Six of the best… characterful cottages
When you hear the word ‘cottage’ it conjures up images of cosy living rooms, log burners and picture perfect properties nestled in idyllic countryside. Not to disappoint, here we bring you six of the best cottages currently on the market with Fenn Wright in Essex and Suffolk.
Hawbush Green, Cressing, Essex – Asking price £835,000
This charming 4/5 bedroom Grade ll Listed cottage comes with several outbuildings and has been sympathetically extended and modernised to create a wonderful home. Set in beautiful mature grounds of around 0.6 acre, original features include an attractive red brick inglenook fireplace and a wealth of exposed timbers, whilst modern additions include the oak-framed extension. The kitchen has high quality finishes, with a dual fuel range cooker, integrated appliances, and underfloor heating. Call our team on 01376 516464 to arrange a viewing or find out more below.
West Bergholt, Essex – Guide price £650,000 – £675,000
This beautifully appointed 3 bedroom detached cottage is set in the heart of West Bergholt, a popular village to the west of Colchester. Believed to date back to the early 1900’s, the property has been extended and improved over recent years to create a stylish and contemporary interior, whilst retaining many wonderful period features. The open-plan kitchen/dining room make it a fantastic space for entertaining and there is access out to the south-facing garden and sun terrace. Call our team on 01206 216543 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:
Hollesley, Suffolk – Guide price £600,000
Originally two cottages, this 3 bedroom detached cottage sits in a central village location, around two miles from Shingle Street where you can pick up the Suffolk Coast Path. The kitchen has been extended with a vaulted ceiling, skylight and French doors allowing plenty of light, whilst the conservatory is a great addition and currently used as the dining room. Set in a plot of approximately 1/4 acre, the property has a tiered rear garden with various seating areas which wraps around the property and ample parking. Call our Woodbridge team on 01394 333346 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:
Rayne, Essex – Guide price £590,000
Dating to the early 1600’s, this Grade ll Listed 3 bedroom thatched cottage is of oak framed construction with weatherboarding, thought to be one of the oldest properties in the village. Steeped in history, original features include the impressive inglenook fireplace and an abundance of beams. The kitchen has been updated with bespoke units and there is a separate utility room and a study. The well-maintained garden is predominantly laid to lawn with well-stocked borders, a terrace, and access to the cart lodge and parking. Call our team on 01376 516464 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:
Swilland, Suffolk – OIEO £550,000
Backing onto open fields, this immaculately presented cottage boasts 4 bedrooms and three reception rooms and following a full refurbishment, seamlessly blends period charm with contemporary comforts. The stunning kitchen/breakfast room has bi-fold doors leading out to the landscaped garden which features a covered entertainment area and affords wonderful views of the countryside, towards the village church. Call our team on 01473 232700 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:
Long Melford, Suffolk – Asking price £425,000
This Grade ll Listed cottage was built in the 16th century, with later additions including the kitchen extension and the creation of a third bedroom/study and shower room. Features include original stone flooring with an inglenook fireplace and exposed timber beams. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac close to Long Melford village green, the property benefits from a south-facing garden and parking. Call our Sudbury team on 01787 327000 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:
