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" A beautiful and charming cottage with abundant character which the current vendor has finished with impeccable style. There are three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a stunning character kitchen featuring a AGA cooker to both warm the property and dining room. The grounds surrounding the property feature outbuildings and a mature well maintained garden.

Accommodation comprises briefly:

- Entrance Hall
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Utility Room
- Outbuildings
- Ground Floor Wet Room
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom
- Lounge with Wood Burner
- Well-tended Mature Gardens

Property
The charming cottage occupies approximately a quarter acre plot, in the sought-after village of Gillingham, near to Beccles. The property enjoys an idyllic position, benefits from ample off-road parking, and has been extended, improved and renovated over the years. The house offers a spacious yet beautiful and traditional style accommodation over two floors. One enters the property via the front door with canopied porch into the entrance hall. The dining room benefits from character features with a window overlooking the front garden and French doors leading to the rear garden. The heart of the house has a stunning lounge with a feature fireplace incorporating a wood burner and enjoys pleasant double aspect windows. The kitchen features wood and marble work surfaces, a Belfast sink and a traditional AGA cooker, in addition to housing the airing cupboard and a large pantry. There is a separate large utility room leading to a wet room. The first floor is accessed from the entrance hall and comprises a master bedroom enjoying a sunny double aspect; two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom complete with cast iron roll top bath. Each of the bedrooms enjoys an amazing decorative touch and well thought out design, in keeping with the cottage feel. There is previous approved planning to extend to the side of the house if desired.

Outside
The property is set back from the road by a long driveway with ample off-road parking. The gardens are divided into three distinct areas, a secluded area to the rear of the property, a terrace to the immediate front of the house and a large lawn adjacent the driveway, all areas benefit sunny aspects. The property features brick outbuildings which have electricity and water, which could be converted for other uses such as office space, granny annexe, etc.

Location
The property is situated in the popular village of Gillingham near Beccles. The village has a hairdresser, public house, primary and nursary schools and a good bus service to Beccles, Norwich and Lowestoft. The old market town of Beccles is 1.5 miles away and provides a fuller range of amenities. The busy market town has many shops, restaurants, schools, pubs and supermarkets. A market selling fresh produce is held every Friday in the town, there is a local bus station which runs a regular service to Lowestoft, Norwich and many of the smaller villages around. The town is located on the Waveney River which is a gateway to the Broads network. The train station runs a link to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich, and the unspoilt Suffolk coastline with the beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are within easy driving distance.

Fixtures and 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 fired central heating and hot water. Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council Tax Band D
EPC Rating E
Postcode: NR34 0LA
Asking Price of £315,000

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.  "