6 bedroom detached house

Delightful riverside residence requiring refurbishment.

Description

The Mill House is a delightful period residence with later additions situated in an idyllic location on the banks of the River Tas.

The property has been for fifty years the much loved home of the writers Ann and Anthony Thwaite. The property offers buyers, for a price that takes into account the need now for considerable refurbishment, the rare opportunity to acquire what could be either a wonderful family home or an ideal second home, accessible from London and providing excellent accommodation of around 3000sq ft.

There is a splendid living room on two levels with views over the river. The flexible space on both floors includes a snug/ tv room, two rooms which were the writers‘ studies and are ideal for working from home, three bathrooms and five bedrooms. The principal bedroom with double aspect overlooks the river. The sixth bedroom on the ground floor, with bathroom nearby, makes ideal guest accommodation. They were originally part of a self contained flat for an elderly parent.

Outside
The property is approached via a footbridge past the former mill with parking provided via a covered car port and additional residents parking.

Sitting handsomely within the plot, the house features the most wonderful riverside setting and offers a tranquillity seldom found. For the nature enthusiast this provides superb wildlife or for the canoe enthusiast a brilliant option to take to the water.

The garden boasts a high degree of natural privacy and contains areas of lawn, woodland and orchard which all combine and give the outside a sense of character and enduring charm which must be viewed to be appreciated.

Location

The Mill House is situated in South Norfolk, equidistant from Diss to the South and Norwich to the North. Ideal shopping (including Waitrose) is situated in Wymondham, about 6 miles away, where there is also a railway station, with a service to Stansted Airport, Cambridge and changing for London Kings Cross. There is a direct fast service to London from Diss to Liverpool Street, taking one hour and 30 minutes. Both Wymondham and Diss stations have ample parking.

There is easy access to the Tas Valley Way and to a bridle path along the river.

Low Tharston is conveniently situated for Norwich, the Cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia, which is about 11 miles to the north. Norwich has a wide range of cultural and leisure activities for most tastes and is home to the University of East Anglia.

Norfolk has excellent leisure facilities with sailing on the Norfolk Broads and good sporting facilities with many first class golf courses.

Square Footage: 2,919 sq ft


Acreage: 0.65 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Mains water, oil fired central heating, electricity and private drainage.

Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council
Council Tax Band G

Fixtures & Fittings
Some fixtures and fittings may be available in addition or by separate negotiation.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.