Mill Lane, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18

Tucked away on one of Southwold’s most desirable roads, just moments from the High Street and the beach, Black Cottage is a beautifully presented coastal home, that perfectly balances lifestyle and investment.

Currently run as a successful holiday let, the property is registered as a business, meaning there is no council tax to pay and generates a strong annual income. Last year alone, it returned over £17,000 net, and this year’s income is set to exceed £20,000 after agents’ commission and running costs. With £10,000 of confirmed bookings already in place for the current financial year, this is a turnkey opportunity for anyone seeking a hassle-free second home with excellent earning potential.

The cottage is offered fully furnished, exactly as seen in the photographs, making it ideal for buyers wanting something ready to enjoy or let straight away. That said, the layout, condition and location would suit anyone looking for a more permanent base by the sea, whether as a weekend escape, a coastal downsizer or even a stylish main residence.

The accommodation is as charming as its setting. The kitchen opens into a light and inviting reception room, which spans almost 19ft in length and features a characterful period fireplace. There’s a ground floor WC, while upstairs offers Two well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern Three-piece family bathroom. To the rear, a courtyard garden provides the perfect spot for morning coffee, quiet reading or evening drinks after a day at the beach. Offered chain free.

Discover Southwold;

From its colourful beach huts and Edwardian pier, to its thriving independent high street and famous Adnams brewery, Southwold is one of England’s most coveted coastal towns and with good reason. A place where tradition meets tasteful living, it offers a rare sense of escape without ever feeling remote.

Mill Lane sits in an enviable position right at the heart of the town, just a short stroll from the sandy shoreline and seconds from Southwold’s boutiques, bakeries, galleries and eateries. Whether it’s a morning croissant from Two Magpies, a long lunch at The Swan, or fish and chips on the seafront followed by a beachside stroll, life here is built around simple pleasures and timeless charm. The town also enjoys strong transport links, with nearby train connections at Halesworth or Darsham offering easy access to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich.

The wider Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounds Southwold in every direction, with nature reserves, woodland trails and boat-dotted estuaries waiting to be explored. Whether you’re visiting for weekends or planning a more permanent move, Southwold offers a coastal way of life that’s hard to match and even harder to leave.

Additional Information:
Council Tax Band - Excluded as registered holiday let. If you are planning to live in the property the council will advise the council tax band on completion.
Local Authority - East Suffolk Council
We have been advised that the property is connected to mains water, drainage, electricity and gas.

Winkworth wishes to inform prospective buyers and tenants that these particulars are a guide and act as information only. All our details are given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of printing but they don’t form part of an offer or contract. No Winkworth employee has authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. All fixtures and fittings, whether fitted or not are deemed removable by the vendor unless stated otherwise and room sizes are measured between internal wall surfaces, including furnishings. The services, systems and appliances have not been tested, and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given.