Potkins Lane, Orford, IP12

A spacious three bedroom detached bungalow tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac which features a quiet location, two reception rooms, a charming garden with far reaching views over the adjacent countryside and a garage with ample parking on the front drive. The property would make a particularly comfortable and practical principal dwelling or holiday home. Available with no onward chain.

Accommodation comprises:

Sitting room; Study, Dining room, Kitchen; Downstairs bedroom; Shower room; Two further bedrooms (first floor); En-suite bathroom; Garage.

The property is entered across a generous drive. The front garden features a Robinia ‘Frisia’ tree, a mature lavender hedge and a distinctive mature Rhus sumac ‘Tree of Heaven’.  To the left there is a garage which is big enough to fit a car.

The porch / wood store/ carport at the front of house was re-roofed with high spec UV resistant poly carbonate in 2022and provides ample undercover wood storage and a brilliant protected growing space for seedlings.  

Entering the property through the front door into the hallway. A stair case leads to the first floor. The whole of the downstairs area was recently decorated (2022) and features a neutral Farrow & Ball colour palette throughout.

To the right:

Study:

10'5 x 9'6 (3.16m x 2.90m).

A light and quiet room.

From the hall to the left:

Bedroom:

12'6 x 10'6 (3.80m x 3.20m).

Shower room:

7'7 x 7'2 (2.31m x 2.19m).

With shower cubicle, W/C and wash hand basin.

Airing cupboard.

Through to:

Sitting room:

15'10 x 13'3 (4.82m x 4.04m).

With brick fireplace surround, bespoke mantelpiece and shelf in local oak from Tunstall forest, brick hearth and log burner (Clearview Pioneer 400 5kw stove). A sliding glazed door leads to the garden.

Through to:

Kitchen:

10'6 x 10'4 (3.20m x 3.14m).

With reclaimed slate floor. Range of base and wall units. Stainless steel sink unit. Electric hob with overhead extractor (vented to the outside). Cabinet mounted double cooker. Dishwasher. Space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. There are two large built-in cupboards housing a washing machine and featuring two large pantry storage areas.

Open plan with:

Dining room:

20'11 x 9'11 (6.39m x 3.02m).

With slate floor. Under-floor heating.

With vaulted ceiling. Slate floor. Bi-fold doors opening onto the patio terrace.

From the entrance hallway stairs to the first floor.

Bedroom:

13'5 x 8'0 (4.10m x 2.43m).

With Velux window.

En-suite bathroom:

8'3 x 5'7 (2.51m x 1.69m).

With bath, wash hand basin and W/C.

Bedroom:

13'5 x 9'0 (4.10m x 2.47m).

With Velux window and small casement window.

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The rear garden:

Off the sitting room and the dining room there is a lovely paved patio terrace area with brick detailing - a perfect spot for entertaining.

The gardens themselves feature mature well-stocked planting including herbaceous borders, specimen shrubs, bulbs and trees designed for year round structure, colour and interest.  There are several David Austin mature rose bushes and other shrub and old garden rose species, making it a splendid rose garden that bursts into life in June.  It also features a superb twisted willow, a mature Acacia (Mimosa, silver wattle), and specimen shrubs sourced from specialist nurseries and botanical gardens from across the UK. 

Location:

The property is located within walking distance of all that Orford has to offer. Orford is considered to be one of East Suffolk’s most desirable villages, with shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. It boasts the Pump Street Bakery, which was a finalist in the BBC Food and Farming Awards, and Butley Orford Oysterage, which is run by the Pinney family. There are various pubs including The King’s Head, the Jolly Sailor and The Crown & Castle. The village also has a distinct twelfth century castle where one can visit the keep and climb to the top of the tower for beautiful views of the estuary, spit and out to sea. There is sailing on the Ore River and dining cruises on the Lady Florence. The quay is popular for the Riverside Tea Room, crabbing and walking on the river wall. It is also home to Orford Sailing Club. Within easy driving distance are Snape, Aldeburgh, Woodbridge and Wickham Market. Trains to London’s Liverpool Street connect at Ipswich, Woodbridge, Melton and Wickham Market.

Directions:

Heading into Orford from the direction of Snape, Iken and Sudbourne, continue into the village and Potkins Lane is the first turning on your left hand side. The property is just a short way down on the left.

Tenure:  Freehold

Guide price: £415,000 subject to contract