2 bed detached house for sale

Helmingham Road, Otley, Suffolk IP6

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire a charming two-bedroom timber-framed cottage tucked away in the heart of the sought-after village of Otley. Set within a plot of approximately one third of an acre (subject to survey), ‘Hope Cottage’ enjoys uninterrupted field views to both the front and rear, offering a wonderfully rural and tranquil setting. Brimming with character, the cottage features exposed beams and stable-latch doors. While the property would benefit from updating and modernisation, it presents exceptional potential, with ample scope to extend or develop (subject to planning permission), making it an exciting prospect for those wishing to create a bespoke village home. The garden wraps around the cottage, with the property positioned towards the front of the plot and the rear garden extending to over 100ft (subject to survey). To the side, a shingle driveway provides generous off-road parking for three to four cars, enhancing both practicality and convenience.

The accommodation comprises a 24ft open plan lounge/dining room with multi-fuel burner, a kitchen, ground floor wet room, and on the first floor are two double bedrooms.

Otley is a rural Suffolk village situated around 7 miles from Woodbridge and 8 miles to the North of Ipswich. It holds a typical village feel and great community spirit with numerous local interest groups meeting at the village hall or the White Hart pub. It is the home of Otley College which offers vocationally focused courses in several different areas. Further educational facilities include Otley Primary school, and the local St Mary’s Church. There is a handy village convenience store which also doubles as a Post Office and is locally run. The White Hart pub serves good food and local beer and there are bus links to other local villages and the towns of Framlingham and Ipswich. There is an excellent doctor’s surgery managed by the Debenham Group Practice. Otley is the birthplace of Roger Osborne who scored the only goal of the game in the 1978 fa Cup final for Ipswich vs Arsenal.

Front Door Opens Into:

Lounge/Dining Room (7.5m x 3.55m)

Two windows to the front aspect, multi-fuel burner set within a rustic brick fireplace with wood surround and tiled hearth, radiator, exposed beams, door providing access to the staircase rising to the first floor with window to the side aspect, and a door leading to:

Kitchen (4.88m x 2.17m)

Fitted with eye and base units and additional built-in cupboards, solid wood work surfaces, sink and drainer, and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include an undercounter fridge, oven and electric hob with extractor hood over and there is space and plumbing for a washing machine. Further features include a radiator, tiled floor, exposed beams, window to the rear aspect, door opening out to the rear, and a door leading to:

Rear Lobby

Tiled floor, built-in shelving, and a door leading to:

Wet Room

Wall-mounted shower, pedestal hand wash basin, low-level WC, tiled floor and part tiled walls, a heated towel rail, exposed beams, ceiling inset spotlight, and an opaque window to the side aspect.

First Floor Landing

Doors leading to the bedrooms.

Bedroom One (4.59m x 2.72m)

A dual aspect bedroom with windows to the front offering far-reaching unspoilt field views, and to the side. There is a radiator, exposed beams, access to the loft, and a built-in cupboard.

Bedroom Two (3.58m x 2.81m)

Window to the front aspect offering far-reaching unspoilt field views, a radiator, and exposed beams.

Outside

‘Hope Cottage’ sits at the front of a generous plot of approximately one third of an acre (subject to survey), the land sweeping around to the rear and creating a wonderfully secluded setting. A woven fence softens the frontage and offers privacy from the road, while a timber gate opens onto a path leading to a pretty, portico-style porch that frames the entrance beautifully. To the side, a wooden swing gate reveals a gravel driveway with ample off-road parking for three to four vehicles. The rear garden, extending to over 100ft (subject to survey), is extensively laid to lawn and houses a wooden shed and log store, offering both practicality and rustic charm. Mature hedgerows border each side, and the open fencing along the rear boundary allows for uninterrupted, far-reaching views across open fields, giving the entire plot a wonderfully private and rural feel. A gate at the far end opens directly onto a public footpath, perfect for countryside walks. Thanks to the (truncated)