Summary - SOUTHWOOD COTTAGE, 150, OTLEY ROAD IP14 6HU
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Character cottage on half‑acre plot, renovation required; tranquillity near Otley and Ipswich.
- Grade II listed 16th‑century detached cottage
Southwood Cottage is a genuine 16th-century detached cottage set in a peaceful rural lane between Framsden and Otley. The house retains authentic character — exposed timbers, a brick fireplace and traditional proportions — set within grounds of just over half an acre with outbuildings and off-street parking. Its size and layout (three first‑floor double bedrooms, sitting room, study, kitchen/diner) suit a family or couple seeking country living with room for hobbies or a home office.
The property is Grade II listed and requires a sympathetic renovation: the survey is available and buyers should be prepared for listed‑building constraints and potentially higher costs. The building has solid brick construction (assumed without modern insulation), oil‑fired boiler and radiators, and parts of the internal circulation are non‑standard (blocked staircase noted) — a careful inspection and a conservation‑minded programme are advised.
Practical positives include mains water and electricity, a modern private drainage system, an EV charging point, a sizeable garden enclosed by mature hedging and useful timber and block outbuildings. Transport links are reasonable for the area: Ipswich is about 10 miles (rail to London), Woodbridge 8 miles and the heritage coast about 21 miles. Broadband at the property is very slow, so buyers requiring reliable high‑speed internet should factor in satellite or alternative solutions.
This cottage offers strong period character and a generous plot for someone willing to invest in sensitive updating. It will appeal to those seeking a rural home with scope to improve rather than buyers wanting a turnkey property. The existing survey and clear service details reduce some uncertainty, but listed status and renovation needs are the primary constraints to budget and programme.
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