4 bedroom detached house for sale

Located within the popular and sought after village of Botesdale which adjoins Rickinghall, the property enjoys a pleasing tranquil position found just off The Street and leading to Back Hills. The relatively central location of The Drift takes advantage of accessibility to Botesdale’s local amenities, but at the same time feels tucked away from any village centre hustle and bustle. The villages Botesdale and Rickinghall have proved to be desirable locations over the years, having a beautiful assortment of many period and attractive properties of different ages within the locations. There is an excellent range of amenities and facilities including a health centre, dentist, small supermarket, public houses, schooling and church. The market town of Diss is found just 7 miles to the east which provides a more extensive and diverse range of amenities and facilities along with the benefit of a mainline railway station with regular/direct services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich.

This well-proportioned family home offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors and measures just under 1800 sq ft (including the double garage). The ground floor comprises two reception rooms, with the principal reception benefiting from French doors opening directly onto the rear garden — ideal for entertaining and indoor-outdoor living. A generous kitchen breakfast room overlooks the rear garden and provides ample space for dining and day-to-day family use, complemented by a conveniently positioned utility room. In addition, a practical ground floor wet room adds everyday practicality and flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. To the front of the property, a bright southerly-facing conservatory enjoys an abundance of natural light throughout the day and provides an enjoyable spot for a cup of tea and a read of your chosen book. Upstairs, the first floor offers four bedrooms, including three comfortable double bedrooms and a further single bedroom suitable for a child’s room, nursery, or home office. These are served by a well-appointed four-piece family bathroom suite. The home also benefits from double-glazed windows and doors and is heated via an oil-fired central heating system.

To the front of the property, mature hedging borders the boundary, providing a high degree of privacy and enclosing the front garden. A generous block-paved driveway offers off-road parking for up to three vehicles, in addition to a double garage with electric roller door providing space for a further two cars. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed by a combination of fencing and established planting. Pedestrian side access is available from both sides of the property. A patio seating area sits centrally within the garden, while a summerhouse is positioned neatly along the side of the house.

ENTRANCE HALL:

RECEPTION ROOM ONE: - 3.86m x 6.65m (12'8" x 21'10")

RECEPTION ROOM TWO: - 3.43m x 3.35m (11'3" x 11'0")

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: - 3.40m x 3.15m (11'2" x 10'4")

WET ROOM: - 1.93m x 1.75m (6'4" x 5'9")

UTILITY: - 3.23m x 2.44m (10'7" x 8'0")

CONSERVATORY: - 3.30m x 2.36m (10'10" x 7'9")

GARAGE: - 5.77m x 4.95m (18'11" x 16'3")

FIRST FLOOR LEVEL - LANDING:

BEDROOM: - 3.86m x 3.20m (12'8" x 10'6")

BEDROOM: - 3.86m x 2.64m (12'8" x 8'8")

BEDROOM: - 3.45m x 3.00m (11'4" x 9'10")

BEDROOM: - 2.46m x 2.82m (8'1" x 9'3")

BATHROOM: - 3.00m x 1.70m (9'10" x 5'7")

SERVICES:
Drainage - mains
Heating - oil
EPC Rating TBC
Council Tax Band E
Tenure - freehold

Anti-Money Laundering Fee Statement
To comply with HMRC's regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Whittley Parish are legally required to conduct AML checks on every purchaser(s) once a sale is agreed. We use a government-approved electronic identity verification service from Landmark to ensure compliance, accuracy, and security. This is approved by the Government as part of the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF).

The cost of anti-money laundering (AML) checks is £50 + VAT (£60 inc VAT) per purchase, payable in advance after an offer has been accepted. This fee to Whittley Parish is mandatory to comply with HMRC regulations and must be paid before a memorandum of sale can be issued. Please note that the fee is non-refundable.