3 bedroom cottage for sale

A characterful Grade II listed detached cottage in the well-regarded village of Oakley. Formerly two 17th-century cottages, the property offers three bedrooms, three reception rooms, a generous garden of 0.43 acres, ample parking and a garage. Now in need of some updating, it presents a great opportunity to create a lovely home in a rural setting.

Location
Oakley is a hamlet in the Waveney Valley lying to the east of Diss and to the north of the small town of Eye. Whilst Oakley has no immediate facilities, Eye is steeped in history and provides an interesting range of local shops and a wide array of social and medical facilities. Hartismere High School offers secondary education to sixth form level and is highly regarded, achieving an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating in November 2014. The town is also well located for access to the A140 just a mile or so away providing a direct route to Norwich and Ipswich, both around 25 miles distant. Just across the county border into Norfolk is the thriving market town of Diss providing local and national shopping, sporting and leisure facilities including an 18 hole golf course and driving range. There is a mainline rail station at Diss providing regular intercity services to Norwich (20 minutes), Ipswich (23 minutes) and London Liverpool Street (around 90 minutes). The renowned Suffolk Heritage Coast around Southwold is within 40 minutes or so by car.


Property
This Grade II listed detached cottage, set in the popular village of Oakley, offers well-proportioned accommodation and a layout that reflects its history as two former 17th-century cottages. The property retains character features and presents an opportunity for a new owner to modernise and update to their own tastes. Inside, the accommodation includes three good-sized reception rooms, offering flexibility for everyday living, dining, or working from home. The kitchen includes a larder cupboard, and there is a separate utility room for added practicality. A ground floor bathroom provides a bath, separate shower, low-level WC and hand basin.
Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms. Two are accessed from one staircase, and the third, larger bedroom is accessed via a separate staircase. This arrangement offers useful separation, ideal for guests or older children.

Outside
The property is approached via a driveway to the side, leading to ample parking at the rear and a garage. There is also a clay lump outbuilding with an attached summerhouse, offering potential for storage, workshop use, or other purposes. The garden extends to around 0.43 acres and is mainly laid to lawn with established trees and planted borders. The plot backs onto open countryside and enjoys a pleasant rural outlook to the rear. While the outside space is generous and well-positioned, it also offers scope for landscaping or improvement to suit individual preferences.

Services
Mains electric, water and drainage connected to the property.

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Freehold

Ref 19934/KH

*Agents note: Exchange of contract subject to Grant of Probate.*