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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · IP22 2AF
Sold STCListed 30 days
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IN SUMMARY CHAIN FREE.
Located within a serene backdrop in the popular village of Bressingham lies this charming property - an ATTACHED PERIOD GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE, discreetly positioned in a TUCKED AWAY and PRIVATE LOCALE.
The cottage is believed to date back to the 1800’s and is constructed mainly of clay lump.
Immerse yourself in the allure of this home, set on a GENEROUS and PRIVATE plot that boasts a collection of various outbuildings including an excellent STUDIO SPACE with shower, w/c, sauna and kitchenette suitable for both home working or holiday letting potential (subject to planning).
The cottage itself features TWO/THREE BEDROOMS over two floors depending on preference, a cosy sitting room complete with a WOODBURNER for those chilly evenings, a separate kitchen and a shower room.
The cottage due to its age offers a plethora of character and charm throughout.
The grounds are equally enticing with plenty of mature space to be explored with generous lawns, plenty of DRIVEWAY PARKING and GARAGING.
The cottage also presents an excellent opportunity to extend (stp) due to the size of the plot to the rear.
SETTING THE SCENE Approached using Chequers Lane, a private track which leads round to the cottage in a tucked away position.
There is a five bar gate leading onto the private shingled driveway which provides plenty of parking off road. The main entrance door is found to the side of the cottage.
The driveway opens into the rest of garden and plot beyond.
THE GRAND TOUR Entering the cottage from the main entrance door to the side there is a small entrance hall leading to the kitchen and the shower room respectively.
There is a built in storage cupboard also. The shower room to the left offers a w/c, hand wash basin and shower as well as being fully tiled.
The kitchen provides a fitted range of wall and base level units with rolled edge worktops over as well as integrated electric oven and hob.
There is then space for all further white goods as well as the wall mounted oil fired boiler. The kitchen leads through to the main sitting room with a brick fireplace housing a woodburner.
There is a staircase to the first floor landing as well as a storage cupboard, another fireplace within the study area and a door into the flexible reception/bedroom.
Currently used as a bedroom this room would make an excellent dining room also and benefits from double doors leading out to the garden.
Heading up to the first floor landing you will find two bedrooms both filled with character and both of which are accessed off the landing.
STUDIO SPACE Located at the end of the garden, the timber built studio is a highly flexible space that could be used as extra bedroom space, work studio, home office or holiday rental (stp).
The main room is filled with light with power and light and electric heating. To the rear you will find a room with shower cubicle, w/c and sauna space.
Beyond externally there is a covered area suitable for a kitchenette.
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AGENTS NOTES Buyers are advised the cottage is Grade II Listed and of traditional clay lump construction.
The drainage is via a shared septic tank with the neighbouring cottage located within their garden. The approach is a via a shared private road with a right of access.
Garden THE GREAT OUTDOORS The generous gardens that extend to approximately 0.16 acres (stms) include ample lawns either side of the shingled driveway.
There is a decked area to the rear of the cottage ideal for a table and chairs. There is array of fruit trees within the garden as well as mature trees and shrubs.
A large outbuilding/garage can be found with power with space behind for a shepherds hut.
Beyond this is the excellent studio space which benefits from its own external areas with decking and covered veranda suitable for a hot tub. The garden offers a great degree of privacy also.
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The cost of anti-money laundering (AML) checks are £50 including VAT per person, payable in advance after an offer has been accepted.
This fee is mandatory to comply with HMRC regulations and must be paid before a memorandum of sale can be issued. Please note that the fee is non-refundable.
General Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only.
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