Property description

Diss - 6.3 miles

Attleborough 7.1 miles

Norwich - 19 miles



Set in gardens approaching one acre (sts), this charming grade II listed cottage is located in a rural position with very few neighbours. The cottage benefits from four good sized bedrooms, south facing gardens and a fine range of outbuildings.



Guide Price £360,000



Accommodation comprises briefly:

• Entrance Porchway

• Cloakroom

• Sitting Room

• Study

• Dining Room

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• Four Bedrooms

• Family Bathroom & WC

• Rear Lobby

• Home Office

• Large Workshop

• Former Coach House

• All In Grounds of 0.86 Of An Acre (sts)



The Property

Lilac Cottage is believed to date back to 1700 and in total extends to in excess of 1500 sq.ft of accommodation. The original timber frame still remains with rendered and colourwash elevations under a pantile roof.

A front porch way welcomes you into the cottage and leads through into the study and sitting room. As you walk through the door, you will notice the exposed timbers and to the left, a wide inglenook fireplace with a staircase beside. Both reception rooms are dual aspect and are well proportioned with an adjacent formal dining room which is also dual aspect. A downstairs cloakroom is located next to the study and a rear lobby makes a perfect utility area to kick off boots and shoes when coming in from the garden! The kitchen/breakfast room is triple aspect and truly benefits from three windows to south, east and westerly aspects. Fitted with a range of pine units, the kitchen is fully functionable with a stainless steel sink, Aga, room for domestic appliances and plumbing for a washing machine. The rear open-tread staircase leads up to the first floor landing and allows access for three of the bedrooms, the cloakroom and bathroom. Three of the four bedrooms are double rooms with the smallest being a good sized single. The other double bedroom can be accessed by either bedroom two or by its own staircase which leads up from the sitting room. The bathroom is fitted with an aqua two piece suite, heated towel rail and is partially tiled. Next door is a separate low level wc. The home office/study is accessed externally and would make a superb workspace.



Outside

For those looking for a good sized garden, Lilac Cottage does not disappoint. In total the plot extends to 0.86 (sts) and comprises charming cottage style gardens which are predominantly south facing. The main rear garden is lawned with an orchard and wooded area to the west boundary. The gardens are extremely private and could be totally transformed by keen gardeners. To the side of the cottage is the main driveway providing ample parking and access to the range of outbuildings. The outbuildings comprise two storage sheds, a large workshop and a former coach house. The buildings could be converted into studio space, accommodation or simply refurbished, subject to planning consents.



Location

Lilac Cottage sits in a rural and desirable location with very few neighbours, just outside the main village. The village of Tibenham itself has a public house with further facilities available in the neighbouring villages of New Buckenham and Banham. The towns of Diss and Attleborough are nearby with secondary schooling with Diss having a mainline train station to London Liverpool Street. There are also a number of excellent private schools in close driving proximity, amongst others, Wymondham College, Norwich School, Ipswich School, Langley and Framlingham College.



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

Septic tank. Mains electricity and water connected. Electric heating. Oil fired Aga.



Local Authority

South Norfolk Council

Tax Band: E

Energy Rating: Exempt

Postcode: NR16 1PN



Tenure

Vacant possession of the freehold will be given on completion.



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.