4 bed cottage for sale

Globe Street, Methwold IP26

Methwold is a charming village known for its traditional chalk and flint cottages and homes, nestled on the edge of Thetford Forest. It offers a strong sense of community and a well-developed infrastructure, including a church, schools, a pub, sports facilities, local shops, and a range of other amenities. The village benefits from excellent road links, providing easy access to Ely and Cambridge to the south, King's Lynn to the north, and Downham Market, Swaffham, and Thetford to the east and west. The nearby Suffolk market town of Brandon lies approximately 7 miles away.

The property, thought to date back to the 18th century, is constructed from chalk lump and features a characterful façade in keeping with other period homes in the area. Offering more than 1800 square feet of flexible living space, the home is deceptively spacious. It underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2024, bringing it up to a high modern standard while retaining its charm. The ground floor comprises two generously sized reception rooms and a brand-new open-plan kitchen and dining area, finished to an exceptional standard. The adjacent utility room is fitted to match. A large, renovated cellar beneath provides ample storage space. Upstairs, all four bedrooms are well-proportioned, with the principal suite benefiting from a luxurious en-suite bathroom. The full renovation included a complete electrical rewire, installation of a new heating system, and has been approved with building control certification.

At the front, the garden is enclosed by a traditional stone wall, with a lawn and a paved pathway leading to the front entrance, which is highlighted by a wooden-framed porch. The rear garden has been attractively landscaped for low maintenance and is ideally positioned for outdoor dining thanks to its westerly orientation. It features Indian sandstone paving, a raised decking area, and a rear access gate.

Entrance hall:

Access via composite door to front, stairs rising to first floor level, oak engineered flooring flowing through, replaced internal doors giving access to reception rooms one and two, kitchen/diner and stairs leading down to the cellar.

Reception room one:

A bright and spacious double aspect room offering pleasing views over the green and the particular focal point being the large open fireplace with newly installed inset cast iron stove upon a tiled hearth and bressumer beam over.

Reception room two:

Window to the front aspect, offering versatile use, fireplace to side with inset period moulding and oak mantle surround.

Kitchen/diner:

Benefitting from being positioned to the rear of the property having views and access onto the courtyard. The brand new kitchen offers an excellent range of wall and floor units, integrated appliances, induction four ring hob with extractor above, double oven to side, inset porcelain sink with drainer and mixer tap, fitted fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

Utility:

With matching units to the kitchen, stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, boiler to side and space for white goods.

WC:

With corner hand wash basin over vanity unit and low level wc.

First floor level - landing:

Enjoying elevated views over the green, replaced carpeting flowing through, replaced internal doors. Built-in airing cupboard to side.

Bedroom one:

A most generous principal bedroom enjoying a double aspect having elevated views over the green. Two double built-in storage cupboards to side and the luxury of en-suite facilities.

En-suite:

Being of a high specification and a generous size, with tiled shower cubicle to side, free standing egg shaped bath, hand wash basin over vanity unit and low level wc. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom two:

With window to the front aspect being a double bedroom with double built-in storage cupboard.

Bedroom three:

Found to the rear of the property, double bed sized.

Bedroom four:

Although the smaller of the four bedrooms still a double.

Bathroom With frosted window to rear, comprising a matching three piece suite in white with P shaped bath and double headed shower over, low level wc and hand wash basin over vanity unit. Heated towel rail.

Services:
Drainage - private
Heating - oil
EPC Rating E
Council Tax Band C
Tenure - freehold

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.

Anti-Money Laundering Fee Statement
To comply with hmrc's regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (aml), Whittley Parish are legally required to conduct aml checks on every purchaser(s) once a sale is agreed. We use a government-approved electronic identity verification service from Landmark to ensure compliance, accuracy, and security. This is approved by the Government as part of the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (diatf).

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.