Guide price
£545,000
(£282/sq. ft)
4 bed cottage for saleAilsa Cottage, The Green, Kersey IP7
4 beds
2 baths
2 receptions
1,936 sq. ft
Freehold
About this property
A fine period house dating to the late medieval period together with private west-facing gardens
Occupying an idyllic village setting which has much appeal, Ailsa Cottage is an attractive grade II* listed house which is an integral part of Kersey’s attractive street scene. Prominently positioned on a minor lane, the house is one of Kersey’s most notable period buildings.
Covering some 1,935 sq.ft, Ailsa Cottage is understood to have evolved from three adjoining historic dwellings, the most recent dating from the early 17th century. The original gabled part (south) consists of a former 14th century hall, where in the 16th century, a more pronounced jettied addition was built to the north.
The house can function as one generous home or be arranged as two separate living spaces, aided by its three staircases, multiple entrances, and a garden with clear scope for thoughtful division. This layout offers valuable flexibility, providing options for multigenerational living, home working, or guest accomodation.
Having been occupied by the same family for over 50 years, it is evident that the property has been well maintained. The accommodation would now benefit from sensitive updating to enhance the character of the house.
Outside, much of the external area is to the rear (west) consisting of a private cottage garden with an array of established plants, shrubs, and a small orchard. Centrally positioned is a detached brick and pantiled outbuilding, which appears to be a former Victorian privy and washhouse, with a later addition. In all, the property covers some 0.132 acres.
Kersey is widely regarded as one of the prettiest villages in Suffolk and has a fine church and public house. Most everyday needs can be found in the town of Hadleigh, about 2 miles to the south. The historic town of Lavenham is about 8 miles, Bury St Edmunds about 16 miles to the north, Sudbury about 9 miles to the west and Colchester, with mainline rail services to London, about 15 miles to the south. The County Town of Ipswich lies about 12 miles to the east, again with rail services to London Liverpool Street.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired heating.
Local Authority and Council Tax
Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council
Band E (2025)
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Occupying an idyllic village setting which has much appeal, Ailsa Cottage is an attractive grade II* listed house which is an integral part of Kersey’s attractive street scene. Prominently positioned on a minor lane, the house is one of Kersey’s most notable period buildings.
Covering some 1,935 sq.ft, Ailsa Cottage is understood to have evolved from three adjoining historic dwellings, the most recent dating from the early 17th century. The original gabled part (south) consists of a former 14th century hall, where in the 16th century, a more pronounced jettied addition was built to the north.
The house can function as one generous home or be arranged as two separate living spaces, aided by its three staircases, multiple entrances, and a garden with clear scope for thoughtful division. This layout offers valuable flexibility, providing options for multigenerational living, home working, or guest accomodation.
Having been occupied by the same family for over 50 years, it is evident that the property has been well maintained. The accommodation would now benefit from sensitive updating to enhance the character of the house.
Outside, much of the external area is to the rear (west) consisting of a private cottage garden with an array of established plants, shrubs, and a small orchard. Centrally positioned is a detached brick and pantiled outbuilding, which appears to be a former Victorian privy and washhouse, with a later addition. In all, the property covers some 0.132 acres.
Kersey is widely regarded as one of the prettiest villages in Suffolk and has a fine church and public house. Most everyday needs can be found in the town of Hadleigh, about 2 miles to the south. The historic town of Lavenham is about 8 miles, Bury St Edmunds about 16 miles to the north, Sudbury about 9 miles to the west and Colchester, with mainline rail services to London, about 15 miles to the south. The County Town of Ipswich lies about 12 miles to the east, again with rail services to London Liverpool Street.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired heating.
Local Authority and Council Tax
Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council
Band E (2025)
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