Cooks Hill, Letheringham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13

Enchanting cottage with stunning garden and views over the River Deben

Description

Pips Cottage occupies a tranquil position in the delightful parish of Letheringham with a large private garden rolling down to the River Deben. The house has been recently upgraded to a high standard throughout by our client and now provides immaculate, well-proportioned and light-filled rooms. Pips Cottage also retains a wealth of period features, including Suffolk brick flooring, exposed timbers, and inglenook fireplaces.

The front door opens into a double aspect reception hall, which gives access to the living accommodation beyond. To the front of the property lie the drawing room and sitting room, both refined, character-filled spaces featuring two beautiful inglenook fireplaces with woodburning stoves. Steps from the drawing room and sitting room lead down to the kitchen, dining room, utility and shower room. The Aga kitchen enjoys delightful views over the garden and is well-appointed with ample wall and base units, an electric Aga, a butler's sink, and integrated appliances. The dining room benefits from two sets of large French doors, with wooden shutters, that fill the room with natural light and lead out to a terrace, perfect for al fresco dining. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a study and pantry.

Stairs from the reception hall lead to a large landing that serves four well-proportioned bedrooms and the family shower room. A bedroom, the shower room and en suite bathroom benefit from plantation shutters. The principal bedroom enjoys an en-suite bathroom, dressing room as well as a wonderful balcony terrace, which provides views over the garden, River Deben and surrounding countryside.

Outside
Pips Cottage has a beautiful, thoughtfully designed and immaculately maintained garden. The garden comprises herbaceous borders, mature shrubs, fruit trees and a series of terraces that lead gracefully down from the house, providing multiple outdoor seating and dining areas, which are ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Sweeping lawn leads down to the banks of the River Deben, creating a picturesque and tranquil setting. Nestled by the river is an impressive summer house, complete with a wood-burning stove and adjoining decked terrace, there is also a boat house, other useful outbuildings and a productive kitchen garden. To the front there is a delightful rose garden and the added benefit off road private parking area for multiple vehicles with EV charging point attached to the house.

Location

Distances: Wickham Market 3 miles, Easton 1.5 miles, Framlingham 5 miles, Wickham Market train station 5 miles (London Liverpool Street from 110 minutes)

Pips Cottage is situated in the beautiful countryside of the Deben Valley, which is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. The river front hamlet of Letheringham offers all the benefits of seclusion and rural tranquillity, whilst being easily accessible to local facilities. The neighbouring village of Easton benefits from a primary school, village hall and an attractive church, as well as a farm park, bowls club and well supported cricket club.

The centre of Wickham Market is about 3 miles from the property. Here there are more comprehensive facilities including a supermarket, butchers, medical centre and primary school. The market town of Framingham is only about 5 miles from the property and has superb restaurants, public houses and cafés, including Watson and Walpole, which is included in both the Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide; well-regarded butchers, delicatessen and bakery; and a co-op store, two petrol stations, a pharmacy, and doctors’ surgery.

Sporting facilities are superb: within the town, Framlingham Sports Club offers a wide selection of sports including badminton, hockey, football and tennis, and Framlingham College provides swimming and gym facilities to the public. Further afield, there are well-regarded golf clubs in Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and Ipswich as well as exceptional sailing on the Deben, Orwell and along the Suffolk Coast.

Schools locally are excellent in both the state and independent sectors including Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham College, Woodbridge School and Orwell Park Prep School, all of which are included in the Good Schools Guide.

Square Footage: 2,522 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity; private drainage and oil fired central heating.