1, White Horse Cottages, Suffolk, IP9 2NT

Tucked away down a private lane in the heart of the much sought-after village of Tattingstone and offering good access out to the A14 commuter trunk road lies this nicely presented three-bedroom semi-detached cottage.

The cottage occupies a good size plot and has been extended over the years with the entrance hall forming part of the extension from the original dating back to the 1850s, and the kitchen/breakfast room which has been added as part of the extension.

There is off-road parking on a hardstanding to the front with a communal space to the side where visitors can park, and a very private and non-overlooked front garden with timber studio.

There is also hard standing parking at back and an EV Charger.

As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer which comprises a large entrance hall, ground floor cloakroom, lounge with multi-fuel burner and opening into the dining room which has an open fire, 20ft L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room, study, first floor landing, three bedrooms, and the family bathroom.

The pretty village of Tattingstone, on the Shotley peninsula, is situated approximately 5 miles south of Ipswich and offers close direct rail links into London Liverpool Street station.

Village amenities include an excellent primary school, two public houses, and farm shop with Alton Water being within very close proximity offering beautiful walks, cycle routes and rowing and sailing facilities.

Outside – Front The cottage is approached via a private lane with a gate opening onto the very private and non-overlooked front garden, which is extensively laid to lawn with flowerbeds, a pear tree and is enclosed by mature hedging.

The garden houses a bike shed and timber studio which the current owner runs a dog grooming business from.

An archway in the hedging leads to a secluded paved courtyard which is enclosed by fencing and further hedging with a stable door opening into the entrance hall.

Studio (3m x 3m) The studio has French doors opening out to the front garden, power and light connected and is fully insulated. This could be used as a work-from-home office or gym.

Entrance Hall The spacious hallway has a window to the side aspect, radiator, ceiling inset spotlights, a staircase rising to the first floor with understairs cupboard, and doors providing access to the cloakroom, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room.

Cloakroom A two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC and hand wash basin, along with part tiled walls and an opaque window to the side aspect.

Lounge (4.11m x 3.4m) Window to the front aspect, a multi-fuel burner, and opening through to: Dining Room (3.9m x 2.97m) Open fire set within an ornate fireplace, a radiator, and double doors opening through to: Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6.32m x 4.6m) The L-shaped kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of modern base units and drawers with built-in pantry cupboards, roll edge work surfaces with matching upstands, and a butler sink.

There is an integrated washing machine, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, space for an American-style fridge freezer with full-length cupboards to either side, and space for a range-style cooker with decorative tiled splashback and built-in extractor over.

Other features include two radiators - one vertical and one traditional, tiled floor with underfloor heating, ceiling inset spotlights, window to the rear aspect, French doors opening out to the rear garden, and door leading to: Study (2.29m x 2.26m) Window to the side aspect, a radiator, and tiled floor.

First Floor Landing Window to the side aspect, an airing cupboard, access to the loft, and doors leading to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One (3.4m x 3.05m) Window to the front aspect, a radiator, and a built-in cupboard. Bedroom Two (3.35m x 2.97m) Window to the rear aspect and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Three (2.95m x 2.06m) Window to the rear aspect and a radiator.

Family Bathroom A three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower over, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin, along with a heated towel rail, tiled splashbacks, and an opaque window to the front aspect.

Outside – Rear & Side There is a hardstanding area providing two off-road parking spaces, a brick-built log store and shed, mature hedging, and swing gates opening onto the private road.

The oil tank housed to the side of the property and also to the side is communal land which visitors can use for parking.