Summary - WILLOW LODGE THE COMMON MELLIS EYE IP23 8EF
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Five-bedroom single-storey home with annexe, outbuildings and nearly an acre of parkland opposite Mellis Common.
South-facing parkland-style grounds of approx. 0.75 acre (sts) overlooking Mellis Common
Newly renovated single-storey home ideal for multigenerational living
Independent 2-bed annexe with planning permission for rental use
Two detached outbuildings with power, water and business-use permission
Integral double garage and large shingled driveway for ample parking
Fast broadband but only average mobile signal in the village
Chain-free sale for a quicker completion
Above-average council tax — ongoing running cost to consider
Willow Lodge is a spacious, single-storey home set directly opposite Mellis Common, arranged for comfortable multigenerational living. The recently upgraded main house includes a high-spec open-plan kitchen/living/dining room, three double bedrooms (two en suite), multiple reception rooms and a versatile garden room opening to south-facing parkland-style grounds of about 0.75 acre (sts).
A connected but independently accessible two-bedroom annexe has planning permission for rental use, offering reliable income potential or private accommodation for family. Two large detached outbuildings (with power and water) have business-use permission and currently house a butchery and artisan smokehouse — ideal for workshops, studio space or small-scale enterprise.
Practical strengths include an integral double garage, generous driveway parking and fast broadband for rural standards. The property is newly renovated and chain-free, allowing a quicker move. Notable negatives are above-average council tax and only average mobile signal; the local demographic trends towards an ageing rural neighbourhood, which may influence community facilities and future resale to younger buyers.
Overall this is a rare, low-maintenance single-storey country home that suits multigenerational families, buyers seeking home-plus-income options, or someone wanting workspace with business planning already in place.
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