House For Sale £445,000
This attractive Victorian former school house retains a wealth of original features complemented by established gardens with field views, whilst situated within the heart of the popular village of Hopton.
Built as the School House to the adjoining Victorian School in 1855 of traditional flint and brick construction beneath a slate roof and presented to the market for the first time in more than sixty five years, this delightful home has a rich history and retains high quality features rarely seen in homes of today including; stone window surrounds and mullions, stone and brick fireplaces and a fine heavy arched heavy oak entrance door. In need of an element of updating the accommodation currently in brief comprises; open entrance vestibule and entrance door opening to Entrance Hall: With stairs off to first floor, door to Sitting Room: A charming reception room with feature stone fireplace and large bay window to front, window to side. Dining Room: With red brick fireplace and window to front. Door to Inner Hall with door to Pantry and opening through to Kitchen Breakfast Room: Range of dated units providing drawer and cupboard space beneath preparation surfaces complemented by built in appliances. Boiler cupboard, window to front and door to side hall area leading to stores and Cloakroom.
On the first floor is a landing leading to three generous bedrooms and a family bathroom completes the accommodation.
Outside
School House is approached along a driveway providing plenty of vehicle parking and access to the detached garaging. The gardens are a delightful feature being mostly laid to lawn whilst stocked with an abundance of flowering plants, shrubs and mature trees and affording far reaching views to the rear across farmland. Within the gardens is a summer house, stores and shed. All in about 0.28 of an acre.
Location
The property is situated in the heart of the village backing onto farmland. Hopton is located about 13 miles to the north east of the historic Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds which affords excellent educational, recreational and cultural amenities. Thetford and Diss both lie approximately 8 miles equidistance from the village - the latter with main line station which offers regular direct link to London Liverpool Street. Local amenities include Post Office/village stores, health centre incorporating dentist, primary school, hairdressers, garden centre, parish church and public house.
Hopton offers an active local community that includes a Bowls Club, Parish Council and Village Hall. The lovely Hopton Fen managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, offers a beautiful unspoilt area of Suffolk Fen dedicated to preservation of the natural habitat and offering some lovely countryside walks.
Directions
When entering Hopton from the direction of Bury St Edmunds and Stanton, turn left opposite the village shop into Nethergate Street, where the entrance to School House will be found further on the right hand side.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired radiator central heating. Council Tax Band E.
Built as the School House to the adjoining Victorian School in 1855 of traditional flint and brick construction beneath a slate roof and presented to the market for the first time in more than sixty five years, this delightful home has a rich history and retains high quality features rarely seen in homes of today including; stone window surrounds and mullions, stone and brick fireplaces and a fine heavy arched heavy oak entrance door. In need of an element of updating the accommodation currently in brief comprises; open entrance vestibule and entrance door opening to Entrance Hall: With stairs off to first floor, door to Sitting Room: A charming reception room with feature stone fireplace and large bay window to front, window to side. Dining Room: With red brick fireplace and window to front. Door to Inner Hall with door to Pantry and opening through to Kitchen Breakfast Room: Range of dated units providing drawer and cupboard space beneath preparation surfaces complemented by built in appliances. Boiler cupboard, window to front and door to side hall area leading to stores and Cloakroom.
On the first floor is a landing leading to three generous bedrooms and a family bathroom completes the accommodation.
Outside
School House is approached along a driveway providing plenty of vehicle parking and access to the detached garaging. The gardens are a delightful feature being mostly laid to lawn whilst stocked with an abundance of flowering plants, shrubs and mature trees and affording far reaching views to the rear across farmland. Within the gardens is a summer house, stores and shed. All in about 0.28 of an acre.
Location
The property is situated in the heart of the village backing onto farmland. Hopton is located about 13 miles to the north east of the historic Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds which affords excellent educational, recreational and cultural amenities. Thetford and Diss both lie approximately 8 miles equidistance from the village - the latter with main line station which offers regular direct link to London Liverpool Street. Local amenities include Post Office/village stores, health centre incorporating dentist, primary school, hairdressers, garden centre, parish church and public house.
Hopton offers an active local community that includes a Bowls Club, Parish Council and Village Hall. The lovely Hopton Fen managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, offers a beautiful unspoilt area of Suffolk Fen dedicated to preservation of the natural habitat and offering some lovely countryside walks.
Directions
When entering Hopton from the direction of Bury St Edmunds and Stanton, turn left opposite the village shop into Nethergate Street, where the entrance to School House will be found further on the right hand side.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired radiator central heating. Council Tax Band E.
