2 bed detached house for sale

Donkey Lane, Friston, Suffolk IP17

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this spacious, light-filled two-bedroom single-storey dwelling, discreetly positioned along a peaceful private road in the sought-after village of Friston, just a short drive from the beautiful coastal town of Aldeburgh. The property is being sold with no onward chain, has been exceptionally well maintained, and comes with a substantial driveway to the front providing ample off-road parking, a detached garage, and lovely private rear garden which has been cleverly landscaped. Other benefits include double-glazing and a replacement Grant oil-fired central heating boiler and new consumer unit, both installed in 2025. As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer which comprises an entrance hall, two bedrooms, large four-piece bathroom, sitting room which opens through to a dining room, kitchen which opens through to a utility room, and a lovely garden room.

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.

Outside – Front

‘Reed Cottage’ enjoys a substantial frontage with a large in-and-out shingle driveway, providing ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles, including larger motorhomes. Immaculately maintained lawns are complemented by well-stocked borders featuring a variety of mature shrubs. Steps descend to an extensive patio with courtesy lighting, where a double-glazed timber stable door opens into the entrance hall. The frontage is enclosed by panel fencing to one side and picket fencing to the other, with mature hedging screening the property and providing a high degree of privacy. Access is also provided to the detached garage.

Detached Garage (5.97m x 3.23m)

Manual up and over door, two single-glazed windows, and a pedestrian door opening out to the front.

Entrance Hall

Two double-glazed wooden windows to the front aspect, electric storage heater, a radiator, and doors leading to the bedrooms, bathroom and sitting room.

Bedroom One (3.7m x 3.18m)

Double-glazed window to the rear aspect and a radiator.

Bedroom Two (3.2m x 2.08m)

Double-glazed windows to the front and rear aspects, two radiators, and laminate flooring.

Bathroom (2.62m x 2.62m)

A four-piece suite comprising a bath, tiled shower enclosure with folding screen and electric shower, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. There is a radiator, tiled splashbacks, tiled flooring, shaver socket, and double-glazed window to the front aspect.

Sitting Room (5.1m x 3.18m)

Double-glazed French doors opening out to the rear garden, a feature electric fire, laminate flooring, and squared opening through to:

Dining Room (3.18m x 2.13m)

Double-glazed window to the rear aspect, a radiator, laminate flooring, and archway through to:

Kitchen (2.36m x 2.03m)

Fitted with a range of matching eye and base level units and drawers, roll edge work surfaces with matching upstands, one-and-a-half stainless-steel sink and drainer, and tiled splashbacks. There is an integrated electric oven and Stoves electric ceramic hob, space and plumbing for a slimline dishwasher, space for a further undercounter appliance, tiled flooring, ceiling inset spotlights, boiler cupboard housing the Grant floor-mounted oil-fired boiler, which was replaced in 2025, double-glazed window to the front aspect, and an opening through to:

Utility Room (1.65m x 1.52m)

Space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge freezer, tiled flooring, and door leading to:

Garden Room (3.6m x 2.1m)

Two double-glazed windows to the rear aspect, a set of double-glazed French doors opening out to the rear garden, tiled flooring, and the flat roof was replaced within the last five years.

Outside – Rear

The fully enclosed rear garden has lawned areas and features an extensive patio with attractive stone borders, providing an ideal space for outdoor entertaining. Brick-paved pathways lead to an additional seating area, while bark-covered borders are well-stocked with a variety of mature shrubs.

Agent’s Note

We understand from the owner that the property is of standard construction. The property is on mains water, electric and drainage.