Location

1 Hedgerow Cottages will be found on the northern edge of the well regarded rural village of Sudbourne. The village itself has an excellent community feel and includes a modern village hall, which hosts various events. The property benefits from being in the catchment of Farlingaye High School,  Woodbridge, and there is a bus from the village going to and from the school.  The popular village of Orford is just 2 miles and is best known for Orford Ness, a shingle spit linked to the mainland at Aldeburgh, stretching along the coast to Orford and divided from the mainland by the River Alde. Orford Ness National Nature Reserve is managed by the National Trust and there are boat trips from Orford Quay to the nature reserve.  There are also trips to Havergate Island from the quay.  Orford is also well known for its Medieval castle, managed by English Heritage.  In terms of day to day amenities and services, Orford has a primary school, doctor’s surgery, a  post office, general store and a selection of shops, cafes and restaurants including the well regarded Pinney’s of Orford and Pump Street Bakery.  The village also boasts three pubs – The King’s Head, the Jolly Sailor, and The Crown and Castle.   

A short distance to the west is Tunstall Forest, which has a wide array of footpaths. Also within easy driving distance are Snape, with its renowned Maltings Concert Hall, craft shop and galleries; Aldeburgh; Woodbridge and Wickham Market. Trains to London’s Liverpool Street station connect at Ipswich, Woodbridge and Saxmundham, which also has Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets. 

Directions
Proceeding in a northerly direction on the B1084 road from the Orford direction, continue into the village of Sudbourne.  Just before leaving the village turn right onto an unmade driveway where 1 Hedgerow Cottages will be found a short way along on the right hand side.  

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Description
Built approximately 10 years ago by the well regarded local developer, AJ Kernahan, 1 Hedgerow Cottages is a beautifully presented two double bedroom detached modern cottage on the edge of Sudbourne, close to Orford and the Heritage Coast.

The vendors have owned the property since it was first built and have maintained it well during their tenure.  Being a relatively new property it was also designed and built with energy efficiency in mind and benefits from an EPC rating of B.  In all the accommodation extends to approximately 935 sq. ft (87 sqm) and comprises an entrance hall that leads to the open plan kitchen and dining room, with a well fitted kitchen area, that links through to the utility/boot room and cloakroom.  Both the kitchen and utility/boot room are well fitted with a  good range of cupboard and drawer units, together with a range of Zanussi appliances including a double oven, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.  The delightful sitting room benefits from fully glazed French doors that open onto the rear patio and garden, together with a working fireplace that contains the woodburning stove.  

On the first floor there is the principal bedroom with en-suite shower room and built-in wardrobe cupboard, together with the guest double bedroom and separate bathroom.

The gardens are now well established and include a number of specimen flowers and shrubs.  The property also benefits from two allocated car parking spaces within the communal carparking area that is shared with the neighbouring two properties.  

Prospective purchasers should note that the communal car parking area is owned by the original developer, A J Kernahan Developments Ltd.  The subject property benefits from the right to park two vehicles within this area, subject to contributing towards the maintenance of that area.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent.  

Services  Mains electricity, water and drainage.  Oil-fired boiler serving the central heating and hot water system.

Broadband   To check the broadband coverage available in the area click this link – https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage

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EPC  Rating = B (Copy available from the agents upon request).

Council Tax  Band C; £1,916.26 payable per annum 2025/2026

Local Authority  East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; Tel: 0333 016 2000 

NOTES
1.  Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan. 

2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers’ and buyers’ identity.

3. The vendor has completed a Property Information Questionnaire about the property and this is available to be emailed to interested parties. 

May 2025