Summary - WILLOW TREE COTTAGE THETFORD ROAD SOUTH LOPHAM DISS IP22 2HW
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Charming Grade II thatched cottage with large garden and far‑reaching field views..
Grade II listed thatched cottage — listed consent and maintenance required
Approximately 0.15 acre plot with far‑reaching rear field views
Three bedrooms; two reception rooms and kitchen/diner
Private drainage: new sewerage treatment plant recently installed
Electric heating only — higher running costs likely
Large timber workshop and shed with power and light
Off‑street driveway parking; pretty front garden with hedge privacy
Modest room sizes and standard ceiling heights reflecting period layout
Set well back from the lane, Willow Tree Cottage is a Grade II listed 17th‑century thatched home on about 0.15 acre. The cottage combines period character — inglenook fireplace, exposed timbers and a recent single‑storey rear extension — with generous gardens and far‑reaching field views, offering a peaceful rural setting yet not completely isolated from nearby Diss.
Accommodation is traditional and compact: two reception rooms either side of the chimney stack, a kitchen/diner, bathroom and three first‑floor bedrooms. Recent upgrades include a new private sewerage treatment plant and solid oak doors/flooring in the extension; a timber workshop with power provides practical storage or hobby space.
Important practical points are clear: the property is Grade II listed with a thatched roof, which will involve listed‑building consents for alterations and higher maintenance costs. Heating is electric and drainage is via a private treatment plant — both factors to budget for. Room sizes and ceiling heights are modest, reflecting the cottage’s period proportions.
This home will suit buyers seeking a character cottage with outdoor space and long views — families or those downsizing who value countryside living and are willing to take on listed‑building responsibilities and ongoing thatch and services costs. For a buyer prepared for conservation and practical running costs, Willow Tree Cottage offers rare rural charm close to local amenities and good rail links at Diss.
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