‘Woodland Wonder’ Rickinghall | | IP22 1EG

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From the outside, it is hard to imagine what could be hidden away behind this three ‘There’s three acres all together and it’s nice just bedroom traditional period property, located to have a walk down there and explore and be on the main street in the thriving village of at one with nature. After a busy day at work I go Rickinghall. But walk through the garden, you will down there and just close my eyes and listen to find yourself in your own woodland oasis with the birds, it’s very visual, it sounds like running around three acres of gardens and grounds to water as the wind blows through the trees.’ The explore and enjoy. This is a home and grounds woodland is a haven for wildlife too, they that really needs to be seen to be fully frequently see muntjac and roe deer, squirrels, appreciated. woodpeckers and lots of different birds. The garden and woodland are also perfect for • Wonderful Grade II Listed Period Home entertaining with a wealth of different places to • Magnificent Wooded Grounds Extending sit and relax and you could easily have friends to To Around Three Acres (stms) stay where everybody could camp out under • Three Comfortable Bedrooms the stars. Furthermore, it is a dream garden for • First Floor and Ground Floor Bathrooms children as there is so much space to run and • Fine Sitting Room With Large Inglenook explore and so many locations that would be Fireplace perfect for a treehouse or for building dens. • Dining Room Having this woodland attached to the property • Kitchen Breakfast Room With Vaulted is a truly special and unique feature that can Ceiling easily be appreciated by the whole family. • Lovely Brick and Flint Elevations, Hot Tub Included The deeds date the house back to 1720 and it • The Grounds Have To Be Seen - An has had a varied history; it was originally a dairy Abundance Of MatureTrees farm and cattle would have been driven down • Very Popular Village Location the garden to the grass area for grazing and then it was a pub and blacksmiths shop in the mid If you have ever dreamed of owning your own Victorian era. It became a Grade ll listed building woodland, this could be the perfect home for in the 1980’s due to its exterior architectural you. The current owners certainly thought so features and the property is very visually and they have loved spending time in their own appealing with its attractive flint and brickwork private oasis of calm, detailing.

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When the current owners first moved in, the house felt a bit tired and dated so they have spent some time bringing the house back up to standard with modern fittings and decorations that complement the traditional features. The stylish kitchen is definitely a favourite part of the house, ‘the kitchen is very social and airy, it ticks all the boxes. You can relax, have a party and a drink, it’s a very social environment.’ In the winter months, the sitting room is a lovely place to spend time as there is a wood burner in the superb inglenook fireplace and it is very easy to make the room cosy and warm.

Rickinghall is a busy and thriving village and has lots of amenities close to the house. ‘Rickinghall has everything you need, two pubs that both do food, dr surgery, children’s play parks and skate park, well equipped Co-Op, hairdressers, fish and chip shop and a chinese takeaway.’ Diss is only a 15 minute drive away with a wider range of shops and amenities and the mainline station for trains into Norwich and London Liverpool Street.

Agents Note

Local Authority: District Council – Band C.

Services: Mains Water, Electricity & Drainage, LPG Heating.

Directions: Proceed from the market town of Diss in the direction of Bury St Edmunds along the A143. Take a right hand turn signposted and Rickinghall. Take a left turn and follow the road into Botesdale. Continue into Rickinghall and the property will be located on the right hand side some distance along the main street. Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric 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. Registered in and Wales. Company Reg No. 06777456 Registered Office: Norfolk Country Properties Ltd, 15B Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1FH Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1379 646020 [email protected] 3 Navire House, Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AG