Summary - Church Farm Cottage, The Street, Rickinghall IP22 1EQ
3 bed 2 bath Cottage
Characterful family home with garden and garage close to village amenities.
Grade II listed 16th-century cottage full of original beams and character
Ground-floor bedroom and shower room from 1980s extension
Impressive vaulted dining room with exposed brick and chimney breast
Sitting room with large inglenook fireplace and wood-effect flooring
Double garage with covered seating; conversion possible stpp
Large mature rear garden with lawn, terrace and shingled paths
Oil-fired boiler heating; EPC rated E and no communal fuel
Timber frame construction, likely without cavity insulation; listed status limits changes
This Grade II listed 16th-century cottage blends historic character with usable modern living, centred in Rickinghall village. Exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and a vaulted dining room give the house strong period charm, while the farmhouse-style kitchen, pantry and stable door connect daily living to the mature rear garden.
Flexible accommodation includes a ground-floor bedroom and shower room from a later extension, plus two first-floor bedrooms and a renovated family bathroom with a roll-top bath. The double garage and covered seating area add space and scope — conversion to a home office, studio or annex is possible subject to planning (stpp).
Practical notes are straightforward: the property is timber-framed, Grade II listed and dates to the 1500s, which will restrict alterations and may complicate maintenance. Heating is oil-fired with secondary glazing; walls are understood to have no cavity insulation. The EPC is E. These factors mean upkeep and energy costs deserve careful consideration.
For families or buyers seeking a characterful village home, Church Farm Cottage offers a rare combination of history, flexible spaces and a large private garden in a very affluent, low-crime area with excellent local amenities and fast broadband. Those looking for a fully modern, low-maintenance property should factor listed constraints and potential retrofit work into their budget.
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