2-bedroom terraced house · CO11 1RF
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About
A two bedroom end-of-terrace house built in 1912 requiring modernisation.
The house benefits from two reception rooms, gas heating, some double glazing, off street parking and a generous plot to the side of the house.
The cottage is located in the hamlet of Cattawade, between Manningtree & Brantham. Council Tax Band: B (Babergh District Council) Tenure: Freehold Entrance hall Stairs to first floor.
Sitting room 10.92ft x 9.83ft Double glazed window to front, cast iron fireplace with tiled inset, tiled hearth, radiator, door to Dining room 13.08ft x 11.25ft Radiator, understairs storage cupboard, window to rear, double glazed window to side.
Kitchen 11.33ft x 7.92ft Timber and glazed door to rear garden, tiled floor, radiator, window to side, single drainer sink unit, work surfaces with cupboards under, matching wall mounted units, electric cooker.
Pantry 7.58ft x 3.58ft Window to side Landing Access to loft Bedroom 1 12.17ft x 9.92ft Radiator, window to front, cast iron fireplace, storage cupboard.
Bedroom 2 10.17ft x 10.17ft Radiator, fireplace, sash window to rear.
Bathroom 12.25ft x 7.83ft Low level w/c, wash hand basin, panelled bath with Mira, electric shower, radiator, frosted window to rear, part tiled walls, airing cupboard housing gas central heating boiler.
Outside To the front there is a small garden, laid to lawn with flower & shrub borders, behind low brick wall.
To the side of the property there will be a narrow driveway which gives access to the large area to the side of the house.
Part of this area (on the front boundary) provides two parking spaces for neighbouring properties.
The remainder of the land will be owned by this cottage and subject to planning could provide room for an extension towards the rear of the existing house.
The area to the side also includes a 3ft access way for all four cottages. For further information, including a rough plan, please contact the office.
To the rear of the cottage, there is a small cottage garden, with patio area, enclosed by wooden fencing, a shingle area and shrub & bush borders.
At the bottom of the garden there is a gate, with rear access, leading to the side of the terrace.
Agents note Please note that although there is a large piece of ground to the side of the property included in the sale of 4 Wortwell Cottage, part of this land will be under the ownership of both 1 & 2 Wortwell Cottages, for their respective parking space.
There is also a pedestrian right of way, giving 1,2 & 3 Wortwell Cottages access from their rear gardens to the highway. There will also be a small designated bin area for all four cottages.
For further information, please contact the office. Construction Brick construction under a slate roof. House built in 1912.
Services All main services (gas, electric, water & sewerage) are connected.
Local Authority Babergh District Council - Band B Tenure Freehold Broadband availability We understand Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast services are available in the area.
Information taken from ofcom.org broadband checker in June 2026.
Mobile coverage We understand there is good outdoor and in-home coverage with O2, good outdoor coverage with Three and good outdoor and variable in-home coverage with EE and Vodafone at this postcode.
Information taken from ofcom.org mobile coverage checker in June 26. Viewings Please contact the office on 842156 and speak to Nina, Alice, Amanda or Steve.
Value & comps
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