Summary - Fuel House Cottage, Bridge Street, Carbrooke IP25 6SN
2 bed 2 bath Bungalow
Large single-storey home with development potential on generous gardens.
- Almost 1,500 sq ft single-storey accommodation
- Very large plot ~0.8 acres with gated parking and garage
- 14x PV panels and air source heat pump fitted
- Previously granted planning for a 4-bed dwelling (now lapsed)
- Solid-brick walls assumed uninsulated — retrofit likely needed
- Medium flood risk; check insurance and local drainage
- Easements/restrictions recorded on title
- Fast FTTP broadband and very low local crime
Spacious single-storey living meets rural opportunity at Fuel House Cottage, known as The Beeches. This unusually large two-bedroom bungalow offers almost 1,500 sq ft on a very large plot of about 0.8 acres, with gated parking, garage and a ground-mounted PV array. Modern technical extras include FTTP broadband and an air source heat pump alongside existing oil-fired heating, giving flexibility and reduced running costs when the renewables are used.
The site has genuine development potential: planning was previously granted for a single-storey four-bedroom dwelling in the garden (now lapsed). That history, plus the size of the plot and the room layout, will appeal to buyers wanting expansion, a multi-generational layout or an investment opportunity — subject to obtaining fresh consents.
There are practical considerations to note. The house is solid-brick with no built-in wall insulation assumed, and there are recorded easements/restrictions affecting the site. Flood risk is rated medium; purchasers should review local risk maps and insurance implications. The property sits in a quiet village setting with fast broadband, good local primaries and low crime, yet Norwich and regional rail links remain within sensible driving distance.
Overall this is a rare single-storey property that balances comfortable immediate living with clear scope for improvement or redevelopment. It will suit buyers seeking a roomy bungalow in countryside surroundings, or investors/homebuilders prepared to manage planning, insulation and flood-risk responsibilities.
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