5 Bedroom Detached House

Situated in the heart of the sought-after village of Toft Monks, The Moorings is a substantial five-bedroom detached residence occupying a generous plot of just over 0.55 acres (STMS). The property enjoys an enviable position overlooking the village pond to the front and open field views to the rear, offering a wonderful combination of village charm and countryside outlook while remaining within easy reach of the market town of Beccles. The property is approached via two separate driveways, providing ample off-road parking and access to garages. The front garden is attractively gravelled and complemented by a variety of established plant and shrub borders, creating an appealing first impression. Internally, the accommodation is both versatile and spacious. An entrance lobby opens into a useful brick and glazed rear utility area, which provides access to the rear garden and an internal door to the garage. A further entrance door leads into the main entrance hall, where stairs rise to the first-floor landing and doors provide access to the principal ground floor rooms, including a convenient downstairs shower room and built-in storage. The kitchen is positioned to the front of the property, enjoying pleasant views across the village pond. From here, a door leads through to the dining room, which features a box bay window to the front aspect, again taking full advantage of the attractive outlook. An open passageway with shelving connects the dining area to the bright and spacious sitting room. This inviting space features a characterful brick fireplace with woodburning stove and bi-fold doors opening directly onto the rear garden, allowing for excellent indoor-outdoor living. Also on the ground floor is a further bedroom, as well as an additional bedroom or study located to the rear of the property, which enjoys views across the gardens. Upstairs, the landing provides access to further bedrooms and the family bathroom. A front-facing bedroom benefits from views across the village setting, while the principal bedroom suite opens into an adjoining room currently arranged as a lounge or seating area. This space could easily serve as an additional bedroom and features a large rear-facing window with stunning countryside views. All first-floor bedrooms benefit from useful eaves and cupboard storage. Outside, the rear gardens are a particular highlight of the property. Extending to approximately 0.55 acres (STMS), the grounds provide a wonderful private setting with open field views beyond. The garden features a paved patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining, a pond, several useful outbuildings, and a wide variety of established planting including shrubs and fruit trees. The Moorings offers a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious village home set within generous grounds, combining peaceful rural surroundings with convenient access to nearby amenities. SERVICES Mains electric and solar panels and water, Air source heating, Septic tank. (Durrants has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order.) TENURE Freehold. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the agent's Beccles Office. LOCAL AUTHORITY South Norfolk. Council Tax Band – D