2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Cottages Hopton Road, Thelnetham, Diss IP22

In summary

£375,000 - £400,000 Guide Price. Beautifully presented grade II listed semi-detached family home boasting 1149 sq. Ft (stms) of living accommodation, this rarely available corner plot enjoys an enviable rural position with expansive countryside views. As you step into the cottage you are greeted by a stylish and spacious interior, beginning with the impressive 18’ triple aspect open plan kitchen/ dining room (ideal for entertaining or relaxed family meals), complemented by a separate external utility room for added convenience. The ground floor family bathroom features a luxurious standalone bath with shower overhead, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. There is a characterful sitting room as well as spacious rear hallway leading to the upstairs accommodation. There are two generous double bedrooms each offering ample natural light, with an additional dressing room (offering flexibility as a potential third bedroom or home office). The property’s thoughtful layout ensures a seamless flow between living spaces, while its carefully maintained presentation showcases period charm alongside modern comfort. Ample off-road parking is provided on the driveway to the front, and the property is ideally situated within a rural position close to local amenities and schools, making it a superb choice for families or professionals seeking both tranquillity and convenience. The external is a true highlight of this exceptional home. Stepping out from the entrance hall, a large paved patio creates the perfect setting for morning coffee, alfresco dining, or family barbeques, with colourful potted plants bordering the space for added vibrancy. A separate brick utility shed sits conveniently to the left (offering excellent storage solutions). The 0.18 acre (stms) plot extends beyond, presenting a haven for wildlife lovers and keen gardeners alike, with a variety of mature shrubs, vibrant planting beds, and thoughtfully landscaped areas providing year-round interest. The fully enclosed rear garden ensures privacy and peace of mind, making it safe for children and pets to play.
Setting the scene

The property offers ample off-road parking split between two driveways; one is located at the front of the cottage, while the rear driveway features a five-bar gate that opens into the gardens and runs alongside a large timber shed. The main entrance door is found to the front into the sitting room with another access to the rear and side from the rear gardens.
The grand tour

Entering via the main entrance door to the front, this leads into the main reception room, where a lovely inglenook-style fireplace with a slate hearth can be found. This room boasts exposed wall and ceiling timbers, adding an abundance of charm and character. To the side of the home is the 19’ (stms) kitchen/dining room creating superb open-plan living, flooded with natural light from a triple aspect, this space features a stable door that offers views of cottage gardens. The kitchen itself is excellently presented, thoughtfully designed in keeping with the age of the property. It offers excellent storage, oak work surfaces, and the luxury of a range style oven. A spacious dining area leads off the kitchen, alongside a cosy snug area. To the rear of the property is a versatile snug or rear hallway, adaptable for a variety of uses. Completing the ground floor is a beautifully presented bathroom in excellent condition, featuring a roll-top bath. On the first floor, an attractive landing with a mullion window leads to the bedrooms. The generously sized principal bedroom features a front-facing window and a door opening into a dressing room situated above the kitchen and dining area. This room also offers excellent potential for conversion into an en-suite bathroom and dressing area, or it could easily serve as a third bedroom if required. The second bedroom offers further character with exposed ceiling timbers, wall studs, timber-boarded flooring, and a useful built-in storage cupboard.
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Postcode : IP22 1JW
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Agents notes

The cottage is Grade II Listed. Service include a septic tank for drainage as well as lpg central heating.

Location

With wide reaching countryside views in a rural yet not isolated position, the attractive village of Thelnetham has proved over the years to be a popular and sought-after location, lying in unspoilt rural countryside along the north Suffolk border, and offers a beautiful array of many period and attractive properties, whilst having the benefit of a village church and public house. The historic market town of Diss is within close proximity, being seven miles to the east and featuring an extensive and diverse range of many day-to-day amenities and facilities, including a mainline railway station with regular/direct services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich. The village is also situated only 13 miles to the north east of the historic Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds with excellent educational, recreational and cultural amenities. The nearby village of Hopton is blessed with an array of local amenities to include village stores, dentist, primary school, hairdressers, garden centre, café, parish church and public house.

Garden

The great outdoors Stepping out of the entrance hall, a large paved patio greets you creating the perfect space for a morning coffee, alfresco dining or family barbeque. With colourful potted plants surrounding the outskirt a separate brick utility shed sits to the left, with potential for storage. Adjacent the 0.18 acre (stms) plot spreads out containing a range of mature shrubs, vibrant planting beds and private sanctuary for wildlife lovers of those with green fingers! Within the garden there is also a brick outbuilding which provides great space for a workshop/utility with a small potting shed situated just beyond. The rear garden is enclosed throughout for peace of mind, with vast countryside views a stones throw away.

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