Property description

Bungay - 1.4 miles

Halesworth - 10.4 miles

Norwich - 15.9 miles



An exceptional family home situated in the peaceful village of Earsham. The former 'Ale House' dates to the late 1600's offering a wealth of character features throughout yet providing excellent modern day family living with FOUR BEDROOMS, Generous living area's, and delightful south facing gardens. Viewing is essential.



Main Accommodation comprises briefly:

Entrance Hall

Sitting Room

Kitchen Dining Room

Utility & Cloakroom

Cellar

Three First Floor Bedrooms

Family Bathroom

Vast Attic Bedroom

Garage & Workshop



The Property

Stepping through the front door we are welcomed by the entrance hall which in turn leads us into the sitting room. As we step into the generous sitting room we find the true character of this property in every corner, an open inglenook fire provides a practical focal point to the room and gives home to the multi fuel stove. A cupboard to either side provides welcome storage and the stair way wraps around the inglenook to the first floor. The original brick floor has been painstaking saved and re-laid in the sitting room and leads us through to the family kitchen diner. The Kitchen is fitted with a range of hand made units with an inset butler sink and space for a free standing cooker. Exposed beams and brick work mirror that in the sitting room and ample room is made for a dining table which sits enjoying the view from the french doors which lead us out onto the patio. The Rayburn finds its home in this room whilst a trap door leads us down to the cellar. From the kitchen a door leads us into the large utility room which is complemented by pament tile flooring, a door leads us to the cloakroom whilst two further doors provide access to the gardens. Back in the sitting room the stairs rise to the first floor landing. To the front of the house we find the master bedroom which benefits from two built in storage cupboards to either side of the chimney breast. To the rear of the landing we find the second double bedroom which enjoys an original cast iron feature fire place and a window that overlooks the stunning rear gardens. The third bedroom is a generous single room which again enjoys the views to the rear. The family bathroom sits at the foot of the second stairs case making it accessable for all of the bedrooms. The bathroom has been fitted with a contemporary suite that offers a bath with shower over, wash hand basin and a w/c. Exposed timbers and floorboards echo the character of the house and a cupboard provides home to the hot water tank. Back on the landing we climb the second staircase to the second floor where we find the vast attic room. Having been refurbished to the high standard that runs through the house this stunning room retains the true character of the house with a wealth of exposed timbers and stripped floors. This room could serve a variety of purposes and completes the accommodation.



Outside

The front of the property is approached over the small front garden whilst vehicular access is via a shingled drive way that leads to the side of the house and gives access to double garage/ workshop. Planted beds sits to the boundary of the house and are filled with a variety of established shrubs and perennial flowers. A gate leads us to the rear gardens where we firstly find the extensive patio area. The patio leads from the french doors off the kitchen and out to the main lawn. The garden is surrounded by established flower beds filled with a range of mature shrubs, trees and bushes. A timber summer house provides the perfect spot to enjoy the southerly aspect whilst path leads us under an arch into the 'secret garden' area, where we find a shaded seating spot and a wildlife pond.



Garage

The Garage / Workshop is accessed from the drive way to the side of the house. Internally ample space is provided for two vehicles and a workshop area.



Location

Earsham is a peaceful rural village just outside the market town of Bungay. Bungay offers a good range of all the necessary amenities and shops, schools, antique shops, restaurants, The Fisher Theatre (now showing films) and leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool and golf club. The Cathedral City of Norwich is about 30 mins drive to the North and has a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street (1hr 54mins). Diss provides another mainline link to London and is 19 miles distant.and a travelling time of 91 minutes. The unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are a short distance away.







Tenure

Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.



Fixtures & Fittings

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



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.



Services

Solid Fuel Central Heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage connected.



Local Authority

South Norfolk Council

Tax Band: B

Postcode: NR35 2TY 

Property Info:

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