Entering through a wrought iron gate, a shingle pathway leads to the entrance porch front door, which in turn opens out to a broad and spacious hall area. Doors lead through to the sitting room, which features a working fireplace, and views over the front garden. The sitting room opens up to the dining room with french windows to the rear courtyard terrace. With a range of base and wall units, the fully fitted kitchen, features a convenient breakfast dining area. There is a utility room (NB which was once a shower room) a cloakroom opposite, and a further room (this was historically used as bedroom) currently used as a store room but could also be used as an office.
From the entrance hallway a staircase heads up to the first floor, which consists of two double rooms (one with wash hand basin), a single room, as well as a spacious bathroom and separate W.C. From the bathroom a large window opens out on to a flat roof area (potential terrace).
Accommodation comprises:
Three bedrooms; Bathroom; Ground floor bedroom (currently a store room but could also be a study room); Kitchen; Breakfast dining area; Sitting room; Dining room; Rear courtyard terrace; Roof terrace area; Cloakroom; Utility room (could be converted back to a shower room); Front garden.
Owner’s comment:
In 1949 my maternal grandmother Muriel ‘Molly’ Denny moved with her husband Major T. Hamilton Denny MBE from Barkwith House, Leiston to Aldeburgh, and purchased Daphne Cottage, in the High Street for the princely sum of £2400.
After the hard-fought active war years away from home and the time served with the S.O.E as part of the resistance in Suffolk post war, Hamilton Denny settled down and became the local area manager for Trust House Forte, which in those days incorporated the Brudenell Hotel, which is on the sea front to the south of the town.
Daphne Cottage was built circa 1850 and originally called Oak House. When the name was changed to Daphne Cottage. It has been in the Denny family for 3 generations or 73 years. My mother took over ownership in 1974 and me in 2007 when she died. It has always been a really happy home.
Ideally situated in the High Street (near the cinema), we have seen many a carnival, lantern procession, lifeboat launch and different neighbouring retail shops which have come and gone over the years.
I will certainly miss the house but will cherish the wonderful memories it has provided three generations of my family. Daphne Cottage is now ready for the next chapter in its life.
ENTRANCE HALL Tiled floor which continues into the kitchen, breakfast room and utility. Paneled staircase rising to the first floor with cupboard below. Sash window overlooking the front garden.
SITTING ROOM: 13’7 x 11’6 (4.15m x 3.51m).
Brick fireplace and tiled mantle, built in cabinets to either side, natural wood flooring. Sash window overlooking the front garden.
DINING ROOM: 11’11 x 11’6 (3.62m x 3.51m)
Natural wood flooring. French doors open to the courtyard.
KITCHEN: 27’2 x 7’9 (8.28m x 2.36m)
Range of base and wall cupboards, tops with single drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled surrounds. Five gas hob and electric oven sash window overlooking the courtyard. Opening to:
BREAKFAST DINING AREA
A convenient dining space with fitted cupboards, roof light and window overlooking the courtyard.
LOBBY/UTILITY: 5’9 x 3’10 (1.76m x 1.18m)
Plumbing for washing machine. Roof light. And access to what was once a bedroom (currently used as a store room), could also make a study room.
CLOAKROOM: 3’10 x 2’7 (1.18m x 0.78m)
Corner hand basin and W.C.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Natural wood flooring which continues throughout all three bedrooms.
BEDROOM 1 (double bedroom): 13’8 x 11’6 (4.17m x 3.51m)
Sash window to front, built-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM 2 (double bedroom): 11’10 x 11’6 (3.60m x 3.51m)
Sash window to rear, built-in wardrobe. Wash hand basin.
BEDROOM 3 (single bedroom): 10’6 x 7’9 (3.21m x 2.36m)
Sash window to front.
BATHROOM: 11’6 x 7’9 (3.50m x 2.36m)
With roll top double end bath with mixer tap/hand held shower, pedestal hand basin, shower cubicle. window/access door to rear potential flat roof terrace area. Heated towel rail. Tiled floor and walls.
OUTSIDE:
To the front, is a delightful cottage garden flanked by a brick wall and wrought iron railings. A shingle pathway with wide planted spring borders, mature shrubs and magnificent Magnolia & Wisteria. To the rear is an enclosed west-facing courtyard terrace. There is a flat rear roof section which could be adapted to make a further terrace area.
LOCATION:
Daphne occupies a sought-after position right in the heart of the popular coastal town of Aldeburgh, within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Famed for its pebble beach and iconic 'Scallop' sculpture by Maggi Hambling, Aldeburgh is a thriving seaside resort with an exceptional array of amenities. There are excellent restaurants, including the celebrated Fish & Chip Shop, The Lighthouse restaurant and L’Escargot Sur-Mer. Aldeburgh also offers a wonderful selection of cafés, independent shops, galleries, a delicatessen, butchers and wine merchant. The Aldeburgh Cinema was founded in 1919 and is one of the oldest picture houses in the country. Aldeburgh has tennis, golf and sailing clubs. Thorpeness (2.5 miles) has a charming boating lake, country club and golf club. Snape Maltings (6.2 miles) is home to a renowned concert hall, with various concerts and cultural events throughout the year.
SERVICES:
Gas central heating and water. Mains drainage. Mains electric.
TENURE: Freehold
GUIDE PRICE: £735,000 subject to contract
