4-bedroom house · IP13 7AN
For saleListed 93 days
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About
Presenting a rare opportunity in the picturesque village of Brandeston, this historic detached cottage is available with no onward chain.
Occupying a substantial plot, the property is brimming with potential, offering buyers the perfect canvas to modernise, extend, or restore (subject to planning).
Steeped in village history, The Forge in Brandeston dates back to 1750 and is being offered for sale for the first time by its original family.
This unique property was long the workshop of local blacksmith Hector Moore, whose famous handcrafted village signs still dot the region.
The property sits on a spacious quarter-acre plot with ample parking and is available with no onward chain.
Extending to in excess of 3,800 sq.ft., this expansive property presents superb opportunities for bespoke reconfiguration and various alternative uses.
Outside Set on a generous quarter-acre plot, The Forge is surrounded by established, mature gardens filled with diverse trees, shrubs, and planted borders, and also features a striking greenhouse.
The historic, former working forge itself offers exciting, boundless potential for remodelling or full redevelopment.
Location Brandeston is a picturesque, highly sought-after rural village in East Suffolk, situated on the River Deben about 11 miles northeast of Ipswich and 4 miles southwest of Framlingham.
It is known for its quiet, traditional English countryside charm, historic architecture, and a tight-knit community.
The village is supported by an active modern Village Hall and is surrounded by lush green parkland and water meadows.
It is a popular base for exploring nearby heritage sites like Framlingham Castle and the ancient royal burial grounds at Sutton Hoo.
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Important Information Services - We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Heating via an aga.
Tenure - Freehold Council tax band - E EPC - tbc Our ref; cjj Agents note Please be aware that this property may be subject to an overage clause.
If you build any additional dwellings on the land, you may be required to pay the original seller a percentage of the resulting profit. Please contact our team for further details.
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