Property description
Beccles - 2.2 miles
Bungay - 6 miles
Norwich - 21 miles
'ENJOY THE COUNTRY LIFESTYLE' in this Grade II Listed FARMHOUSE situated on a 5.3 ACRE (STS) plot boasting wonderfully far-reaching views across open fields. Extensive and spacious living accommodation, EXTREMELY well maintained, presented to a very high standard in the beautiful hamlet of Ringsfield close to the market town of Beccles.
Accommodation comprises briefly of:
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Snug/Study
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Utility Room
Master Bedroom with En-suite
'5' Further Bedrooms
Dressing Room/6th Attic Bedroom
Family Bathroom
Cellar
Triple Garage with Workshop
Outbuildings
Ample Driveway Parking
Approx. 5.3 Acre Plot (STS)
The Property
Ground Floor
One enters the property via the rear hallway with a door to an under stairs cupboard. A separate door leads to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room with ample space for a large dining table and chairs. The country style kitchen has a ceramic tiled floor and is fitted with ample wall and base units with granite worktops and an oak top breakfast bar. The kitchen benefits from a 'Siemens' combination oven, a matching fan oven, warming drawer, ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor hood, an integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer, and an inset sink bowl. A door leads to a second staircase to the first floor, there is a serving hatch to a reception room currently used as a sitting room and another door to the utility room. The kitchen is dual aspect and enjoys views over the garden. The utility room has a 'Belfast' sink and space for a washing machine and is fitted with a water softener. Through to the front hallway there are doors to the half cellar, the sitting room, dining room and snug/study. The sitting room has a window to the front aspect and French doors opening onto the patio and garden. There is an original Georgian fire surround with open fire and slate hearth being the main focal point. The dining room has a grand feel and has ample space for a large dining table and chairs, it is dual aspect and one window has the original shutters, there is an open cast fireplace with stone hearth and timber surround. The snug/study is dual aspect with original window shutters and has a wood burner with pine wood surround and matching pine cupboards to the side. The main staircase rises from the front hallway.
First Floor
From the main staircase is the galleried first floor landing with built-in storage cupboards, under stair cupboard, built-in airing cupboard which houses the hot water tanks. The master bedroom enjoys views over the front meadowland and has built-in fitted wardrobes; a door leads to the en-suite shower room which is fitted with a large shower cubicle, hand wash basin, WC, and a bidet. The second bedroom has views to the rear garden and benefits from having an en-suite cloakroom with WC and a hand wash basin. The third and fourth bedrooms both have original cast iron fireplaces and walk-in wardrobes. All the first floor rooms are double bedroom sized. The family bathroom is spacious and has a bath, large separate shower cubicle, WC, hand wash basin, bidet and a built-in shelved cupboard. A staircase leads to the second floor and bedroom 5 with a cupboard in the loft space and a door to the dressing room area or bedroom 6 if required and this has a walk-in wardrobe. This completes the internal accommodation. The property has 'leaded' windows throughout most of which are secondary glazed.
Outside
'The White House' has a private driveway leading into the impressive parking courtyard and the triple garage with individual 'up and over' doors. There is a workshop attached and both have light and power, there is a separate wood store. In the courtyard there is a garden WC which houses the oil fired boiler and has a corner hand wash basin. The gardens are extremely well maintained and have an extensive range of mature borders and a range of trees and shrubs including boundary hedging and a vegetable garden. There is a sun terrace with ornamental retaining wall, raised flower beds and outside lights. Double gates lead to a hard standing ideal for storing a caravan or boat and there is also a garden store and the oil storage tank. At the end of 'The White House' gardens a gate provides access to the first paddock which has a field shelter, fencing, and a separate gate providing access from the road. The second paddock can be accessed via the first paddock or also via separate road access and this is also securely fenced. There is an adjoining woodland area which was planted by the current owners in 1990 and this concludes the beautiful outside grounds.
Location
The property is in the lovely village of Ringsfield which has a local primary school, village hall church and pub. The popular market towns of Beccles and Bungay are both within easy distance and provide a fuller range of amenities including schools, nurseries, shops, Post Office, doctors surgery, bank, library and dentist. Beccles also has a market selling fresh produce every Friday in the town, there is a local bus station which runs a regular service to Lowestoft, Norwich and many of the smaller villages around. Beccles also has a railway station with trains to Lowestoft, Ipswich and London. The unspoilt Suffolk coastline with the beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are approximately 11.1 miles away and it is 20.3 miles from the Cathedral City of Norwich.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Oil fired central heating, mains electricity & water and drainage is via private system.
EPC Rating: Grade II Listed, so not required.
Local Authority
Waveney District Council:
Tax Band: G
Postcode: NR34 8JU
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 on completion.