Farmhouse for sale in Short Green, Winfarthing, Diss IP22

Short Green runs through the heart of Winfarthing with the village lying approximately 4 miles to the west of Diss and having the benefit of local schooling, public house and fine church. A further more extensive range of amenities and facilities can be found in the historic market town of Diss lying on the south Norfolk borders within the Waveney Valley and having the benefit of a mainline railway station with regular/direct services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich.

With one part of this farmhouse dating back to the 15th century and the other part dating back to the 16th century, it's safe to say that this detached grade II listed home has an abundance of character. From the road this property has an imposing yet attractive facade, the high reaching octagonal chimneys are almost like a raised hand that's just demanding your attention. The outside sets the scene perfectly for what welcomes you on the inside, throughout the property there are original features such as exposed timbers, original oak floorboards, fireplaces and even two original bread ovens. The property is spread over three floors and offers just under 3000 square feet of accommodation. On the ground floor you have the luxury of three good size reception rooms in the form of a main sitting room, a snug and a formal dining room. Additionally, you have a study/office space, downstairs WC and a kitchen. The kitchen really is an exceptional size room with a high ceiling, large inglenook fireplace, bundles of storage cupboards and an island that comfortably seats 10 people around it, this is an embodiment of the saying "the kitchen is the hub of the home". On the first floor you will find four bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room, three of the bedrooms are generous doubles with one being a single that has a built in wardrobe. The top floor is accessed via a spiral staircase and is where the master bedroom is found along with a modern en suite bathroom. The property had planning permission (now expired) to convert a stable into a two bedroom detached annexe, which potentially could be reapplied for should any oncoming purchaser require an annexe.

The property is accessed via a bridge that leads onto the driveway which slopes round to the right, at the end of this driveway there is shingle area which provides substantial off-road parking and a cart lodge. The property sits on a plot of approximately 0.52 acres and has panoramic field views. The garden is a large open space that runs to the side and rear of the property, it is mainly laid to lawn but there is decked area, a pergola and a hot tub which could potentially remain.

The rooms are as follows:

Kitchen: - 16' 7" x 18' 6" (5.08m x 5.66m)

With windows to front and rear, the kitchen offers wall and floor units with solid wood work surfaces, island unit with storage cupboards beneath, two integral fridge freezers, dishwasher, range style cooker with extractor above, inglenook fireplace with wood burner upon a brick hearth and original oak lintel. Tiled flooring. Door to side. Exposed beams.

Reception room two: - 11' 10" x 12' 4" (3.63m x 3.78m)

With window to front aspect, fireplace (needs reinstating), exposed beams and oak flooring.

Dining room: - 10' 5" x 16' 5" (3.20m x 5.01m)

Having windows to front and rear and door to side. Storage cupboards to side. Tiled flooring

reception room one: - 16' 9" x 16' 5" (5.12m x 5.01m)

With inglenook fireplace and original oak bressumer beam. Two original bread ovens. Door to side. French doors to rear giving access to gardens. Solid wood flooring.

Study: - 10' 2" x 7' 11" (3.12m x 2.43m)

Window to side, exposed beams, oak flooring. Wall mounted gas boiler.

Cloakroom/WC:

With window to rear being a generous size having exposed beams, oak flooring and comprising low level wc, hand wash basin.

First floor level - bedroom five: - 11' 11" x 7' 2" (3.64m x 2.19m)

With window to front having built-in wardrobes/storage cupboard. Original oak flooring.

Bedroom two: - 16' 7" x 11' 10" (5.08m x 3.63m)

With windows to front and rear having brick fireplace to side and storage cupboards. Original oak flooring.

Shower room:

Comprising double shower cubicle, hand wash basin over vanity unit, low level wc, extractor and window to front aspect.

Bedroom four: - 10' 9" x 12' 1" (3.30m x 3.69m)

Two windows to rear aspect. Door giving access to bedroom three. Exposed beams and oak flooring.

Bedroom three: - 18' 10" x 7' 10" (5.76m x 2.40m)

With window to side having exposed beams and door to bedroom four.

Bathroom:

With frosted window to side comprising freestanding roll top bath, low level wc, his and hers sinks over vanity unit, exposed beams and oak flooring.

Second floor level:

bedroom one: - 11' 3" x 24' 4" (3.43m x 7.42m)

Double aspect to side and rear and oak flooring. Access to en-suite facilities.

En-suite:

With window to rear comprising freestanding bath, low level wc, hand wash basin.

Cellar

Houses the oil fired boiler.

Services:
Drainage - private (klargester)
Heating - Oil & lpg
EPC Rating - Grade II Listed
Council Tax Band -
Tenure - freehold