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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · IP20 9BZ
Sold STCListed 125 days
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About
The Property & Character Occupying a prominent position close to the heart of the thriving market town of Harleston, this substantial link-detached period home offers spacious and highly versatile accommodation, blending attractive original character features with modern-day practicality.
Offered to the market with the significant advantage of no onward chain, the property benefits from four double bedrooms, three reception rooms, ample off-road parking and a converted double garage currently operating as a fully equipped industrial kitchen, presenting excellent potential for home business use.
Ground Floor Accommodation The property is entered via a side entrance door opening into a welcoming hallway with windows to both the front and rear aspects, allowing natural light to flow through the space.
The principal sitting room is particularly generous in size and full of charm, featuring exposed ceiling beams and an impressive brick inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove, creating a warm focal point to the room.
Dual-aspect windows further enhance the light and spacious feel. A second reception room overlooks the front aspect and offers excellent flexibility as a formal dining room, family room or snug.
The room benefits from built-in cupboards with shelving and additional fitted storage units.
The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen/dining room, fitted with an attractive range of traditional cream wall, base and drawer units complemented by solid timber worktops and a classic butler sink.
Integrated appliances include a gas hob with extractor hood and built-in double oven.
The dining area provides ample space for entertaining and features double doors opening directly onto the rear garden.
Leading from the kitchen is a practical utility room with plumbing for laundry appliances, an external door and access to the study, which provides an ideal home office or hobby room.
Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom fitted with a WC, wash basin and wall-mounted gas-fired boiler.
First Floor Accommodation Stairs rise from the kitchen/dining room to a spacious first-floor landing with windows to the side aspect, loft access and an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank.
The impressive principal bedroom enjoys a dual-aspect outlook and benefits from fitted wardrobes, an attractive open fireplace and a private en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and shower over, WC, pedestal wash basin and heated towel rail.
There are three further well-proportioned double bedrooms, all offering comfortable accommodation for family members or guests.
The family bathroom is well appointed and comprises a fully tiled shower cubicle, Jacuzzi bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Outside The property enjoys attractive gardens to both the front and side. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with established shrub planting and enclosed by traditional picket fencing.
Double timber gates open onto a substantial gravel driveway providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles.
A notable feature of the property is the double garage, accessed via an electric door and currently converted into a fully equipped industrial kitchen complete with gas cooker, pizza oven, extraction system, stainless steel work surfaces, sink and storage units.
This versatile space would be ideal for those wishing to operate a business from home, subject to any necessary consents.
The rear garden is fully enclosed and predominantly laid to lawn with established shrub borders and a decked seating area, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining.
A timber shed provides additional external storage.
Location The property is conveniently situated within easy reach of the centre of Harleston, a highly regarded market town nestled within the picturesque Waveney Valley.
Rich in history and character, Harleston offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, medical facilities, schooling and everyday amenities.
A popular weekly market is held every Wednesday, and the nearby town of Diss, approximately fifteen minutes away by car, provides a mainline rail service with direct connections to London Liverpool Street.
Services & Tenure Gas-fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage connected. South Norfolk District Council – Tax Band C. EPC Rating: D.
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. HRL260123/2
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