5 bed detached house for sale

The Street, Wattisfield IP22

Full Property Description

Listed Grade II as being of specific architectural and historic interest, The Limes dates back to the 15th century. Originally a medieval open Hall House, the property is built of a substantial timber frame construction with 17th century additions. Located in the centre of a picturesque village, The Limes offers a building of immense character but in a configuration that easily supports modern family life.

The house provides stunning accommodation displaying a wealth of original features coupled with a tasteful colour palette which as a result, creates a wonderful house of warmth and character offering a surprising level of spacious accommodation extending to over 4000 sq.ft.

On entering this period home, you will be struck by how spacious all of the accommodation is, offering enough space for all of the family with the kitchen and sitting rooms being more than large enough for the family to come together.

With five bedrooms in the main house as well as three reception rooms and two bathrooms, The Limes represents a fantastic family home. In addition, the property includes a converted barn providing a further kitchen, reception room, utility room, shower room, bedroom and workshop.

Everywhere you look in The Limes there are beams and character features such as inglenook fireplaces, solid fuel burner, Aga in the kitchen and a greenhouse to the rear of the property. The bedrooms are simply huge, especially the master bedroom which has storage cupboards and exposed 15 Century oak floorboards to add further character.

A true find for those looking to escape the city and try a slower pace of life. The current owners have loved living here and have enjoyed the quiet village location, and private enclosed gardens which includes: Herbaceous borders, a vegetable garden, an extensive lawned area and a large patio to the rear of the property. The relaxed, safe environment within the village allowed the current owners' family to enjoy great freedom whilst growing up. With the garage, driveway and ample off-street parking, this period home has much to offer those looking for their place in the country.

A short drive from main roads and allowing easy access to stations on the main trainline to London, The Limes offers an ideal commuting base for locations within East Anglia and beyond. The property is located in the heart of this pretty and thriving Suffolk village, backs onto paddocks and is within a stone's throw of local amenities including an historic church, a large playing field and very active village hall. The nearby villages of Rickinghall and Botesdale provide a good range of everyday amenities including a doctor's surgery, dentist, two public houses, co-op and coffee shop.

Walsham le Willows is approximately 2 miles away and provides a primary school, butchers, public houses as well as a family sports club. The market town of Diss is approximately 9 miles away and from here trains depart on the London-Norwich mainline. (Diss to London Liverpool Street Station Journey time is approximately 90 minutes). Historic Bury St Edmunds
with its cathedral, shopping, dining and theatre is just a 22-minute, 14-mile drive in the other direction. The Heritage Coast of Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich is around 45 minutes’ drive and the Norfolk Broads a similar distance to the north.

Agents Note - The main property of The Limes has oil fired central heating, whilst the separate annex uses an air source heat pump for heating.