Snape, Suffolk

A fabulous three bedroom Grade II listed thatched cottage set in the beautiful village of Snape.

Runton Croft is a most attractive Grade II listed cottage, occupying a wonderfully mature and private setting close to the centre of the village and within easy reach of Snape Maltings, the River Alde and the Suffolk coast. Believed to date from the early/mid 19th century, the property is constructed of brick, and timber frame beneath a combination of traditional reed thatch and pantile roofs and retains a wealth of original character including exposed timbers, studwork, bread ovens and impressive inglenook fireplaces. In more recent years the house has been thoughtfully extended and enhanced, creating a comfortable home with character and flexible accommodation.

The accommodation is beautifully presented with an aga kitchen in the centre of the house with a range of fitted wall and base units together with a Calor gas hob and opens up to a dining room with an inglenook fireplace housing a wood burner. Beyond lies a charming double-aspect sitting room with wood-burning stove in an inglenook and French doors opening onto a terrace and gardens beyond.

A particularly notable feature of the house is the recently refurbished garden room which links to a superb triple-aspect room, currently utilised as a home office but would make a fabulous sitting room or principal bedroom. Adjacent a shower room and utility area beyond, this part of the property offers versatility and could equally suit multi-generational living, guest accommodation or studio space.

A staircase rises to the first-floor where there is a principal bedroom together with two further double bedrooms and a shower room, all enjoying delightful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.

Outside
Runton Croft sits well within its mature gardens which extend to approximately one third of an acre STS. The grounds are predominantly laid to lawn with established shrubs and trees, Herbaceous borders together with various terraced seating areas provide ideal spaces for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining.

To the rear of the property there is ample parking for several vehicles together with a triple garage incorporating a WC and adjoining workshop all with full electricity supply and plumbing. Further outbuildings include a substantial garden shed, greenhouse both with power and an adjoining log store.


GENERAL INFORMATION

• Mains water and electricity. Waste drainage there are two septic tanks. Oil-fired heating.
• Grade II listed
• Council Tax – East Suffolk – Band E - £2,716 pa
• Ofcom states Superfast broadband is available
• Ofcom states mobile signal is available
• EPC - D
• What3words: poker.shrubs.sucumbs

Location
Snape is one of Suffolk’s most highly regarded villages, renowned for the internationally acclaimed Snape Maltings Concert Hall together with its galleries, independent shops, cafés and public houses. The River Alde and the Heritage Coast are within easy reach, whilst Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Framlingham and Woodbridge provide an excellent range of shopping, recreational and cultural amenities.

The surrounding area is particularly well known for its natural beauty with numerous nature reserves nearby including RSPB Minsmere and various Suffolk Wildlife Trust sites.

There are branch line railway stations at Saxmundham and Woodbridge providing connections to London Liverpool Street, whilst the A12 offers straightforward access both north and south.