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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · IP17 2BQ
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Discover a unique opportunity in the picturesque village of Sweffling.
Wayside occupies a wonderful plot measuring in excess of 3.5 acres and features a wonderful semi-detached period cottage with a large generous garden, sitting alongside an adjacent yard that includes commercial premises, an annexe, and a barn.
Wayside is a unique four-bedroom extended period cottage in the charming rural village of Sweffling.
This generous home backs onto open countryside and the River Alde, offering peaceful rural living with excellent transport links to the A12, Saxmundham, and Framlingham.
The property is set on a substantial plot exceeding 3.5 acres.
Directly adjacent to the main home is a large yard featuring a one-bedroom annexe, two large commercial units, a barn, and several garages and lock-up units.
Together, the commercial premises and annexe currently generate an annual income of approximately £19,000.
The property could equally lends itself to further redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
The garden of Wayside measures in excess of 200' and opens into 2.7 acres of meadowland to the rear of the property, extending behind the neighbouring property and the commercial units.
Wayside opens into a rear hall with a door that leads into a good size dining room with dual aspect, feature fireplace and access to an inner lobby which leads to the kitchen, sitting room and stairs to the first floor.
The sitting room is also of generous proportions, has a feature fireplace and windows to the front.
To the rear is the kitchen/breakfast room with an extensive range of base and eye level units, a door leads to a handy utility room and a lobby leads out to the rear garden.
On the first floor, the landing leads off to three double bedrooms, two with en-suites, and a fourth single bedroom. The single bedroom and two of the double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.
There is a main family bathroom and stairs lead to the attic.
Outside The rear garden which measures in excess of 200' offers plenty of opportunity to landscape as well as room to extend the main dwelling, subject to planning.
There is a disused swimming pool, which may be able to be reconditioned.
Location Sweffling is set within the rural Alde Valley, a peaceful countryside setting, within easy reach of the historic market town of Framlingham, well known for its 12th-century castle, highly regarded schools and thriving high street of independent shops, cafés and restaurants.
The Suffolk Heritage Coast, including Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings and Orford, is easily accessible as well as Woodbridge and Ipswich providing further shopping, schooling and mainline rail connections to London's Liverpool Street.
The surrounding villages and countryside offer excellent walking, cycling and riding, with the A12 providing convenient road links throughout Suffolk and beyond.
Saxmundham has the nearest railway station to Wayside, as well as Waitrose and Tesco stores.
Directions Please use IP17 2BQ as point of destination or for further information please contact a member of the team on .
Important Information Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage via a septic tank and oil-fired central heating.
Tenure - Freehold Council tax band - E EPC ratings - Main dwelling - E Annexe - F
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