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" Formerly a pair of Keeper‘s cottages, this 19th century four bedroom house is situated in a secluded woodland setting of just under two acres. Retaining many of the original features and although benefiting from oil fired central heating it is now in need of some further updating. 

Accommodation comprises
• Entrance lobby, bathroom & utility
• Two spacious reception rooms, both with fireplaces housing wood burning stoves
• Kitchen breakfast room
• Four bedrooms
• First floor bathroom
• Detached former stables annex, studio workshop & wood store
• Oil central heating
• Quiet and secluded plot of approximately two acres, consisting of a paddock, woodland, cottage gardens,
vegetable plot & pond
• Long private driveway with plenty of parking
• Original features including original doors, floor boards, exposed beams and fireplaces 

The Property
Entering the front door takes you into a lobby which leads to the kitchen and to the rear hall, where there is a bathroom and a utility room. The long and good size kitchen has a butler sink with an oil fired Rayburn stove and some freestanding cupboards with an excellent pantry. This long room with its painted beamed ceiling and quarry tiled floor also offers a good space for a table and chairs with French doors opening into the garden. Leading off the kitchen are doors to both reception rooms, both of these are a good size and have fireplaces fitted with wood burning stoves and exposed floorboards. To the front of the house is a large porch which overlooks the lovely cottage gardens which surround the property
A door from the sitting room leads to the original wooden and multi directional staircase not recommended for people with limited mobility and leads to the first floor. There are four bedrooms, two of which are spacious doubles, off the rear landing is also another bathroom and an airing cupboard. All of the bedrooms enjoy views over the surrounding gardens and woodland. Although the house has the benefit of oil fired central heating it is now in need of some updating.  

Gardens and Grounds
The Covert is hidden away along a private driveway which is accessed through a five bar gate. On one side is a paddock, and the other a copse. This woodland plot has a well established cottage garden surrounding the property with areas to sit and enjoy the tranquil setting. There is a small pond, and a contained vegetable garden with a greenhouse. The former stables have been converted into an annex comprising of a sitting room bedroom with a wood burner, a dining room with a ladder to a sleeping area above and small kitchen. Close by is a studio workshop, also fitted with a wood burner, water and power connected. There is also a wood store and the oil central heating storage tank.

Location
Cookley lies approximately two miles from the market town of Halesworth. Halesworth provides many independent shops, Edgar Sewter primary school, public houses, cafés, restaurants, GP surgery, vets and a supermarket. ‘The Cut‘ is the town‘s exceptional arts centre converted from a former maltings – which offers a dynamic year round programme of theatre, cinema, dance and exhibitions, plus art and fitness classes. Also within walking distance is the train station with services to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. The unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the glorious beaches of Southwold, Dunwich and Walberswick are a 20 minute drive away. 

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.

Services
Oil central heating, mains water and
electricity connected
Private drainage septic tank
EPC Rating F
Local Authority
East Suffolk District Council
Tax Band D

Agents Note

The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.

Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given on completion.   "