This is a beautifully presented five bedroom detached house dating from the mid-1600s set on a 2/3 acre plot in open countryside. On the Norfolk/Suffolk border, nestled in the secluded area, Scole Common.  It features a detached self-contained one-bedroom annexe with lounge, kitchenette, lounge and bathroom. Benefits include a large garden with decked pond and wildflower meadow and double garage. It has been furnished to a high standard throughout.

Ground Floor All rooms have high ceilings

The ground floor has Porcelanosa tiling, underfloor heating throughout.

Entrance

Enter through the stable door into the boot room, there is plenty of storage space for storing wet clothes and wellies after those country walks, a mini Belfast sink and surround. Latch door leads into the kitchen..

Kitchen

Enter into the spacious country kitchen with large seating island, the cupboards providing plenty of storage, as well as a pantry and preparation surfaces. Continuing the country lifestyle, a Belfast sink and Rangemaster induction hob and oven. Integral Miele dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. An in-ceiling extractor ensures that the smooth lines of the kitchen are maintained. From the kitchen through the bi-fold doors opens onto the south-facing secluded patio area perfect for Alfresco dining.

Leaving the kitchen to enter into the dining area..

Dining Room

There is a generous dining room with exposed beams and a bare brick feature fireplace with a wood burning stove to create a cosy dining atmosphere, leading from the dining area into hall way which at one end is currently being used as a music area leading off from the hallway are doors to the living room, study and front door.

Living Room

A spacious double aspect living room featuring a beamed ceiling, wood-burning stove and surround. It provides ample space for relaxing and entertaining, the rear aspect French doors lead out to the courtyard 

Study/Office

Leading from the hallway is a spacious room to the front of the house currently being used as a home office but easily large enough to use as a snug, playroom or family room of choice. Features a bare brick fireplace.

Cloakroom

Leading off the hallway is a cloakroom with low level WX, shelving, and hand basin

First Floor 

Master Bedroom with En-Suite

The master suite sits in the west wing of the house and is a spacious double aspect bedroom with fitted wardrobe installed. It benefits from a chic en-suite with walk-in shower and geometric mosaic tiles. 

Second and third bedrooms

Are also of a generous double size and both benefit from large fitted cupboards. 

Fourth Bedroom 

Is a Features fitted storage and is a double bedroom

Fifth Bedroom/Study Office

Is a good size single room or a tight double bedroom or additional home office/Study with BT telephone point.

Family Bathroom

A well-appointed family bathroom with a free-standing roll-top bath with rain shower over being the main feature, low level WC and wash basin

Annexe 

There is a annexe adjacent to the house which is fully self-contained and would be ideal for an elderly relative who would like to retain their independence or as a holiday let/guest house. It comprises an open plan kitchen and living room which opens directly onto the garden through a sliding patio door. Bathroom with shower over the bath and a double bedroom.

Outside

The house sits on a plot of approximately 2/3 of an acre and the outside space is split into several distinct sections. Immediately outside the living room is a charming courtyard area which is gravelled and well protected from the elements and perfect for Alfresco dining. It faces south and is a real sun trap. To the south of the house is a more formal garden area with decked seating surrounding a fire pit and a pond with a fountain. It would make an ideal area for entertaining guests or simply relaxing by the water. 

To the west side, there are raised vegetable beds and a large section of the garden has been turned into a wildflower meadow with further features including an additional fire pit, tree swing, and a truly impressive treehouse! This area could potentially be turned into a paddock area.

The house is accessed from the main road via a five bar gate and there is a gravelled parking area for several vehicles as well as a two garages, one double tandem garage with electrics and loft storage, this could potentially be converted to a stable/tack room, you then have a further single garage/workshop next to the double with 80amp electrics,

The house enjoys an enviable position in that it is not overlooked but enjoys open views to the front and rear across the rolling Norfolk countryside. 

Location 

Scole is a small village on the Suffolk/Norfolk border, just 2 miles from the thriving market town of Diss. With a village shop, church, 2 public houses, and a primary school there is an active and welcoming local community. The bustling town of Diss has a comprehensive range of amenities including a mainline station with a fast and frequent service to Central London (1hr 40 mins) and Norwich (20 mins). Diss is the gateway to the beautiful Waveney Valley which stretches eastwards from this historic market town.

Utilities/amenities

Zoned underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. 

Thermal solar heating which heats all hot water

Oil fired central heating, boiler aprox 5 years old

Air source plumbing connection available

Mains water on a meter and water softener installed

Septic tank 

Smart Meter

Optical Fibre 1G broadband is available, first stage fix has been completed awaiting second fix

Alarm system DT

Council Tax Band: F £2,663 per annum

EPC band: TBC Awaiting certificate 

Loft partly boarded