Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk

3 Bedroom Cottage for rent in Ipswich

Description A characterful, Grade II Listed two/three bedroom cottage occupying an enviable position just a stone's throw from the village centre and its wide range of amenities.

Of period origin, the property is believed to date from the 17th Century and enjoys later Victorian additions. Amongst the wealth of period features are exposed timbers and Suffolk latch doors. Further benefits include an enclosed rear courtyard garden.  

About the Area Bildeston is a thriving village set in the heart of the picturesque Suffolk countryside and close to the medieval Wool Towns including historic Lavenham. There is a small village store with post office, cycle shop, health care centre, hairdressers, sports field, village hall, church, primary school, bus service to various larger towns, two public houses and the renowned Bildeston Crown Hotel which was a former 15th Century coaching inn. Railway stations can be found at Stowmarket and Ipswich, both of which have a mainline connection to London's Liverpool Street Station.

The accommodation in more detail comprises: 

Front door to:  

Sitting Room Approx 19' x 13'1 (5.80m x 4.00m) An impressive and generous room with bay window to front aspect, exposed timbers, feature inset with wood burning stove on a tiled hearth and door to: 

Rear Hall Stairs rising to the first floor and doors to: 

Cloakroom White suite comprising w.c, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and frosted window to rear aspect. 

Kitchen/Dining Room Approx 12'6 x 8'6 (3.80m x 2.60m) Light and airy room with window to rear aspect and door to rear opening onto the terrace. The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of wall and base units with worktops over and inset with stainless steel, sink, drainer and chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include Neff oven with four ring induction hob and extractor over, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Tiled flooring and door to storage cupboard housing the electric boiler.  

First Floor Landing With a high ceiling extending to the mezzanine room above. Staircase rising to the second floor, under stair storage cupboard, exposed timbers and doors to: 

Master Bedroom Approx 12'2 x 10'10 (3.70m x 3.30m) Double room with door to storage cupboard, exposed timbers and sash window to front aspect. 

Bedroom Two Approx 12'6 x 8'10 (3.80m x 2.70m) Double room with leaded window to rear aspect overlooking the courtyard garden, feature fireplace with inset Georgian grate and door to storage cupboard.

Second Floor Mezzanine/Bedroom Three Approx 12'10 x 9'6 (3.90m x 2.90m)

An area ideal for a variety of uses with an open-plan aspect overlooking the first-floor landing. Exposed timbers. 

Bathroom Stylish and contemporary white suite comprising w.c, hand wash basin, panelled bath shower attachment, tiled walls, extractor and access to loft. 

Outside The property stands on Bildeston's historic high street and is nestled close to the attractive market place and village shop as well as being within walking distance from the widely renowned Bildeston Crown Public House. Parking is available on the street outside the house on a first come first served basis. To the rear of the property is a low maintenance private courtyard garden enjoying a predominately west-facing aspect and with boundaries clearly defined by brick walls for the most part. 

Agents Notes • We are obligated to inform any prospective purchasers that in line with the Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1996, there is a personal interest in that the property is owned in part by an employee of Town & Village Properties Ltd.

• We understand that the property is Grade II Listed.

• We understand that this property is subject to a flying freehold, further details of which can be found by contacting agent. 

Local Authority  

Babergh District Council  

Council Tax Band – C  

Services Mains water, drainage and electricity. Electric heating. 

Let Type: Unfurnished  

Available From: 1st January 2024  

TENANT INFORMATION: A holding deposit of one week's rent will be required to process an application for a Tenancy.

One month's rent and 5 weeks security deposit will be payable prior to handover. A higher rent may be negotiated in return for permission to keep pets.

Fees may be charged for late payment of rent and mislaid keys. 

Disclaimer Town & Village Properties (and its subsidiaries and their joint Agents where applicable) for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property for whom they act, give notice that (I) these particulars are a general outline only for the guidance of prospective purchasers or tenants, and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract (II) Town & Village Properties cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimensions, references to conditions, necessary permissions for use and occupancy and other details contained herein and prospective purchasers or tenants must not rely on them as statements of fact or representations and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy, (III) No employee of Town & Village Properties (and its subsidiaries and their joint Agents where applicable) has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract whatever in relation to the property, (IV) Town & Village Properties (and its subsidiaries and their joint Agents where applicable) will not be liable in negligence or otherwise, for any loss arising from the use of these particulars and Town & Village Properties (and its subsidiaries and their joint Agents where applicable) have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor, (V) Photographs will only show certain parts of the property and assumptions should not be made in respect of those parts of the property that have not been photographed. (Items or contents shown in the photographs are not included as part of the sale unless specified otherwise. It should not be assumed the property will remain as shown in the photograph. Photographs are taken using a wide-angle lens. 

Important information

This is not a Shared Ownership Property

Property Ref: 57995_100570002278