Property Description

A vacant substantial detached 17th Century timber-framed, Grade II listed residential property, located within the towns conservation area and separated into three independent cottages. The house and grounds are under a single freehold title, however the cottages each have their own registered postal address, utilities and Council Tax. The properties freehold title include the drive access to the rear of the property. Each cottage has its own garden / yard space. In addition there is a detached garage, several outbuildings and large garden space (potential development plot, subject to planning). The property presents buckets of charm and character is heavily beamed and has open fireplaces (untested). The three cottages have been occupied and rented until recently. This opportunity could be ideal for buy-to-let investors or perhaps, with its town location, for holiday accommodation. Potential to add value by obtaining planning permission for further dwelling, subject to planning. Prospective buyers must make all necessary independent enquiries in this respect for their specific, intended use prior to placing their bid, as this will be binding. SPECIFICATION: No.18 - A walk in two bedroomed cottage over three floors (64 sq.m floor living space). Accessed via rear. Kitchen: 2.83m x 2.36m. Basically fitted. Window rear aspect. Connecting lobby to - Bathroom: 2.3m max x 1.81m. Three piece suite. Window to rear aspect. Sitting Room: 4.29m x 2.69m. Open fireplace (untested). Window to front aspect. Inner hall with stairs to first floor landing with stairs proving access to - Attic / Bedroom: 2.89m x 1.5m. Window to side aspect. Bedroom (Master): 4.33m 2.74m. Windows to front and rear aspect. No.16 - A two bedroomed cottage over three floors (81 sq.m floor living space). Accessed from front and rear. Kitchen: 2.94m x 2.37m. Window and access door to rear aspect. The kitchen is basically fitted. Ground Floor Bathroom: Three piece suite. Sitting Room: 5.7m x 4.30m. Inglenook open fireplace (untested). Two windows to front aspects with a door to the street. Stairs to the first floor. Large Landing: Doors providing access to Master Bedroom and stairs to second floor attic bedroom. Bedroom (Master): 4.37m m x 3.01m. Window to rear and front aspect. Sink basic. Attic Bedroom: Good sized in two parts. Window to rear aspect. No.14 - A two bedroomed cottage over three floors (88 sq.m floor living space). Accessed from the building rear via allocated garden yard space. Dining Room: 5.43m x 2.18m. With vaulted ceiling and two Velux windows. Beamed opening to kitchen and door to inner hall. Kitchen: 4.1mm x 2.46m. Window to front aspect. The kitchen has been recently fitted with a decent range of base units. Sitting Room: 3.72m x 3.52m. Window to front aspect. Open fireplace (untested). Landing Bathroom: Window to side aspect. Three piece suite. Bedroom (Master): 4.3m x 2.9m. Sash window to front aspect. Storage and airing cupboard. Attic / Bedroom: 4.08m x 2.47m. In two parts with windows. LOCATION: The attractive village of Brockdish significantly benefited from its bypass in 1996. Its now a tranquil part of the beautiful Waveney Valley. Brockdish is 3 miles outside of the nearest town, Harleston and only 12 minute car journey from Diss mainline railway station. The local gastropub, The Old Kings Head, is less than a two minute walk away. VIEWING: On-Site Viewing Strictly by appointment. Call 07771 567205 or 0800 0465454. DIRECTIONS: For SatNav use IP21 4JY. If using What3Words - cherry.handlebar.fooling

Council Tax Bands:

B B A

General:

Pre-auction offers will be considered.

Services:

Mains water and sewerage (Anglian Water). Mains electric.

Heating:

Electric storage heaters.

Building Construction:

We understand from historical record that the property is of timber frame construction dating back to the 17th century.

Historic Listing:

_https_historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1170854?section=official-list-entry

Listed Building Check:

EMPTON HOUSE is Listed Grade II. Official listing registration 1170854.

Building Conservation Area:

EMPTON HOUSE is within the Brockdish village conservation area.

Local Authority:

South Norfolk Council

Declarations:

The property is located within Harleston town conservation zone.

Easements, Wayleave, Rights of Way:

The neighbouring property benefits from right of way, walking and vehicular, over the driveway to access the rear of their property.

Broadband:

Standard 7 mbps and Superfast 80 mbps are available in this location

Mobile Signal:

INDOOR - O2 likely voice only. OUTDOOR - EE, Three, O2, Vodafone Status: Confirmed Likely for Voice/Data/Enhanced.

Satellite and Cable TV Availability:

Sky and BT are available in this location.

Tenure

Freehold

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