Character Cottage — Eyke, Near Woodbridge
This characterful cottage offers charming open-plan living in a sought-after village setting. The spacious lounge benefits from UPVC windows to the front, while the well-equipped kitchen features a built-in electric oven and hob and an integrated fridge/freezer. A downstairs cloakroom provides space for a washing machine and gives access to the rear courtyard garden via the back door. The main bedroom is furnished with a bed and built-in wardrobe, and the bathroom is fitted with both a bath and a built-in shower. Modern electric central heating is installed throughout. EPC Rating: D.
Externally, a side gate provides access to a bin store.
Given the size and layout of this cottage, it is best suited to a single occupant or couple. Council Tax Band: B.
Location
Eyke is a picturesque village and civil parish in Suffolk Coastal District, situated on the A1152 close to the historic market town of Woodbridge. The village has a primary school, a place of worship and a pub.
Woodbridge itself lies on the banks of the River Deben and offers an excellent range of facilities, including bars, cafés, restaurants, a Riverside Cinema, a top-quality leisure centre, and a marina. The town also boasts an attractive selection of independent shops and boutiques, with water sports, golf, tennis, rugby and football clubs all close by. The Suffolk Heritage Coastline is easily accessible.
Education
A wide selection of Ofsted-rated state and independent schools is available across Eyke, Rendlesham, Melton and Woodbridge, catering for all age groups.
Access & Transport
The A12 is approximately 3.7 miles away, providing links to Ipswich (10 miles), Colchester, Chelmsford and beyond. Stansted Airport is accessible via the A120, with Cambridge and the Midlands reachable via the A14.
Woodbridge Railway Station sits on the Ipswich to Lowestoft East Suffolk Line. London Liverpool Street is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes from Ipswich, and Greater Anglia has announced the introduction of a direct rail service to London Liverpool Street.
Local Authority: East Suffolk Council Council Tax Band: B
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