3 Bedroom Property for Sale in Diss

This historic Grade II Listed timber framed farmhouse is believed to date back to the 1550’s and is located on the edge of the village. In recent years the property has been thoroughly modernised and updated and now provides a superb range of accommodation with all modern facilities whilst retaining many original features including exposed inglenook fireplaces, floor boarding and exposed timber frame. Improvements to the property have included the re-fitting of the kitchen, bathroom and shower room and introduction of an oil fired central heating system. The property is set in sizeable gardens which include various outbuildings and ample parking. The property has a particularly large roof space with existing staircase and it is felt that these rooms could easily be refurbished to provide further bedroom accommodation if required.

The accommodation comprises, in detail:-

Entrance Lobby
With doors to both reception rooms; parquet wood block flooring; wall light point.

Drawing Room/Family Room
16'2" x 14'2" (4.93m x 4.32m)
A triple aspect room with exposed redbrick feature fireplace and hearth and inset wood burner; extensive exposed timbers; wall light points.

Sitting /Dining Room
23'11" x 16'4" (7.29m x 4.98m)
With windows overlooking front garden, this well proportioned room is partially divided with built-in display and book shelving creating two separate areas. There is an original redbrick inglenook fireplace with bressemer beam and hearth with inset multi-fuel burner; extensive exposed timbers and studwork; exposed floor boards; wall light points; cart door to cellar.

Cellar
Which is currently unused extends under part of the sitting room and the kitchen.

Inner Hall
With exposed studwork and door to garden room.

Garden Room
19'0" x 8'9" (5.79m x 2.67m)
A light and airy dual aspect room with Velux windows; quarry tiled floor; door to garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
14'5" x 12'10" (4.39m x 3.91m)
The kitchen has been extensively re-fitted with quality Shaker style units under a solid oak preparation worktop. The kitchen includes ceramic one and a half bowl sink unit with drainer; Rangemaster range style cooker; integrated dishwasher, fridge and space for washing machine; fitted breakfast bar; ceramic tiling to floor; window and door to side aspect.

On the first floor

Landing
With exposed floor boards; staircase to attic space and under stairs storage cupboard.
Master Bedroom
15'9" x 14'1" (4.80m x 4.29m)
A dual aspect room with exposed timbers and studwork; cast iron fire grate with decorative surround and mantle; wall light points.

Bedroom 2
14'2" x 12'6" (4.32m x 3.81m)
With fireplace and mantle over; walk-in wardrobe; wall light point; exposed ceiling timbers and studwork.

Bedroom 3
15'10" x 9'8" (4.83m x 2.95m)
A dual aspect room with exposed ceiling timbers and studwork; wall light points.

Side Landing
With shelved storage cupboards.

Bathroom
Re-fitted bathroom with period style white suite comprising freestanding rolltop bath; pedestal wash hand basin; low level w.c.; heated towel rail; tiling to walls and flooring.

Shower Room
With walk-in shower cubicle; low level w.c.; pedestal wash hand basin; heated towel rail; airing cupboard.

On the second floor

Attic Room 1
14'9" x 11'3" maximum (4.50m x 3.43m maximum)
With Velux window; exposed timbers.

Attic Room 2
25'7" x 11'3" maximum (7.80m x 3.43m maximum)
With original sealed mullion window to gable end.

AGENTS NOTE
These two former attic rooms will easily lend themselves to re-instated to provide further bedroom accommodation if required. Ample space also exists for the provision of additional bathroom facilities if required and of course subject to necessary planning permission being obtained.





Outside
The property is set back from road behind mature hedging with front gardens being laid predominantly to lawn. The side gardens are planted with a variety of shrubs and mature trees and are again laid to lawn and extend to the rear of the property where there is a sunken patio terrace. There are a useful range of outbuildings including a garden store 15'5" x 11'5" (4.70m x 3.48m) and the former garage 15'0" x 15'0" (4.57m x 4.57m) which houses the oil fired central heating boiler. The remainder of the gardens are again laid extensively to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders, mature trees and vegetable plot.

NOTE
These sales particulars have been produced as a general guide only and we would draw to your attention that we have not carried out a detailed Survey of the property nor have we tested services, appliances or specific fittings.

Whilst measurements and statements given within the details are provided in good faith, their accuracy should not be relied upon. If there are any points about which you may be uncertain or would like further clarification, we would suggest that you telephone this office and speak to Andrew Mortimer who is familiar with the property and will endeavour to assist you.

FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION UPON COMPLETION

Location

Wattisfield, lies about twelve miles to the north east of Bury St. Edmunds with its excellent range of shopping, schooling and leisure amenities. The market town of Diss lies only about nine miles away with an Intercity rail service to London's Liverpool Street.

Directions

From Bury St Edmunds, proceed north along the A143 Diss Road passing through the villages of Gt Barton, Ixworth, Stanton and Hepworth. On reaching Wattisfield continue through the village passing the Suffolk Barn, taking the next right hand turning into Calkewood Lane where the property will be found to be the first house on the left hand side.

Additional Information

Services Mains water,
electricity and shared private drainage are connected.

Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council

Council Tax Band F

Post Code IP22 1ND

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