Sale £300,000
Woodbridge, Suffolk

A Grade II listed two bedroom detached cottage, with a separate studio, within walking distance of all the local amenities.

Located on the River Deben, Woodbridge is a delightful and historic market town, retaining a variety of fascinating architecture. This well served town provides an array of amenities including independent stores; supermarkets; a wide choice of restaurants, pubs and bars, together with a broad range of professional services. Schools in the area include St Mary’s Primary School, Farlingaye High School and the independent Woodbridge School (4-18).
Woodbridge has been a centre for boat building, rope making and sail making since the Middle Ages. The town retains its strong links with the river and sea as well as on a more recreational basis with an active marina and yacht club, along with other sailing clubs on the Deben, as well as its scenic walks and renowned bird watching. The town is served by a branch line railway station, linking with the mainline service from London to Norwich at Ipswich. The A12 bypasses Woodbridge and provides a dual carriageway direct to London and links with the A14.

87 Castle Street
A unique Grade II listed detached cottage believed to date from the 17th Century, with later additions. The property is constructed of brick and timber framed elevations under a Dutch mansard tiled roof. It is situated in a highly convenient yet peaceful position within a short walk of Market Hill and The Thoroughfare.

The living accommodation is laid out over three floors. The front door opens to a small lobby which leads into the sitting room which has a cast iron fireplace, tiled side slips and a wooden mantelpiece. There are also exposed wall and ceiling timbers. A doorway leads through to the

Kitchen, which has brick flooring, a stainless-steel sink with tiled worktop and a gas fired Rayburn. There is a deep shelved larder under the stairs. To the rear of the kitchen is a lobby off which is the bathroom which has a bath handbasin and steps up to the WC screened by saloon doors.

Stairs rise from the sitting room to the first-floor double bedroom. A further set of stairs lead to the second-floor double bedroom which has a built-in cupboard and lovely views across towards Market Hill and St Marys.

OUTSIDE: The property is accessed via a pedestrian gate off Castle Street, with steps leading down to the cottage garden. The garden is laid to lawn with shrub borders. There is a detached studio with power and light connected, comprising main studio room with excellent natural light from a large picture window and an adjoining utility room with sink and worktop. There is a further area of hard standing with a timber shed and a second pedestrian access which isn’t currently in use.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Suffolk. Council Tax band D.

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Gas fired Rayburn for hot water and electric night storage heaters.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
These particulars have been prepared in all good faith; measurements and distance are given as a guide only. We have endeavoured to ensure the information given is accurate but we would urge you to contact the office before travelling to ensure that your impression of the property is as we intended. None of the services, appliances or equipment have been tested and purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase. Viewing is strictly by appointment: [use Contact Agent Button]. 145 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AN.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS:
Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, certain fixtures and fittings may be excluded from the sale. Some items such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, etc., may be available by separate negotiation.