Summary - RAMBLING ROSE, THE STREET, DISS, PULHAM ST. MARY IP21 4RD
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Rare Grade II thatched renovation on a large plot — cash buyers and listed consent required.
Grade II listed thatched cottage on ~0.3 acre plot
Full renovation required; subject to listed-building constraints
Vandalism reported; repairs and security works needed
Cash buyers only; specialist restoration likely necessary
Medium flood risk; factor insurance and mitigation costs
No mobile signal onsite; broadband reported fast
Single garage plus ample parking; large garden to landscape
Council Tax Band E (above average)
Rambling Rose is a Grade II listed thatched cottage on an extremely generous plot of about 0.3 acres in sought-after Pulham St. Mary. The house retains a great deal of original character and provides extremely spacious, versatile accommodation across two storeys — large lounge, dining room/snug, kitchen, utility, separate WC, family bathroom and three double bedrooms. Its setting in a prospering countryside community offers rural tranquillity while Diss and other nearby towns provide larger amenities and a mainline rail link.
This is a substantial renovation project: the property requires full remedial work, modernization and repair following vandalism. The thatched roof, historic fabric and listed status mean any works will need consent and specialist contractors; buyers should factor listing constraints and higher repair costs into budgets. Services are present (oil-fired heating, mains water, drainage and electricity) but none have been professionally tested.
Practical considerations: the sale is suitable for cash buyers only and the property has a medium flood risk and no mobile signal on site. Positively, broadband speeds are reported fast, there is a single garage and ample parking, and the large plot offers clear landscaping and extension potential subject to listing and planning restrictions. Council Tax sits above average (Band E).
For an investor, experienced restorer or buyer seeking a character home, this is a rare blank canvas in a peaceful village setting. It will reward sensitive restoration that respects its listed status, but is not appropriate for first-time buyers or those seeking a move-in-ready home.
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