Summary - 196 THE STREET THORNHAM MAGNA EYE IP23 8HB
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Quiet village home with workshop, garden studio and parking for multiple cars.
Characterful reception with exposed beams and wood-burning stove
Underfloor heating on ground floor; oil-fired boiler
Two first-floor bedrooms; principal includes walk-in wardrobe
Landscaped rear garden with sheltered terrace and woodland backdrop
Brick outhouse with power; conversion potential subject to permissions
Large insulated workshop and bespoke summer house with power
Gravelled off-road parking via shared track; communal access
Timber frame (pre-1900); insulation and energy efficiency may need work
This mid-terrace period cottage sits in the sought-after hamlet of Thornham Magna, combining authentic character with practical modern touches. Ground-floor living is cosy and characterful, featuring exposed beams, tiled floors, a wood-burning stove, and underfloor heating. The well-arranged kitchen links to a boot room and a fully tiled bathroom, making day-to-day country living straightforward.
Outside, the generous, landscaped rear garden is a major asset: a sheltered paved terrace, winding brick paths, well-planted borders, and a wooded backdrop create private, year-round outdoor space. Useful outbuildings include a powered brick outhouse (potential conversion subject to permissions), a large insulated timber workshop, and a bespoke insulated summer house ideal for hobbies or a home studio. Gravelled off-street parking for multiple vehicles is reached via a shared track.
Practical considerations are clear and factual. The property is timber-framed and was constructed before 1900; insulation is not defined and may require upgrading. Heating is oil-fired with a boiler and ground-floor underfloor heating; the EPC is rated E. The location is rural with average mobile and broadband speeds, modest public transport, and a medium flood risk — factors to weigh for commuting or resilience.
For families or buyers seeking a characterful countryside home with garden workspace and development potential, this cottage offers immediate charm and scope to improve energy performance and adapt outbuildings (subject to consents). Its setting in an affluent, low-crime village with good nearby schools and accessible local services adds practical appeal.
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