Th e Old School House, Hinderclay Norwich - 30.7 miles - 16.1 miles Diss - 8.5 miles

An attached former school teachers house tucked away in a private plot within this semi-rural village.

Guide Price £375,000

Accommodation comprises briefl y: • Entrance Hall • Sitting Room • Snug • Laundry Room • Kitchen/Dining Room • Ground Floor Bedroom • Shower Room • Utility • Three First Floor Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Double Cart-Lodge The Property • Ample Driveway Space The Old School House as the name suggests originally formed part of the village school and in fact was • Immaculate Gardens the residence of the headmistress until the schools closure in 1950’s. The property is constructed of attractive red brick elevations beneath a neat slate roof.

Entering via the original front door, you walk into an internal hallway reception rooms either side. The main sitting room is dual aspect with a solid oak fl oors and a Victorian feature fi replace. The second reception room is of a similar size with terracotta tiled fl ooring and an inset wood-burning stove. Situated at the rear of the property is a laundry room and the stairs to fi rst fl oor level. There is no doubt that the heart of the home is the open plan kitchen/dining/living room, which was an addition to the property in 2006. This charming room has lovely vaulted ceilings and wide sliding doors which lead out onto the garden terrace and beyond. The kitchen is well equipped with ample unit space, an island with granite worktop and space for a number of appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility room, shower room with wc and a large double bedroom. The bedroom has wide sliding doors which lead out onto the terrace.

On the fi rst fl oor are three bedrooms and the main family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have lovely views over the gardens, both incorporating built in wardrobe cupboards. The bathroom comprises a rustic three piece suite including a wc, vanity hand wash basin and roll top bath. Please note that the bathroom forms part of a fl ying freehold over the neighbouring property. Fixtures and Fittings All fi xtures and fi ttings including curtains are specifi cally excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.

Services Oil fi red heating. Mains water and drainage.

Local Authority Mid District Council Tax Band: D Energy Rating: D Postcode: IP22 1HN

Agents Note The property is offered subject to and with the benefi t of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifi cally mentioned or not.

Tenure Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion. Outside By walking through the front double gates, you will enter the graveled parking area which leads up to the new double cart-lodge. Beside the cart-lodge is a service/storage area which has space for a garden shed. The lawned gardens are separated from the parking area by a low painted picket fence. Two gates lead into the lawned gardens which have a number of paths leading up to the house. The gardens are very mature with a number of fl ower beds, shrubs and hedging – offering complete privacy from neighbouring properties.

Location The property is tucked away yet is centrally located within the village of Hinderclay. The village itself has a church and village hall, with further facilities available in the desirable merging villages of & Botesdale. There you will fi nd an array of services and amenities including fl orists, shops, health centre, a community centre, churches, take aways, public houses and an EofE Co-operative supermarket. Further afi eld are the towns of Bury St Edmunds and Diss with a wider selection of amenities. Both towns have mainline train services to London, Ipswich and Norwich. Directions On entering the village from Rickinghall, the property will be found on the right hand side, two properties before the village church. The property is hidden from the road with two large wooden gates.

������������������������������������������������������������ Offi ces Throughout and Suffolk Harleston Tel: 01379 882535 www.muskermcintyre.co.uk DISS OFFICE Norwich Tel: 01379 859343 46-47 Mere Street Beccles Tel: 01502 710180 Diss Loddon Tel: 01508 521110 Norfolk Bungay Tel: 01986 888160 IP22 4AG Halesworth Tel: 01986 888205 Tel: 01379 644822 Important Note: The fl oor plan is not to scale and is only intended as a guide to the layout. For clarifi cation we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have Saxmundham Tel: 01728 888117 not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specifi c fi ttings. Furthermore NB:1. All dimensions are measured electronically and are for guidance only. 2. Descriptions of a property are inevitably [email protected] subjective and the descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of statement of fact. 3. Information regarding tenure, length of lease, ground rent and service charges is provided by the Bury St Edmunds Tel: 01284 848454 seller. These details do not form any part of any contract. Items included in a sale (curtains, carpets etc) are for you and your solicitor to agree with the seller.