A Grade II listed cottage which has been extensively refurbished has hit the market in the village of Needham, near Harleston, at a guide price of £725,000.

The Old Fishmonger’s Arms is described by selling agent TW Gaze as having a “the best of both worlds”, with a “great mix of character and a modern interiors”.

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The five-bedroom detached house has undergone a meticulous refurbishment within the past three years, including rethatching, and now boasts light, bright interiors with a high quality finish.

This is complemented by an array of character features, including exposed timbers, original oak floor boards, exposed feature brickwork and chimney breasts, and inglenook fireplaces.

The sitting room includes an inglenook fireplaceThe sitting room includes an inglenook fireplace (Image: TW Gaze)

As you enter the property via the entrance hall, a spacious sitting room with a grand, inglenook fireplace lies to the left, and to the right is a cosy study.

The sunny kitchen/diner is fitted with Shaker-style units and has space for a dining table. It also benefits from an adjoining pantry, offering space for laundry facilities and storage.

The property has been refurbished within the last three yearsThe property has been refurbished within the last three years (Image: TW Gaze)

A large dining room, also with inglenook fireplace, sits next to the kitchen/diner. It could also be adapted for use as an additional sitting room or snug.

Exposed brick steps lead down into a charming garden room with exposed timbers and large, traditional windows overlooking the lush garden.

Steps in the dining room lead into a bright and airy garden roomSteps in the dining room lead into a bright and airy garden room (Image: TW Gaze)

A shower room with WC, shower and wash basin completes the ground floor. There is also access to a cellar off the entrance hall.

Upstairs are four good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom, including the master bedroom with its red brick fireplace and beamed ceiling.

There are four bedrooms on the first floorThere are four bedrooms on the first floor (Image: TW Gaze) A second set of stairs takes you to the large attic room, which could be used as an additional bedroom or a unique reception space.

Outside, The Old Fishmonger’s Arms is approached by a double-ended gravelled driveway.

It sits in approximately 0.4 acres of grounds, which include a number of ancillary buildings such as a fully insulated office with storeroom and WC adjacent, two greenhouses and a large, timber-frame outbuilding to the rear boundary which would suit a range of uses.

A number of ancillary buildings are included in the saleA number of ancillary buildings are included in the sale (Image: TW Gaze)

The large garden has been divided into a series of 'rooms'The large garden has been divided into a series of 'rooms' (Image: TW Gaze)

A field gate and pedestrian gate provide access to the rear gardens, which have been “thoughtfully designed” by the vendor over 40 years to create several attractive 'rooms' designed for socialising, relaxing and dining.

Within the grounds there is also a rose garden, terrace, and arbours and pergolas to provide structure.

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Needham village is situated approximately one mile away from Harleston, which has a range of shops, a doctor’s surgery, public houses, restaurants and cafes.

Diss is around nine miles away and boasts a wider range of amenities, including a train station with mainline links to Norwich and London.

For more information, please contact TW Gaze.

PROPERTY FACTS

The Old Fishmonger’s Arms, Needham
Guide price: £725,000
TW Gaze, 01379 650306
twgaze.co.uk