Homes rarely become available in the picturesque hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry, at the mouth of the River Deben. Now this one could be yours for £350,000.

East Anglian Daily Times: Marenia, a single-storey home in thepretty hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry is on the market with Bedfords. Picture: NICHEMarenia, a single-storey home in thepretty hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry is on the market with Bedfords. Picture: NICHE (Image: Niche)

Now estate agents Bedfords are offering the opportunity to buy Marenia, a two-bedroom single storey home in this historic settlement.

Originally a fishing settlement, there are still small boats based here, and a pub, cafe, a fresh fish stall and a popular sailing club.

There is also the links golf course home of Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club.

There are a small number of homes at the ferry.

East Anglian Daily Times: Marenia, a single-storey home in thepretty hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry is on the market with Bedfords. Picture: NICHEMarenia, a single-storey home in thepretty hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry is on the market with Bedfords. Picture: NICHE (Image: Niche)

It is peaceful here now but in wartime, in the 1940s, the golf club was the site of a little-known offensive - Operation Outward.

Thousands of 8ft hydrogen-filled balloons were launched in the direction of Germany to deliver destruction and confusion.

Inflatable weather balloons were re-purposed and used to carry the war deep into Europe.

They carried long trailing wires to interfere with electricity cables or incendiary devices to start fires.

East Anglian Daily Times: Marenia, a single-storey home in thepretty hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry is on the market with Bedfords. Picture: NICHEMarenia, a single-storey home in thepretty hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry is on the market with Bedfords. Picture: NICHE (Image: Niche)

Marenia is a bungalow at home at the heart of Felixstowe Ferry.

Estate agent Alexander McNab of Bedfords said: "Marenia has a wealth of seaside charm and offers a beautiful light and airy feel throughout as it stands.

"However, it also offers significant potential for adaption or a complete remodel, subject to the relevant planning consents, of course.

"House in Felixstowe Ferry don't come up for sale very often. So a new property on the market in the area is very much to be welcomed - particularly in this price bracket."

East Anglian Daily Times: Marenia, a single-storey home in thepretty hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry is on the market with Bedfords. Picture: NICHEMarenia, a single-storey home in thepretty hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry is on the market with Bedfords. Picture: NICHE (Image: Niche)

Marenia has two bedrooms and a family shower room. There is a large garden room, a dining room and a sitting room with a feature fireplace.

The dining room leads onto the kitchen which in turn leads to a useful utility room.

Outside there is plenty of off-road parking space plus a private courtyard-style garden at the rear.

More details from Bedfords on 01394 779444.

East Anglian Daily Times: Marenia, a single-storey home in thepretty hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry is on the market with Bedfords. Picture: NICHEMarenia, a single-storey home in thepretty hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry is on the market with Bedfords. Picture: NICHE (Image: Niche)

East Anglian Daily Times: The River Deben at Felixstowe Ferry. Picture: ALEXANDER MCNABThe River Deben at Felixstowe Ferry. Picture: ALEXANDER MCNAB (Image: alexander mcnab)