5 Highbury Cottages, Leiston

Saxmundham - 3.7 miles Aldeburgh - 4.6 miles

A most attractive and lovingly restored 3 bedroom Victorian terraced property on the outskirts of Leiston. Light and airy, with original features and two open fireplaces, this property would make a lovely family home or rural retreat, only a few minutes drive from the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

Accommodation comprises briefly:

Entrance hallLiving room/dining roomKitchenRear lobbyUtility roomBathroom2 double bedroomsSingle bedroom/studyFront and rear gardensAllocated parking for 2 carsOil fired central heating

The Property

The front door of this pretty house opens out into a small garden facing the road, but with allocated parking behind the property, access is generally through the rear garden and in through the back door. This opens into a small lobby with a large utility room with sink, plumbing for washing machine and WC to your right. There is a generously sized airing cup-board in the lobby. Through into the galley kitchen with wood work surfaces and cupboard under, and a pretty large glazed cupboard above, there is an electric oven and hob, space for a fridge freezer and plumbed spce for a dishwasher. The kitchen leads through into a beautiful living/dining room, linked by double doors and each room having an open fireplace. Double sash windows in the living room have far reaching views across farmland to the front of the property.and the dining room window looks out onto the rear garden. A traditional large walk in larder is in the dining room corner. Separate doors lead from the dining room and the sitting room into the hallway and there are two under stair cupboards, one of which is head height. Stairs lead from the hallway to the landing, with a lovely modern bathroom with basin, WC and bath with shower over and views across the rear garden. The second bedroom is of double size and the larger master bedroom, with open country views to the front, has a lovely original fireplace.

ServicesMains electicity and water.

Local Authority Suffok Coastal District Council Tax band: A Postcode: IP16 4TW

Fixtures and FittingsAll fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded in the sale, but may be available inaddition, subject to separate negotiation.

Agents NoteThe property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.

TenureVacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.

The third single bedroom is currently used as a study and again has pretty views to the front and an internal window above the stairs giving even more light. All floors have been stripped and painted in pastel shades. Access to the partially boarded attic space is from the landing. This spacce could be converted to extra living accommodation (subject to the usual consents.)

Outside

The rear garden is a good size and laid mainly to lawn and the smaller front garden has planting and a footpath to the front door. Allocated off road parking for two cars lies to the rear, and there is guest parking available. The open land at the rear offers a fun and safe area for children to explore and a footpath directly behind this space leads to the beach at Sizewell. The rear garden has a timber garden shed and there is use of an allotment (not included in the deeds ).

Location

On the edge of Leiston and less than four miles from Saxmundham, both towns offer a variety of shops and facilities, including doctors and dentists surgeries, cafes and restaurants, library, sports facilities and more. There are many activities in the area including golf courses at Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, which hosts the famous literary festival each year, and the world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall. RSPB Minsmere is a short journey away and there is sailing on the sea or the rivers Alde, Deben and Orwell. Trains run hourly from Saxmundham with connections to London Liverpool Street Station.

Important Note: The floor plan is not to scale and is only intended as a guide to the layout. For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific

fittings. Furthermore NB:1. All dimensions are measured electronically and are for guidance only. 2. Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective and the descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of statement of fact. 3. Information regarding tenure, length

of lease, ground rent and service charges is provided by the seller. These details do not form any part of any contract. Items included in a sale (curtains, carpets etc) are for you and your solicitor to agree with the seller. 15a ThoroughfareHalesworth

IP19 8AH Tel: 01986 888205

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