5 bedroom house
Horham, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5DX
Guide Price
£450,000
Residential Tags: Grade II
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Summary Details
- First Marketed: Feb 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Grade II
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: N/A
Location This property is on the west side the village of Horham where there is a village shop and fine church. The larger village of Stradbroke is just 2 miles away and has most day-to-day amenities needed and just a little further away are Eye (5 miles), Diss (8 miles), Debenham (8 miles), Framlingham (8.5 miles) and Woodbridge (19 miles). This house combines an attractive setting with easy access to wider facilities.
The Property Whitehouse Cottage has been a cherished second home for a number of years and retains much of its integrity. Listed as Grade II, this timber frame building dates back to 1650 and is believed to have originally comprised three cottages. It has a reed thatch which was renewed 50 years ago and the ridge was replaced 10 years ago. The front of the property has also benefited from structural work. The windows are mostly a mix of timber frame, some metal and some metal and timber and require repairs or replacement. The ground floor is mostly surfaced with bricks and the upper floors have exposed timber boards. While the kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom fixtures are serviceable they would now benefit from updating along with repairs to the fabric of the building as highlighted in the Full Structural Survey which is available on request. A winding staircase gives access to three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and there is a further staircase with shallow steep treads to the attic where there are two further bedrooms, albeit they are not considered fully habitable on account of the access. As is typical of a property of its age, there is evidence of some structural movement and buyers should seek advice from a structural engineer to assess what remedial work is required.
While it is evident that repairs are required, Whitehouse Cottage is an appealing project for those looking to refurbish a period building. The ceiling heights are good and there is scope to add value by converting the lean-to sections into living accommodation to create a spacious, characterful home. While some works will need Listed planning consent, this should not deter those looking for an appealing and exciting opportunity to breath new life into a property, not just to create a wonderful family home with long term future saleability but also to ensure its longevity.
Outside There is off road parking within the grounds of the house and there is space to create a large gravelled parking area and erect a cart lodge garage (subject to the necessary Listed planning consents). The house sits in grounds approaching 0.3 acre with the rear garden backing onto fields.
Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating providing heat to radiators and hot water.
Directions From Diss proceed into the village of Eye from the A140. Proceed into the centre of the town and take a left hand turn into Church Street. The property will be found close to the end of the street on the right hand side.
Viewing Strictly by appointment with TW Gaze.
Freehold
Ref: 18802/RY
Marketed by: TW Gaze, Diss
The Property Whitehouse Cottage has been a cherished second home for a number of years and retains much of its integrity. Listed as Grade II, this timber frame building dates back to 1650 and is believed to have originally comprised three cottages. It has a reed thatch which was renewed 50 years ago and the ridge was replaced 10 years ago. The front of the property has also benefited from structural work. The windows are mostly a mix of timber frame, some metal and some metal and timber and require repairs or replacement. The ground floor is mostly surfaced with bricks and the upper floors have exposed timber boards. While the kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom fixtures are serviceable they would now benefit from updating along with repairs to the fabric of the building as highlighted in the Full Structural Survey which is available on request. A winding staircase gives access to three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and there is a further staircase with shallow steep treads to the attic where there are two further bedrooms, albeit they are not considered fully habitable on account of the access. As is typical of a property of its age, there is evidence of some structural movement and buyers should seek advice from a structural engineer to assess what remedial work is required.
While it is evident that repairs are required, Whitehouse Cottage is an appealing project for those looking to refurbish a period building. The ceiling heights are good and there is scope to add value by converting the lean-to sections into living accommodation to create a spacious, characterful home. While some works will need Listed planning consent, this should not deter those looking for an appealing and exciting opportunity to breath new life into a property, not just to create a wonderful family home with long term future saleability but also to ensure its longevity.
Outside There is off road parking within the grounds of the house and there is space to create a large gravelled parking area and erect a cart lodge garage (subject to the necessary Listed planning consents). The house sits in grounds approaching 0.3 acre with the rear garden backing onto fields.
Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating providing heat to radiators and hot water.
Directions From Diss proceed into the village of Eye from the A140. Proceed into the centre of the town and take a left hand turn into Church Street. The property will be found close to the end of the street on the right hand side.
Viewing Strictly by appointment with TW Gaze.
Freehold
Ref: 18802/RY
Marketed by: TW Gaze, Diss
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.