Description

This delightful detached period cottage is offered with a purpose built single storey annexe linked to the rear of the cottage, extensive grounds extending to approximately 1 acre (stms) with outbuildings to include a small stable, tack room, kennels, various storesheds and a double garage.The property lends itself for various uses and is ideal in particular for equestrian activities with the majority of the grounds currently incorporating two paddock fields. There is adaptable accommodation as the one-bedroom/one reception annexe could easily be incorporated into the main accommodation of the cottage to provide a four (+) bedroomed home if required.Willow Cottage is offered with a wealth of charm and character including a thatched roof (replaced August 2009), exposed beams/wall studwork timbers, inglenook fireplaces and many other period features. Heating is provided by an oil fired hot water radiator system (replaced in 2008) to the cottage itself and to the annexe.Thie property enjoys superb rural views over part of the picturesque Waveney Valley and fronts a quiet cottage lane within the village of Mettingham, with the centre of the market town of Bungay just 1.5 miles distant.We understand from the vendors that there is approximately 16" insulation in the roof space.

The Accommodation Comprises

Front entrance door to:

Entrance Hall

Brick floor.

Sitting Room

4.7m (15ft 5in) average x 4.37m (14ft 4in)

(Front, Side and Rear Aspect) 2 radiators, original Inglenook fireplace, ceiling beams, t.v. point, 2 built-in cupboards (old bread oven), carpeted stairs to first floor, carpet, glazed panelled door to rear garden.

Dining Room

5.33m (17ft 6in) x 4.19m (13ft 9in)

(Front Aspect) Radiator, original Inglenook fireplace, ceiling and wall beams, part carpet/part brick floor.

Kitchen

3.4m (11ft 2in) x 2.59m (8ft 6in) plus door recess

(Front and Side Aspect) Base cupboard and drawer units with rolled edge worktops over, matching wall cupboards, stainless steel double drainer sink unit with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks. Built-in electric fan oven and solar grill/oven, inset-4 ring electric hob, space for fridge. Radiator, telephone point, tiled floor, superb Waveney Valley rural views.

Rear Lobby

Floor standing oil fired central heating boiler, fitted cupboard, carpet. Door to shower room.

Shower Room

(Rear Aspect) 3 piece suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, wall mounted hand wash basin and w.c. Additional skylight window, laminate flooring.

Rear Hall

2.72m (8ft 11in) x 1.7m (5ft 7in)

Radiator, tiled floor. Door to annexe. Open doorway to:

Utility Room

3.12m (10ft 3in) x 2.18m (7ft 2in)

Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, space and vent for tumble drier, space for upright fridge/freezer, water tap.

Garden Room

3.1m (10ft 2in) x 2.39m (7ft 10in)

Double glazed windows and doors to garden enjoying superb Waveney Valley rural views.

Landing

Exposed wall studwork timbers, carpet.

Bedroom 1

4.93m (16ft 2in) x 4.6m (15ft 1in)

(Side Aspect) Radiator, door giving access to eaves, exposed ceiling timbers, carpet.

Bedroom 2

3.25m (10ft 8in) x 3.17m (10ft 5in)

(Side Aspect) Radiator, hand wash basin, exposed studwork wall timbers, door giving access to eaves, carpet.

Bathroom

(Side Aspect) Recently refubished 3 piece suite comprising Victorian style claw foot bath, circular design hand wash basin and w.c. Heated towel radiator, part tiled walls, exposed original floorboards.

Annexe

Can be access by its own entrance door or via the rear lobby. Superb rural Waveney Valley views from the annexe rooms. We understand from the vendors that the internal walls can be moved, leaving the ceilings intact.

Annexe Entrance Hall

8.84m (29ft 0in) x 0.91m (3ft 0in)

(Side Aspect) Radiator, airing cupboard, door to side, carpet.

Annexe Bathroom

(Side Aspect) 2 piece suite comprising panelled bath with Mira shower over and w.c. Radiator, tiled splashbacks, double glazed window, access to roof space, carpet.

Annexe Bedroom

3.35m (11ft 0in) x 3.02m (9ft 11in)

plus 2.36m (7'9") x 1.83m (6')(Side Aspect) Radiator, vanity unit with inset hand wash basin, built-in cupboard, carpet.

Annexe Sitting Room

5.77m (18ft 11in) x 3.02m (9ft 11in)

narrowing to 2.69m (8'10")(Side Aspect) 2 double glazed windows, 2 radiators, t.v. point, storage cupboard, carpet.

Annexe Kitchen

4.34m (14ft 3in) x 2.06m (6ft 9in)

plus 2.31m (7'7") x 1.5m (4'11")(Side and Rear Aspect) Double glazed windows, base cupboard and drawer units with rolled edge worktops over, matching tall cupboards, stainless steel sink unit, tiled splashbacks. Space for electric cooker, space for fridge, space for freezer, carpet.

Outside

There are gardens comprising lawns and flower/shrub beds to both the cottage and the annexe which also includes a summerhouse.Vehicular access off Low Road to the east side of the cottage with driveway leading to a DOUBLE GARAGE, TACK ROOM AND WORKSHOP measuring approximately 8.84m (29') x 4.88m (16').Ample hardstanding area for caravan/boat or additional car.Double 5-bar entrance gate. Kennels, paved patio area and original water supply pump.TWO PADDOCK FIELD, one incorporating:TIMBER STABLE 3.05m (10') x 3.05m (10') approxTIMBER STABLE 3.66m (12') x 3.66m (12') approx - may be available by separate negotiation.TIMBER SHED 3.05m (10') X 3.05m (10') approxGREENHOUSE 3.05m (10') x 2.44m (8') approxIn all, the total plot area extends to approximately 1 acre (stms).

Local Authority

Waveney District Council.

Council Tax Band

Services

Electricity and mains water are connected to this property. Private drainage.

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