‘Stunning Period Home’ Smallworth Common, Garboldisham, | IP22 2SS WELCOME

Set in grounds of just over an acre, this charming 17th century period property offers an extensive range of accommodation. ‘Flex- ibility and versatility’ really do sum up this gem of a home. There are five en-suite bedrooms in the main house, two of which have their own kitchen facilities. In the rear courtyard there is an attached studio cottage and a clock house. This comprises three garages on the ground floor and a self contained flat on the first floor, with a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and en-suite wet room. Access is to the flat is by an enclosed staircase and a lift. The range of outbuildings include a large workshop and additional garages making a total of ten altogether, plus lots of extra parking. The house really does have it all. In the last ten years the clock house has been added and the roof of the main house replaced with all new structural timbers and double glazed windows fitted throughout.

• Beautiful Period Home • Stunning Grounds Extending to just over an Acre (stms) • Extensive Range of Outbuildings • A Studio Cottage and Clock House Flat • Charming Drawing Room • Ground Floor Bedroom or Office With En Suite • Sitting Room, Two Studies and a Formal Dining Room • Kitchen with Adjacent Breakfast Room • Multiple Garages and Parking

Originally three cottages this house has been renovated and extended over the years to create a lovely, adaptable, and roomy residence. The current owners have retained its original features. It genuinely has a ‘modern but traditional’ feel. The sitting and drawing rooms have wonderful feature fireplaces and original beams. They have a welcoming and elegant presence about them. The dining room and breakfast room are spacious for entertaining. The breakfast room is particularly attractive with its oak beams. With two studies to choose from downstairs, you can maximise the opportunity to utilise the tremendous flexibility this home affords. ‘Home office, business space and a library’ are some of the choices the current owners have made.

* 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.

The downstairs en-suite bedroom/ office The spacious main house with its extensive is complemented by four further en-suite ancillary accommodation, make the overall bedrooms upstairs. The master suite is property incredibly adaptable - a property unusually large and roomy. It has a dressing for all ages to enjoy. room and super-sized en-suite area with bath and large walk-in shower. The bedroom has features of the past including the original oak cupboard and beamed ceiling. Two of the upstairs rooms have access on to a verandah overlooking the garden. The real versatility of the bedroom accommodation comes with the two en- suite rooms that have an external staircase and cooking facilities. Outside: the wide U-shaped drive with its double entrance gates is simply splendid. The owner enjoys ‘not having to shuf- fle and reverse. There is plenty of room to drive in, park and leave without lots manoeuvring.’ The front of the house is laid to lawn and lined with mature silver Birch Trees. The court- yard at the rear of the house is a focal point and this leads to a professionally landscaped garden with many interesting surprises. Within this is a round yew-hedged grass area, which is ideal for alfresco entertaining. Beyond that is an award winning exhibit, ‘A reclaimed Garden’, from the 1999 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, featuring a statue of Galatea. Continuing on through is a pergola lined with espaliers, apple, plum and pear. The fountain is a wonderful feature of the garden and provides a focus as you walk through the orchard to the very end where the farmland begins. It is truly a magnificent garden full of the beauty of Norfolk nature.

LOCATION

Locally: there are many enchanting woodland walks. The transport links are many and varied with buses to , Diss, Bury St Edmunds and Norwich. The main line railway station in Diss connecting to London and Norwich. (Journey time from Diss to London approximately 90 minutes). The village has a church and chapel, shop/post office, primary school and pub. The current owners have enjoyed the many wildlife visitors to their gardens and beyond. It is not uncommon to see deer, pheasants, owls, and hedgehogs. Every year several families of house martins return. ‘Versatility is what we planned for and this house is really flexible to meet the needs of different groupings.’ The present owners will miss the space and countryside living when they move. They have enjoyed renovating and improving the property over time, and feel it is a great opportunity for a family looking to make it their own, just a they have done over the years. Picturesque, versatile and flexible – This is an amazing period property!

Agents Notes Tenure: Freehold. Local Authority: Council. Band – D

Services: Mains water and Electricity, Private Drainage, OFCH.

Directions: Proceed from the market town of Diss along Park Road and continue onto the A1066. Follow the road through Roydon, Bressingham and . Take a left hand turn signposted Smallworth Common. Continue down the lane to the T Junction. Take a right hand turn and the property will be located on the right hand side set back from the road. What 3 Words Location - “ coveted, headlight, inversion.

Main House EPC

Garage Annexe EPC

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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. Copyright © 2021 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in and Wales. Company Reg No. 06777456 Registered Office: Norfolk Country Properties Ltd, 15B Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, , IP4 1FA. Fine & Country Diss 3 Navire House, Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AG 01379 646020 | [email protected]