2 bed cottage for sale

Hopton Road, Thelnetham, Diss IP22

Set back from a small country lane on a corner plot, the cottage offers stunning, far-reaching countryside views in a rural yet not isolated position The attractive village of Thelnetham has proved over the years to be a popular and sought-after location, lying in unspoilt rural countryside along the north Suffolk border, and offers a beautiful array of many period and attractive properties, whilst having the benefit of a village church and public house. The historic market town of Diss is within close proximity, being seven miles to the east and featuring an extensive and diverse range of many day-to-day amenities and facilities, including a mainline railway station with regular/direct services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich.

This fine cottage comprises an attached, Grade ll listed house which is understood to have been constructed in the late 16th Century with later additions in the 19th Century. The cottage has a part thatched and part pantiled roof and has been substantially enlarged and enhanced in recent years, now offering practical living space, with the luxury of modern fixtures and fitting in keeping with period charm one would except to find in a property of the nature.

The accommodation is well laid out. A heavy timbered front door leads into the main reception room, where a lovely inglenook-style fireplace with a slate hearth serves as a striking focal point. This room boasts exposed wall and ceiling timbers, adding an abundance of charm and character. Situated in a more recent single-storey extension to the side of the house, the kitchen and dining area merge three spaces into one, creating superb open-plan living, flooded with natural light from a triple aspect, this space features a stable door that offers views of and access to the charming cottage gardens. The kitchen itself is excellently presented, thoughtfully designed in keeping with the age of the property. It offers excellent storage, oak work surfaces, and the luxury of a range oven. A spacious dining area leads off the kitchen, alongside a cosy snug area. To the rear of the property is a versatile snug or study, adaptable for a variety of uses. Completing the ground floor is a beautifully presented bathroom in excellent condition, featuring a striking roll-top bath. On the first floor, an attractive landing with a mullion window leads to the bedrooms. The generously sized principal bedroom features a front-facing window and a door opening into a dressing room situated above the kitchen and dining area. This additional space is understood to have water and electricity connections, offering excellent potential for conversion into an en-suite bathroom and dressing area, or it could easily serve as a third bedroom if required. The second bedroom offers further character with exposed ceiling timbers, wall studs, timber-boarded flooring, and a useful built-in storage cupboard.

Externally, the overall plot measures approximately 0.18 acres (sts). The property offers ample off-road parking split between two driveways; one is located at the front of the cottage, while the rear driveway features a five-bar gate that opens into the gardens and runs alongside a large timber shed. Over the years, the gardens have been carefully and thoughtfully planted. They are now well-stocked and established, providing plenty of charm, colour, and variety throughout the summer months. Adjoining the rear of the dwelling is a large patio that creates an excellent space for alfresco dining. Additionally, a brick outbuilding provides great space for a workshop, with a small potting shed situated just beyond.

Entrance hall

reception room - 4.01m x 4.01m (13'2" x 13'2")

kitchen/dining area - 3.25m x 6.38m (10'8" x 20'11")

snug/study - 3.51m x 2.62m (11'6" x 8'7")

bathroom - 2.54m x 1.70m (8'4" x 5'7")

first floor level - landing

bedroom - 3.25m x 4.55m (10'8" x 14'11")

dressing room - 3.25m x 2.79m (10'8" x 9'2")

bedroom - 2.77m x 3.18m (9'1" x 10'5")

services
Drainage - private
Heating - lpg
EPC Rating - Grade II Listed
Council Tax Band C
Tenure - freehold

Anti-Money Laundering Fee Statement
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The cost of anti-money laundering (aml) checks is £50 + VAT (£60 inc VAT) per purchase, payable in advance after an offer has been accepted. This fee to Whittley Parish 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.