House For Sale £700,000
Part of our Signature collection, offering views of the River Orwell is this stunning period cottage that is set in ground approaching 0.5 of an acre in a rural position on the outskirts of the popular village of Woolverstone.
Available on the open market for the first time since its construction in circa 1830 is this stunning cottage which is located close to the banks of the River Orwell.
Originally forming part of the Berners Estate the cottage has in more recent times been extended to create a more contemporary family home which includes a 32ft open-plan kitchen/dining/family space. The cottage is set in elevated grounds of just under half an acre that are predominantly encompassed by woodland with views towards the river.
The reception hall has a tiled floor and Rayburn, from here there is a door into the sitting room which has a dual aspect outlook, an exposed wooden floor and inset woodburner. The hub of the home is undoubtedly the fantastic open-plan kitchen/dining/family space. This room has a triple aspect outlook with French doors onto the rear patio and stairs to the first floor. The kitchen has a base unit with work top, an inset deep glazed Butler sink, an Aga and wooden floor throughout. Also to the ground floor there is a utility/cloakroom comprising of a WC along with space and plumbing for a washing machine.
The landing provides access to all three bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom. Bedroom one has a stripped wooden floor, vaulted ceiling and enjoys a double aspect outlook with one of the windows facing towards the River Orwell. Bedroom two also has a window with views towards the River Orwell, a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and wooden floor. Bedroom three is an impressive double room with a double aspect outlook, vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and wooden floor. The unusually large bathroom has a free-standing Victorian-style rolltop bath, WC, separate shower and basin.
Outside
The property is set along a private lane and is within easy distance of the banks of the River Orwell. There is parking to the side of the property and to the front there is a garden predominantly laid to lawn with a range of trees, flower beds and shrubs.
Immediately to the rear of the property is a shingle patio and seating area. There is an outside studio which is of brick construction and has one room measuring approximately 12' x 9'1 and a separate WC/shower area measuring approximately 7'7 x 7'3. From the patio area there are paths up to the main garden which is elevated with views towards the River Orwell and is predominantly encompassed by mature trees. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with an extensive range of shrubs. There is also a log cabin with decking area to the front.
Location
The property is situated in a rural position on the outskirts of the popular Peninsula village of Woolverstone. Properties of this nature are seldom available and this is the first time the property has been on the open market since its construction as part of the Berners Estate in circa 1830. There are a plethora of countryside walks and there is direct access to the foreshore of the River Orwell. The Shotley Peninsula itself is home to the highly regarded Ipswich High School and there are everyday local amenities and facilities found on the Peninsula.
Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, is located a short travel distance away and boasts a range of coffee houses, bars and restaurants. There is a mainline railway service to London Liverpool Street and a vibrant regenerated Waterfront with a range of bars and restaurants.
Directions
Using a Sat Nav with postcode IP9 1AP and from the Main Road at Woolverstone, heading towards the Shotley Peninsula, turn left onto Mannings Lane. Follow Mannings Lane all the way day until you are close to the waterfront where the cottage can then be found on the left hand side.
Important Information
Council Tax Band - B
Services - Mains water and electricity are connected. There is private drainage via a septic tank. There is oil fired heating.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - tbc
Available on the open market for the first time since its construction in circa 1830 is this stunning cottage which is located close to the banks of the River Orwell.
Originally forming part of the Berners Estate the cottage has in more recent times been extended to create a more contemporary family home which includes a 32ft open-plan kitchen/dining/family space. The cottage is set in elevated grounds of just under half an acre that are predominantly encompassed by woodland with views towards the river.
The reception hall has a tiled floor and Rayburn, from here there is a door into the sitting room which has a dual aspect outlook, an exposed wooden floor and inset woodburner. The hub of the home is undoubtedly the fantastic open-plan kitchen/dining/family space. This room has a triple aspect outlook with French doors onto the rear patio and stairs to the first floor. The kitchen has a base unit with work top, an inset deep glazed Butler sink, an Aga and wooden floor throughout. Also to the ground floor there is a utility/cloakroom comprising of a WC along with space and plumbing for a washing machine.
The landing provides access to all three bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom. Bedroom one has a stripped wooden floor, vaulted ceiling and enjoys a double aspect outlook with one of the windows facing towards the River Orwell. Bedroom two also has a window with views towards the River Orwell, a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and wooden floor. Bedroom three is an impressive double room with a double aspect outlook, vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and wooden floor. The unusually large bathroom has a free-standing Victorian-style rolltop bath, WC, separate shower and basin.
Outside
The property is set along a private lane and is within easy distance of the banks of the River Orwell. There is parking to the side of the property and to the front there is a garden predominantly laid to lawn with a range of trees, flower beds and shrubs.
Immediately to the rear of the property is a shingle patio and seating area. There is an outside studio which is of brick construction and has one room measuring approximately 12' x 9'1 and a separate WC/shower area measuring approximately 7'7 x 7'3. From the patio area there are paths up to the main garden which is elevated with views towards the River Orwell and is predominantly encompassed by mature trees. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with an extensive range of shrubs. There is also a log cabin with decking area to the front.
Location
The property is situated in a rural position on the outskirts of the popular Peninsula village of Woolverstone. Properties of this nature are seldom available and this is the first time the property has been on the open market since its construction as part of the Berners Estate in circa 1830. There are a plethora of countryside walks and there is direct access to the foreshore of the River Orwell. The Shotley Peninsula itself is home to the highly regarded Ipswich High School and there are everyday local amenities and facilities found on the Peninsula.
Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, is located a short travel distance away and boasts a range of coffee houses, bars and restaurants. There is a mainline railway service to London Liverpool Street and a vibrant regenerated Waterfront with a range of bars and restaurants.
Directions
Using a Sat Nav with postcode IP9 1AP and from the Main Road at Woolverstone, heading towards the Shotley Peninsula, turn left onto Mannings Lane. Follow Mannings Lane all the way day until you are close to the waterfront where the cottage can then be found on the left hand side.
Important Information
Council Tax Band - B
Services - Mains water and electricity are connected. There is private drainage via a septic tank. There is oil fired heating.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - tbc
