3 bed cottage for sale

Thetford Road, South Lopham IP22

Enjoying an individual position, the property is set back from the road upon a spacious plot having unspoilt views over the rural countryside to the rear. Located towards the outskirts of the village of South Lopham being a semi-rural but yet not isolated situation, this traditional village lies five miles to the west of Diss along the A1066 and has proved to have been a popular location over the years consisting of many period and attractive properties with the benefit of a local public house and being interlinked with North Lopham providing more amenities to hand. The historic market town of Diss offers an extensive and diverse range of many day to day amenities and facilities along with a mainline railway station with regular/direct services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich.

Whittley Parish are pleased to offer to the market this charming detached cottage located in the sought after village of South Lopham occupying a generous plot with far reaching field views to the rear aspect. The cottage is Grade II listed, believed to date back to the mid 17th century and is of timber frame construction with rendered wattle and daub on a brick plinth and under a thatched roof. The accommodation is well laid out with the ground floor offering two well proportioned reception rooms either side of the chimney stack with the sitting room benefitting from a large brick inglenook fireplace with wood burner set within. The other side is the dining room opening through to the fitted kitchen and there is a door leading to the bathroom which comprises of bath with shower over, WC and hand wash basin. A fantastic addition in recent years is the rear single storey extension which is used a as store room with built in log store and solid oak doors and windows. Stairs from the sitting room rise to the first floor where there are three bedrooms. The cottage has been upgraded by the present owner over recent years to include the rear extension and installation of a new sewerage treatment plant.

Externally the property is set back from the road with ample driveway parking and large timber workshop with power and light. The front gardens are laid to lawn with pretty flower beds and a hedge which provides a good degree of privacy. The rest of the gardens are found at the rear of the cottage and are mainly laid to lawn with fabulous views of fields over the rear and side boundaries. In the back corner of the garden is a large timber shed/workshop.

Agents note The property is Grade II listed with a thatched roof.

Kitchen/diner - 6.65m x 4.09m (21'10" x 13'5")

bathroom - 3.33m x 1.78m (10'11" x 5'10")

living room - 4.85m x 4.09m (15'11" x 13'5")

store room - 2.44m x 2.24m (8'0" x 7'4")

log store - 1.70m x 1.02m (5'7" x 3'4")

first floor level
bedroom - 4.27m x 3.91m (14'0" x 12'10")

bedroom - 3.81m x 3.94m (12'6" x 12'11")

bedroom: - 3.33m x 4.22m (10'11" x 13'10")

agents note Material Information regarding the property can be found in our Key Facts for Buyers interactive brochure located in the Virtual Tour no. 2 thumbnail.

Services
Drainage - private (treatment plant)
Heating - electric
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.