Cratfield Lane, Cratfield, Halesworth

This four-bedroom detached house, nestled on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Cratfield, presents an excellent opportunity for buyers to customise and enhance a charming rural home. Situated on a generous plot of approximately 12 acres (stm), the property benefits from a variety of useful outbuildings, offering versatile space for storage, workshops, or potential development. With its tranquil setting and ample land, this residence is ideal for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle with plenty of scope for improvement. Viewing’s are highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential and unique character this property has to offer.

Description - Upon entering the property through the front door, you are welcomed into a charming reception room that boasts a dual aspect, allowing for an abundance of natural light. This space features a cosy wood burner flanked by two built-in storage cupboards, creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for a reading room or home office, enhanced further by thoughtfully placed bookshelves.
Leading from this initial reception area, a central hallway connects to additional reception rooms, offering a seamless flow throughout the ground floor. The sitting room is a highlight, featuring a large fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and overlooking the front of the property, providing a warm and comfortable retreat.
Adjacent to this is the generously sized dining room, also benefiting from a dual aspect and a substantial fireplace, likely serving as the heart of the home.
The kitchen, while compact and modest in size, is equipped with a practical range of wall and base units. It features characterful windows overlooking the rear garden and includes a door leading to the side of the property. Despite its smaller footprint, it maintains a functional layout. Off the dining room is a porch area providing access to the outside, which leads conveniently into a WC fitted with a toilet and basin.
Upstairs, the master bedroom continues the home’s characterful appeal with its dual aspect windows and a large, prominent fireplace. This room includes a built-in storage cupboard and benefits from an en-suite bathroom complete with a shower, toilet, and basin.
The property further offers three additional double bedrooms: one overlooking the side aspect, another with a front-facing view, and a fourth that includes built-in storage space. A family bathroom serves the upper floor, featuring a shower, basin, and toilet.
Externally, the property includes a range of outbuildings. While not all areas are currently usable—vendors advise caution upon entry—there is still ample space ideal for storage or potential future development.

Tenure - Freehold

Location - Cratfield is a tranquil village nestled in the heart of rural North Suffolk, approximately 6.7 miles (10.7 km) west of Halesworth and about 29 miles north of Ipswich. With a population of around 292 residents, it offers a peaceful countryside lifestyle. The village is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and is within easy reach of the Suffolk coast, including the popular seaside town of Southwold. Cratfield is part of the East Suffolk district and falls under the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.

Services - Mains water and electricity are connected. Heating is provided by LPG gas through radiators along with wood burners. Drainage is via a septic tank.(Durrants has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order).

Durrants Building Consultancy - Our Building Consultancy Team will be happy to provide advice to prospective buyers on planning applications, architectural design, building regulations, and project management - please contact the team directly.

Local Authority - East Suffolk - F

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the agent's Halesworth office. Please call .