Property description

Diss – 4.8 miles

Thetford – 13.5 miles

Norwich – 22.5 miles



An exceptionally stylish two bedroom detached cottage, with annexe/studio – situated in an

un-spoilt rural location.



Guide Price: £345,000



Accommodation comprises briefly:



• Entrance Hallway

• Sitting Room

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• Conservatory/Dining Room

• Cloakroom

• Utility Room

• Landing

• Two Double Bedrooms

• Bathroom

• Detached Timber Frame Annexe

• Potting Shed & Car Port

• Gardens of 0.3 Acres (sts)



The Property

Chestnut Cottage is a charming detached, part timber frame, cottage which dates back in parts to the early 1700's. Modern extensions were added during the millennium to further the accommodation on offer. Surprisingly, the property is not listed but still presents a good amount of character and period charm with quaint double glazed casement windows, feature fireplaces, exposed timbers and stripped floorboards.



The cottage can be entered by either the front porch or the side entrance which leads into the lovely UPVC conservatory. From here you will walk into the kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a range of solid oak cabinets with work surfaces over. Included within the kitchen is an inset ceramic sink, built in wine rack, a cupboard and a walk in pantry. The striking red oil fired Rayburn provides the domestic central heating and hot water. A small inner hallway then provides access into the larger hallway/office, utility room and cloakroom. To the west of the cottage is the main sitting room with a lovely feature fireplace with brick surround, brick hearth and bressumer beam over. Inset into the space is a 'Clearview' multi-fuel stove which transforms the room in winter months. Up onto the first floor you will find a galleried landing, two double bedrooms and the bathroom.



Outside

The gardens are incredibly well established with mature hedging, plants and trees which surround the property offering privacy and seclusion. To the south end of the gardens are a number of vegetable plots which are very productive offering any green fingered buyer the opportunity to grow their own produce. To the middle of the plot is the main road access, driveway and car port. From here the formal gardens take over with lawns which sweep up to the property and around the side. Throughout the garden are a number of flower beds and shrubs, which offer colour in the spring & summer months. To the rear of the property is a raised patio area which makes the perfect sun trap. The detached timber framed annexe is insulated, has power, light and water connected – making it an ideal guest suite or studio space. The room also has a sink, wc and shower. In addition there are a number of timber garden sheds and a large attached potting shed. In all 0.3 acres (sts)



Location

The property is situated in an enviable rural location with only one immediate neighbour. The property is tucked away behind mature hedging from a small single track lane which connects only two other properties. Fersfield itself does not have many services, although day to day facilities can be found in the neighbouring villages of South Lopham, Kenninghall and Bressingham. All the neighbouring villages have primary schools with the majority feeding into Diss High School and Sixth Form. Diss has a further range of facilities including three supermarkets, pharmacies, doctors, chemists and other high street retailers. The town also has a mainline train station and a popular Friday market.



Directions

From Diss head West on the A1066 towards Thetford for approximately three miles, turning right onto Fersfield Road, before the village of South Lopham. Follow this road for a further two miles into the village, taking the next left into Bates Lane. Follow the road further and the property is located on the right hand side.



Agent 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.



Services

Mains electricity and water connected. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired rayburn for hot water & heating. Part night storage heating.



Local Authority

South Norfolk Council

Tax Band: C

Energy Rating: TBC

Postcode: IP22 2FB



Fixtures and Fittings

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



Tenure

Vacant possession of the freehold will be given on completion.