Smiths Cottage is a little piece of history, with the original part of the cottage dating back to 1760. As such, it has an unsurprisingly quirky layout and is full of character, with access via the front garden into the original living room, and access via the rear garden into a more recent lounge extension. Fressingfield is a quiet village location, less than five miles from the larger market town of Harleston, and less than 20 miles from the coast at Southwold.

The Charming And Quirky Two/Three Bed Cottage... - The detached cottage is shielded from Laxton Road by a high box and ivy hedge, with front and rear garden gates in Gull Street, a pedestrian pathway off the main road. The rear gate opens into a private courtyard, largely paved with limestone and a pergola, garden shed, side storage and space for a small table and chairs. Facing North East, this is a delightful spot for a morning coffee, with French doors opening into the lounge extension. This was added in 2004 to provide a third reception room in addition to the original living room and dining room, and spans the width of the property. A new bathroom was created at the same time, off the lounge, with corner bath, shower over and rooflight. The lounge leads into the older 1700s part of the property, with the hall allowing access to a utility room (formerly a shower room, and with space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer). Steps from the hall lead up to an atmospheric dining room/bedroom three, large enough for a six- or eight-seater dining table, with vaulted ceilings and two skylights; this room has previously been used for a bedroom if a dining room is not required. The hall also leads into the fitted kitchen with its exposed chimney breast and original beehive bread oven, fire grate and ash collection chamber, along with dimmable under-cabinet lighting, and an integrated NEFF dishwasher which has had barely any use. A window overlooks the front garden, and the central chimney breast creates separation between the kitchen and living room, whilst ensuring the rooms remain visually connected. The living room has a stunning inglenook with a wood burner that was installed in 2009.

Upstairs the character and quirkiness continue, with an original built-in storage cupboard on the half-landing and another door with access to a small loft space. Bedroom two has original wattle and daub plaster and can also access this loft space through a delightful pair of original cupboard doors - making it ideal for a child's bedroom with hideaway. Bedroom one is a good size, and already has a double built-in wardrobe. There are original timber floorboards throughout this level.

The South-facing front garden, accessed from the snug via the original front door is a lovely, secluded spot, surrounded by tall hedging and comprising a gravelled seating area next to the house and a large, raised lawn with potting shed.

Smiths Cottage is a real gem, packed with history, two lovely private garden areas and extended to provide the necessary modern comforts. Its location in Fressingfield offers great amenities - tennis courts, good schools, a GP surgery, high end pub, restaurant and bar, with a bus stop three minutes from the property. Transport links into Liverpool Street Station take just two hours.

Agents Notes: - A pre-recorded walkaround tour is available for this property.

Council Tax Band A