2-bedroom house · IP31 3LJ
Listing removedListed 118 days · slow let
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About
A detached period cottage located on the periphery of this highly sought after Suffolk village.
The property offers a wealth of characterful features; of particular note is the wonderful dining room with exposed brick, fireplace, exposed timbers and studwork.
A delightful detached period cottage located on the periphery of this highly sought-after Suffolk village.
Lime Tree Cottage has retained a wealth of characterful features; of particular note is the wonderful dining room with exposed brick flooring, fireplace, exposed timbers and studwork.
Door to: entrance hall: An inviting area with doors to: Drawing room: 4.98m x 3.40m (16'4" x 11'2") A pleasant room offering double aspect, fire place with exposed red brick with inset wood burning stove, set upon a brick hearth and bressumer over.
Staircase rising to the first floor.
Dining room: 4.73m x 3.23m (15'6" x 10'7") An impressive room with an abundance of timbers, studwork coupled with red brick flooring and a feature fireplace with bressumer beam over.
Kitchen/breakfast room: 5.52m x 3.43m (18'1" x 11'3") Door out to rear terrace.
This room is separated into two distinct areas, the kitchen incorporates matching wall and base units, sink with single drainer and mixer tap over. Tiled flooring runs throughout.
Cloakroom/utility area: A useful room fitted with low level W.C.
First floor A light area with access to ample storage space, doors to: Bedroom 1: 4.18m x 2.43m (13'9" x 8'0") Retaining a degree of character and enjoying wonderful views over the garden.
This room has been improved to create a substantial dressing area 4.37m x 3.0m (14'4" x 9'10") with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 2: 3.05m x 3.0m (10'0" x 9'10") Offering several built-in wardrobes. Exposed studwork.
Bathroom: Suite with enclosed tiled shower cubicle, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, low level W.C. And wash hand basin with vanity cupboard surround.
Outside The property is approached via a drive providing parking for two vehicles which in turn leads to the attached garage with electric roll door and personal rear door opening to a further storage area which in turn provides to an external door to the terrace.
The remainder of the front garden is paved with interspersed flower bed and shrubs with steps rising to the front door.
The rear garden is set over two levels with a terrace area immediately abutting the rear of the property offering one the potential for alfresco dining with steps then rising to a further lawned area which is bordered by flowering beds and a paved path leading to a further terrace area allowing one to enjoy the warm summer afternoons.
Agents note: Lime Tree Cottage will be part furnished. *The imagery currently being used was taken last year. New photos could not be conducted because our current tenant is in situ.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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