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The Chelsea House
Drawing Room
Sitting Room
Breakfast Room
Kitchen
Study
Exterior
Bathroom
Gardens
Gardens
Garage
Self Contained Unit
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5 bedroom detached house

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Study
Detached house
5 beds
5 baths
0.99 acre(s)
EPC rating: E
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Key information

TenureFreehold
Service charge£0 per annum
Council taxBand E
BroadbandSuper-fast 32Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Substantial detached period home
  • Grounds of about an acre
  • Excellent income potential with three holiday lets
  • Useful workshops and extensive garaging
  • Popular South Norfolk location
  • EPC Rating = E
Substantial 17th century home with income potential.

Description

The Chelsea house is a substantial period home believed to date from the 17th century and offers a flexible amount of accommodation. The property features three holiday lets for income generation should a prospective purchaser wish to run a business from home or for providing multi-generational living.

The property boasts quintessential character features throughout such as stunning fireplaces, exposed timbers and beams all whilst having gone through an extensive renovation in the current owners tenure including a new roof to preserve and enhance the building for future custodians.

With ample space perfect for a large family the property features several rooms of multi-use such as the excellent study and separate studio which could be used as a playroom if desired or perfect for more than one occupier working from home.

Outside
Approached via an in and out driveway with off road parking
for several vehicles which leads round to the workshops and triple bay garage. The property sits within professionally landscaped gardens of about an acre which backs onto countryside lending pleasant views. Within the garden the owners have re-created an award winning Chelsea flower show garden from 1999 which blends in superbly with the grounds which are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of trees, shrubs and fruit trees all in situ.

For any classic car enthusiast or hobbyist there are two substantial workshops with power and lighting and the triple bay garage within “The Clock House” provides further storage if desired.

Location

Garboldisham is a village on the Norfolk/Suffolk border lying approximately midway between the market towns of Diss and Thetford. The village offers everyday amenities at the Post Office with independent shop, has a primary school, village hall and Church.

Norwich, the cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia, lies approximately 23 miles away. Norwich provides excellent retail, gastronomic and cultural offerings with a vibrant and award winning covered market, a plethora of cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes, theatres and a growing art sector. The city has a deep history, with a timeline of architecture, and is carefully managed to strike the right balance of independent and nationwide retail offerings.

The cathedral city of Bury St Edmunds is about 15 miles away and the market town of Newmarket, renowned for thoroughbred horse racing, is about 20 miles away. There is a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street from Diss, approximately seven miles away, with a fastest journey time of 90 minutes. State schools are available locally at Diss, Thetford and Bury St Edmunds with schooling in the private sector available at Riddlesworth Hall in Diss.

Square Footage: 3,704 sq ft


Acreage: 0.99 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating and private drainage.

Local Authority
Breckland District Council
Council Tax Band E

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.
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Savills - Norwich
Savills - Norwich
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