Property description
Ipswich - 19.2 miles
Eye - 2.5 miles
Diss - 7.6 miles
An immaculately presented three bedroom semi-detached cottage with charming gardens, situated in a tucked away position.
Guide Price £260,000
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Entrance Porch
Sitting Room
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Ground Floor Bedroom/Study
Shower Room
Lobby/Utility Area
Two First Floor Bedrooms
Cottage Style Gardens
Parking Space
The Property
Shell Cottage boasts an abundance of original features from its beautiful beams to its brick inglenook fireplace and is believed to date back to the 1600's. Surprisingly the property is not listed and has been
lovingly updated by the current owners.
From the front door you are welcomed into the cottage via a small entrance porch. This in turn proceeds into the sitting room which has a lovely fireplace being the main focal point of this room. The room is very cosy with a window to front aspect, solid oak flooring and exposed beams. The kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted with a range of wall and base units, with space for appliances and dining furniture. The room is lovely and light, benefiting from a vaulted ceiling.
From the rear lobby you can access the garden and shower room - with a large built in utility cupboard, perfect for a washing machine/tumble dryer. The shower room has recently been refitted with a large shower unit, wc and vanity basin. Also on the ground floor is a study/third bedroom.
Up on the first floor are two spacious double bedrooms situated just off the landing space. The master bedroom has windows to front and side aspect, a velux to the rear aspect and exposed brickwork.
Outside
The property is approached down a pathway with a quaint front garden, being mainly shingled with brickweave pathways running through. Also in this garden is a seating area and oil tank. The rear gardens are fully enclosed with a lovely patio area and pathway which leads down the garden to the rear. The gardens are immaculate with a number of trees, flower beds and potted areas - ideal for those who want a low maintenance garden. In addition there is a useful garden store. At the back of the garden is a number of raised vegetable beds and trees providing shade and seclusion.
Location
The property is located in a tucked away position, down a footpath. Occold is a rural village with a church, primary school, community centre and public house. Further facilities are available in the neighbouring Eye & Debenham. The town of Eye provides a further range of independent shops, as well as two Co-ops and a newsagent. There are various eateries, including The Queen's Head public house. There are also two Chinese takeaways, a pizza takeaway and a fish and chip shop. The town boasts a Motte and Bailey castle, a library, art studio, delicatessen, medical centre, St Peter & Paul's CEVAP Primary School, and Hartismere High School. Debenham has a similar set up, being a popular Suffolk village. The market town of Diss has a mainline rail link to London Liverpool Street.
Directions
Proceed from Diss towards the A140, turning right towards Ipswich. Continue for approximately two miles, taking the signpost for Eye, go through the town and follow the signs to Occold. Continue for approximately 3-4 miles, turning left into the village of Occold. The property will be found on the right hand side, tucked away down a pathway.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Oil fired heating. Mains drainage.
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk District Council
Tax Band: B
Energy Rating: TBC
Postcode: IP23 7PW
Agents Note
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.