Gedgrave, Nr Orford

Superb five bedroom detached thatched cottage set along private track in rural position close to the village of Orford. Approx. 1 acre of land.

Location - The Gedgrave Broom is situated in a most idyllic position, hidden down a mile long track, surrounded by forest and overlooking water meadows. The author, John Seymour, wrote his classic book 'The Fat of the Land' whilst living at the property and which inspired the TV series 'The Good Life' - it will be clear where the inspiration came from.
The property is situated around one mile from the village of Orford and which is considered one of East Suffolk's most desirable destinations. The village has much to offer in terms of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. The village also boasts the Pump Street Bakery, which was a finalist in the BBC Food and Farming Awards, and Butley Orford Oysterage which is run by the Pinney family. There are various pubs including The King's Head, the Jolly Sailor and The Crown and Castle. The village has a distinctive twelfth century castle and in addition is St Bartholomew's Church. There is sailing on the Ore River and dining cruises on the Lady Florence.

The property is within the heart of Suffolk's Heritage Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with easy access to other popular coastal centres such as Aldeburg and Snape. The popular market town of Woodbridge lies about ten miles to the west where there are excellent shops, restaurants, leisure facilities as well as popular schools in both the state and private sector. Woodbridge also has a railway station with connecting trains via Ipswich to London's Liverpool Street Station, which take just over the hour.

The Accommodation -

Ground Floor - Entering through a partially glazed wooden door into

Entrance Hallway - With stairs off to the first floor, double panel radiator, night storage heater and under stairs storage area.

A door leads through to the

Kitchen - 4.17m x 2.41m - North-East. Newly fitted with a good range of base and eye level kitchen units with wood effect worksurface over inset with a one and a half bowl, single drainer, stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Integral Indesit double electric oven. Cooke and Lewis four ring ceramic hob with extractor hood above. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and double panel radiator.

A door and steps down lead to the

Utility Area - Fitted with butler style sink and section of worksurface with space and plumbing below for washing machine. Wall mounted fuse board and electricity meter and sliding door to the

Cloakroom - Fitted with low flush WC.

A door off the kitchen gives access to a

Pantry Cupboard - Providing excellent additional storage space, wall mounted cupboards and housing the Grant oil fired boiler with heating and hot water controls.

A further door off the kitchen gives access to the

Dining Room - 5.06m x 4.22m - South-West. A spacious and light room with feature window and door providing access to the front. Two double panel radiators, night storage heater and telephone socket.
Doors lead to a walk-through/cupboard, housing the hot water cylinder and timer controls and further door leading through to the sitting room.

A further door from the dining room gives access to an inner hallway and with door off to the

Sitting Room - 5.08m x 4.24m - South-West. A spacious room with central brick surround open fireplace with wooden mantel over, feature window providing views over the front garden and countryside beyond. Door giving access to the front, two double panel radiators and door back to the entrance hallway.

A from the sitting room gives access to the

Rear Hallway - With doors off to

Bedroom Four - 3.15m x 3.02m - North-East. A double bedroom with window to the rear and double panel radiator.

Bedroom Five - 3.60m x 3.18m - South-West. A good size double bedroom with feature window overlooking the front garden and double panel radiator.

Bathroom One - Fitted with low flush WC, pedestal wash basin and wooden panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over. Heated towel rail, double panel radiator, shaver light and socket.

Stairs from the entrance hallway lead up to the

Landing - With two double panel radiators, two night storage heaters and doors leading off to

Bedroom One - 4.29m x 2.62m - South-West. A double bedroom with feature window providing views across the countryside and double panel radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.27m x 2.52m - South-West. A smaller double bedroom with feature window and double panel radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.22m x 2.44m - South-West. A single bedroom with large feature window and double panel radiator.

Bathroom Two - Fitted with low flush WC, pedestal wash basin and wooden panelled bath with taps over. Double panel radiator, fan heater, shaver light and socket.

Shower Room - Fitted with low flush WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and shower cubicle with Mira shower unit. Double panel radiator, fan heater, heated towel rail, shaver light and socket.

Outside - The Gedgrave Broom is situated in a superb rural position surrounded by approximately an acre of garden and set on the edge of a forest on Suffolk's Heritage Coast, with views across the water meadows. The property is accessed via a private track and with a defined area of garden enclosed by post and wire fencing. The garden extends to approximately 1 acre.
The garden is mainly laid to grass and interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. There is a brick outbuilding, divided into two parts with a storage area housing the mains water pump and the other end a superb and spacious office area / party room measuring 33'7 x 14'11 (10.23m x 4.55m) and with power and light connected.

Tenancy Term - To let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial term of twelve months (with a view to extending) at the rent of £1,600 per calendar month.