7 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Imposing 7 bedroom property in central Diss location.
- Set in just under one acre of mature garden
- Walking distance to the mainline train station with links to London in 90 mins
- Generous reception rooms with feature fireplaces
- Wealth of character and period features
Location
Diss is a market town on the Norfolk/Suffolk border with a surprising number of independent specialist shops and businesses providing a wide variety of goods and services including three national brand supermarkets. The town has well regarded schools, good sporting and leisure facilities and a wide range of social activities. Diss rail station (roughly 10 min walk away) lies on the Norwich to London Liverpool Street mainline, a journey to London scheduled to take around 90 minutes. The regional, cultural and business centre of Norwich lies approximately 25 miles to the north.
Property
This imposing 7-bedroom residence was formerly the Unicorn Inn and later a doctor's surgery until the 1980s. It combines historic charm with modern luxury in a truly unique way. Set in just under an acre of mature private grounds, the property is a magnificent example of C16 timber-framed architecture, beautifully plastered and topped with traditional tiles with decorative fascias. The property also features a striking historic Victorian wooden casements with decorative louvered shutters which add to the property's grandeur and visual impact. The early C19 wooden door case, with colourful stained glass panels offers a welcoming entrance and adds further character.
Inside, the rooms rooms are bright and airy due to the large windows and high ceilings. The house has been thoughtfully restored and modernized, boasting spacious living across three floor and offers four generous reception rooms, seven well-proportioned bedrooms and overall, a seamless blend of period features and contemporary finishes. This rare and exceptional property is tucked away behind high hedging in a convenient location for local amenities.
Outside
The property offers an unusually large plot at just under one acre which is a rare treat for a property in such a central location. The shingle driveway offered parking for multiple cars alongside and useful double garage. The front of the property is tastefully planted with exotic fan palms creating a welcoming atmosphere at the front of the house. The rear garden is private and benefits from mature trees on all borders offering a sense of complete privacy in the centre of this popular market town.
Services
Mains Gas, Water and Electric are connected. Mains Drainage.
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