<|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|> Here is a summary of the property description in a single paragraph: The Goldings is a charming 4-bedroom part-thatched cottage dating from the 17th century or earlier, offering over 2,400 sq ft of flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. The property combines modern amenities with a wealth of period features, including exposed beams and original fireplaces. The ground floor features a welcoming reception hall, four reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room with French doors to the garden, and a utility room with en-suite shower room. The first floor has an impressive part-vaulted principal bedroom with en-suite, three further bedrooms, and a family bathroom. The property is set behind mature hedging and has a detached weatherboarded outbuilding with garaging, wine cellar, potting shed, and wood store, as well as a studio annexe with en-suite bathroom. The gardens surround the property on all sides and are mainly laid to lawn, with a paved courtyard area and wraparound paved terrace ideal for entertaining. Located near the Suffolk/Essex border, the property is close to the villages of Pentlow, Clare, and Long Melford, and has excellent communications links to major towns and cities.