Skinners Lane, Metfield, Harleston, Suffolk, IP20

We are delighted to offer this charming 1930s semi-detached home, occupying a generous plot close to the centre of the highly desirable village of Metfield. Beautifully presented throughout, the property blends attractive period character with practical modern living and benefits from two double bedrooms, extensive off-road parking, generous gardens and no onward chain.

The property is approached via a spacious brick-weave driveway providing ample off-road parking, with an attractive lawned front garden positioned alongside. The front door opens into a welcoming hallway with stairs rising to the first floor. Positioned to the right is the sitting room, a bright and characterful space overlooking the front aspect and retaining original features including a picture rail and an attractive open fireplace with tiled surround, creating a wonderful focal point.

A door leads through into the spacious kitchen/breakfast room, perfectly suited to both everyday family living and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of wall, base and drawer units complemented by solid granite worktops and a traditional Butler sink. There is ample room for a dining table and chairs, together with a useful pantry cupboard. The electric Rangemaster cooker and dishwasher are both included within the sale. A rear aspect window overlooks the garden, whilst double doors open directly onto the outside seating area, allowing for excellent indoor and outdoor flow.

Beyond the kitchen is a rear lobby with external side access, leading through to a useful utility room with plumbing and space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer.

On the first floor, the landing benefits from a side aspect window and loft access to a fully boarded loft space with pull-down ladder. There are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom overlooking the front aspect and benefitting from a built-in wardrobe. The second bedroom overlooks the rear garden and features fitted shelving. Completing the accommodation is the spacious and well-appointed shower room, fitted with a large shower cubicle with dual shower and shower boarding, WC, and wall-mounted wash basin set within a vanity unit. The room also benefits from a heated linen cupboard and heated towel rail.

Externally, the rear garden is a particularly attractive feature of the property, generous in size, fully enclosed and predominantly laid to lawn with established flower borders and a paved seating area. The garden further benefits from four timber sheds, two of which have power and lighting connected, together with a greenhouse, outside WC and a hot tub.

The property is located close to the heart of the picturesque village of Metfield, which benefits from a community-run shop, village hall with bar, parish church and active allotment association. The nearby market towns of Harleston, Halesworth and Bungay provide an excellent range of shops, cafés and everyday amenities, whilst Diss, approximately 10 miles away, offers a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street. The city of Norwich lies just over 20 miles away and provides extensive shopping, leisure and transport facilities, including an international airport. The beautiful Suffolk coastline, including Southwold and Walberswick, is also within easy driving distance.

The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and hot water via an external boiler, together with mains water, drainage and electricity. EPC Rating: D. Council Tax Band: B.

Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.

The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves, whether specifically mentioned or not.

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. 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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