For Sale3 Bedroom House in The Street, Easton, Woodbridge, IP13£385,000

A distinctive semi detached Grade II Listed Tudor cottage in the heart of Easton. Standing opposite the impressive gates to the former Easton Hall, with views to the parish church, No 1 Black & White Cottages is Listed Grade II and understood to date from the mid-16th Century. The original cottage was substantially remodelled in the 19th Century and with its fine Tudor style chimneys, diamond leaded light windows and timbered jettied faade, the property is one of the most distinctive cottages in the heart of the pretty village of Easton. Within, the accommodation extends to 1,527 sq ft and includes a living room with exposed fluted timbers and a large brick inglenook fireplace, adjacent to which, set off the rear hall, is the kitchen/breakfast room with a ground floor bathroom opposite. On the first floor there is a flexible use layout, with a larger central room with two smaller linking off. A separate staircase leads to two interconnecting second floor rooms. Those at the front of the cottage enjoy views towards the church, with the windows to the rear overlooking the south facing garden. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating. OUTSIDE To the front is an area of garden on which a driveway/parking area can be formalised, whilst to the rear is a good sized enclosed, south facing village garden. LOCATION Set within the picturesque countryside of the Deben Valley, a designated special landscaped area, Easton is renowned for its crinkle crankle wall, which is thought to be one of the longest in the country. The village, which was formerly the focal point of the Duke of Hamilton's Estate, has its own vernacular architecture, evident in many of the village houses and properties. The village has a thriving local pub and good primary school, together with a thriving cricket club, and is also home to the Hamilton Blood Hounds, whilst the popular Easton Farm Park sits on the edge of the village. The village is easily accessible to Framlingham (3 miles), Wickham Market (2 miles) and Woodbridge (9 miles), all of which provide an excellent range of local shopping and commercial facilities. The A12 dual carriageway bypasses Wickham Market and connects to the county town of Ipswich and beyond to the region's main road network. Rail services run from nearby Wickham Market to London's Liverpool Street Station, via Ipswich. DISTANCES Village amenities - within walking distance Wickham Market - 2 miles Woodbridge - 9 miles Framlingham - 3 miles DIRECTIONS (IP13 0EF) Easton can be approached from a number of directions. The Black & White Cottages sit diagonally opposite the central village green opposite the ornate gateway to the former Easton Hall and No. 1 is the left hand side of the pair. What3words: loud.supreme.contained PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Independent mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Council Tax: Band E. Fixtures & Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets are included in the sale. Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.