Roydon Fen, Roydon, Diss

Situated in a picturesque setting, this property is located on a quiet, no-through country lane overlooking the stunning and unspoilt countryside of Roydon Fen along the Waveney Valley. The village of Roydon, just 1.5 miles from Diss town centre, is a highly sought-after area. It boasts a strong sense of community, supported by excellent local amenities that include a school, convenient transport links, a garage with a convenience store, a charming pub/restaurant, and a beautiful historic church. 

The Fen is a registered nature reserve managed by Suffolk wildlife trust. This 49-acre reserve captures the wild spirit of ancient wetlands. Once common land used by villagers for sedge, reed and peat, evidence shows Roydon's appeal goes back 10,000 years, with flint tools from the era of bears and wolves found on-site. Partially abandoned in the 20th century, much of the fen turned to woodland. However, in 1994, a partnership between South Norfolk Council and the Trust began restoring the area. Today, the fen's eastern side boasts classic wetland species like marsh helleborine, marsh fragrant orchid and saw sedge, while woodland dominates the west.

This delightful cottage, believed to date back to the 1800s is of clay lump and timber frame construction and has been thoughtfully and tastefully enhanced by the current vendor. Great care has been taken to preserve the property's period charm and character while making enhancements throughout. On the ground floor, the well-proportioned sitting room creates a welcoming first impression, with its fireplace and inset cast iron stove serving as a particularly captivating focal point. An archway leads directly to the kitchen, while a side door provides access to the first floor. The spacious kitchen/diner features a good range of storage space, exposed beams, and an open fireplace. Beyond the kitchen lies a practical utility room with good space for white goods, which in turn leads to the bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom, located at the rear of the property, boasts vaulted ceilings, while the front bedroom offers stunning elevated views across the Fen.

The gardens are located at the front of the property, with the grounds spanning approximately 0.19 acres and offering beautiful views overlooking the fen. There is off-road parking available, along with a carport situated adjacent to the garage. Attached to the garage and carport is a generously sized garden house, which provides a variety of potential uses and includes a kitchenette area and a WC. The garden house is positioned in an elevated spot, offering picturesque views of the main gardens and the fen beyond. The thoughtfully planted gardens feature a large greenhouse to the side, although this does require some repair.

SITTING ROOM: - 3.91m x 3.48m (12'10" x 11'5")

HALLWAY: 

KITCHEN: - 3.91m x 3.96m (12'10" x 13'0")

UTILITY: - 1.98m x 2.06m (6'6" x 6'9")

SHOWER ROOM: - 1.78m x 2.06m (5'10" x 6'9")

FIRST FLOOR LEVEL - LANDING: 

BEDROOM: - 3.89m x 3.61m (12'9" x 11'10")

BEDROOM: - 3.71m x 3.63m (12'2" x 11'11")

GARDEN HOUSE: - 7.37m x 5.79m (24'2" x 19'0")

KITCHENETTE: - 1.70m x 3.33m (5'7" x 10'11")

WC: - 1.19m x 1.63m (3'11" x 5'4")

GARAGE: - 3.71m x 3.76m (12'2" x 12'4")

AGENTS NOTE: Material Information regarding the property can be found in our Key Facts for Buyers interactive brochure located in the Virtual Tour no. 2 thumbnail.

SERVICES:
Drainage - private (septic tank)
Heating - Electric
EPC Rating E
Council Tax Band B
Tenure - freehold

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