Property description

Bungay – 2.2 miles

Beccles – 6.3 miles

Halesworth – 7.2 miles

Norwich – 20.5 miles



A charming, extended seven bedroom cottage occupying a private and established 1.6 acre (stms) plot. The property offers well appointed family accommodation whilst retaining much of the original character and charm of the cottage. Outside the grounds surround the house and we find a range of outbuildings including a double garage/ workshop and 1400sq ft barn. Inspection by viewing is the only way to fully appreciate the space and location on offer.



Accommodation comprises briefly:

Entrance Lobby

Sitting Room

Dining Room

Kitchen Breakfast Room

Garden Room

Utility Room

Wet Room

Master Bedroom

Six Further Bedroom

Family Bathroom



The Property

Entering the property via the front door we step through the extensive garden room where a solid wooden doors pushes open to the entrance lobby. This space provides the perfect place for coats and boats before entering the main accommodation. From the lobby we step into the impressive dining room, herringbone wooden flooring compliments the space whilst a large window to the front aspect over looks the pond and extensive gardens. The hand made staircase rises to the first floor, whilst a door opens to the sitting room. The sitting room provides a size able family space whilst retaining a cosy cottage feel with an imposing brick fire place that houses the cast iron wood burning stove. Windows to all three aspects take in the view of the stunning grounds and fill the space with natural light. Heading back through the dining room we find the kitchen breakfast room where a range of hand made timber units complement the room space is made for kitchen table and chairs. From the kitchen we enter the utility room, stunning brick floors provides a practical flooring solution to utility the and the wet room and flows through the back door to the impressive garden room. The garden room wraps around the east and south sides of the house and at over 30 ft long provides the perfect space for entertaining or just enjoying the garden views. Climbing the stairs from the dining room we step onto the galleried first floor landing, to the front of the property we find the master bedroom and guest bedroom enjoying the stunning views over the front gardens and fields beyond. The remainder of the bedrooms sit to the rear of the house whilst the family bathroom completes the accommodation.



Outside

The property sits to the middle of its 1.60 acre (stms) an extensive drive way leads from the high way to the house, the extent of the front gardens can be enjoyed on our approach. A generous parking area sits to the front of the house and leads to the double garage/workshop. The front gardens are laid to lawn with an extensive range of established trees and shrubs that fill this generous space. A feature pond is set to the head of the garden with a superb seating area that enjoys a view over the garden and the open fields beyond. A large green house sits to the rear of the garage and as we head along the eastern boundary we find a comprehensive kitchen garden. The drive continues from the parking area and we pass the door to the detached cellar and find ourselves at the entrance to the barn. this vast space would make an ideal working or storage area with the potential to be further adapted to suit a purchasers use. The rear gardens wrap around the west of the property where we find further storage sheds, a summer house and an extensive patio over looking the natural pond.



Location

The property occupies a peaceful, rural yet non isolated position conveniently located close to the attractive Market Towns of Beccles and Bungay, both of which provide numerous shops, schools, and all other essential amenities which may be needed. The Cathedral City of Norwich lies approximately 20miles to the north with a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street (approx 1hr 40mins) and an expanding airport on the north side of the city with international flights. Southwold and the unspoilt Suffolk coastline are within easy driving distance.



Fixtures and Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.



Services

Mains electricity and water. Private Drainage. Oil fired central heating.

EPC Rating: E



Local Authority:

Waveney District Council

Tax Band: G

Postcode: NR34 8JH



Agents Note

The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.



Tenure

Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion