The Street, Thorndon

Ivy Cottage in Thorndon is a charming and highly individual period home, originally dating back to the 1700s and later extended to create a wonderfully versatile living space. Blending historic character with artistic touches and a generous garden complete with orchard and beck, this is a property full of personality and potential.

Location
Thorndon is a popular village with its public house, shop, mobile post office, school and church. The village is set around 4.5 miles from Debenham, 13 miles from Stowmarket and 11 miles from Diss. Nearby is the renowned Thornham Estate, consisting of some 2,000 acres and providing 12 miles of beautiful walks through well-managed and varied habitats of woods, parkland and farmland. Amenities are close at hand, with the small town of Eye just 4 miles distant, offering a good range of shops, medical and social facilities, and schooling to sixth form level at the academy-rated Hartismere High School. Thorndon is also well placed for access to the A140, providing a direct route to Norwich and Ipswich, while just across the county border into Norfolk lies the thriving market town of Diss. Here you will find both local and national shopping, sporting and leisure facilities including an 18-hole golf course and driving range. Diss and Stowmarket also provide mainline rail stations with regular intercity services to Norwich, Ipswich and London Liverpool Street. In addition, the renowned Suffolk Heritage Coast around Southwold can be reached in just under an hour’s drive.

Property
Ivy Cottage is a truly individual home, originally created from two cottages dating back to the 1700s, with an elegant façade added in the 1830s. More recent extensions at either end have provided a spacious kitchen and an additional reception room a light and versatile space once designed to house a piano, but equally suited as a third bedroom due to its proximity to the bathroom. This addition is weatherboarded in keeping with the character of the village and reminiscent of the tailor’s shop that once stood on this spot.

Inside, the cottage blends period charm with thoughtful improvements. Upstairs, ceilings have been raised and the landing opened up to create a bright, sociable area with a long continuous window offering panoramic views over the rear garden. This generous landing doubles as a study and reading space, with room for a daybed tucked into the corner. Two double bedrooms lead off this area, alongside a useful washroom. Thanks to the property not being listed, there is scope to reconfigure the layout to create a further bedroom if desired. Throughout the cottage, the artistic flair of the current owners is evident, most notably in the hand-painted wallpaper in the lounge and dining room, which adds both charm and individuality to the home.

Outbuildings
A versatile range of outbuildings lies within the grounds, historically used as artist studios. They remain perfectly suited to creative use but also offer the potential to convert into ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

Outside
The cottage sits within a generous plot of 0.59 acres, with the garden thoughtfully arranged into natural ‘rooms’ that flow seamlessly into one another. Immediately behind the cottage lies a more formal garden, beautifully planted and ideal for outdoor dining or quiet enjoyment. A romantic bridge crosses a small beck and leads to the orchard, which is planted with a variety of mature fruit trees. The whole setting is rich with character, offering both peaceful retreats and space to entertain.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.

Agents note:
An exchange of contracts is depending on the grant of probate being received.
A small section of the garden may not be included in the sale - ask the sales office for further information.

How to get there
What3words: ///bill.occupiers.mailer

Council tax: F

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with TW Gaze.

Freehold

Ref: 19973/KH