Guide price

£225,000

3 bed property for sale
Sweffling, Saxmundham IP17

    • 3 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 2 receptions

  • EPC Rating: F

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Added on 20/10/2026

About this property

  • Peaceful Village Location in Sweffling

  • Three-Bedroom Character Cottage

  • Ideal Investment or Refurbishment Project

  • Exposed Beams and Wood-Burning Stoves

  • Front and Rear Gardens with Outbuildings

A characterful three-bedroom cottage situated in the small Suffolk village of Sweffling, offering spacious and flexible accommodation with considerable scope for improvement. The property retains a number of traditional features, including exposed timber beams, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, together with three bedrooms, two reception rooms and a ground-floor bathroom.

The property would benefit from renovation and modernisation throughout, presenting an excellent opportunity for investors, developers or buyers looking for a project with the potential to add value. With gardens to the front and rear and potential to create off-road parking, the property could be transformed into an attractive family home in a peaceful village setting.

Entrance Hall

A timber entrance door with glazed panels opens into the hallway, with tiled flooring and access to the ground-floor bathroom, kitchen and useful storage cupboards.

Ground Floor Bathroom

Fitted with a suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, low-level WC and wash hand basin. Double-glazed window overlooking the rear of the property.

Kitchen

A traditional kitchen with double-glazed windows to the front and side aspects, allowing plenty of natural light into the room.

The room features exposed timber ceiling beams and a fireplace with inset wood-burning stove and mantel above. Vinyl flooring and a glazed timber door provide access to the adjoining accommodation.

The kitchen would benefit from updating and offers potential for a purchaser to create a more modern and practical space.

Storage Cupboard

A useful built-in cupboard providing additional storage.

Second Reception Room

An additional reception room with double-glazed window to the front aspect and brick flooring.

This room provides flexible accommodation and could be used as a dining room, snug or home office, depending on a purchaser's requirements.

Sitting Room

A characterful reception room with double-glazed windows to the front and rear aspects.

A feature fireplace with brick surround and inset wood-burning stove provides a focal point to the room.

There is also a boarded-up timber entrance door, reflecting the traditional layout of the property.

A staircase rises to the first-floor accommodation.

First Floor Landing

Stairs rise from the sitting room to the first floor, providing access to the three bedrooms.

Bedroom One

A double bedroom with single-glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.

Bedroom Two

A further bedroom with single-glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.

Bedroom Three

Bedroom with double-glazed window to the side aspect and radiator.

Outside

To the front of the property is a lawned garden, with access continuing along the side towards the rear.

There is potential to create off-road parking to the front and side of the property, subject to any necessary permissions and alterations.

The outside space also includes a lean-to storage shed and two former coal bunkers, providing useful storage or potential for further improvement.

The gardens offer scope for landscaping and creating a pleasant outdoor area to complement the cottage.

Location – Sweffling

Sweffling is a small rural village in the Suffolk countryside, offering a peaceful setting surrounded by farmland and attractive country lanes.

The nearby market town of Saxmundham provides a range of everyday amenities, including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and a railway station.

The historic market town of Framlingham is also within easy reach, offering additional shopping facilities, schooling and leisure amenities.

The property is well positioned for exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast, including the popular coastal destinations of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness.

Agents Note

The property requires renovation and modernisation, and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the condition and working order of the existing heating, electrical and plumbing installations, together with the wood-burning stoves.

Any proposed alterations, extensions or creation of additional parking would be subject to the necessary permissions and consents.

Summary

A three-bedroom character cottage offering considerable potential in a peaceful Suffolk village location. With two reception rooms, traditional features, gardens and the possibility of creating off-road parking, the property presents an opportunity for those seeking a renovation project.

Once improved, the accommodation could provide an attractive family home, while the potential to add value may also appeal to investors and developers.

EPC Rating: F

Disclaimer

Note: These particulars are provided for guidance only and do not form part of any contract. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, details should be independently verified. Measurements are approximate and fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested. Photographs are for illustration only and may not show all included items. No guarantees are given regarding planning permission, building regulations, listed building consent, covenants or restrictions affecting the property. Site plans are indicative only and buyers should rely on Land Registry or transfer plans.
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