Description
The Old Schoolmaster's House is a stunning grade II listed village home providing beautifully arranged accommodation with charming gardens, whilst enjoying a delightful setting on the outskirts of the popular village of Rickinghall.Built in 1854 of a striking brick and flint construction beneath an attractive "fish scale" clay tiled roof with "fleur de lis" ridge tiles, this fabulous period home forms the front portion of a magnificent former Victorian school which was the subject of an impressive conversion programme in 2006.The property retains a wealth of original features with elegantly proportioned accommodation currently in brief comprising; superb Gothic style entrance door opening to the entrance porch with door to family room with arched windows to front and door to a charming sitting room, with fireplace and sash box window overlooking the pretty front gardens. The dining room has an attractive quarry tiled floor, stairs off to first floor and door to the kitchen fitted with a matching range of traditional units providing drawer and cupboard space beneath wooden preparation surfaces, oven, windows to rear and stable door to gardens. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a shower room. On the first floor is a landing with stairs continuing to the second floor, two generous bedrooms and a luxurious shower room. The accommodation is completed with a converted loft room / occasional attic bedroom 20' 9" x 8' 9" (max with limited ceiling height), Solid oak wood flooring, two skylights and built in storage unit.

Outside
The house is approached along a shared private driveway leading to an area of vehicle parking with access to a single garage. There is a lawned garden to the side of the drive with gate to the cottage. The landscaped gardens are a charming feature of the property providing a high degree of seclusion and privacy whilst being stocked with an abundance of flowering plants, trees, shrubs and stocked borders.

Location
The Old Schoolmasters House occupies a prominent position adjacent to the Church on the periphery of the village centre. Rickinghall and the adjoining village of Botesdale have a thriving community and offer an excellent range of everyday amenities including school, doctors surgery, supermarket, church and village inns. Rickinghall remains one of the areas most popular village locations and is situated well for easy access to all major routes. The market Town of Diss is approximately six miles distant providing a full range of amenities including weekly market and mainline railway link to London’s Liverpool Street (circa 90 minutes).

Directions
When entering Rickinghall from the direction of Bury St Edmunds on the A143 towards Diss, turn left to the centre of the village. Follow the road and turn left into Hinderclay Road, where the property will be found on the left hand side immediately after the Church.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired radiator central heating. Council Tax Band D. EPC rating D.

Viewing
Please contact us on 01284 700018 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.

Energy Performance Certificate
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