Ballingdon Street, Sudbury

A charming and characterful Georgian cottage set in the historic suburb of Ballingdon, offering beautifully presented accommodation, exceptional period features, and easy access to Sudbury town centre, the water meadows and the station.

Located on the south side of the River Stour, Ballingdon retains an attractive village feel with a conservation area, listed buildings and a 13th-century bridge linking it to Sudbury. Once a separate village, it is now one of the town’s most sought-after residential pockets.

This delightful period home is believed to date back to the Georgian era, and was once thought to be a public house, evidenced by its impressively large cellar. Since 2021 the current owners have enhanced the property with tasteful redecoration, external cladding, a new kitchen window, a new chevron wooden floor in the lounge, exposed brickwork, new carpets to the stairs and landing and refreshed décor throughout.

The spacious entrance hallway/boot room sets the tone, featuring exposed beams, a feature wall and ample room for furniture.The cosy yet spacious lounge is full of charm with exposed beams, parquet flooring, an open fireplace with a wooden mantle and French doors leading to the rear garden. Flooded with natural light, it is a welcoming space all year round.

To the right of the hallway, the dining room is painted in traditional Suffolk Pink and features an understairs cupboard and a cottage-style staircase rising to the first floor. Adjacent sits the bright, well-appointed kitchen, equipped with off-white units, solid wood worktops, integrated appliances and a freestanding cooker with gas hob. An exposed brick wall adds character, while a stable door opens directly to the courtyard.

Upstairs, a generous landing provides an ideal reading nook or home office space. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a particularly spacious principal bedroom with exposed brickwork and a large window allowing light to pour in. The second double bedroom features a bold feature wall, while the third is a versatile small double currently used as a dressing room and fitness area. The family bathroom includes a T-shaped bath with shower over, modern tiling and useful storage, with a separate cloakroom adjacent.

Outside, the rear courtyard provides a private seating area along with access to the cellar doors. Parking is available on the surrounding roads, opposite on the housing estate, and in the adjacent car park during evenings and weekends, which the owners report has always been convenient.

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