Summary - Rectory Road, Tivetshall St. Mary, Norwich NR15 2AL
5 bed 1 bath Cottage
1.86-acre plot with outbuildings and strong renovation potential.
Grade II listed cottage with exposed timber beams and character features
A rare Grade II listed cottage set in about 1.86 acres, this 17th‑century home combines genuine period charm with substantial renovation potential. With exposed timber beams, three reception rooms and a 20' kitchen/breakfast room, the house offers versatile family living across roughly 1,605 sq ft. The long, tree‑lined driveway and multiple outbuildings create excellent space for hobbies, storage or small‑scale equestrian/paddock use.
Important practical facts are clear: the property requires significant updating and specific remedial works to the left‑hand gable where a bulging brick skin has been identified. Because the building is timber‑framed with a later brick skin, mortgage lenders may require full structural surveys and specialist reports; the cottage is currently not believed to meet standard mortgage conditions without these reports. There is also a well on the rear land.
For buyers who value land and privacy, the huge plot and range of outbuildings are the headline attractions — ideal for gardeners, smallholding projects or creating separate studio/workshop space. Local schools include a nearby good primary and a highly rated primary within easy reach, making the location suitable for family life in a quiet hamlet setting.
This is a no‑chain opportunity for someone seeking a character property to modernise rather than a turnkey home. Expect restoration, planning considerations relating to listed status, and the need for professional surveys before purchase. When renovated sensitively, the cottage offers a distinctive, secluded country home with substantial external space.
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