About this property

DESCRIPTION School Cottage is listed grade II as a property of architectural and historic interest and comprises a wonderful, mixed thatched and pantile residence under brick and timber clad elevations with an outstanding contemporary addition, set on the edge of St. Cross South Elmham in idyllic rural countryside.

The whole enjoys well-arranged accommodation on two floors, with a mix of its 16th century origins with inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams throughout the original cottage and pamment tiling providing the house with an intimate feel.

Accessed at the front into the main reception hall, the study, laundry room, family bathroom and utility room occupy the southern wing of the house which flows through into the charming sitting room with a particular feature being the aforementioned fireplace. Off the sitting room access is provided to the inner hall with a ground floor cloakroom and into the contemporary addition. The panoramic glass hall provides the link between the old cottage and the modern extension with its wonderful, vaulted ceiling, flagstone tiling and bespoke fitted dual aspect bi-fold doors into the gardens.

The charm of the property continues across the first floor which features three bedrooms off the main landing and a further staircase leads up to the loft room and storage area. The current owners have dramatically improved the property during their custodianship whilst retaining the characterful features throughout.

School Cottage is approached at the front into a shingled driveway with parking for a large number of vehicles which extends across the main façade. The gardens and grounds act as a major feature to the property and extend to 0.22 acres (stms) and are fully enclosed by a mixture of mature borders and two established trees which form the boundary. Much of the gardens are lawned with a terrace which wraps around the exterior of School Cottage, a path leads through the main lawn to an area at the rear which would make a super kitchen garden and enjoys fine views back towards the house.

At the side there is a 25'6 outbuilding constructed of red brick under a pantile roof and could be used for a number of purposes, the current owners have used this room as an annexe/music room and for general storage.

This is a wonderful opportunity to live tucked away, surrounded by open countryside in a lovely north Suffolk location.

Services - Mains electricity, mains water, private sewage treatment plant, oil fired central heating.

Local authority - East Suffolk council.

Acreage - 0.22 acres (stms)

Broadband speed - 30 mbps.

LOCATION School Cottage is located in the quiet village of St. Cross South Elmham. The pretty towns of Harleston and Bungay are within a short distance and offer a range of local shops, restaurants and pubs and the heritage Suffolk coast is 14 miles due east. The cathedral city of Norwich (19 miles) offers a wide range of shopping and leisure and entertainment facilities. Norwich Airport, on the northern outskirts of the city, has regular domestic and European flights and offers worldwide destinations via Amsterdam (Schiphol).

DIRECTIONS Heading out of Norwich on the B1332 heading through Brooke and Poringland and continue through Woodton. Heading past the Brickyard café take the next right onto Earsham Road. At the end of Earsham Road turn right onto the A143 then take the next left onto the B1062 then then turn right onto Back Lane. Head around the large lake and then turn left onto St Cross Road. Follow St Cross Road onto Fox Hill. The property can be seen on the right-hand side.

AGENT´S NOTES: (1) The photographs shown in this brochure have been taken with a camera using a wide angle lens and therefore interested parties are advised to check the room measurements prior to arranging a viewing.

(2) Intending buyers will be asked to produce original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed.

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents' Norwich Office. Tel: 01603 629871. These particulars were prepared in August 2024. Ref. 057768