4 bed bungalow for sale

Smallworth, Garboldisham, Diss IP22

Set within the rural countryside, the property enjoys a peaceful and picturesque location on a quiet country lane within the hamlet of Smallworth that adjoins the village of Garboldisham. Steeped in history, Garboldisham boasts a strong and active local community with good amenities, including a well-stocked village shop/post office, a village hall, a beautiful church, a school, and a community-run pub. Conveniently located, the property is within easy reach of several key destinations. The historic market town of Diss lies just seven miles to the east, offering a wide range of shops, facilities, and a mainline railway station with direct services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich. Thetford is nine miles to the west, and the bustling market town of Bury St Edmunds is 17 miles to the south-west, providing further amenities and attractions.

Built in the mid 60’s and offering space and versatility, this bright and airy four-bedroom detached bungalow extends to just under 1,300 sq ft and offers well-balanced accommodation throughout. The heart of the home is an impressive L-shaped lounge/diner, providing a flexible living and entertaining space with plenty of natural light. Central heating is provided via an oil-fired boiler serving radiators throughout the property. While the bungalow would benefit from updating, it presents an excellent opportunity for purchasers to enhance and personalise the accommodation to suit their own tastes and requirements. Subject to the necessary planning permissions, there is also potential to extend further, allowing the property to evolve alongside changing lifestyle needs. Combining generous proportions, a bright interior and future potential, this is a home that offers both immediate comfort and exciting scope for improvement.

Set well back from the lane, the bungalow enjoys a generous plot of just under half an acre (stms), creating an immediate sense of space and privacy. A low brick wall defines the frontage, enclosing the front garden, while a driveway leads to the substantial detached garage, complete with power and lighting, measuring an impressive 34'7" x 11'2". For those seeking additional parking or exploring future enhancements, the plot offers potential to create an in-and-out driveway, subject to any necessary consents. To the rear, the south-facing garden provides a wonderful outdoor setting, with its generous proportions offering plenty of space for keen gardeners to cultivate, relax and enjoy throughout the seasons.

Entrance hall

lounge - 5.77m x 3.12m (18'11" x 10'3")

dining area - 2.39m x 3.76m (7'10" x 12'4")

reception room - 4.5m x 2.72m (14'9" x 8'11")

bedroom - 4.55m x 3.91m (14'11" x 12'10")

kitchen - 4.67m x 2.44m (15'4" x 8'0")

utility - 1.93m x 1.78m (6'4" x 5'10")

bedroom - 2.41m x 2.67m (7'11" x 8'9")

bedroom - 3.30m x 3.61m (10'10" x 11'10")

bedroom - 3.30m x 3.28m (10'10" x 10'9")

bathroom - 1.63m x 1.65m (5'4" x 5'5")

WC - 0.84m x 1.78m (2'9" x 5'10")

garage - 3.40m x 10.54m (11'2" x 34'7")

agents note Material Information regarding the property can be found in our Key Facts for Buyers interactive brochure located in the Virtual Tour no. 3 thumbnail.

Services
Drainage - private (cesspit)
Heating - oil
EPC Rating tbc
Council Tax Band E
Tenure - freehold

Anti-Money Laundering Fee Statement
To comply with hmrc's regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (aml), Whittley Parish are legally required to conduct aml checks on every purchaser(s) once a sale is agreed. We use a government-approved electronic identity verification service from Landmark to ensure compliance, accuracy, and security. This is approved by the Government as part of the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (diatf).

The cost of anti-money laundering (aml) checks is £50 + VAT (£60 inc VAT) per purchase, payable in advance after an offer has been accepted. This fee to Whittley Parish is mandatory to comply with hmrc regulations and must be paid before a memorandum of sale can be issued. Please note that the fee is non-refundable.