Ferry Road, Walberswick, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18

Charming Coastal Cottage

Description

Eastway Cottage is a delightful detached cottage located in the popular and highly sought after village, Walberswick. The cottage is perfectly positioned for walks around Walberswick, with direct ferry access to Southwold and picturesque routes through woodland and marshes to Dunwich. Walberswick has been a favourite spot for families and artists over many generations. Today, the village is a thriving community and home to an increasing number of young families. The village amenities include a small local Co-op shop, two public houses including Good Food Guide recommended restaurant, The Anchor, and a highly regarded delicatessen, The Black Dog.

Eastway Cottage is constructed from part stone and rendered elevations under a clay pan-tiled roof. Internally the accommodation is well proportioned, light filled and comprises an inviting entrance/dining hall with wood burning stove. From here, doors lead to the well equipped kitchen, a useful utility room with a door to the garden, a bathroom and separate cloakroom. A spacious sitting room is also located off the entrance/dining hall, which comprises a second wood-burning stove and French doors that open directly onto the delightful garden, which comprises lawn, shrubs and a terrace. Stairs lead up to the first floor, which connects two double bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite bathroom. Both these rooms have delightful views out to the river.

Location

Southwold (8 miles via car or a 1.7 mile walk/cycle) offers boutique shops, restaurants and cultural amenities including an independent cinema and the Southwold Arts Centre. The town also hosts the Southwold Arts Festival's annual celebration of arts and literature.

RSPB Minsmere (8.5 miles) is a world-class nature reserve. Classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, its 2,500 acres are habitat to exceptional wildlife.

Aldeburgh (15 miles) is a popular coastal town closely associated with composer Benjamin Britten. It offers an excellent selection of independent shops and restaurants and, along with Snape Maltings, is venue of the internationally renowned Aldeburgh Music Festival.
Historic market towns, including Halesworth (8.5 miles).

Saxmundham (12 miles), Framlingham (17.5 miles) and Woodbridge (24.5 miles) offer a wide range of amenities and services. Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets are available at Saxmundham.

Eastway Cottage is well placed for the commuter with easy access to A12 and railway stations in Darsham (7 miles), Halesworth and Saxmundham offer trains to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich from just under two hours. Sailing is within easy reach, with moorings at Walberswick harbour, and clubs at Southwold, Orford and Aldeburgh. There are golf clubs in Southwold, Halesworth, and Aldeburgh, and clay pigeon shooting at High Lodge in Darsham.

Schools in the area are superb, including St. Felix School, The Old School Henstead, Framlingham College, and Woodbridge School.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 911 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric fired heating.

Agent Note: Please be aware that there are various infrastructure projects proposed for east Suffolk including plans for a new nuclear power station at Sizewell. Wind farm expansion in the North Sea is also taking place and bringing power ashore along with associated cabling and substation works are also being proposed.