A period quayside cottage with a reverse living design has come back on the market this week at a guide price of £450,000.
The cottage, part of Quay Cottages, is positioned on Bawdsey Quay near Woodbridge, offering picturesque views of the River Deben estuary towards Felixstowe Ferry.
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Selling agent Fine & Country said that this would make a charming riverside residence in close proximity to the coast, a holiday let or second home. The current owners have enjoyed “canoeing, sailing, swimming and sunbathing on the sandy beach then watching the stunning sunsets across the river”.
They added that the location “is so peaceful, but with easy access to Felixstowe, Woodbridge and the Suffolk countryside.”
Entering through the panelled door to the side of the property, a central hallway with inset coir mat and stairs to the first floor provides access to two of the property’s three bedrooms, with a third smaller bedroom accessed off the second.
The dual-aspect master bedroom enjoys views over the Deben and features wood flooring, an arched alcove with in-built shelving and a disused fireplace. It also has a spacious en-suite bathroom with a corner shower, bath, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with a mirrored cabinet and a heated towel rail.
Bedroom two is also of a good size and is home to the under-stairs cupboard, which contains plumbing for a washing machine and space for a second fridge/freezer and storage. A sliding barn door opens into its own en suite, comprising shower cubicle, a wall-mounted wash hand basin, low-level WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom three includes a convenient vanity units and a partially glazed door into a lobby, which opens into the rear garden.
Upstairs the first-floor landing opens on to an inviting open-plan area bathed in natural light and with wood-effect flooring. The space naturally divides into kitchen, living and dining areas, with triple aspect views over the surrounding scenery.
The living area has a part-vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a feature brick fireplace with multi-fuel burner, while the kitchen, also part-vaulted with exposed beams and inset spotlights, is comprised of cream shaker-style cabinets with wooden worktops and tiled splashbacks. Also included is a ceramic sink and appliances such as an inset fridge/freezer, Electrolux oven with four-ring induction hob and extractor above, and an inset Electrolux dishwasher.
The dining area is great for entertaining, with a roof light and French doors with adjacent glazed studwork opening on to a peaceful balcony overlooking the rear garden.
Outside, the cottage is approached by picket fencing with both pedestrian and wider access for possible boat storage. The front garden is mostly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders dividing the pathways. There are also two allocated parking spaces at the front of the property.
A path leading around the side and past the main entrance brings you into the enclosed rear garden, which boasts a paved area with stairs rising to an elevated terrace with inset and neatly planted borders. Another set of steps provide access to a raised sundeck with inset lighting and an area laid to sand beyond – perfect for little ones to play in.
The cottage’s riverside location is great for those who enjoy water sports, cycling and walking, while the foot ferry across the river to Felixstowe (which runs from April to October) lies right on the doorstep.
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There are sandy riverside beaches by the quay and the coast itself is a short walk away. Nearby Bawdsey village is located approximately nine miles from the market town of Woodbridge.
For more information, please contact Fine & Country.
PROPERTY FACTS
Quay Cottages, Bawdsey
Guide price: £450,000
Fine & Country, 01394 446007
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