8 bedroom Detached House for sale, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34

Sold for the first time in almost seventy years, it’s time for a new family to restore and make memories in this truly remarkable detached home, situated in the beating heart of Beccles town centre. With endless potential to enhance and improve, the property sits within captivating grounds of approximately half an acre (STMS) with a gated driveway and garage; complete with a wealth of original features throughout, including decorative marble fireplaces, intricate coving, picture railing, sash windows and even the original servants bell. Sold with no onward chain, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Accommodation Summary
Entering through the original arched entrance inner porch you are welcomed into the vast entrance hall where you’ll get your first sense of the homes grandeur, with tall ceilings and traditional feeling of symmetry. Two spacious receptions to the front enjoy natural light from walk in bay windows and offer versatility of use, with a further reception to the rear and a conservatory offering an elevated view and doors out to the garden. The kitchen and scullery remain divided in a customary fashion, one with an Aga and pantry cupboard and the other offering storage, work surfaces and a sink. Beyond here is a rear lobby and adjoining wash room which is in need of updating. With some thought and re-configuration to this area there is great opportunity to create your dream kitchen / dining space. A concealed staircase leads down to a cellar, offering power, lighting and storage possibilities.

The first floor is even more vast than the ground, gaining additional space over the garage and giving access to a potential of eight bedrooms, as well as a family bathroom and adjacent WC. The upstairs offers further original features, a wealth of fitted storage (including a large loft) and a beautiful view over the rear garden from the split-level landing window.

Outside, Gardens & Outbuildings
The home stands proudly back from the road behind a shallow wall border, with wrought iron double gates giving secure entry and off road parking for multiple vehicles. Double doors lead into the oversized garage which is complete with power, lighting and a personnel door at the rear. The approx. 0.5 acre plot (STMS) travels down both sides of the home leading to the truly enchanting rear garden; beautifully manicured over the years and enjoying luscious lawns and a plethora of mature shrubs and trees to give a real sense of the outdoors. The lower garden features a greenhouse and vegetable garden, beside another vast area of lawn which was formerly a tennis court; emphasizing the size and endless potential of the grounds. Take all of this in with a glass of wine from an elevated patio area outside the conservatory.