7 bed detached house for sale

Walsham Road, Wattisfield, Diss IP22

An exceptional lifestyle property occupying approximately 1.52 acres (sts) in a peaceful Suffolk village, comprising a substantial four-bedroom detached house, detached one-bedroom annexe and two established holiday cottages, providing excellent flexibility for multi-generational living or income generation.

The property The Jays is an outstanding lifestyle home offering an increasingly rare combination of spacious family accommodation, independent ancillary living and an established holiday letting business.

The principal residence extends to over 3,300 sq ft (including the annexe and cottages) and provides well-balanced accommodation centred around a superb open-plan kitchen/dining room, spacious sitting room with feature fireplace, study, utility and cloakroom. The first floor offers four generous bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, together with a family bathroom.

A particular feature is the detached self-contained annexe, providing one-bedroom accommodation with a large open-plan living area and garden room, making it ideal for relatives, guests or home working.

In addition, there are two detached one-bedroom holiday cottages, each with private gardens and independent access. The cottages currently provide established holiday letting income and offer excellent flexibility for continued commercial use, subject to any necessary consents.

Outside The property is approached via a substantial shingle driveway providing extensive parking for numerous vehicles.

The mature gardens extend to approximately 1.52 acres (sts) and include expansive lawns, established trees, ornamental pond, entertaining terraces and a former swimming pool requiring reinstatement. The grounds offer excellent privacy together with superb outdoor entertaining space.

Location Wattisfield is a well-regarded Suffolk village surrounded by attractive countryside whilst remaining conveniently placed for Botesdale, Diss and Bury St Edmunds. The area offers excellent walking, cycling and equestrian opportunities together with good road and rail links to Norwich, Cambridge and London.