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4 bedroom Detached House for sale, The Street, Metfield, Suffolk, IP20
Features and Description
- Spacious detached family home with over 2,400 sq. ft. of accommodation.
- Four double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite.
- Three reception rooms plus a bright conservatory.
- Kitchen/breakfast room with utility and home office.
- Detached double garage and separate studio.
- Mature wrap-around gardens with ample parking.
- Stunning countryside views and a peaceful setting.
- Sought-after village location close to Harleston and Diss.
The Property & Character
Nestled within the highly sought-after and historic village of Metfield, this exceptional four-bedroom detached family home offers an impressive 2,406 sq ft (223.5 sq m) of beautifully presented and versatile accommodation. Set well back from the road, the property enjoys a peaceful and private position, with a sweeping gravel driveway, detached double garage and attractive wrap-around gardens. A particular highlight is the uninterrupted panoramic outlook over the surrounding Suffolk countryside, providing a spectacular backdrop to the home and gardens.
The welcoming central entrance hall provides access to the principal living accommodation and gives an immediate sense of the property's generous proportions. The impressive main sitting room is a comfortable and inviting space, centred around a characterful brick-built fireplace, with double doors opening into the conservatory. Extensive glazing and a vaulted ceiling make the conservatory a particularly bright and spacious room, whilst also taking full advantage of the wonderful countryside views.
A separate formal dining room provides an excellent space for family meals and entertaining, whilst the dedicated ground-floor office offers a quiet and practical environment for home working.
The kitchen/breakfast room forms the hub of the home and has been fitted with a comprehensive range of attractive light-wood shaker-style units, complemented by contrasting work surfaces and a tiled splashback. The generous breakfast/dining area enjoys views across the rear garden and countryside, with wide bi-fold doors opening directly onto the outside space. A separate utility room provides useful additional storage and external access, whilst a downstairs cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor.
The first-floor landing provides access to four well-proportioned double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys a pleasant rear-facing outlook and benefits from its own private en-suite shower room. The three further bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for family members, guests or alternative uses.
The impressive four-piece family bathroom is finished with striking blue tiling and comprises a panelled bath, separate corner shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin. A large Velux window provides an abundance of natural light.
Outside
The property occupies a generous plot with beautifully maintained wrap-around gardens, providing an excellent degree of privacy and making the most of the peaceful rural surroundings.
To the front, the property is set well back from the road and approached via a substantial gravel driveway, providing extensive off-road parking and leading to the detached double garage. The garage benefits from twin roller doors.
The rear garden is predominantly laid to a well-maintained lawn and is enclosed by mature hedging, established trees and attractive flower borders. A paved patio provides an excellent area for alfresco dining and entertaining, whilst a garden shed offers useful additional storage.
A detached timber-built studio provides excellent versatility and could be utilised as a home office, gym, hobby room or additional recreational space.
Agent's Note on Parking & Access: The property benefits from a substantial private gravel driveway providing extensive off-road parking in addition to the detached double garage. [Insert any details regarding rights of way, shared access or pedestrian access if applicable.]
Location & Lifestyle
Metfield is a highly sought-after and historic village situated close to the Suffolk/Norfolk border, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle whilst remaining within easy reach of several well-established market towns. The village is characterised by attractive timber-framed properties, quiet country lanes and a strong community atmosphere, making it particularly appealing to those looking for a rural setting without being isolated.
The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking and cycling, whilst the village itself is home to the popular community-run Metfield Stores, providing everyday essentials, fresh local produce and a friendly hub for residents.
Harleston is approximately 4 miles away and offers a good range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs, supermarkets, doctors, dentists and other everyday facilities. Bungay is approximately 6 miles away, whilst Halesworth is around 6 miles away, both offering further shopping, leisure and amenities. The popular coastal town of Southwold is approximately 13 miles away, providing easy access to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, beaches, restaurants and the wider coastal area.
For wider travel connections, the A143 provides convenient access towards Harleston, Diss, Bungay and the surrounding towns, whilst the A140 gives access towards Norwich and south towards the A14 and Ipswich. Norwich is approximately 18 miles away, providing extensive shopping, leisure, employment and cultural facilities.
For rail commuters, Diss railway station is the nearest mainline station, approximately 11 miles from Metfield. Diss is situated on the Great Eastern Main Line, with regular Greater Anglia services towards Norwich and London Liverpool Street. Services to London operate up to twice per hour on weekdays, with the fastest journeys taking around 90 minutes, making the property a realistic option for those requiring access to the capital whilst wishing to enjoy a rural Suffolk lifestyle.
Essential Information
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil central heating.
Local Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Council Tax Band: F
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): D
Postcode: IP20 0LB
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Fixtures & Fittings: TBC
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks: In accordance with current legislation, all purchasers are required to complete AML and identity verification once an offer is accepted. Checks are carried out by our approved third-party provider, Landmark. A non-refundable fee of £30 incl VAT (per person) is payable in advance. A memorandum of sale will not be issued until satisfactory completion of these checks.
The Street, Metfield, Suffolk, IP20
Additional Information
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Property refHRL260107
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EPCD
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TenureFreehold
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Council TaxF
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Local authorityMid Suffolk District Council
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