Waldringfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12

A well-presented house, in the sought after riverside village of Waldringfield.

Crow Cottage is a detached, village house within walking distance of the riverside pub, local sailing club and beach on the banks of the Deben Estuary. The house, which sits well in its ¼ of an acre plot, and has in recent years, undergone a total refurbishment by Lewis Culf, the well-reputed local builder. As a result the property now presents handsome elevations under a slate roof, whilst internally the flexible use accommodation is finished to a high standard and includes wooden and tiled floors with underfloor heating, oak doors and colourful bath/shower rooms.
The 30ft open plan kitchen/dining/living room features a part-vaulted ceiling and a glazed south-facing elevation with bi-fold doors, opening out on to a suntrap terrace, with the same tiling as within, to create a seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Beyond the kitchen is a sizeable utility room, whilst set off the hall is a ground floor master bedroom with an en suite bath/shower room. The second ground floor bedroom can be dual purposed as a living room if preferred.

On the first floor, set off a central landing are two bedrooms with sloping ceilings either side of a shower room.

The property benefits from high levels of insulation, modern double-glazed windows and an air source heating system. In addition, there is a solar array, all of which helps the property secure a strong B grade (90) on its Energy Performance Certificate, together with battery storage and EV charger.

OUTSIDE

A wide shingled driveway at the front of the house provides ample parking, as well as access to the sizeable double garage with its electrically controlled doors and which has a roof storage room with an external staircase (this provides potential for further formalization to create an at home office, games room or studio.

The house is sheltered to the front by a mature beech hedge and to the rear the fenced and hedged gardens are south facing. There is a wide suntrap terrace accessible from the south facing rooms with raised beds with a lawned garden beyond. This is interspersed with mature trees and also has a multi-purpose garden studio with the benefit of light and power connection. In all the plot extends to about ¼ of an acre.

LOCATION

The sought after village of Waldringfield sits on the banks of the River Deben and has an active community, together with a primary school and sailing club, as well as the renowned riverside pub (The Maybush). The Deben is within walking distance and is one of the most picturesque rivers in the county offering excellent sailing and water sport opportunities. There is also a network of footpaths along the riverbank and through the surrounding countryside. The riverfront town of Woodbridge (5 miles) and the county town of Ipswich (7 miles) are both easily accessed and provide a full range of shopping, commercial and recreational opportunities, together with top performing schools in both the public and private sectors. The A12 dual carriageway lies just 2 miles to the west and links to London’s M25 as well as Cambridge and the Midlands (via the A14), whilst main line rail services run from Ipswich to London’s Liverpool Street Station in just over one hour with branch line services also available at Woodbridge.

DISTANCES

River Deben, Sailing Club and Maybush Inn – a few minutes’ walk
A12 – 2.5 miles
Woodbridge – 5 miles
Ipswich – 7 miles (London Liverpool Street 65 mins)
Felixstowe – 10 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP12 4QL)

From the A12 as it bypasses Martlesham Heath, turn off at the Foxhall Road roundabout signed to Waldringfield. Upon entering the village proceed up the hill and follow the road around the 90-degree left hand bend, passing the primary school and continue down Cliff Road for approximately half a mile where Crow Cottage sits on the right hand side opposite Sandy Lane.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage system.

Broadband: It is understood that fibre broadband is available to the property.

Council Tax: Band E

EPC: B

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

The light fittings, carpets and blinds, together with all built in appliances are included in the sale. Freestanding appliances are excluded.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops and joint sole agents Clarke & Simpson.