Property description
Norwich - 26 miles
Bury St Edmunds - 19.5 miles
Diss - 6 miles
A period cottage (not listed) which requires full renovation works, situated in grounds of 0.26 acres (sts) with two substantial outbuildings. No onward chain.
Guide Price: £240,000
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Lobby
Shower Room
Bathroom
Three Bedrooms
Attic Storage Room
Gardens Of 0.26 Acres (sts)
Outbuildings
The Property
Black Horse Cottage is a detached cottage (not listed) requiring complete renovation but offers a purchaser a great opportunity to refurbish and restore the property back to a substantial country cottage. As the property is not listed, it could benefit from further development to the rear (subject to relevant planning permissions).
Believed to date back to approximately 1824, Black Horse Cottage over the years has occupied a number of different uses including a public house. Since its construction it has been extended to the rear on two occasions to include a galley kitchen, shower room and lobby. Externally the property is constructed of rendered elevations beneath a tiled roof with a central chimney stack rising through. The majority of the glazing throughout the house is single glazed with some secondary glazing being installed at a later date. Internally the property retains much of its original character and charm including two fireplaces, one with a wood-burner and one open fireplace. Electric night storage heating is available in the property. On the ground floor is a refitted kitchen, one shower room and a bathroom. The two bathrooms will require full improvement works. On the first floor are three bedrooms and an attic storage room.
Outside
The cottage is set slightly back from the road with a driveway to the side leading up to the detached outbuildings (approximately 10' x 26' & 10' x 24'), which are constructed of brick and flint. The grounds are principally laid to grass with an overgrown area to the rear of the gardens. The gardens are very private, owing to a number of mature trees and shrubs scattered throughout the plot. In all 0.1 ha (0.26 acres) (sts).
Location
The property is situated just off The Street, within the popular village of North Lopham. The village has a public house (The Kings Head), post office and school, with further facilities available in the neighbouring villages of Kenninghall, Garboldisham and Bressingham. Further services are located in the market town of Diss which has both a primary and secondary school with sixth form. There is a mainline train station with direct trains to Norwich and London Liverpool Street station.
Directions
On entering North Lopham from the A1066 proceed into the village continue past the school and post office. The property will be found on the right hand side, marked by a for sale board just after the turning to Tanns Lane.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
All mains connected. Electric night storage heating.
Local Authority
Breakland District Council
Tax Band: C
Energy Rating: TBC
Postcode: IP22 2NB
Agents Note
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.