Mission Road, Diss

Behind a neatly clipped hedge and along a discreet garden path, a bright blue cottage door sets the scene for this enchanting 1850s mid-terraced home in Diss. Step inside and you’re welcomed into a cosy sitting room, centred around a wood burner with wooden mantel, complemented by built-in shelving and characterful hard flooring. The open-plan dining and kitchen space carries the period charm, with pamment-style flooring, exposed beams, recessed shelving and a countryside-inspired kitchen design. Patio doors open to the garden, while a modern ground floor bathroom adds everyday convenience. Upstairs, a skylit landing leads to two excellent sized bedrooms, each enhanced by the rare luxury of built-in storage. Outside, the garden extends the lifestyle, offering a patio, generous lawn, garden studio with power, and a large shed and wood store, a perfect balance of charm, practicality and period character.

The Location

Mission Road is a well-positioned residential area just a short distance from the bustling centre of Diss, a thriving market town in South Norfolk. Here, residents enjoy the best of market-town living, with a mix of independent shops, welcoming cafés, and well-known supermarkets such as Morrisons and Tesco all within easy reach.

Families are well served by local schooling options including Diss Church of England Junior Academy and Diss High School, while everyday needs are met by nearby healthcare facilities such as Diss Health Centre and local dental practices.

For those needing to travel further afield, Diss railway station is around a 5-10-minute walk away, offering direct connections to Norwich, Ipswich, and London Liverpool Street, making it an excellent choice for commuters.

Regular bus services link the town to surrounding villages, while the A140 and A143 ensure strong road connections across both Norfolk and Suffolk. Green spaces are also close at hand, with the tranquil Diss Mere and surrounding parkland providing a beautiful backdrop for walks, picnics, and leisure time.

Mission Road, Diss

Set in Diss, this charming mid-terraced cottage dates back to the 1850s and brims with character at every turn. From the very first glance, the home sets the tone for a warm welcome: a hedged frontage frames a discreet pathway that gently guides you towards your cottage door, painted in a cheerful bright blue, a little hint of personality before you’ve even stepped inside.

The living room instantly wraps you in a cosy embrace, with its easy-to-maintain hard flooring and furniture naturally gathered around the wood burner, complete with a handsome wooden mantel above. Built-in shelving and cleverly recessed storage bring practicality without compromising the period feel, ensuring this room remains both functional and full of charm.

Flowing seamlessly from here, the dining and kitchen area unfolds in an open-plan style, creating a sociable and character-filled heart of the home. Pamment-style flooring and overhead beams nod to the cottage’s heritage, while recessed shelving tucked into the dining space adds further personality.

The kitchen itself captures the essence of countryside living, with brushed fixtures, neutral cabinetry, wood-effect work surfaces and variated tiling adding texture and warmth.

From here, patio doors draw in natural light and invite you straight out into the garden. The ground floor is also home to a stylishly modern three-piece bathroom, complete with a shower attachment, blending contemporary convenience with cottage living.

Upstairs, natural light pours in through the skylight on the landing, transforming what might usually be a darker corner into an uplifting space. Two excellent sized bedrooms await, both with the rare and welcome benefit of built-in storage, a true luxury in cottages of this era.

Step outside, and the garden becomes an extension of your lifestyle. A patio area makes the perfect spot for summer dining, while a beautifully finished garden studio, complete with power and lighting, offers an ideal haven for remote working, creative pursuits or simply quiet retreat.

Beyond lies a generous lawn framed by tall hedging for privacy, with a further section of the garden hosting a large shed and wood store – perfectly practical for fuelling the wood burner through winter months.

This space has even been fenced off, adding a sense of safety for little ones at play.

With the additional reassurance of a new boiler fitted in 2019, this enchanting cottage blends character, comfort and practicality. It offers not just a home, but a lifestyle – one where heritage and modern living sit beautifully side by side.

Agents Note

Sold Freehold

Connected to all mains services.

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