A thatched cottage with its own swimming pool is on the market in a sought-after Suffolk village. 

The Grade II listed property in Higham is believed to date back to the 16th century and is bursting with original features like a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. 

Outside the property is enhanced by a landscaped south-east facing garden completed with a sun terrace. 

East Anglian Daily Times: The cottage has two reception roomsThe cottage has two reception rooms (Image: Kingsleigh Residential)

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To one side of the garden is a raised heated swimming pool with cover offering a fun activity in summer. 

The character of the cottage continues once inside with the sitting room described as a charismatic room in which to relax and entertain and has an inset wood burner and inglenook fireplace offering ambience during cooler months. 

There is a secondary reception room which was opened up by the current owner but this can be enclosed again to create a second bedroom. 

East Anglian Daily Times: The kitchen is in the modern part of the cottageThe kitchen is in the modern part of the cottage (Image: Kingsleigh Residential)

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The kitchen and dining room is located towards the rear and more modern part of the cottage with views overlooking the garden. 

Completing the cottage is the principal bedroom with views over the terrace and gardens, and a bathroom. 

Estate Agent Kingsleigh Residential has listed the cottage at a guide price of £425,000.