A former railway crossing cottage which has been updated and extended is up for sale in Worlingham, near Beccles, at a guide price of £750,000.

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Crossing Cottage is on the market with William H Brown Select and sits on the single-track line from Lowestoft to Beccles.

It has been transformed by the current owners over the years to create a family home with “stylish accommodation” and “superb far-reaching views”, according to the agent.

The property has been updated and extended by the current ownersThe property has been updated and extended by the current owners (Image: William H Brown)
Internally, the cottage includes a formal, dual-aspect sitting room to the ground floor. This room features a brick-lined fireplace with wood-burning stove on a raised hearth and enjoys views over the garden.

The sitting roomThe sitting room (Image: William H Brown)

Partially glazed double doors open into the kitchen/family room, which was created by the current owners to make the most of the property’s setting.

Tall windows allow picturesque views over the grounds and countryside beyond, while glazed double doors open on to the terrace.

The kitchen/family room was added by the current ownersThe kitchen/family room was added by the current owners (Image: William H Brown)

The dining area off the kitchenThe dining area off the kitchen (Image: William H Brown)

The kitchen area is fitted with bespoke wall and base units with solid wood work surfaces and an inset 1.5 bowl sink. A matching breakfast bar provides further storage with cupboards and wine racks. There is also space for a range-style cooker with hood, and a fitted dishwasher.

Beyond the breakfast bar is a large space for a dining table and sofas.

Completing the ground floor is a study with fitted storage and a contemporary shower room with a tiled cubicle shower, WC, pedestal wash basin and heated towel rail.

There are three bedrooms on the first floorThere are three bedrooms on the first floor (Image: William H Brown) The bedrooms are all doublesThe bedrooms are all doubles (Image: William H Brown)

There are three double bedrooms on the first floor, two of which have fitted storage. One also provides access to a staircase to the attic, where even further storage can be found.

The bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroomThe bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom (Image: William H Brown)

The rooms on the first floor are served by a bathroom comprising a free-standing bath with chrome mixer taps, shower cubicle, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Outside, Crossing Cottage is set in grounds of approximately five acres (subject to measured survey) including areas of lawn, a field, woodland and a large pond, as well as a raised terrace adjoining the house which is ideal for enjoying the views. Alongside this is a detached brick garage/workshop and a timber shed.

The property is set in grounds of approximately five acresThe property is set in grounds of approximately five acres (Image: William H Brown) The grounds around the cottage are mostly owned by the Suffolk Wildlife TrustIncluded in the grounds are fields and woodland (Image: William H Brown) Included in the grounds are fields and woodlandThe grounds around the cottage are mostly owned by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust (Image: William H Brown)

The land around the property is predominately owned by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, creating a haven for wildlife, and it is just a short walk from the River Waveney, with access for fishing, moorings and water activities.

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Worlingham is located just under three miles from Beccles and around eight miles from Lowestoft. The village benefits from a shop, school, post office, pharmacy and more.

For more information, please contact William H Brown Select.

PROPERTY FACTS
Crossing Cottage, Worlingham
Guide price: £750,000
William H Brown Select, 01603 221797
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