“Rural Retreat”Walcot Green, Diss | Norfolk | IP22 5SR

“RURAL RETREAT”“If you’re after a home that blends the old with the new and the town with the countryside, this will be right up your street. Sitting in around four acres of land just outside Diss, it’s completely private but only a few minutes from schools, shops, the station and more. Offering business, leisure and equestrian facilities, plus a fine family home in superb gardens, this one truly has it all!”

• Stunning Detached House• Ideal Equestrian Property• Lovely Stable Block• Two Large Barn / Workshops• Approaching Four Acres stms- more land may be

available to rent• Superb Gardens With Large Summer House And

Pond• Five Bedrooms• Aga Kitchen• Two Fine Reception Rooms• No Onward Chain

Lovingly restored by the owners, this has been their home for almost 30 years. The position is truly magnificent, while the home itself is most impressive and provides a fabulous amount of space packed with character. The outbuildings offer a great deal of versatility too, whether you’re looking to run a business from home, for garaging and workshops to indulge your hobbies, you’re a keen equestrian or you simply want to enjoy the good life. We’re confident you won’t find all the benefits of country life so close to the town anywhere else!

A Labour Of Love Thought to date back around 200 years, this impressive abode has been lovingly and painstakingly restored from derelict by the owners and has subsequently been a treasured family home. “I first saw it back in 1990 and took two years to do all the major works – a new roof, plumbing, electrics and so on, as well as extending the building sympathetically and adding the garaging, stables and workshops,” the owner explains. As a result, it blends the old and the new very comfortably. The owners’ son was just one year old when they came here, so this is the place where they have raised their family and made so many memories along the way. It’s a wonderful place for children, having so much space to run around and play outside, while as they grow older, the proximity to Diss comes in handy, so it works well at every stage.

“You can see over to the stables from the kitchen window which is lovely and the outbuildings offer enormous potential, either for business or pleasure.”

Family Fun When you walk around the interior, it’s hard to tell which is the older part of the house and which is the modern addition. The owner has chosen materials and a finish that beautifully matches the original beams and brickwork. The owners spend much of their time in the Aga kitchen, a cosy and sociable room perfect for entertaining. It’s the heart of the house and a happy one at that! It also opens on to a lovely beamed snug with a log burner, creating a great family space. The generous separate sitting room comes into its own for larger gatherings and both this and the formal dining room have eye catching fireplaces of their own. “There’s enough room here for a large family to spread out and do their own thing. You don’t get under each other’s feet here, but when you do want to gather together you can easily do that.”

So Many Choices The owners had horses here for around ten years and the stable block and fenced paddocks are ready for a keen equestrian to take full advantage of the excellent set up. You could also use the land for alpacas, pigs, goats, chickens – whatever you want – as well having space to grow your own produce. The formal gardens will delight a keen gardener, while the extensive terrace and summerhouse are perfect for parties or simply relaxing in the sunshine. If you enjoy restoring bikes or classic cars, you’ll instantly be drawn to the workshops and storage here – and if you run a business from home, these will also suit. The driveway goes up past the side of the house and formal gardens, so visitors wouldn’t disturb the family at home and the business side could be kept separate.

“Where we’ve extended, we’ve been careful to match the character and finish of the original parts of the property.”

“It’s such a well-proportioned house but still has a welcoming and cosy feel.”

A Walk On The Wild SideThere’s a gorgeous rural feel to the immediate surroundings here. The ponds to the front and rear attract plenty of wildlife, including kingfishers, and the owners explain that they have seen all the usual birds, plus a few more besides! “It feels so peaceful here, just you and your family and hobbies with nobody to disturb you. You’re surrounded by your own land with fields beyond. Yet it’s literally two minutes to the high school and within five minutes you’re right in the centre of town or at the station, so it’s ideal if you commute to Norwich or London.”

Agents NoteLocal Authority: South Norfolk District Council – Band F.

Services: Mains Water, Electricity & Gas, Private Drainage, GFC.

“The view from every window is incredibly green. It’s a beautiful place.”

Directions: Proceed from the Fine and Country Diss office to the roundabout taking the third exit onto Park Road. Continue to the next roundabout taking the second exit onto Denmark Street. Continue up the hill taking a right turn onto the Heritage Triangle. At the T junction take a left turn onto Mount Street. Continue to the top and turn right onto Walcot Road. Follow the road out of the town onto Walcot Green Road. Ignore the turning on the left for Walcot Green Road and the property will be located set back from the road on the left had side

“It’s an amazing location – so rural but less than half a mile from

the high school and less than two miles to the station.”

Norfolk Country Properties Ltd Registered in England and Wales No. 06777456Registered Office - 15B Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1FH.copyright © 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed

On The DoorstepThe Propertyis set well back from the road in Walcot Green on the outskirts of Diss. The dwelling stands in wonderful gardens and grounds. Walcot Green is a tiny hamlet on the outskirts of Diss, an established market town with a variety of shops, supermarkets, banking facilities and schools.

How Far Is It To?The cathedral city of Norwich is approximately 22 miles from Diss and there is excellent cultural and recreational facilities and amenities. Norwich also has an International Airport with European flights and Norwich is only 20 minutes away by train. Ipswich is some 22 miles to the south of Diss and has a wide range of facilities and amenities as well. Diss also has a mainline rail link to London’s Liverpool Street Station (journey time approximately 90 minutes).

DirectionsProceed from the Fine and Country Diss office to the roundabout taking the third exit onto Park Road. Continue to the next roundabout taking the second exit onto Denmark Street. Continue up the hill taking a right turn onto the Heritage Triangle. At the T junction take a left turn onto Mount Street. Continue to the top and turn right onto Walcot Road. Follow the road out of the town onto Walcot Green Road. Ignore the turning on the left for Walcot Green Road and the property will be located set back from the road on the left had side

For those with Satellite Navigation the postcode is IP22 5SR

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