The Street, Metfield, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20

The Property & Character

Positioned in the heart of the picturesque village of Metfield on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, this exceptional newly built McNaughton Home, 'Timaru', offers an outstanding combination of contemporary design, generous proportions and quality finish. Extending to approximately 2,049 sq ft (sts), the property has been thoughtfully designed with modern family living in mind, creating a striking four double bedroom home with an excellent balance of open-plan living and versatile individual spaces.

The property is approached via a welcoming entrance hall, with the ground floor immediately showcasing the impressive scale and quality of the accommodation. The stunning open-plan kitchen/dining room forms the true heart of the home, creating a superb space for both everyday family life and entertaining. The room is flooded with natural light, with French doors and a full wall of sliding doors opening directly onto the rear patio terrace, creating an excellent connection between the internal and external spaces.

A beautifully proportioned sitting room flows naturally from the kitchen/dining area and provides a comfortable space for relaxing, whilst a separate snug/study offers excellent flexibility and could be utilised as a home office, second reception room, children's playroom or formal dining space.

The ground floor is completed by a useful utility room, cloakroom and an oversized integral garage, providing valuable storage and practical access into the property.

Upstairs, the impressive vaulted landing enhances the feeling of space and light and provides access to four generous double bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, benefiting from a dedicated dressing area and a luxurious en-suite, creating a superb private bedroom suite. The guest bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining two double bedrooms are equally well proportioned and offer excellent flexibility for family members, guests or alternative uses.

The well-appointed family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation.

Outside

The property enjoys a substantial frontage with extensive private off-road parking, providing ample space for several vehicles and creating an attractive approach to the house. The oversized integral garage provides further secure parking, storage and practical space.

To the rear, a generous paved patio terrace immediately adjoins the property, providing an ideal area for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond this, the substantial garden offers a blank canvas for landscaping and provides plenty of space for families, gardening enthusiasts or those wishing to create a more extensive outdoor entertaining area. The open views beyond further enhance the property's peaceful rural setting.

Agent's Note on Parking & Access: The property benefits from extensive private off-road parking to the front, together with an oversized integral garage. [Insert any details regarding rights of way, shared access or pedestrian access if applicable.]

Location & Lifestyle

Metfield is a charming and highly regarded rural village positioned on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, offering a peaceful countryside setting whilst remaining within convenient reach of several market towns and larger centres.

The village has a welcoming community atmosphere and is surrounded by attractive countryside and quiet lanes, providing excellent opportunities for walking and cycling. At the heart of the village is the popular Metfield Stores, a community-run shop and local hub providing everyday essentials and fresh local produce. The village hall also provides an active centre for local events and activities, contributing to the strong community feel.

The market town of Harleston is approximately 4 miles away and offers a good range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and everyday services. Bungay and Halesworth are also within easy reach, providing further shopping, leisure and amenities, whilst the popular coastal town of Southwold and the Suffolk Heritage Coast are readily accessible for days out.

For commuters, the property offers good access to Diss railway station, approximately 14 miles away. Diss is situated on the Great Eastern Main Line and provides regular direct services to London Liverpool Street, with journey times of around 90 minutes, as well as services towards Norwich.

Road connections are also convenient, with the A143 providing access towards Harleston, Diss and Bungay, while the A140 connects with Norwich to the north and the wider East Anglia road network to the south. Norwich is approximately 20 miles away, offering extensive shopping, leisure, employment and cultural facilities, whilst Ipswich and the A14 are accessible further south.

The combination of peaceful village living, attractive countryside, excellent local amenities and access to mainline rail services makes Metfield an appealing location for those looking to enjoy a rural lifestyle whilst remaining well connected to the wider region and London.

Essential Information
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Electric, water and drainage
Local Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Council Tax Band: TBC
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): B with potential of A
Postcode: IP20 0LB
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Fixtures & Fittings: TBC


IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks: In accordance with current legislation, all purchasers are required to complete AML and identity verification once an offer is accepted. Checks are carried out by our approved third-party provider, Landmark. A non-refundable fee of £30 incl VAT (per person) is payable in advance. A memorandum of sale will not be issued until satisfactory completion of these checks. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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