2-bedroom house · IP16 4AL
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About
Offered for sale with no onward chain , this charming extended two-bedroom cottage with an additional loft room combines character features with practical living space.
Benefiting from off-road parking for two vehicles, an enclosed rear garden and a sectional garage, the property is conveniently situated within easy walking distance of Leiston's town centre and local amenities.
Offering excellent potential, it would make an ideal first home, investment or holiday property.
Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room Entrance door leading into a spacious open-plan reception room featuring exposed ceiling beams, laminate flooring, two radiators, windows to the front aspect and double doors opening onto the rear garden.
A brick-built fireplace with inset wood-burning stove and tiled hearth provides an attractive focal point. Stairs rise to the first floor, with a useful under-stairs storage cupboard.
Kitchen Fitted with a range of wall and base units with rolled-edge work surfaces and tiled splashbacks.
Ceramic sink with mixer tap, space for a cooker, washing machine and tall fridge/freezer, laminate flooring, radiator, window to the side aspect and door leading into the conservatory.
Conservatory/Utility A useful additional space with polycarbonate roof, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and windows and door overlooking the rear garden.
First Floor Landing Doors leading to both bedrooms, the family bathroom and a further staircase rising to the loft room.
Bedroom One A spacious double bedroom with windows to both the front and rear aspects, radiator and two built-in wardrobes. Bedroom Two Window to the front aspect, radiator and built-in wardrobe.
Bathroom Fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, low-level WC and wash hand basin. Partially tiled walls with decorative timber panelling, radiator and window to the rear aspect.
Loft Room Accessed via a staircase from the first-floor landing, this versatile converted loft space benefits from a Velux roof window, built-in wardrobe and laminate flooring.
The room offers useful additional accommodation, ideal as a hobby room, home office or occasional guest space. Outside To the front of the property is off-road parking for two vehicles.
The rear garden features a generous patio seating area, lawn and sectional garage.
There is also a raised timber decking area, which would benefit from some refurbishment, offering purchasers the opportunity to enhance the outdoor space to suit their own tastes.
Agents Note This attractive cottage offers an excellent amount of living space, blending character features with modern practicality.
With further scope for improvement and being offered with no onward chain, the property represents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors or those seeking a home within easy reach of Leiston's amenities and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
Tenure Freehold. Council tax band - B EPC Rating: D Disclaimer Note: These particulars are provided for guidance only and do not form part of any contract.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, details should be independently verified. Measurements are approximate and fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested.
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Site plans are indicative only and buyers should rely on Land Registry or transfer plans.
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