Summary - WHITE HORSE COTTAGE, WOODBRIDGE, LAXFIELD IP13 8EH
4 bed 1 bath Cottage
16th‑Century thatched cottage on 0.6-acre grounds — character, space and annexe potential.
Grade II listed 16th‑century thatched cottage with notable period features
White Horse Cottage is a rare 16th‑century thatched house set in about 0.6 acres of mature gardens in a quiet rural spot west of Laxfield. The Grade II listing and many original features — exposed timbers, inglenook fireplaces, a historic bar and fluted beams — give the house strong period character and an instantly recognisable sense of place. The double garage with a first‑floor studio adds flexible space for home working or a potential annexe (subject to consents).
Internally the layout suits family life with a reception hall/snug, dual sitting/dining rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, utility/larder and a practical rear boot room. Four first‑floor bedrooms (all doubles) and attic space provide good overall square footage (about 2,356 sqft). Grounds include lawn, pond and fruit trees, and there is generous off‑road parking. Broadband speeds are reported fast and the area is very affluent with very low crime.
Buyers should factor in the practical constraints of an historic property: the house is Grade II listed which will restrict alterations and may complicate modernisation. The thatch was reportedly renewed circa 2009 but thatched roofs require ongoing specialist maintenance and insurance considerations. Heating is oil‑fired and drainage is a modern private system, so running costs and servicing differ from mains connections.
Other material points: many ceilings are low (varying head heights through the cottage), there is only one family bathroom serving four bedrooms, and a nearby chicken farm may affect amenity for some buyers. A small section of one rear driveway is not yet registered to the property though the sellers are addressing this. Council Tax is Band F (expensive), so factor ongoing costs into budgeting.
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