Summary - 48, OLD CHURCH COTTAGES, CHURCH DRIVE IP13 0BH
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Characterful Grade II cottage on a large garden plot, ideal for sympathetic renovation in tranquil Suffolk countryside..
Grade II listed two-bedroom semi-detached period cottage
Large garden plot with mature trees and brick outbuilding
Requires full renovation; listed status restricts alterations
Timber frame with presumed no insulation; low EPC (E)
Shared private drainage — may not meet current regulations
No allocated parking; shared access area must remain clear
Oil-fired central heating; secondary glazing fitted
Average mobile signal and slow broadband speeds
Set beside St Andrew’s Church in a peaceful Suffolk village, this Grade II listed two-bedroom semi-detached cottage offers classic period character and a large garden plot. The property has an L-shaped sitting room with a wood-burning stove, a separate dining room with a feature fireplace, and a rear brick outbuilding for storage. The location delivers rural tranquillity with easy access to Framlingham, Woodbridge and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
The house requires comprehensive renovation: listed-status constraints will affect alterations and repairs, and parts of the building (timber frame, presumed uninsulated) need upgrading. Services include mains electricity and water (via a private pipe), shared private drainage which may not meet current regulations, and oil-fired central heating. Secondary glazing is fitted, but overall thermal and energy performance is low (EPC E).
Practical considerations for purchasers include no currently allocated parking (shared access area must be kept clear), a small flying freehold over the adjoining cottage, and slow broadband/mobile signal that is only average. That said, the large garden, outbuilding and prominent village setting deliver strong scope for sensitive renovation, restoration of period features, and creating a comfortable countryside home close to good local schools and market towns.
This property suits buyers prepared to carry out sympathetic refurbishment, work within listed-building requirements, and invest in modernising services. For someone seeking a characterful cottage with a substantial garden in a desirable rural location, it presents clear potential once renovated.
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