Summary - SOUTH VIEW, COMMON ROAD, DISS, SHELFANGER IP22 2DP
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Character-filled family home with generous gardens and parking.
Grade II listed 1650s cottage with strong original character
Two reception rooms with beams and wood-burning stoves
Traditional kitchen with Rayburn and terracotta-style flooring
Five first-floor bedrooms, including one via spiral staircase
Large enclosed garden, greenhouse, raised beds, summerhouse
Spacious gravel driveway and garage; scope for sensitive extension
Listed status limits alterations; listed-building consents required
Oil heating, septic tank and medium flood risk affect running costs
South View is an exceptional Grade II listed cottage dating to the 1650s, offering authentic period character across generous living space and a large village plot. Two reception rooms with exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces create warm, atmospheric living areas, while the traditional kitchen with Rayburn and terracotta-style flooring reinforces the cottage’s historic appeal. Secondary glazing throughout improves thermal comfort without altering character.
The house sits in a peaceful Shelfanger location with fast broadband, very low crime and good access to Diss and Norwich. The extensive gravel driveway and spacious garage provide plentiful parking and storage, and the fully enclosed rear garden, greenhouse, raised beds, pergola and summerhouse will suit gardeners and families who value outdoor space and privacy.
Buyers should note material constraints: the Grade II listing affects alterations and may complicate extensions or modernisation; planning and listed-building consents will be required. The home uses oil-fired heating and a septic tank, and there is a medium flood risk — these practical points will influence running costs and insurability. The property has had two previous extensions and presents scope for sensitive updating rather than wholesale change.
This is a strong choice for purchasers seeking a characterful countryside family home or holiday base who understand the responsibilities of owning a listed building. With careful planning, the plot and garage offer potential to adapt or extend (subject to consents) while retaining the cottage’s historic charm.
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