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Lock Cottage | Worlington Road

Occupying an idyllic riverside setting and extending to almost an acre of beautifully maintained grounds, this charming character cottage offers an exceptional blend of period charm, versatile accommodation and breathtaking waterside views.

Set within mature and private gardens, the property enjoys a truly enviable position with a generous decked terrace overlooking the river, creating the perfect space for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the ever-changing scenery throughout the seasons.

The accommodation extends to approximately 2,870 sq. ft. and is arranged over two floors. At the heart of the home are a series of characterful reception rooms, including a spacious living room, dining room and games room, complemented by a well-appointed kitchen and breakfast area. An impressive orangery provides a stunning light-filled space from which to appreciate the surrounding gardens and riverside setting, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living.

The first floor offers four bedrooms or three and a dressing room, including a main bedroom suite accompanied by an en-suite bathroom, alongside family bathroom facilities, making the property ideally suited to growing families or those seeking ample guest accommodation.

A particular feature of the property is the self-contained annexe, offering excellent flexibility for multi-generational living, visiting guests, home-working or potential income opportunities, subject to any necessary consents.

Outside, the grounds are a true highlight, approaching an acre in size and incorporating established lawns, mature trees, colourful planting and a variety of peaceful seating areas. A substantial driveway provides extensive off-road parking, while the riverside deck offers an unrivalled vantage point to enjoy the tranquil waterside environment.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial character residence in a highly sought-after riverside location, combining space, privacy, versatility and outstanding natural beauty.



Living Room
A beautifully proportioned reception room forming the heart of the home, featuring ample space for comfortable seating and entertaining. Large windows frame pleasant views over the gardens while allowing natural light to flood the room.

Orangery/Sun Room
A stunning addition to the property, the orangery enjoys panoramic views across the mature gardens and towards the river beyond. Bathed in natural light, this superb space offers an ideal setting for relaxing, dining or entertaining throughout the year, with direct access to the outdoor terraces.

Games Room
A versatile reception room currently utilised as a games room, offering flexibility as a family room, home office, hobby room or additional sitting room.

Kitchen
Well-appointed and practical, the kitchen provides an excellent range of storage and preparation space, designed for modern family living and perfectly positioned to serve both formal and informal dining areas.

Breakfast/Annex sitting Room
Open to the kitchen, this sociable space is ideal for everyday dining and family gatherings, enjoying views over the surrounding gardens.

Formal Dining Room
A generous reception room offering the perfect setting for dinner parties and special occasions, with ample space for a large dining table and accompanying furniture.

Annexe Bedroom
Providing excellent self-contained accommodation, this spacious room could serve as either a sitting room or bedroom depending on requirements.

Annexe Kitchenette
A useful and versatile space serving the annexe accommodation, ideal for independent living, guest use or multi-generational occupation.

Shower Room
Fitted with shower facilities and conveniently positioned to service the annexe accommodation.

Main Bedroom
A spacious principal suite enjoying attractive outlooks over the grounds, benefiting from built-in storage and access to a private en-suite bathroom.

En-Suite Bathroom
Well-appointed with bath, shower, wash basin and WC, creating a comfortable retreat for the principal bedroom.

Bedroom Two
A generous double bedroom with fitted storage and pleasant garden views.

Bedroom Three
A comfortable double bedroom offering versatile accommodation for family or guests.

Bedroom Four/ Dressing Room
Another well-proportioned bedroom, ideal as a guest room, child's bedroom or home office.

Family Shower Room
Serving the remaining bedrooms, fitted with modern shower facilities, wash basin and WC.

Room details

  • Living Room
    A beautifully proportioned reception room forming the heart of the home, featuring ample space for comfortable seating and entertaining. Large windows frame pleasant views over the gardens while allowing natural light to flood the room.
  • Orangery/Sun Room
    A stunning addition to the property, the orangery enjoys panoramic views across the mature gardens and towards the river beyond. Bathed in natural light, this superb space offers an ideal setting for relaxing, dining or entertaining throughout the year, with direct access to the outdoor terraces.
  • Games Room
    A versatile reception room currently utilised as a games room, offering flexibility as a family room, home office, hobby room or additional sitting room.
  • Kitchen
    Well-appointed and practical, the kitchen provides an excellent range of storage and preparation space, designed for modern family living and perfectly positioned to serve both formal and informal dining areas.
  • Breakfast/Annex sitting Room
    Open to the kitchen, this sociable space is ideal for everyday dining and family gatherings, enjoying views over the surrounding gardens.
  • Formal Dining Room
    A generous reception room offering the perfect setting for dinner parties and special occasions, with ample space for a large dining table and accompanying furniture.
  • Annexe Bedroom
    Providing excellent self-contained accommodation, this spacious room could serve as either a sitting room or bedroom depending on requirements.
  • Annexe Kitchenette
    A useful and versatile space serving the annexe accommodation, ideal for independent living, guest use or multi-generational occupation.
  • Shower Room
    Fitted with shower facilities and conveniently positioned to service the annexe accommodation.
  • Main Bedroom
    A spacious principal suite enjoying attractive outlooks over the grounds, benefiting from built-in storage and access to a private en-suite bathroom.
  • En-Suite Bathroom
    Well-appointed with bath, shower, wash basin and WC, creating a comfortable retreat for the principal bedroom.
  • Bedroom Two
    A generous double bedroom with fitted storage and pleasant garden views.
  • Bedroom Three
    A comfortable double bedroom offering versatile accommodation for family or guests.
  • Bedroom Four/ Dressing Room
    Another well-proportioned bedroom, ideal as a guest room, child's bedroom or home office.
  • Family Shower Room
    Serving the remaining bedrooms, fitted with modern shower facilities, wash basin and WC.

Key information

Council Tax Band: E

Tenure: Freehold

  • Utility supply:

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    Risks:

    • Flooded in last 5 years: Ask agent
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    • Source of flood: Ask agent

Energy Performance Certificate

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Agent details

Mildenhall

    39-41 King Street
    BURY ST. EDMUNDS
    Suffolk
    IP28 7EZ
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