Summary - Curlew Green, Kelsale, Saxmundham IP17 2RA
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Picturesque rural home with authentic character and off‑road parking.
Grade II Listed 17th‑century thatched cottage with historic features
Spacious double reception with large inglenook and exposed timbers
Driveway parking for several vehicles; private lawned garden
Three bedrooms; principal bedroom notably generous with period detail
Single main bathroom; additional separate W.C. off lobby
Drainage system needs replacement; lies outside curtilage (deeds include consent)
Slow broadband speeds — limited for heavy home‑working or streaming
Listed status may restrict alterations and increase renovation costs
Rosebank is a Grade II Listed 17th‑century thatched cottage tucked away in the quiet hamlet of Curlew Green, close to Kelsale and Saxmundham. The house combines authentic period features — exposed timber framing, deep-set windows and a dramatic inglenook fireplace — with a modest modern extension that increases living flexibility. A generous driveway and a private lawned garden add practical appeal for family life in a rural setting.
Internally the accommodation is characterful and well proportioned: a double reception room divided by the inglenook provides two distinct living areas, while a galley kitchen and adjoining kitchen/breakfast room give space for everyday family use. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a single spacious bathroom with a clawfoot bath; the principal bedroom benefits from extensive exposed timbers and a gable window that captures morning light.
Buyers should be aware of practical constraints linked to the property’s age and listing. The cottage is Grade II Listed, so alterations are likely to require consent and may be more costly. The drainage system currently requires replacement and lies outside the curtilage; the deeds include consent for maintenance and replacement but this will need careful investigation. Broadband speeds are slow, and there is one main bathroom serving three bedrooms.
Overall this is a rare opportunity for a family or buyer seeking an authentic period home in a peaceful rural location. The cottage offers immediate charm and liveability but also clear renovation and maintenance items to address; buyers who value character and are comfortable managing listed‑building constraints will find strong potential here.
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