Milden, Suffolk, IP7

A quintessential Grade II Listed thatched cottage in a wonderful tucked away location in need of some updating, with wonderful gardens approaching 0.43 of an acre.

A charming, thatched cottage which is Listed Grade II and presents colour washed elevations under a thatch roofline with accommodation arranged over two floors and extending to 2,440 sq ft, with evidence of a heavy timber frame throughout.

The property has been later extended to include brick addition probably mid to late 19th Century. Of note is the array of useful reception rooms to include the sitting room, with fireplace with wood burner inserted with brick surround. Also of note is the dining room at the rear of the house with wonderful sash windows, with views out onto the rear garden. The ground floor accommodation also comprises hall, snug, garden room (with wood burner), bathroom, kitchen/breakfast and utility room and WC.

From the inner hallway a staircase leads up to the first-floor landing to a wonderful Minstrel’s gallery where three bedrooms and a bathroom are accessed.

The property comes to the market for the first time in 30 years with no onward chain.

OUTSIDE

Pound Farm Cottage is approached over a brick paved driveway leading to a gravel parking area for a couple of cars. The main garden can be found at the rear and side of the property and is predominantly laid to lawn with a mixture of mature trees to include fruit trees there are also herbaceous borders. The garden also features a pond with bridge over and a large expanse of lawn. The property comes alive in the spring and summer months with a range of flowering plants and shrubs there is also a potting shed, workshop and wood store.

LOCATION

Pound Farm Cottage is located on the outskirts of the small hamlet of Milden. Milden enjoys close links to the nearby village of Lavenham which is regarded as one of the finest medieval settlements in Britain, with its wealth of period houses, famous church and of course the National Trust Guildhall in the marketplace.

Notwithstanding its fame, Lavenham is a thriving community with a broad selection of shops and services. The market town of Sudbury which is about seven miles south provides a commuter rail link to London Liverpool Street. The cathedral town of Bury of St Edmunds is about 16 miles north.

DISTANCES

Hadleigh – 6 miles
Sudbury – 8 miles
Colchester – 15 miles
Ipswich - 15 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP7 7AN)

From Ipswich proceed out on Handford Rd/A1071 continue through Hintlesham and at Hadleigh take a right hand turning along the A1741 continue along here a short distance turning left towards Kersey. In Kersey take a right hand turning up Priory Hill which in turn becomes Kersey Road, continue along here taking a turning on your right along Boxford Road where the entrance to Pound Farm Cottage will be found on your righthand side denoted by a Jackson Stops “For Sale” board.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Electricity and water are connected. New private sewage treatment plant. Heating is via the Stanley Range cooker in the kitchen.

Local Authority: Babergh District Council

Council Tax: Band G

Broadband: Superfast

Mobile Signal: Indoor some providers, outdoor all providers.

Fixtures & Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.

Agents Note: Most of the photos were taken during 2024.