Chequers Lane, Bressingham, IP22

There is something very endearing about Ye Olde Chequers Cottage, a lovely Grade II Listed period property offering you a wealth of character throughout - from the exposed timbers and fireplaces to the bread oven and vaulted first floor ceilings... and If you automatically think small when you picture a cottage, then this should make you think again - with nearly 2000sqft of accommodation over two floors, you have that perfect balance of space with a comfortable cosy feel. Somewhat of a blank canvas now, it allows you to picture yourself living here, your furnishings, your style and how you would use the rooms to best advantage to suit your lifestyle.

You approach the property from a no-through lane, turning into the gravelled driveway where there is parking for 3/4 vehicles in addition to the garage.

Stepping through the lovely double doors of the pitched porch, you then enter into a wonderful, large reception room, with exposed beams and timbers. The living room features a fireplace with inset woodburner. To the other end, an ideal dining area, with French-style doors opening to the southerly aspect. Off the living room you have an additional snug/sitting room, which leads on to a study/office - perfect for those who work from home. There is also a W.C. which adds both convenience and flexibility should you wish to use either space as a ground-floor or guest bedroom. Next the kitchen/breakfast room; a great size with plenty of room for a dining table, in addition your appliances and a comprehensive range of cabinetry, and what country kitchen would be complete without a fireplace and stove. Leading to the rear courtyard garden is a useful boot room, where your eyes will be drawn to the original bread oven - such a lovely reminder of the history of this home. Completing the ground-floor accommodation is a large family bathroom, featuring both a luxurious roll-top bath and separate shower cubicle.

Taking the wooden staircase that winds around the central chimney stack, the first-floor offers you four bedrooms. You might need to lower your head for a couple of the doorways, but we promise it is worth it, as to either end of the central landing they open to reveal spacious vaulted double bedrooms, and in between there are two further bedrooms, both of which could fit a small double bed.

Outside, the gardens wrap around the cottage. A generous paved courtyard to the west is a great choice for BBQ's and entertaining, moving round to the south you have a more enclosed area, suitably private to allow you to enjoy the hot tub (which is included within the sale). The majority of the lawned gardens lie to the east and are screened from the road by a high hedge. Here you will find a well, gazebo and a really useful timber outbuilding that has been used as a gym, but could of course be a workshop, garden office or summerhouse depending on your preference.

With features too many to mention, viewing is essential to appreciate the character befitting such an historic home.

Services: Mains Electricity & Water, Private Drainage, Oil-Fired Central Heating (new oil storage tank 2024)
The inset stoves and woodburners, along with the hot tub are included within the sale, they have not been used during the current ownership, so should not be assumed to be in working condition.
For other material information, please review the Key Facts for buyers brochure.

LOCATION
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Bressingham is a small village, just 2.5 miles from the popular market town of Diss. It has a primary school, shop, pub/restaurant, veterinary surgery and church, along with the popular attraction - Bressingham Gardens and Steam Museum.
The nearby market town of Diss offers you a wide variety of independent shops alongside national chains and supermarkets, it has a leisure centre and swimming pool, and a railway station on the mainline service between Norwich and London Liverpool Street. There is a local bus service and good road access to Norwich via the A140, and from Thetford to the A11, M11 and A14.

Directions: Proceed from Diss along the A1066 in the direction of Thetford, passing through the village of Roydon and into Bressingham. The property is located along Chequers Lane which is on the right-hand side, immediately after the Chequers Public House and 1066 Restaurant, with the driveway to the property being the first on the left-hand side.