For Sale4 Bedroom Cottage in The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9£925,000

A beautifully presented Grade II Listed cottage with tranquil grounds, on the Shotley Peninsula Positioned in the sought after village of Holbrook, an ideal spot for schools and river life, Orchard Cottage is an impressive Grade II Listed property believed to date back to the 18th or 19th century, combining stunning period features and elegant modern decor. The ground floor accommodation comprises four well-proportioned reception rooms. A living room with period features including exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace with a log burner. Whilst to the other side of the chimney is the formal, triple aspect sitting room also benefitting of an open fireplace and a set of French doors that opens onto the rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast room provides ample space for informal dining, and wonderful views over the gardens. Further reception rooms include a study/play room as well as a spacious garden room; there is also a cloakroom and a useful utility room. To the first floor the principal bedroom benefits from an en suite and extensive built in wardrobes to one side. Further on this floor are three further bedrooms, all benefitting from built-in storage. In addition, there is a family bathroom with a free-standing bath as well as a separate shower. General Local Authority: Babergh District Council Services: Oil fired central heating. Compliant private drainage. All other mains services are connected. Council Tax: Band F Tenure: Freehold This property has 0.8 acres of land. Outside To the front of the property, the gated pedestrian entrance opens onto the attractive front garden, with a gravel pathway leading to the entrance with lawn to either side, as well as several mature trees, border hedgerows and well-stocked flower beds. A gravelled drive to the righthand side of the property provides ample space for parking. The rear garden is south-west-facing and is mainly laid to lawn with border beds which are bursting with colour and life. To one side is a meadow area with an orchard as well as a peaceful garden office. A paved terrace with access from the garden room offers additional space to entertain and relax. At the rear of the plot is a gate leading to a meadow or paddock with vegetable garden. A great area to have a small pony or other animals. In all about 0.8 of an acre. Woodcutter's Lodge £425,000: The vendors own a newly constructed cottage next door that comprises 2 bedrooms and is available to purchase alongside the main house by separate negotiation. Further details available upon request. Situation Orchard Cottage enjoys a central position in the popular village of Holbrook which is conveniently located approximately four miles from the A14, with links to the east coast ports as well as the country’s main motorway network. Holbrook has two public houses, a supermarket, tea rooms, post office, newsagents, doctor's surgery, leisure centre as well as a primary and high school. Ipswich Girls School at Woolverstone and The Royal Hospital School are both nearby. There are sailing and water sport opportunities along the River Orwell and Stour estuaries and the nearby Alton Water Sports Centre. Mainline rail services run from Ipswich and Manningtree to London Liverpool Street Station in approx 65 and 55 minutes respectively. Holbrook 0.2 miles, Ipswich 6.2 miles (mainline train station to London Liverpool Street about one hour), Manningtree 7.4 miles, Colchester 18.8 miles Directions From Ipswich take the B1456 for Shotley which runs beneath the Orwell Bridge. 1.5 miles after you pass under the bridge, take the right turn for Holbrook and Stutton. In 1 mile you enter the village of Holbrook and in a further half mile turn right for The Street and Village Hall. Proceed past Holbrook Primary School and Orchard Cottage will be found on the left hand side in 150 metres.