Property description

Diss - 6.3 miles

Harleston - 5.2 miles

Norwich - 25.1 miles



Set back from a quiet country lane is this four bedroom cottage with three large reception rooms and private gardens extending to 0.32 acres (sts). No onward chain.



Guide Price: £485,000



Accommodation comprises briefly:

• Entrance Porch & Hall

• Utility/Boot/Cloakroom

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• Sitting Room

• Drawing Room

• Garden/Christmas Room

• Four Double Bedrooms

• Family Bathroom

• En-suite Shower Room & Dressing Area

• Gardens of 0.32 Acres (sts)



The Property

'Pheasant Cottage' is a wonderful village property situated on a quiet country lane. The house was built in early 1800's and boasts many original features, with later extensions being added since the 1960s. The property is presented in immaculate condition with refitted bathrooms and kitchen being completed in recent years.



One can enter the property by either the front or side porch, which leads into independent hallways. On the ground floor you will find three well proportioned reception rooms, the kitchen breakfast room and utility/cloakroom. The three reception rooms comprise a sitting room, drawing room and garden room. The sitting room is a cosy room, with a lovely feature wood burning stove. The drawing room is currently set up as a study/home office but could be used for a number of different purposes including a ground floor bedroom or a bedsit/games room. Situated at the rear of the house is the garden room which has recently been completely re-roofed and insulated. This bright and airy room has charming views over the gardens with large wide windows and bi-fold doors allowing light to flood into the room. The kitchen was refitted in 2015 with a selection of base cabinet units with storage below, set upon a terracotta tiled floor. Built in is a dual butlers sink with spaces for a rangemaster cooker (currently housing a raeburn cooker) and dishwasher. At the rear of the kitchen is a walk-in pantry and two further storage cupboards currently set up for a fridge and drinks chiller. The kitchen has wonderful views over the gardens. Adjacent is a utility room/boot room with a walk-in storage cupboard, which completes the ground floor accommodation and offers ample storage for coats and welly boots! On the first floor are four double bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from a spacious dressing area and en-suite shower room. The dressing area with built in wardobes was previously a double bedroom but has been incorporated into the master bedroom to create a larger master suite. On the first floor you will also find the family bathroom which was completely refitted around 5 years ago to comprise a modern four piece suite with box panelling and a heated towel rail. The room also has a number of useful built in cupboards.



Outside

To the rear of the property is a beautiful contained garden which is private and secluded, mainly laid to lawn with well maintained borders and flower beds. The large patio area is the perfect place for entertaining friends and family. The lawns continue into the side garden where you will find a number of fruit trees and another seating area for relaxing. The property benefits from two gravelled driveways either side of the house and a former railway carriage for storage. There is ample room to construct a double garage or cart lodge (subject to planning). Beyond the garden is a wooded area, which provides cover and a natural habitat for a range of wildlife.



Location

Pheasant Cottage is nestled just off The Street within the rural village of Thorpe Abbotts, where properties rarely come up for sale. The village retains many period and individual residences, on large plots making it a charming place to live. The village is located just off the A143 which links Bury St Edmunds to Great Yarmouth and is only a 10 minute drive to Diss train station which has frequent trains to Ipswich, Norwich and London Liverpool Street. Although the village does not have any day-to-day facilities, it does benefit from a village hall and parish church. Only a short drive away are the towns of Harleston and Diss, which both have supermarkets, schools and an abundance of independent shops. The nearest primary school is located in Dickleburgh and is rated as outstanding by 'Ofsted'.



Directions

From the A143, proceed into the village via The Street and on reaching a fork in the road, proceed further onto The Street. The property will be found second on the right hand side, marked by a for sale board.



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 water & electricity connected. Oil fired central heating.Septic tank drainage.



Local Authority

South Norfolk Council

Tax Band: E

Energy Rating: E

Postcode: IP21 4JB



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.