Property description
Diss - 4.8 miles
Bury St Edmunds - 19 miles
Norwich - 26 miles
A substantial farmhouse with four principle bedrooms, a one bedroom attached cottage and a range of outbuildings all in a mature plot extending to 0.37 acres (sts). Chain Free.
Guide Price: £550,000
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room
Family Room
Dining Hall
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Galleried Landing
Four Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
En-suite Bathroom
Attached One Bed Cottage
Outbuildings
Gardens & Grounds
Double Garage & Parking
The Property
Pansthorne Farm House dates back in parts to the 1600's but was substantially extended and improved in early 2000's. Formerly a working farm until the 1980's, the farmhouse was separated from the land and buildings to create this wonderful family home you see today. The accommodation now extends to approximately 2750 sqft split between the main house and attached cottage. The house offers an incredibly versatile layout and could easily be adapted for dual occupancy.
On entering the main house you are welcomed into the entrance porch, which has the original staircase winding up to the first floor. On the ground floor there are three reception rooms and the kitchen/breakfast room. The two main reception rooms form part of the original house with large inglenook fireplaces, exposed timbers & beams. The dining hall was added in 2000, attaching the house to the rear cottage. The room has pamment tiled floor and a stunning staircase which leads up to the galleried landing. Adjacent is the kitchen/breakfast room which has a pamment floor, exposed timbers, a built in dresser and a selection of floor cabinets. The is space for a range style cooker, an inset butlers sink, pue bench and space for a breakfast table. On the first floor are three double rooms and a very good sized single room. The master bedroom benefits from two built in wardrobe cupboards and an en-suite bathroom comprising a modern four piece suite. The family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation.
The Cottage
The attached cottage comprises a one bedroom property which is currently let on a shorthold tenancy achieving £495 per calendar month. The vendors have expressed an interest in retaining the attached cottage and would consider selling Panthornes House without the cottage for a fixed price of £425,000. Planning permission was granted in 2000 to extended the cottage further and this has been activated with no timescales attached.
Outside
On approach, a shared gravel driveway leads down the side of the property to the rear where there is a large parking area and timber clad double garage (currently under construction). Adjacent to the house is the courtyard style gardens which are lovely sun traps, being fully paved and enclosed by a brick and flint retaining wall. The lawn gardens sweep around the side of the property to the front, where you will find a number of fruit trees and shrubs. There are two outbuildings which comprise a laundry room (9ft5 x7ft9) and general store/outbuilding (9ft5 x 23ft6). In all the plot extends to approx 0.37 acres (sts).
Location
The property is situated in the centre of South Lopham village, which lies on the A1066. The village itself has a church, village pub and village hall, with further facilities available in the neighbouring villages of Garboldisham, Redgrave and Bressingham. The market town of Diss has further facilities including three supermarkets, a bustling high street and a wide range of cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants. There is also a mainline train station with frequent services to London Liverpool Street. The property falls into North Lopham Primary School catchment and Diss High School catchment.
Directions
From Diss, proceed towards Thetford on the A1066 passing through the villages of Roydon and Bressingham. On entering the village of South Lopham, turn left onto Redgrave Road where the property will be found immediately on the left hand side.
Agent 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.
Services
Septic tank. Mains electricity and water connected. Oil fired radiator central heating.
Local Authority
Breakland District Council
Tax Band: House = E Cottage = A
Energy Rating: House = F, Cottage = D
Postcode: IP22 2HL
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given on completion.
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.