Summary - 75 BENTON STREET HADLEIGH IPSWICH IP7 5AR
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Character-filled central Hadleigh cottage with garden and period detail.
Grade II listed Tudor cottage with original timber framing and exposed beams
Built c.1500 — rich period features, fireplaces, and traditional character
Chain free sale — potential for quicker completion
Single bathroom only; first-floor landing currently used as multi-purpose space
Small, fully enclosed rear garden with sun terrace and planted borders
Parking available by yearly let; off-street space not included
Slow broadband speeds in the area — may affect home working
Listed status will restrict alterations and complicate repairs
Hope Cottage is a Grade II listed Tudor cottage dating from the 1500s, set on a quiet street within easy walking distance of Hadleigh town centre. The house offers rich period character throughout — exposed beams, brick fireplaces with solid fuel burners, and a cosy layout that will appeal to buyers seeking historic charm. The fully enclosed rear garden provides a sunny terrace, lawn and planted borders on a small plot, ideal for low-maintenance outdoor living.
Internally the layout suits a small family or couple: a traditional sitting room and dining room with working fireplaces, a later rear extension housing a fitted kitchen, and a family bathroom that also houses the Worcester boiler. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms plus a large landing that could be used as a third bedroom or a study. Ceiling heights vary and some rooms feel compact — typical of a cottage of this age.
Important practical points: the property is listed, which will restrict alterations and can complicate repairs and planning. Broadband speeds are reported as slow, and there is only one bathroom. There is a parking space available nearby on an annual let (not included), and a pedestrian right of access over the neighbouring garden. Chain free sale may help with a faster transaction, but listed-status obligations and age-related maintenance should be factored into budgets.
For buyers who prize authenticity and a central town location, Hope Cottage offers an attractive, characterful home with potential to adapt living space (subject to listed-building consent). Those seeking modern open-plan living, fast broadband, larger gardens or guaranteed off-street parking should note the limitations before viewing.
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