Simple, cosy cottage in peaceful rural setting

Description

This is a beautiful semi-detached cottage, surrounded by fields, that has been in my family for over 50 years. We have deliberately kept it simple as a getaway from city life. There is no TV, broadband or microwave but it has everything you need for a quiet retreat or holiday surrounded by nature. We have rented it out over the years to families and friends as well as commercially to people working locally on longer term lets. Everyone who visits comments on the lovely setting. It is situated down a quiet single track lane, with very little passing traffic, but it is only 5 minutes off the A12 and about a 10 minute drive to Ipswich. The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Dedham Vale (Constable country) is a 20 minute drive away and the coastal areas of Suffolk are close by (Felixstowe around 20 minutes; Orford, Walberswick, Thorpeness, Southwold, and Aldeburgh 40 minutes). The Univeristy of Suffolk is very close by in Ipswich. The University of Essex in Colchester is a 25 minute drive away. ARU is 45 minutes by car. The medieval towns of Hadleigh, Kersey, Lavenham and Long Melford among many other picturesque villages are nearby. The nearest village of Washbrook - a 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk across fields - has a popular community-owned pub with restaurant specialising in gluten-free meals. The garden is large and almost entirely laid to grass, with two pear trees. A path in front of the cottage leads to a church that dates from Norman times. There are many local walks from the door, and nature in abundance - you can often see buzzards overhead or owls in the field opposite at dusk if you're lucky! Inside, the cottage consists of a kitchen with pantry next door, a sitting-room with dining-table and wood burning stove and new sofa and armchair. Upstairs, the main bedroom has a king-size bed, there's a twin bedroom and bathroom with bath and shower. It is perfect for four people. There is garden table and chairs for eating outside on sunny days and a hammock with stand that can be set up on the lawn. There is also a bell tent in the shed for an additional play space for children. There are plenty of walks you can do from the door ( we have lots of maps and local guides to help you find your bearings) and if you are cyclists, the lanes nearby and further west take you through some lovely country and with hardly any traffic. We are keen cyclists ourselves and can suggest routes if this is something that appeals to you. There is an incredible amount to do in the area whether you are interested in nature, sailing, historic houses, the seaside and beaches or simply looking to enjoy some peace and quiet! Thanks very much for taking the time to find out about our cottage and please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. kind regards Harvey & Katy