2 bed cottage for sale

Mellis Road, Thrandeston IP21

The cottage is located in the charming hamlet of Little Green, Thrandeston, which sits within a Conservation Area and offers a beautiful assortment of similar attractive period properties mostly centred around a natural pond. The village offers convenient access to the market town of Diss, which offers an excellent range of many day to day amenities and facilities including schools up to sixth form level, local and national shopping options, and sporting amenities such as an 18-hole golf course with driving range, rugby, cricket and football clubs. The area benefits from good transport links, Diss railway station provides mainline services on the Norwich to London Liverpool Street line, with journey times of approximately 90 minutes to London. Both Norwich and Ipswich are roughly 25 miles away via the A140, whilst the A143 connects to the historic town of Bury St Edmunds (around 25 miles), with onward access to the A14 for Cambridge, Newmarket and The Midlands.

Step back in time at Old Queens Head Cottage, a delightful two-bedroom Grade II listed home that was once part of the historic Queens Head pub. Believed to date back to the 17th century, this beautiful cottage showcases its heritage through original period features. The cottage is of traditional timber frame with pleasing colour washed and rendered elevations under a classic thatched roof. Modern extensions on both sides blend seamlessly with the historic charm, creating a perfect marriage of old and new.

Upon entering, you'll find a welcoming first impression with a well-proportioned main living room featuring an open fireplace with a mellow red brick hearth and surround. A large window at the front of the cottage allows plenty of natural light and is fitted with shutters. Opposite the fireplace, there's a deep under stairs storage cupboard. The living room has been redecorated with replaced flooring, creating a fresh, modern feel. To the side, the living room leads through to the kitchen, which is excellently presented and has been replaced in more recent times. It offers a good range of fitted storage cupboards, wood-effect rolled-top work surfaces, and integrated appliances including an electric hob, oven, and space for white goods. The bathroom is also located on the ground floor, offering a matching three-piece suite. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms, both boasting vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers and beams.

The property features convenient off-road parking at the front, alongside a charming garden that extends around the side. This low-maintenance garden has been carefully designed with thoughtful planting, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining. The garden is completely enclosed by wooden fencing, with a pathway that leads to the rear door and provides direct access to the kitchen.

Agents Note – Within the next couple of years, the property will require partial rethatching, which has been arranged with a highly respected local thatcher. Please be aware that the neighbouring property (No 3) has a right of way through the garden.

Hallway:

bathroom: - 1.52m x 2.44m (5'0" x 8'0")

living room: - 4.06m x 3.89m (13'4" x 12'9")

kitchen: - 1.88m x 3.94m (6'2" x 12'11")

first floor landing:

bedroom: - 2.79m x 4.22m (9'2" x 13'10")

bedroom: - 2.08m x 2.51m (6'10" x 8'3")

agents note Material Information regarding the property can be found in our Key Facts for Buyers interactive brochure located in the Virtual Tour no. 2 thumbnail.

Services
Drainage - private
Heating - electric
EPC Rating tbc
Council Tax Band B
Tenure - freehold

Anti-Money Laundering Fee Statement
To comply with hmrc's regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (aml), Whittley Parish are legally required to conduct aml checks on every purchaser(s) once a sale is agreed. We use a government-approved electronic identity verification service from Landmark to ensure compliance, accuracy, and security. This is approved by the Government as part of the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (diatf).

The cost of anti-money laundering (aml) checks is £50 + VAT (£60 inc VAT) per purchase, payable in advance after an offer has been accepted. This fee to Whittley Parish is mandatory to comply with hmrc regulations and must be paid before a memorandum of sale can be issued. Please note that the fee is non-refundable.