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Page 1: Weggs Farmhouse, Common Road, Dickleburgh · A Grade II Listed farmhouse of timber frame construction beneath a classic steeply pitched roof, providing four bedrooms, two reception

Weggs Farmhouse, Common Road, Dickleburgh

Page 2: Weggs Farmhouse, Common Road, Dickleburgh · A Grade II Listed farmhouse of timber frame construction beneath a classic steeply pitched roof, providing four bedrooms, two reception

Harrison Edge Estate Agents, 5 Castle Street, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7AN T: 01379 871 563

A Grade II Listed farmhouse of timber frame construction beneath a classic steeply pitched roof, providing four bedrooms, two reception rooms, office and kitchenbreakfast room. Situated outside the village, the farmhouse enjoys views south across open fields.

• Grade II Listed• 4 Double Bedrooms

• 2 Reception Rooms• Office & Kitchen Breakfast Room

• Attic space• Period features

LocationWeggs Farmhouse lies to the south of the village alongCommon Road, a quiet road leading out to attractiveopen countryside. The A140 now bypasses the villageto the west and provides a road link between theCathedral city of Norwich to the north and the A143linking the coast with the A14 at Bury St Edmunds. Themarket town of Diss, approximately five miles to thesouth offers a commuter service to London viaLiverpool Street station in a journey time of around 90minutes. Dickleburgh has village shop/post office,church, Primary school and bus routes along withvillage pub. A number of sports clubs and societies arealso based in the village. The surrounding countrysidecontains a network of quiet lanes along with ruralpublic footpaths making the area ideal for walking,cycling and riding.DescriptionWeggs Farmhouse is a classically proportionedfarmhouse, Listed Grade II and believed to be of 17thCentury origins. Comprising two storeys plus flooredattic, this attractive property offers tremendous livingspace including two reception rooms each withinglenook fireplace, social kitchen breakfast room alongwith an office. A rear porch and utility room with wcprovide added comfortable living. The first floor is laidout to provide four bedrooms along with sizeablebathroom with shower plus a further shower roomfeaturing a fine mullion window. Each of the fourbedrooms include built in wardrobes or cupboards andat least one window each with a view across opencountryside. The attic space, whilst presently accessed

via a loft ladder, has modern day traditionalfloorboarding and the underside of the roof revealsenergy efficient sheep's wool insulation pads. An LPGfired radiator heating system extends throughout thehouse. The owners own the adjacent barn, WhisperingTrees which is currently Let. Furthermore, the ownerswill be moving to the neighbouring cottage at the westof Weggs Farmhouse and Whispering Trees, retainingtheir farm and office buildings lying behind. A newdriveway has been created for the farmhouse, to the eastside.PorchWith ledged and braced outer door opening to thetimbered hallway where open studwork partiallyseparates the dining room.Dining Room 4.98m x 4.19m excluding bay (16'4 x13'9 excluding bay)Offering good ceiling height at 7' (2.14m) and featuringan inglenook fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and solidfuel burning stove. 3 double radiators.Inner LobbyWith newel stairs rising to the first floor. Wall mountedcentral heating Digi Stat.Sitting Room 5.00m x 3.61m (16'5 x 11'10)Superb close timbered studwork to the gable end andfurther exposed timbering including exposed ceilingjoists. Inglenook fireplace with recess to the left handside. 2 double radiators. French windows leading out tothe gardens. Window to the rear.

Kitchen 4.98m x 3.20m (16'4 x 10'6)A third well timbered ground floor space enabling goodsized kitchen breakfast room use and fitted with a rangeof bespoke Beam Ends (made in Pulham Market) unitsin a traditional style around three walls includingworktop, dresser type unit, built in AEG double oven, 4ring gas hob and stainless steel single drainer sink unit.Fitted water softener. Window to the side plus baywindow to the front elevation. 3 double radiators.Rear HallWith panel glazed door leading to the Rear Porch.Rear Porch 2.24m x 1.47m (7'4 x 4'10)With outer door. Fitted cupboard and shelves, windowto the rear and double radiator.Office 4.50m x 2.72m (14'9 x 8'11)Window to the rear. Double radiator.Utility Room 3.07m x 2.72m Max (10'1 x 8'11 Max)Fitted with worktop incorporating white Astracastsingle drainer sink unit with mixer tap, cupboardsbeneath and plumbing for washing machine. Additionalstorage cupboards. Window to the rear. To one cornerlies the...CloakroomWith low level wc and window.

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First Floor LandingExtending across the rear of the house with doors off toeach of the bedrooms and bath/shower rooms.Bedroom 1 3.61m x 3.56m (11'10 x 11'8)The first of four double bedrooms, double aspect withwindows at both side and front along with built incupboard. Double radiator.Shower RoomFeaturing a splendid mullion window and fitted with asuite comprising vanity wash basin, wc and oversizedwalk in shower enclosure. Vertical towel rail radiator.Fitted cupboards.Bedroom 2 4.17m x 3.94m (13'8 x 12'11)With window to the front and a view across fields.Double radiator. Built in cupboard and fitted wardrobes.Bedroom 3 4.98m x 3.10m (16'4 x 10'2)A second double aspect room with windows at bothfront and side elevations. Double and single radiators.Four wall light points. Fitted double wardrobe cupboardby Beam Ends and wash basin. Fitted cupboard housingLPG fired boiler supplying domestic hot water andradiators..Rear LandingWith window to the rear providing a view across thegarden and beyond.Bedroom 4 4.47m x 2.69m (14'8 x 8'10)Fitted wardrobe cupboard and shelves to one wall.Window to the rear with view.BathroomA large bathroom space refurbished white suitecomprising panelled bath with separate hand shower,separate walk in shower enclosure plus vanity surfaceand basin with cupboards and drawers. Double radiator.Light/shaver. Vertical radiator/towel rail. Window withview to the rear.

Attic 7.29m x 3.15m at purlin (23'11 x 10'4 at purlin)Accessed via a drop down hatch and loft ladder withinBedroom 3, opening to a floored clear space laid withtraditional floorboards. Gable window. A door leadsthrough to the remaining roof space beyond thechimney providing a further 17'3 (5.26m) of length, laidwith older floorboards.OutsideWeggs Farmhouse is set nicely back from the roadbehind a low ornamental wall and approached via asmart gravelled drive. Grounds extend to just under halfan acre at 0.44 acres (0.177 hectares) and are essentiallylaid to grass. Fields adjoin to the eastern side, across aditch with the boundaries to the west and north abuttingbuildings and land retained by the vendors of WeggsFarmhouse.Agents NoteIt is important to note the neighbouring barn,Whispering Trees and adjacent farm buildings belong tothe owners of Weggs Farmhouse who themselves willbe residing at the next property along, known as TheCottage.ServicesThe vendor has confirmed that the property benefitsfrom mains water, electricity and private drainage.Wayleaves & EasementsThe property is sold subject to and with all the benefitof all wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights ofway whether or not disclosed in these particulars.Important NoticeThese particulars do not form part of any offer orcontract and should not be relied upon as statements orrepresentations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authorityto make or give in writing or verbally anyrepresentations or warranties in relation to the property.Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.The text, photographs and plans are for guidance onlyand are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions

should be made that the property has all the necessaryplanning, building regulation or other consents.Harrison Edge have not carried out a survey, nor testedthe services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers mustsatisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In theinterest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you takedue care when inspecting any property.Postal AddressWeggs Farmhouse, Common Road, Dickleburgh, Diss,IP21 4PJCouncil TaxThe property has been placed in Tax Band E.Local AuthoritySouth Norfolk Council, Council Office, Swan Lane,Long Stratton, Norfolk, NR15 2XE T:01508 533780Tenure & PossessionThe property is for sale freehold with vacant possessionupon completion.Fixtures & FittingsAll items normally designated as tenants fixtures &fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unlessmentioned in these particulars.ViewingBy prior telephone appointment with the vendors agentHarrison Edge T: +44 (0)1379 871 563DirectionsFrom the roundabout to the north of the A140 dualcarriageway, follow signs into Dickleburgh. Almostimmediately, take the first right into Common Road.Weggs Farmhouse will be found on the left.

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www.harrisonedge.com [email protected]

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www.harrisonedge.com [email protected]

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Important NoticeThese particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representations or warranties in relation to the property although every effort has been taken to ensure that all statementswithin these particulars are factual. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Applicants shouldcontact the office of Harrison Edge to clarify any uncertainties. Harrison Edge have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Heath & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property.