4 bedroom detached house for sale

Grade II listed cottage with substantial outbuildings including an old Victorian school house and former village forge.

Description

Forge Cottage is a superb opportunity to acquire and renovate a Grade II listed thatched cottage with substantial outbuildings offering incredible potential. Sitting on a generous plot of about 0.4 acres (STMS) and comprising of a main house, old village forge and a former school house there is potential, subject to the necessary permissions to convert these into either separate dwellings or ancillary accommodation.

One of only two thatched properties in the village, the property has been in the same ownership for over 40 years and now comes to the market requiring modernisation and renovation.

The main house is a three/four bedroom property complete with wonderful character features such as fireplaces, beams and latch doors. With three reception rooms there is ample living space and one of the bedrooms is to the ground floor to provide a flexible arrangement. With feature fireplaces and beams throughout there is the expected character and no doubt through a process of renovation this will only be further enhanced and brought out of the house.

Outside
The property sits in a leafy plot and consists of several areas of lawn with a variety of mature shrub and trees being in place. Within the plot are substantial outbuildings including a former Victorian school house and a village forge. Both of these now require significant work but offer both tremendous character and potential for a variety of uses subject to obtaining the relevant planning permissions. Ample off road parking is provided on the driveway.

Location

Mulbarton is a popular village with good amenities including a village school, doctor’s surgery, Co-op, farm shop, pharmacy, two takeaways and public house as well as a 14th century church. The property is very conveniently situated for Norwich, the cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia which is approximately six miles. Norwich offers a range of excellent schools together with cultural and leisure amenities for most tastes, a thriving business community, and an expanding retail centre together with renowned restaurants and an airport to the north of the city with an expanding range of domestic and continental flights.

Square Footage: 1,559 sq ft


Acreage: 0.39 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Mains water, mains electricity, gas central heating and mains drainage.

Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council
Council tax band E

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to 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.

Important Notice
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1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.