Reception hall, cloakroom, open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining room, utility room, bathroom, ground floor principal bedroom with ensuite shower room, second ground floor bedroom/study.
Two first floor bedrooms and shower room.
Ample off road parking, double garage with store room above and south facing garden with outbuilding . In all, approximately 0.25 acres.
Location
Crow Cottage sits in an excellent position within the centre of the ever popular village of Waldringfield. Within walking distance of the property is the river Deben which is a popular destination for sailing with its yacht club and mooring facilities. The village also boasts a primary school, garage/store, village hall and pub, The Maybush.
The property is a short drive from the A12/A14 as well as Martlesham and the county town of Ipswich. Ipswich station is 8.5 miles and Manningtree station is 17 miles. The popular market town of Woodbridge, which has an excellent array of local boutique shops along with pubs and restaurants, is just 5 miles.
Description
The original dwelling dates from the 1950s but has been almost completely rebuilt/refurbished in a stylish and contemporary fashion. The majority of the living accommodation is on the ground floor. As well as high levels of insulation, there are double glazed aluminium windows and doors throughout and there is ‘Hardie-lank’ weatherboarding. The property benefits from an air source heat pump with ground floor underfloor heating with first floor electric radiators. There are a minimal level of thresholds making the property ideal for those with less mobility.
A front door provides access to the reception hall which has tiled flooring in a grey timber style which continues throughout the ground floor. There are stairs to the first floor landing and doors to a cloakroom with WC and hand wash basin, and two bedrooms. Of particular note is the fabulous open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining room. This has a double height gable extension with bifold doors and windows above into the apex. It enjoys south facing views over the rear patio and garden. At one end of the room is the kitchen area fitted with modern high and low level wall units with bamboo worktops. There is a butler sink with taps above and a dishwasher. In addition, there is a wall mounted double electric oven and four ring induction hob with extractor fan. There are windows to the front of the property along with recess LED spotlights and also hidden LED cove lights. Off this is a rear hallway with a door to the exterior. It leads to a spacious utility room where there is plumbing for a washing machine, wall units and a stainless steel sink. Off this is the ground floor bathroom that comprises a bath, shower, WC and a hand wash basin. There are two ground floor bedrooms, the principal of which has a built in wardrobe, French doors opening to the south-facing patio and a West facing window. Off this is an ensuite with walk in bath, shower, WC and hand wash basin. Also on the ground floor is a second double bedroom with south-facing French door and window. This could be used as a further reception room/study.
From the first floor landing there is access to the two first floor double bedrooms that enjoy glimpses of the river. They have eaves storage cupboards with lighting. One is home to the hot water cylinder. Both have electric radiators. Also on the first floor is a shower room with shower, WC and hand wash basin.
Outside
The outside of the property is approached from the road via a shingle driveway which provides extensive off-road parking for a number of vehicles. Here there is an EV charging point and access to the double garage. This was recently constructed and is of block construction with ‘Hardie-Plank’ elevations. It has two remote controlled roller shutter doors to the front and it measures 19’ by 20’. Power is connected. At one end, exterior stairs provide access to a store room that measures 19’ by 11’5. It could be converted into a home office or alike and already has skylights and a window. The rear garden can be accessed via either side of the cottage. This is south facing and has an extensive patio which is a continuation of the interior tiles plus a further area of sandstone patio. There are exterior lights as well as raised flower/herb beds. Beyond this is lawn and a wild flower area. Within the rear garden is a useful timber-framed outbuilding that measures approximately 12’ by 18’. It is divided into sections and has power connected. The grounds extend to approximately 0.25 acres and are enclosed by fencing.
Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent.
Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage system. Air source heat pump for the central heating. PV panels with battery storage. EV charging point.
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EPC Rating = B
Council Tax Band E ; £2,566.96 payable per annum 2024/2025
Local Authority East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; Tel: 0333 016 2000
NOTES
1. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included. No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise. Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan.
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