Eastbridge, IP16

A charming and very spacious four-bedroom period cottage of 1825 sq. ft (169.6 sq. m) which sits in an idyllic location with views over Minsmere. Originally a pair of cottages, this light and bright property is located beside a footpath that leads straight to the sea, and benefits further from front and rear gardens.

Accommodation comprises:

Sitting room; Snug/tv room; Dining room; Kitchen/breakfast room; Conservatory; Four bedrooms; Bathroom; Shower room; Cloakroom; Boot room; Utility room. Off street parking.

 Formerly two cottages this wonderful semi-detached property offers light and spacious accommodation over two floors and has wonderful views, particularly from the rear. The property is particularly well-presented and has the benefit of LPG central heating.  Long Drift would lend itself as a wonderful principal residence or indeed as an excellent holiday retreat with letting potential.

The sitting room features a fireplace with a log burner and has French windows leading out onto the rear garden. Off the sitting room there this is a snug/TV room which has a range of fitted cupboards and bookshelves. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of floor drawer and wall cupboards with granite worksurface with sink inset. Built in dishwasher and further stainless-steel sink with mixer tap. Fireplace with mantelpiece and hearth housing log burner. Also on the ground floor is a boot room with cloakroom off, a utility/shower room and an attractive and bespoke conservatory, fully double glazed and with a brick floor. On the first floor the landing provides access to all bedrooms: three double and a single. There is also a bathroom with separate shower cubicle. Outside the established gardens are a charming feature of the property with the front garden being laid to lawn with formal border, trellis work and an ornamental pond. Two good sized timber garden sheds and shingled off road parking. At the side of the property is a covered area for log storage and garden tools. The back garden has a lovely aspect over farmland to Minsmere and is laid to lawn interspersed with shrubs.

Agent’s note:

The development of Sizewell C.

As part of the preparations being made by EDF for the construction of the twin nuclear reactor power station at Sizewell near on the Suffolk Coast (‘Sizewell C’), a pre-construction site is planned near Eastbridge. In order to off-set the prospect of such impact upon any future owner, the guide price for the Property has been significantly discounted to a level that seeks to take into account the proposed construction of Sizewell C.

Latest details of the power station development can be found at and

The neighbouring two properties have a pedestrian right of access across the front of the house.

Local information:

The parish of Theberton and Eastbridge has active Parish and Community councils. There is a Grade1 Listed church in Theberton, a busy village hall and two local pubs; The Eeel's foot Inn (just 100m from the house) and the Theberton Lion.  Both pubs have events and activities throughout the year (e.g. folk nights, beer festivals, boule, cribbage).Both villages have children’s play areas. From the house it is possible to use public footpaths to walk to RSPB Minsmere (very nearby), Westleton and Dunwich Heaths, the villages of Westleton, Middleton and Dunwich; and even Walberswick and Southwold. The beach is just a 30 minute walk from the house. The local lanes also provide lots of opportunities to cycle to these places.

Eastbridge is a small Suffolk village which borders the Minsmere River. Local facilities include the very well-respected Eels Foot Inn, popular with walkers and close to the Suffolk Heritage coastline and the RSPB Minsmere Reserve. The area has acres of marshland, meadows, heath and woodland and is a perfect spot for nature lovers, bird watchers, walkers and cyclists. The Suffolk coast is only 1½ miles to the east and north respectively. The Minsmere nature reserve is very close to the property and the RSPB visitor centre is just a mile to the north-east. Leiston (2 miles) and Saxmundham (5 miles) provide good local amenities including a Waitrose, Tesco, shops, schools and pubs. There are railway stations at Saxmimdham and Darsham with links to Ipswich, Great Yarmouth and Norwich. The seaside town of Aldeburgh is 5 miles to the south with the well-known Aldeburgh Festival and sailing on the river Alde. Snape Maltings, for music, is approximately 6 miles to the south and the county town of Ipswich 25 miles to the south with regular intercity trains to London's Liverpool Street Station.

Terms:

Tenure: Freehold

Guide price: £525,000 subject to contract.