Sea View Garden Open fire Double glazing Off-street parking Central heating No Chain

A perfect rustic Victorian cottage on the enchanting Shotley peninsula with superb rural & estuary views, only 90 minutes from London Liverpool Street, and 20 minutes from Ipswich. No onward chain for buyers.

LOCATION

This is a rare opportunity to buy an extended 3-bed semi-detached cottage on Wades Lane, one of the more picturesque areas of the parish. Historic Brickfield Terrace was built in the late 1800’s to accommodate workers from a nearby brick kiln on the shores of the River Orwell. The property is pleasantly situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and benefits from magnificent views across undulating fields and farmland from all aspects, including an inspiring perspective across the river to Levington Marina from the rear.

It is adjacent to many rights of way that offer excellent walking and horse-riding opportunities, and is situated on the South Suffolk cycle path. The famous Butt and Oyster pub at Pin Mill, Chelmondiston is only a short hike away via a riverside path and a National Trust forest. Boating enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with the nearby Alton Water Sports Centre and a number of local marinas serving the Orwell and Stour, the North Sea and the continent beyond. Even traditional winter sports are catered for all-year-round with the Suffolk Ski centre dry slope just down the road, and the exciting SnOasis development (expected to complete by 2011) will be only 15 miles away.

The nearby village centres of Shotley, Chelmondiston and Holbrook offer good civic amenities such as shops, schools, surgeries, dentists, post offices, pubs and restaurants. More widespread services and mainline train stations can be found in the neighbouring towns of Ipswich, Manningtree or Colchester. A municipal recycling/waste facility is conveniently situated 5 minutes away by car. The up-and-coming Ipswich university quarter and marina are easily accessible. There are also reputable private schools in the area. To find out more about the hidden delights of the Shotley peninsula have a look at the excellent community website http://www.myshotley.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROPERTY FOR SALE

The accommodation comprises; entrance lobby, living room, kitchen, bathroom, landing and three bedrooms. The current owners have sensitively renovated the property to a high standard, retaining much of the old-world charm and cottage character whilst keeping economic and sustainable living in mind. The owners are reluctant vendors but are relocating abroad this year and require a quick sale, ideally without a chain.

- Excellent rural and river views from ground and first floors.
- Feature Woodwarm Fireview 9KW multi-fuel stove with lined flue in living room with back-boiler link-up to electric central heating system.
- Eco-friendly and stylish wooden double-glazed windows throughout with oak sills and iron fittings.
- High specification modern bathroom with power shower, substantial iridescent blue handmade tiling to walls and floor, refurbished taps, bowl sink, and electric under floor heating.
- Refurbished kitchen with double-sink, built-in A-rated cooker oven, hob and fan.
- Replacement hot water tank and immersion, heat distributed by substantial new pipe work and designer radiators to bathroom and all bedrooms; extra boiler feed ready for solar input.
- Antique Spanish terracotta tiles laid in living room and lobby.
- Gorgeous new feature oak staircase leading from kitchen to bedrooms.
- Refurbished loft storage insulated with Celotex slabs to create a warm loft space, two Velux roof windows for natural light, and ladder access from landing.
- Certificated cavity wall insulation within extended section of the house.
- Replacement roof lining and battens, re-laid original Suffolk pan tiles.
- Electrical wiring to current standards, Economy 7 meters, additional points and sockets.
- Excellent Freeview reception from Televes high-specification aerial.
- Internet broadband available via BT line (& wireless with modem).
- Double parking space at rear of property.
- Original brick shed with stable door for garden storage & 2 wood stores at rear of property.
- Shared local drainage system.
- Extension and office/garage development opportunities to the rear, subject to planning consent.

SUMMARY OF CURRENT RUNNING COSTS

- Low band A annual Council Tax of £935.69 for 2008/09 (Babergh District Council).
- Approximate annual expenditure on carbon-neutral wood fuel is £500 through local sustainable suppliers.
- The monthly direct debit for electricity is currently £30.50.
- Low annual water rates of £170.10 for 2008/09.
- Annual septic tank emptying costs of approximately £60.

DETAILED ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION

SHELTERED PORCH with internal & external lighting, single-glazed external door with letterbox, two single-glazed windows, coat and shoe storage, with new Douglas Fir wooden double-glazed FRONT DOOR into:

ENTRANCE LOBBY with one enclosed overhead marine lamp – three antiqued doors with period fittings to:

a) LOUNGE/DINER 12' x 12' (3.65m X 3.65m) with rural views, terracotta tiles, wood burner, hearth, two twin wooden double-glazed windows to front, TV point, telephone point, four dimmable wall-mounted lights with plaster fittings, four double electrical points.

b) BATHROOM fitted with a three piece suite comprising tiled panelled bath with power shower over, bowl hand wash basin with brass fittings and low level WC, two wooden double-glazed window to rear, wall mounted towel radiator with summer heating option, handmade tile flooring with electric under floor heating, part tiled walls, large mirror, one enclosed overhead marine lamp, one vanity light.

c) UTILITY ROOM with connections for washing machine, bathroom under floor heating control, shelves for storage, painted concrete floor, internal lighting, and ventilation window.

LOUNGE/DINER - With entrance into:

KITCHEN 12' x 18' (3.65m x 2.44m) – with views of garden, wooden double-glazed window to rear, a range of base and eye level fitted units with work surfaces, stainless steel double bowl sink drainer unit with mixer tap, tiled splash backs, built-in cooker/oven/hob, space for fridge/freezer/microwave under stairs, cork flooring, overhead spotlights and under-unit lighting, two double electrical points.

With Douglas Fir wooden double-glazed back door leading to patio outside.

With Oak staircase, lit naturally by a tall single wooden double-glazed window, leading to;

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING – Three wooden pine doors with Suffolk latches to:

a) BEDROOM ONE 12' x 9' 4" (3.65m x 2.84m) with rural views, wooden floors, two twin wooden double-glazed windows to front, low-level wall-mounted designer radiator; built-in airing cupboard housing water tank, electric meters, shower and central heating pumps; two period lamp fittings, two double electrical points, one telephone point.

b) BEDROOM TWO 10' 4" x 7' 6" (2.29m x 3.12m) with rural & estuary views, wooden floors, twin double-glazed wooden windows to front and rear, wall mounted designer radiator, one overhead lamp, one double electrical point, and one telephone point.

c) BEDROOM THREE 9' 1" x 8' (2.77m x 2.44m) with rural & estuary views, wooden floors, two double-glazed wooden windows to rear, wall-mounted designer radiator, one period lamp fitting, two double electrical points.

Landing has overhead loft hatch with integral folding ABRU aluminium ladder leading to;

LOFT SPACE with painted wooden flooring and ceiling, two single Velux roof lights, one overhead lamp controllable from landing and one double power socket.

OUTSIDE - The modest front garden is laid to lawn and has a pond, roses, borders and picket fencing/gate, with rural views.

The beautiful rear garden is a good size of 150 ft (45m) and is mainly laid to lawn with gravel patio, established roses, borders and trees. It backs onto fields with views towards the Orwell. A mature mixed hedge of hawthorn and blackthorn offers privacy as well as a natural habitat to wildlife. Gooseberries, blackberries, artichokes, apples and herbs etc. thrive in the favourable East Anglian climate.

SERVICES - All main services (except gas) are connected to the property. A shared septic tank services Brickfield Terrace, with periodic sewage emptying costs approximate as detailed above.

FIXTURES, FURNITURE & FITTINGS – There is an opportunity for the buyers to purchase fixtures, furniture and fittings, to be agreed with the Vendor.

POSSESSION - Vacant possession upon completion.

SPECIAL NOTE - These particulars do not form part of a contract to purchase. The Vendor’s solicitors should confirm measurements and their contents prior to any exchange of contracts.