Clay Common, Frostenden, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34

A lovely, characterful property which would work well as a permanent residence, coastal bolthole, or as a holiday let for those looking for an income stream.

This delightful cottage has been imaginatively extended to offer flexible living. The property is entered by a cosy snug which has a chimney breast set to one wall with an open fire.

A door leads to the scullery/utility room which has an enclosed staircase leading to the first floor and a door which opens into the kitchen. Fitted with a range of hand built, country style units with an electric range style cooker set to one wall. There is a good flow to the accommodation with both a door and window opening into the conservatory.

The main reception room is light and inviting. Measuring nearly nineteen feet in length. it benefits from double aspect windows along with doors opening into the conservatory. A chimney breast set to one wall offers a cast iron dual-fuel burner perfect for the winter evenings. The conservatory benefits from a double aspect overlooking the garden with double doors on each side making it cool during the summer months.

Upstairs, a landing leads to three well-matched bedrooms. The family bathroom is a generous size and is fitted with a matched white suite.

Outside, a driveway leads to the detached garage. The mature garden is set at the rear and is mainly laid to lawn with a decked area for a table and chairs. There is a variety of trees and shrubs and a summer house set to the far end.

Clay common is a popular hamlet set around three miles from the Sea. It is great location to explore the Heritage Coast which offers some beautiful destinations to visit, such as the charming Victorian fishing town of Southwold, Crabbing at Walberswick, which offers two well regarded pubs, some stunning walks through the heathland around the medieval port of Dunwich.

Further down the coast, Snape has a great arts scene hosting international music events at the concert hall at the Maltings, Thorpeness has a lovely lake with rowboat hire and Aldeburgh is a busting town which is popular with those who sail.

By car the A12 is only a few minutes away offering access towards London. Train links to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich are available at Darsham. The Plough public house is also within walking distance and a supermarket is available at Carlton Colville only a ten-minute drive away. Offered with vacant possession this is one to see.


We have been informed by the vendor that the property has mains electric and water, with a septic tank system and Oil-fired heating.