Swiss Cottage

Hallway, drawing room, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, garden room, study, downstairs shower room and cellar.
Five first floor bedrooms, bedroom three with en-suite, bathroom and cloakroom.
Ample off road parking. Gardens, paddock and former stable.
Grounds, in all, extending to nearly 1.5 acres.  

Location The property is located within Aspall Green, which is a little over 1 mile to the north of the ever popular large village of Debenham. Debenham is a particularly attractive and sought after village with a range of shopping facilities, sports centre and highly regarded primary and secondary schools. It is also well known for its antique shops, and the high street retains much of the villages historical character. Stowmarket and Ipswich are 12 and 15 miles away respectively and offer a wider range of every day shopping, schooling and recreational facilities, and the commuter can take advantage of train services running through to London's Liverpool St Station. Debenham's position at the start of the Deben Valley, which culminates at Woodbridge, is set in a particularly attractive undulating area of Suffolk.

There is easy access to the A140 Norwich Road and the A14 from Felixstowe to Cambridge and to the Midlands. To the east, is the Heritage Coast with its recreational pursuits, including Snape, home to the Aldeburgh Festival and the celebrated Concert Hall.  

Description As the name would suggest, the property took its influence from the design of dwellings in Switzerland. It is understood that a local landowner travelled to Switzerland and Italy and having returned to Suffolk, commissioned the construction of the house which was believed to have been in the late 1800s. Whilst referred to as a cottage, this substantial house has four reception rooms plus the kitchen and the study. Of particular note are the ceiling heights that in most rooms are approximately 10' tall. On the first floor are four double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite cloakroom. In addition is a bathroom and also a fifth single bedroom. There is also an impressive west facing balcony overlooking the rear garden. Outside there are gardens, an orchard, paddock and former stables. The grounds extend to just under 1.5 acres.  

The Accommodation  

The House  

Ground Floor A door flanked on both sides opens to the  

Porch Part wood panelled walls. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Double doors open to the 

Hallway Stairs to the first floor landing. Part wood panelled walls. Radiator. Doors lead off to the rear hallway, study, sitting room and  

Drawing Room 15'10 x 14' (4.83m x 4.27m) A dual aspect room with north and east facing windows, both with shutters and one with a window seat. Part wood panelled walls. Fireplace which is home to a woodburning stove with a timber surround. Door to the study. Radiators.  

Sitting Room 15'10 x 14' (4.83m x 4.27m) East and south facing windows, both with shutters and one with a window seat. Fireplace with wood burning stove and marble surround, flanked on one side by an alcove with display shelving and cupboard. Radiator. Double doors lead to the  

Kitchen 17'7 x 14' (5.36m x 4.27m) Fitted with a range of high and low level wall units. Integrated fridge and freezer. Space for electric range cooker. Solid wood worktops. Butler sink with mixer taps above. Freestanding dresser. Tiled flooring. Ceiling fan. Radiator. South facing window. Double doors open to the 

Dining Room 14'3 x 11'4 (4.34m x 3.45m) South facing window and west facing French doors opening to the rear garden. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Part wood panelled walls. Door to pantry and further doors, flanked on both sides by shelving to the 

Garden Room 20'2 x 11' (6.15m x 3.35m) West facing French doors open up to the rear garden. Solid Oak flooring. Radiator. A door opens to a Utility Room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble drier above. A further door from the garden room leads to the  

Inner Hallway Solid Oak flooring. Door to the cellar that measures approximately 19' x 11'. Further doors lead to the downstairs shower room and back to the hallway. 

Downstairs Shower Room Comprising shower unit, WC and hand wash basin. Radiator. Part wood panelled walls. Internal window. Radiator.

From the hallway, a further door opens to the 

Study 12'3 x 10'6 (3.73m x 3.20m) Currently being used as a downstairs bedroom. Radiator. North facing window with shutters.

The stairs in the ground floor hallway lead to the 

First Floor  

Landing Set on two levels and with radiators. Doors off to the bedrooms and bathroom and further door to the  

Balcony A fabulous area overlooking the rear garden.  

Bedroom One 16' x 14' (4.88m x 4.27m) A spacious double bedroom with south facing window overlooking the gardens, with window seat. Radiator. Hatch to roof space. 

Bedroom Two 16' x 12' (4.88m x 3.66m) A large double bedroom with north facing window with seat. Radiator.  

Bedroom Three 18' x 12'2 (5.49m x 3.71m) A dual aspect double bedroom with north and west facing windows. Radiator.  

En-Suite Cloakroom Comprising WC, hand wash basin and radiator. 

Bedroom Four 14'5 x 9' (4.39m x 2.74m) A fourth double bedroom with south facing window. Hatch to roof space. Fitted shelving. Radiator.  

Bathroom Comprising bath with shower attachment. WC and hand wash basin. Part wood panelled walls. Ladder style towel radiator. West facing window.  

Bedroom Five 12'8 x 7'1 (3.85m x 2.15m) A single bedroom that some may choose to use as a dressing room or look to convert to an en-suite bathroom. East facing window. Radiator.  

Outside The property is approached from the road via a five bar gate which leads to a substantial shingle drive and parking for a number of vehicles. Here there is a second access point onto the road over the neighbours drive. The parking area leads to a double garage that measures 22' x 19'. It has double doors to the front and power is connected. The gardens surround the house and are laid to grass with shrubs and mature trees. Beyond this is a pond and the paddock that backs onto fields. There is also a copse and within this is a range of former stables that are of block construction. These are now in basic order but have scope to be renovated.  

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent.  Please follow current Covid-19 government guidelines. 

Services Mains water and electricity. New sewage treatment plant. Oil fired central heating. 

Council Tax Band G; £3,096.98 payable per annum 2022/2023 

Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Rd, Ipswich IP1 2BX; Tel:  

EPC Rating = TBC 

NOTES Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included. No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise. Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan.

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October 2022

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