Summary - BRIDGE COTTAGE WATER RUN HITCHAM IPSWICH IP7 7LN
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Secluded historic home with large gardens and conversion potential.
• Grade II listed reed thatched cottage dating from the 18th century
• Detached double garage with power — potential ancillary conversion (consents required)
• Private south-facing gardens about 0.37 acres with vegetable area and pond
• Chain free sale; secluded hamlet location with low local crime
• Oil-fired heating; thatch requires specialist ongoing maintenance
• Single shower room only; three double bedrooms upstairs via spiral stairs
• Low ceilings in parts and numerous small to medium rooms
• Listed status will restrict alterations and add consent requirements
Bridge Cottage is a Grade II listed thatched cottage set in a secluded rural hamlet near Hitcham, offered chain free. The property dates from the 18th century with earlier central fabric and later 19th-century single-storey additions. It sits within extensive private gardens (about 0.37 acres) with off-street parking and a detached double garage with power and lighting.
The ground floor enjoys character features: a reception hall with pamment tiles and exposed timbers, a sitting room with wood burner and large casement window, a kitchen/breakfast room with French doors onto the south-facing garden, and a recently modernised shower room. Three double bedrooms occupy the first floor, accessed by a cast-iron spiral staircase; the principal bedroom benefits from a feature bay window and wide garden views.
Practical points to note: the property uses oil-fired heating and the thatched roof is historic — both will require ongoing specialist maintenance. Grade II listing means alterations, especially to the fabric or to the detached garage conversion, may face planning and listed-building constraints. Ceiling heights are generally low in parts, and there is a single bathroom, which may limit convenience for larger households.
This home will suit buyers seeking character, privacy and generous gardens rather than a move-in-as-new modern house. There is real potential to enhance living space sympathetically (subject to listed-building consent) and to create ancillary accommodation in the garage, making it appealing to families or those wanting flexible rural living.
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