6 bedroom detached house

IN SUMMARY
Guide Price £850,000-£900,000. Scott House is a SIGNIFICANT GRADE II LISTED DETACHED PERIOD HOME, on the edge of the market town of BUNGAY. The house itself is named after John Barber Scott, known for his travel diaries, Whilst it is unknown the exact date of contraction it is believed to date back to the 17th Century in part with later additions. The house itself offers a VERY GENEROUS FOOTPRINT in excess of 5000 SQFT (STMS) with FIVE RECEPTION ROOMS, TWO UTILITY ROOMS, THREE BATHROOMS, two further cloakrooms, SIX BEDROOMS in total including SELF-CONTAINED FIRST FLOOR ANNEXE/APARTMENT. In addition to the house and annexe you will find a cellar and large partially converted attic, various store rooms and open fronted cart lodge. Externally there is a STUNNING PLOT of almost 1 ACRE (stms) enjoying the most tranquil setting with the river Waveney dividing the formal part of the garden from the informal part via a foot bridge. There are far reaching views from the gardens over meadowland to the rear.

SETTING THE SCENE
The vehicular approach to the property is via a pair of timber gates from Castle Street (which can be opened from the house) which leads to a paved driveway, the house and gardens beyond. From Earsham Street there is another pedestrian access via a gate with steps down and pathway to the traditional front entrance door.

THE GRAND TOUR
The accommodation extends to well over 5000 SQFT (stms) with a wide range of rooms split over two principal floors. In addition to the two main floors there is a cellar and an unconverted attic which could provide another three bedrooms if required, subject to planning. In brief, the accommodation comprises of a reception hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, garden room, cloakroom, workshop, utility/laundry, utility, cellar, two separate WC's completing the ground floor. The first floor offers a master bedroom with adjoining bathroom, three/four further bedrooms in the main house, bathroom, separate WC. There is then the self contained first floor annexe/apartment with its own ground floor access as well as hall, two bedrooms, bathroom and sitting room with kitchenette. You will also find a store and open fronted cart lodge.

Internally the house offers plenty of charm and character including many period features such as fireplaces, cornicing, door and window casements. The principal rooms overlook the rear garden and river with a garden room having been added on the south west corner accessed from the formal drawing room. The accommodation offers a good degree of flexibility in that a self-contained wing or apartment can remain independent from the main house, or incorporate its rooms within the main accommodation.

FIND US
Postcode : NR35 1AF
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VIRTUAL TOUR
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AGENTS NOTE
Buyers are advised of the following details:- Mains electricity, water and gas are connected with gas fired central heating. The drainage is private. The house is Grade II Listed. With the close proximity to the river there have inevitably been occasions where the river has encroached onto the garden. In 2020 the river came as far as the garden room and drawing room but not beyond.