Ufford, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13

A charming, thatched cottage situated within the highly desirable village of Ufford and within three miles of Woodbridge.

Positioned on School Lane in the sought-after village of Ufford, Rhubarb Cottage sits within the picturesque Deben Valley, a Designated Special Landscape Area, and is easily accessible to Woodbridge (3 miles), the region’s main road and rail communication routes and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

Presenting colourwashed render elevations beneath a half-hipped thatched roof, this charming cottage is believed to date from the 17th Century and is Listed Grade II, offering two reception rooms, kitchen, two bedrooms, along with bath and shower rooms. In all the property extends to 1/3 acre.

The village of Ufford, with its fine church, has two pubs and a tennis/sports club, with beautiful river walks that can be taken straight from the house. The nearby village of Melton and the small town of Wickham Market provide further local facilities to complement those of the popular riverfront market town of Woodbridge, with its thriving thoroughfare, numerous pubs and restaurants, together with a cinema and leisure complex.

Woodbridge offers excellent schools in both the state and private sector and a variety of sport, social clubs and societies catering for all interests. The town’s rail station is close by and provides branch, and soon to be direct, services to London Liverpool Street Station via Ipswich.

The nearby River Deben offers excellent water sport opportunities, whilst for the golf enthusiast, Ufford Park course is within walking distance and the Woodbridge Golf Club is in the neighbouring village of Bromeswell. The world-renowned Snape Maltings Concert Hall lies some 7.5 miles to the northeast, beyond which, the Suffolk Heritage Coast is accessible. The county town of Ipswich is some 12 miles to the southwest.

DISTANCES

Melton Rail Station – 2 miles
Wickham Market – 3 miles
Woodbridge – 3 miles
Snape – Maltings & Concert Hall – 7.5 miles
Ipswich – 12 miles (London Liverpool Street Station 70 mins approx)
Suffolk Heritage Coast – 12 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP13 6DX)

From Ipswich, travel in an easterly direction on the main A12. After bypassing Woodbridge, turn right onto the A1152 signed to Orford. At the Melton Road traffic lights, turn left and drive through Melton. Continue past the Ufford Park Golf Course and at the junction with the old A12 turn right into The Avenue signed to Lower Ufford, passing the village hall, tennis court and playing field and after descending the hill, turn left into School Lane where the property will be found on the left-hand side.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Heating – modern electric panel radiators. Hot water via emersion.

Mobile: Ofcom reports a good mobile service from the main providers.

Broadband: Ofcom reports ultrafast broadband is available at the property.

Council Tax: Band D. East Suffolk Council.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.

Fixtures and Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.