Summary - THE COTTAGE BARROW HILL ACTON SUDBURY CO10 0BW
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious period home with large garden and easy access to Sudbury and Lavenham.
Five double bedrooms across two floors, flexible living and guest accommodation
Generous kitchen/breakfast room with garden access and countryside views
Two offices/studies and multiple reception rooms, good for home working
Large mature plot approaching a quarter of an acre with fruit trees
In-and-out gravel driveway with ample off-street parking for several cars
Constructed pre-1900 with timber framing; partial insulation assumed
Slow broadband speeds despite excellent mobile signal availability
Council tax banding described as expensive; consider running costs
Set within a peaceful hamlet on the outskirts of Sudbury, this five-bedroom detached cottage combines genuine period character with flexible family living. Exposed beams, inglenook and wood-burning stove create a warm, attractive interior while generous reception rooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room suit everyday family life and entertaining. Two offices/studies and multiple landings make working from home and guest accommodation straightforward.
The house sits on a mature plot approaching a quarter of an acre with a broad in-and-out gravel driveway and ample off-street parking. Rear gardens are established with lawns, fruit trees and open countryside views – ideal for children, pets and outdoor entertaining. The location offers rural calm yet remains convenient for Sudbury and nearby villages, with good primary and secondary schools within reach.
Practical points to note: the building is pre-1900 with timber-frame elements and partial insulation assumed, so buyers should consider energy-efficiency upgrades. Broadband speeds are slow despite excellent mobile signal. Council tax is described as expensive. Overall the property presents strong character and space with clear potential for sympathetic updating to improve running costs and modern comfort.
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