Ipswich, Suffolk · IP7
Chelsworth, Ipswich
Chelsworth, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7
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A charming, quintessential Grade II Listed cottage, situated within the heart of the popular village of Chelsworth.
The Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed thatched cottage, presenting painted elevations under a predominately thatched roofline, with a pantile roof, on the single storey extension at the rear.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors extending to some 1,488 sq ft. The property has a wonderful array of features to include exposed timbers and fireplaces in the sitting and dining room (currently blocked) both with fine red brick surrounds. The ground floor accommodation also comprises entrance lobby/study, kitchen, rear lobby and utility room. There are two independent staircases leading to the first floor where access is given to three bedrooms and a bathroom. There is access to the useful attic room from bedroom three.
The property could do with some cosmetic updating throughout but does provide an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to put their ow…
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A charming, quintessential Grade II Listed cottage, situated within the heart of the popular village of Chelsworth.
The Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed thatched cottage, presenting painted elevations under a predominately thatched roofline, with a pantile roof, on the single storey extension at the rear.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors extending to some 1,488 sq ft. The property has a wonderful array of features to include exposed timbers and fireplaces in the sitting and dining room (currently blocked) both with fine red brick surrounds. The ground floor accommodation also comprises entrance lobby/study, kitchen, rear lobby and utility room. There are two independent staircases leading to the first floor where access is given to three bedrooms and a bathroom. There is access to the useful attic room from bedroom three.
The property could do with some cosmetic updating throughout but does provide an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to put their own stamp on it.
OUTSIDE
The Cottage has parking for two cars to the side of the property. The main garden, which can be found at the rear, features an array of mature trees, including a fabulous Oak tree and provides a blank canvas for any gardening enthusiast and is fully bordered by hedging and fencing. There is also a useful timber framed shed at the far end.
DIRECTIONS (IP7 7HU)
The Cottage, 36-38 The Street, Chelsworth can be found in the centre of the village. Denoted by a Jackson-Stops’ for sale board.
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LOCATION
The Cottage is located within the heart of the village of Chelsworth. The local pub, The Peacock, is a short walk away with a community shop and post office in the neighbouring villages of Monks Eleigh. Bildeston (1.5 miles) has a superb medical centre, pub and shop with the historic wool town of Lavenham five miles away. Sudbury, 9 miles, has a wide range of shops and a rail connection to London Liverpool Street station. There is excellent riding and walking in the area with good schools at Old Buckenham Hall, Brettenham, Ipswich and Colchester, both in the state and private sectors.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains electricity and drainage are connected. Oil-fired heating.
Mobile: Ofcom reports a good service by the main providers.
Broadband: Ofcom reports superfast broadband is available.
Council Tax: Band E. Babergh District Council.
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.
Fixtures and Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are included in the sale.
Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.
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32%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
Available speed bands
- 30+ Mbps
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- 100+ Mbps
- 32%
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7.8 milesto Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.8 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 5.5 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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