5 Bedroom Detached House

An imposing, spacious and highly characterful attached house in the heart of Harleston fusing the feel of a country farmhouse in the centre of town. Property The property is a spacious and versatile Grade II Listed period house in the heart of Harleston. It is steeped in history and previously part was a used as a shop. Now it offers well-arranged and well-presented accommodation with an abundance of character and charm. The front door opens to a spacious entrance hall which is open plan into the sitting room. It has a wealth of exposed timbers and a large inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove. Off the sitting room is the drawing room which is an elegant space with feature fireplace and French doors opening to the garden. There is a further reception room to the front which was previously the shop and has access to the front. At the heart of the house is an inner hall with stairs to the first floor and access to the cellar. There is also a ground floor shower room. Off the inner hall is an impressive dining room with exposed brickwork and access to the fitted kitchen at the rear. The kitchen opens to the covered loggia. On the first floor is a spacious landing which gives access to five double bedrooms, each with their own character and charm. There is a spacious vaulted bathroom to the rear with freestanding rolltop bath. The property has vehicular access further along London Road, leading to a gravel driveway and parking area and a useful garage outbuilding with workshop that has previously been used as a studio. The gardens are laid principally to lawn with a wide array of established shrubs. There is a paved area for alfresco dining and the covered loggia is a delightful additional seating area. Location Harleston is a thriving market town with many historical buildings and an excellent range of independently owned shops along with a supermarket, doctors, dentists and veterinary surgery, schools to G.C.S.E. level, 2 hotels, a number of cafes, restaurants and pubs. There is a strong sense of community with many events going on within the town all year and lots of local clubs, organisations and activities. Diss which is 10 miles to the West has a mainline rail link to London, Liverpool Street. Norwich is about 20 miles to the North and is the principal shopping and commercial centre for the County. Services Gas fired central heating. Mains water, electric and drainage. (Durrants have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order). Local Authority South Norfolk - Band E Viewing Viewing is strictly by arrangement with the vendors' agent Durrants, please call 01379 852217.