The Street, Alburgh, Harleston, IP20

Dating back to the mid 1600’s this Grade II listed property offers a wonderful sense of history and combines the original timber frame structure with more modern extensions. Elegantly proportioned, with a saltbox gable profile and a three shaft chimney stack, the property immediately attracts the eye. As you step into the dining room you are welcomed into a cosy and homely setting, with a wealth of exposed timbers and a beautiful fireplace with an inset cast iron log burner. A door leads to the drawing room which offers a triple aspect view over the gardens. The inglenook fireplace is the heart of the room, with a cast iron fire basket and a fluted smoke canopy set above. To one end, sectioned by open timbers is a great area for a study. The kitchen diner has a lovely feel to it with light painted roof timbers and combines a felling of both old and modern. The combination of a stunning Everhot range cooker and the sleek contemporary fridge/freezer with a wine fridge is a great juxtaposition. A lobby leads off to the ground floor cloak room, and a room currently utilised as a larder that could be a further family room or study. The first floor is reached by a modern staircase set at a comfortable incline. The principal bedroom enjoys twin aspect windows looking over the gardens and has a wealth of character from timber work and period correct door. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom which benefits from both a shower cubicle and a roll top bath. A charming split-staircase leads up to two further bedrooms set on the second floor, both of which have gabled ceilings with one room offering access into a large loft storage area. Set in plot of approximately a third of an acre, there is a long driveway providing access with lawns and hedging to the side. The plot opens out to the rear, providing a pretty garden bordered by hedges, mature trees, and a sizeable pond. The grounds offer field views to the side and rear and are mainly laid to lawn with several deep beds stocked with a variety of shrubs and perennials. Behind the property lies a stable/store, opening into a large garage which would work well as a workshop. A twin cart lodge provides covered parking, and a door leads to the annex, which is insulated, has power, light, and heating. The generously proportioned reception room with field views and a kitchenette, has a door leading to a shower room. The annex would work well as a holiday let, space for teenagers or could suit an older relative.

Alburgh is well placed between the charming Georgian Market Towns of Beccles, Bungay, Harleston and Halesworth, each offering their own set of independent shops and supermarkets. Access to the stunning Norfolk Broads which offers over a hundred miles of navigable waterways is available at Beccles for day boat hire and Bungay for canoe and kayaks. The village has a well-regarded primary school and a great community with cinema events, tennis, and bowls clubs locally along with an excellent farm shop. There are some beautiful walks available on the local footpaths and bridleways and close by are the well-regarded Black Swan Public House at Homersfield and The Bell at Wortwell. With the fine city of Norwich reachable in around twenty minutes and the Heritage Coast set around thirty minutes away there is a lot to enjoy. With the A140 and 143 close by there are easy road links out of the County and a direct train service to London Liverpool Street can be found at Diss.