Low Street, Hoxne

Occupying a superb situation within tranquil village of Hoxne, this property enjoys a prominent position overlooking the green. Hoxne is known for its beauty and rich history including a fantasising tale of King Edmund hiding under the bridge in Goldbrook in 870AD. The village offers a beautiful assortment of many period and historic properties whilst retaining a strong and active local community helped by retaining a primary school, post office/convenience store, refurbished public house, church and village hall. For additional amenities, the historic market town of Diss is five miles away benefitting from a mainline railway station with regular/direct services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich.

This Grade II* listed property is of massive oak timber frame construction with pleasing colour wash rendered elevations under a pitched clay pantile roof, it is believed to have originated in the 16th century and offers a wealth of character being heavily timbered with attractive carpentry and many exposed and revealed period features. Over the years it has been lovingly restored and modernised, preserving its period features and historic charm. Internally spacious rooms offer versatile living space and boast elegant proportions and high floor to ceiling height, a symbol of wealth and status with the property. The versatile accommodation stretches to the region of 1,350 sq ft over three floors, with particular notice drawn to the grand reception room being heavily timbered and with particular focal point being the impressive inglenook fireplace.

The formal, well-stocked, and established gardens are situated at the back of the property. They have been thoughtfully designed and planted to offer a delightful mix of charm and colour. The overall plot size is approximately 0.15 acres, and there is a paved terrace adjacent to the rear of the property, ideal for alfresco dining thanks to the westerly-facing garden. A significant feature is the large workshop at the back measuring 8.12m x 2.72m, complete with power and light connections, along with a covered storage area measuring 3.53m x 3.93m. Noteworthy is the fully operational bar measuring 2.69m x 5.61m, which served as a practical project during lockdown and could potentially be repurposed as a home office or studio. Additionally, there is another outbuilding at the rear of the house, divided into two sections. One area functions as a utility room measuring 3.40m x 1.92m, equipped with worktops, storage units, and space for white goods, leading to an additional room measuring 2.39m x 3.43m.