Property description
Diss Railway Station - 0.3 miles
Norwich - 23.1 miles
Bury St Edmunds - 22.1 miles
A substantial Georgian town house requiring refurbishment with a large plot extending to ¼ acre (sts), offering potential for extension (subject to planning permission) and the opportunity to create an exceptional home. The accommodation extends to approximately 2500 sqft.
Guide Price: £350,000
The accommodation briefly comprises:
Entrance Hallway
Sitting Room
Drawing Room
Conservatory
Kitchen/Dining Room
Utility Room & Cloakroom
Rear Conservatory
Games Room/Former Garage
Four Bedrooms
En-suite Bathroom
Family Bathroom & WC
Ample Hardcore Parking
In ¼ Of An Acre (sts)
The Property
Melbourne House was originally built in the mid 19th century and like most houses of the Georgian era, it benefits from spacious rooms, high ceilings, wooden floorboards and sizeable windows, allowing natural light to flood into the house. The property has been de-listed in recent years and therefore is now not registered as a listed building. The property requires a good amount of work but with some imagination it could make a fantastic family home and Melbourne House would return to its former Georgian splendour. Externally the property features painted brick elevations under a pantile roof and on the main facade there is a transom & pillar storm porch. The current accommodation extends to just under 2500 sq.ft including the former garage/games room and is arranged over two floors. The ground floor comprises three large reception rooms, the kitchen/dining room, utility and rear conservatory. The former garage at the back of the property has been modified into a games room but subject to planning, it could be suitable as an annexe or further living accommodation. On the 1st floor are four bedrooms arrange around the main landing. The master bedroom has a large en-suite bathroom and a spacious walk in wardrobe. At the end of the landing is a family bathroom, with separate wc.
Outside
The gardens and grounds are very much a feature of the property and extend to just ¼ of an acre (sts), featuring a variety of specimen trees and shrubs, with a conifer hedge to the east and north boundaries. At the rear of the property is a good amount of tarmac driveway, which could accommodate a number of vehicles and leads up to the former garage. The gardens remain largely a blank canvas and offer the potential to craft and scape a sizable garden, within this rare town location.
Location
The house is positioned in a popular part of town, with excellent proximity to both the town centre and the railway station. Diss is approximately half way between Norwich & Ipswich, just off the A140 with other good road links to Bury on the A143 and Thetford on the A1066. The town centre is a short walk away with day-to-day facilities and a bustling Friday market. The town features a number of national brands and chains with further independent shops. The town has schooling ranging from infant, to sixth form level with additional schools available in the neighbouring Eye, Bury St. Edmunds and Harleston. Norwich, 23 miles north is home to a wonderful high street and two shopping centres with further education at the University of East Anglia. The railway station has connection services to Norwich, Ipswich, Colchester, Stowmarket and London Liverpool Street.
Directions
From our office on Mere Street, head out of the town centre (east) on Victoria Road. After approximately 1/2 a mile the property will be located on the right hand side. The vehicular access is just before Albert Terrace.
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. Oil Fired Heating.
Local Authority
South Norfolk Council
Tax Band: D
Energy Rating: E
Postcode: IP22 4JE
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.