Bungalow for sale in Low Road, Friston, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17

Situated on a substantial plot down a quiet country lane in the rural village of Friston lies this charming two bedroom detached cottage with ample living accommodation arranged over one floor. The cottage benefits from ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles to the front, substantial front garden providing scope to extend (subject to planning permission), secluded low-maintenance rear garden with brick-built outbuilding, double glazing throughout, and oil fired central heating. The property has been in the current family since 1959 and has been much improved by the current owners during that time. As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to fully appreciate this lovely period property with accommodation comprising living room with wood burning stove, large refitted kitchen / breakfast room, refitted shower room, and two good size double bedrooms.

The village of Friston lies in a beautiful rural location with its very own popular pub “The Old Chequers” together with active village church and village hall. Friston is the perfect base for visiting some of Suffolk’s most popular towns and villages such as the charming market town of Saxmundham, the pretty coastal town of Aldeburgh, and the 'must-visit' destination of Snape. The surrounding villages and towns offer plenty of shops, bars, cafes, and cinemas and Friston is within close proximity to the world-famous Bird Sanctuary at Minsmere.

Saxmundham offers excellent access by rail and road to many of the popular places to visit along the coast, Aldeburgh is nestled on the river Alde which enjoys breath-taking views both seawards and following the river Alde inland towards Orford, and Snape offers beautiful countryside walks and is home to the renowned Snape Maltings which also provides fantastic river walks and river tours with the River Alde at the Maltings being a haven for birdlife with its expansive estuary.

Council tax band: B
EPC Rating: E

Outside - Front

The large garden is laid to lawn and enclosed by hedgerow with flowerbeds and shrub borders; substantial shingle driveway providing ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles; wood store; external oil fired boiler; gated side access to the rear garden; and double glazed front door opening into:

Living Room (5.13m x 3.1m)

Double glazed leaded window to the front aspect, radiator, feature wood burning stove set within a brick fireplace with hearth, and doors to the kitchen / breakfast room and inner hallway.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (5.82m x 3.66m)

Refitted with an extensive range of modern eye and base level units and drawers; wood effect work surfaces; inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer; integrated Hotpoint oven, separate oven & grill and electric ceramic hob with extractor hood over; space for fridge freezer; space and plumbing for washing machine; radiator; tiled flooring; double glazed window to the side aspect; double glazed door opening out to the side; double glazed patio doors opening out to the rear garden; and door through to:

Inner Hallway

Doors to the shower room and bedrooms.

Shower Room

Refitted three piece suite comprising double-size shower cubicle with drench showerhead and aquaboarding, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath; tiled splash backs; radiator; cupboard housing the water tank; tiled flooring; inset spotlights; extractor fan; loft access; and two obscure double glazed leaded windows to the front aspect.

Bedroom One (4.22m x 3.66m)

Double glazed window to the rear aspect, radiator, and extensive range of floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving and hanging space.

Bedroom Two (3.53m x 3.1m)

Double glazed leaded window to the front aspect, radiator, and built-in shelving and hanging space.

Outside - Rear

The secluded low-maintenance garden is predominantly laid to lawn with patio area, brick-built outbuilding, and is fully enclosed by panel fencing.