It is described as a "charming" cottage that backs onto open countryside that sees 22 trains rumble past it everyday.
Overlooking open marshes, this "deceptively spacious" country cottage has come onto the market for the first time in almost 30 years.
People have the "unique opportunity" to own a former railway crossing keepers gatehouse that is now being offered for sale.
Dawdys Crossing Gatehouse on Burnt Hill Lane in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft is set to go under the hammer once more as it auctioned off next month.
It comes after the former railway crossing keepers gatehouse - known as Gate House Cottage - had failed to sell at a previous online property auction in July.
Situated near to the busy Lowestoft to Ipswich train line - meaning it has 22 trains running just metres past it every day - the two-bed cottage attracted lots of attention.
But it did not quite hit its reserve price after bidding was halted last month at £176,000.
Now, marketed once more by Auction House East Anglia, it is due to be sold on a freehold tenure with a guide price of £160,000 to £180,000 plus fees as
The former railway gatehouse is set to go under the hammer at a livestream auction on September 11.
The property description from the auctioneers states: "Charming detached former railway crossing keepers gatehouse backing onto open countryside
"Known as Gate House Cottage this is a unique opportunity to buy a former railway crossing keepers gatehouse on the Lowestoft to Ipswich train line.
"This deceptively spacious two bedroom detached cottage bungalow has a range of traditional features and is in good decorative order.
"It benefits from a rayburn, double glazing, gas central heating and is sold as seen.
"There is potential for off road parking at the front."
Located in "a pleasant rural location overlooking Carlton Marshes," it adds: "Ideal for owner occupation, second home or holiday let.
"First time to market in nearly 30 years.
"On instruction of executors."
According to the auctioneers, the ground floor contains a "Porch, dining room, two bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, bathroom, utility room and conservatory."
Outside the cottage is a "Rear and side garden, wooden shed, further outbuilding, hard standing area at front giving potential for off road parking and a 0.09 acre plot."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel