Property description

Diss - 5.2 miles

Norwich - 26.4 miles

Bury St Edmunds -19.8 miles



This charming Grade II listed thatched farmhouse dates back to the 16th Century and comes complete with an unconverted timber barn and grounds extending to two-thirds of an acre (sts). The house has a magnificent history and has recently been improved with accommodation extending to 1825sqft.



Guide Price £490,000



Accommodation comprises briefly:

• Entrance Porchway • Dining Room

• Sitting Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• Utility Room • Rear Boot Room

• Two Bathrooms

• Three Bedrooms

• A Further Bedroom/Study

• 16th Century Unconverted Barn

• Manicured & Private Gardens

• Gated Driveway & Parking



The Property

Church Farm has a truly wonderful history and is a magnificent house dating back to approximately 1430. The house is Grade II listed and was originally owned by John Ellingham before being inherited by his son Jeffrey, during the reign of Henry VI. In 1493, Jeffrey Ellingham gifted Church Farm to the St. Andrews Church donating all income from the land to the village church. In the late 16th century the house was subject to some major alterations with the hall being fully sealed and the construction of a central chimney stack rising through the first floor. The house has recently been improved with the re-thatching of the ridge, valleys and the front porch. A front porch way leads into the dining room where you are greeted by an impressive inglenook fireplace. This light room has a wonderful feel to it with pamment tiled floors, timber beams in abundance and a large recess beside the inglenook. A hallway leads beside the inglenook to the double aspect sitting room at the gable end of the farmhouse. The pamment tiles continue covering the sitting room where another inglenook fireplace backs onto the inglenook in the dining room. A doorway provides access to the stairs, which proceed up to the first floor. The kitchen is fitted with a range of painted pine cabinet and base units with an inset oven, hob and sink. The room has a tiled floor and lovely views over rolling arable fields. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large utility room complete with pantry, space for a large fridge/freezer and further storage space. The downstairs bathroom is accessed from the dining room and benefits from a recently refitted three piece suite. Stairs rise to the first floor planning with three independently accessed bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms are excellent sized doubles with wonderful views over the gardens and fields beyond. Both also benefit hugely from large built in wardrobes. The third bedroom can accommodate a double bed and is the smallest of the bedrooms. Located off the master bedroom is a fourth bedroom/study with views over the rear garden. Just off the landing is a first floor bathroom comprising a panelled bath, toilet and hand wash basin.



Outside

In total, the grounds extend to approximately 0.62 acres (sts) and are of south easterly aspect. A gated driveway approaches the property from Bates Lane and leads up to the rear of the house and to the timber framed barn. The barn itself is believed to date back to the 16th century and is currently un-converted, having been originally thatched. The total floor area for the large barn equates to 37ft x 17ft with a high ceiling and twin barndoors. Attached to the barn is a workshop with power and light, measuring approximately 13ft x 10ft. The barn and workshop would make a fine studio/workshop or could potentially be converted into accommodation, subject to relevant planning consents. The front gardens are mainly lawned with a number of herbaceous borders and flower beds, which are vibrant in colour all throughout spring and summer. To the front corner of the garden is a pond, which naturally attracts wildlife. The rear garden is again mainly laid to lawn with fruit trees scattered throughout the area. The orchard has several varieties of fruits trees including apples and pears.



Location

The farmhouse is situated on the edge of the village and is surrounded by countryside and arable fields. Although the house is situated in a rural position, it does have a handful of neighbours with a further community within the main village. The neighbouring villages of Lopham, Kenninghall and Bressingham offer a small selection of facilities including villages stores, post offices, public houses and sporting facilities. 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 travelling westbound on the A1066 from Diss, continue through Roydon and Bressingham and before entering South Lopham turn onto the road signposted 'Fersfield'. Continue into the village and out the other side where the property will be located on the left hand side. The driveway is accessed from 'Bates Lane'.



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

Private drainage. Mains electricity and water connected. Oil fired radiator central heating.



Local Authority

South Norfolk Council

Tax Band: F

Energy Rating: E

Postcode: IP22 2BL



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.