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See inside Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, near Bury St Edmunds, an 18th century cottage on the market for £135,000




A Grade II-listed 18th century cottage in need of extensive refurbishment will go under the hammer next month with a guide price of £135,000.

Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, near Bury St Edmunds, is being sold by Auction House East Anglia in partnerhsip with Bedfords Estate Agents, Suffolk.

It consists of a pair of former tenement cottages dating to the early 1700s and retains several historic features.

Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, is on the market for £135,000. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, is on the market for £135,000. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, features two bedrooms at present. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, features two bedrooms at present. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, is Grade II-listed. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, is Grade II-listed. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents

The house is a short drive from Lavenham.

The property requires complete restoration and does not have any services at present.

It includes two reception rooms, a study, kitchen on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the first floor.

Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, has a large garden. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, has a large garden. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, requires a complete refurbishment. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, requires a complete refurbishment. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, requires restoration throughout the property. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, requires restoration throughout the property. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents

Outside there is a large garden bordered by farmland.

There is also ample space at the front for off road parking.

The roof was originally thatched and is now covered with corrugated iron.

Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, features a brick lean-to currently attached to the main building. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, features a brick lean-to currently attached to the main building. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, is surrounded by farmland. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, is surrounded by farmland. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, has ample space for parking. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, has ample space for parking. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, originally featured a thatched roof but now has corrugated iron. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents
Tollgate, in Chapel Road, Cockfield, originally featured a thatched roof but now has corrugated iron. Picture: Auction House East Anglia in partnership with Bedfords Estate Agents

The property comes with a collection of vintage Volvo cars included.

It is in Council Tax band C.

Viewing slots are still available, on Tuesday, May 28 and Thursday, June 6.

The auction will then take place by livestream on June 12, starting at 10am.