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3 bed house for sale Skinners Lane, Metfield, IP20

Guide price

£325,000

Reduced on 12/10/2026

Type: Detached
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £348 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Council tax Band C

Key features

Enchanting 16th Century Grade II Listed thatched cottage full of original period character and charm.
Three generous double bedrooms, all featuring vaulted ceilings and beautiful exposed timbers.
Sympathetically extended by the current owners, including a superb vaulted kitchen/breakfast room.
Character-filled reception rooms with an impressive inglenook fireplace, wood-burning stove and traditional Rayburn.
Private west-facing rear garden with mature planting, summer house and timber garden shed.
Driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles, screened by mature hedging and established trees.
Located in the highly sought-after village of Metfield, with an award-winning community shop and wonderful countryside walks nearby.
Approximately 25 minutes from Southwold and the Suffolk Heritage Coast, offering the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and coastal convenience.

About this property

The Property & Character

Guide Price £350,000-£375,000

Dating back to the 16th century, this enchanting Grade II listed thatched cottage sits on the quiet secluded edge of the highly desirable village of Metfield. Rich in period charm and beautifully extended by the current owners, the property seamlessly blends historic character with practical modern living. Whether you're searching for a full-time countryside home or a peaceful weekend retreat within easy reach of the Suffolk Heritage Coast, this truly special home offers a rare opportunity.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band C

Location

Skinners Lane, Metfield, IP20

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £325,000

£162k £488k

Deposit10% £33,000

£0 £325k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £292,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £65,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.