4 Bed Detached House For Sale

abbotFox Bespoke is pleased to present 'Ridge House', a beautifully presented Grade II listed house in the sought-after village of Rickinghall with some updating required. With a spacious, detached two bedroom annexe, planning for an extension to the main house and further outbuildings to convert, this property has lots of potential for a family looking for a property with income potential or suitable for multi-generational living.

Guide £1,000,000 - £1,100,000

From The Owner - "It has been a pleasure and privilege to own Ridge House and to help bring it back to its former glory. We've loved the gardens which receive sunshine all day. The village is definitely one of the best-served in the area and the house is only a five minute walk to the local primary school and only a two minute walk to two excellent pubs, which both serve food"

Introduction - There is an undeniable elegance to Ridge House, an impressive, Grade II listed family home set back from the main street in the centre of Rickinghall. When it was first built in the 1700s it was originally two cottages, which were later joined together behind its pretty Georgian frontage. For centuries, the house has offered a treasure trove of history, with hidden historical details now tastefully restored and large, well-proportioned rooms that have been brought right up to date. It also has the added benefit of a converted coach house and planning permission for an extension to the main house making it the perfect choice for big or multi-generational families.

Inside - High ceilings, grand fireplaces and traditional sash windows are standout features of the ground floor, which boasts generously-proportioned rooms in keeping with the property’s Georgian heritage. There are two good-sized reception rooms on the ground floor, as well as a study, kitchen, cloakroom and utility room.
The hallway is spacious and welcoming with a sweeping staircase featuring impressive moulded details and there is also a useful cellar. Upstairs, four bedrooms are arranged off a central landing along with a good-sized family bathroom.

Outside - From the outside, Ridge House looks very imposing and elegant with neat rows of sash windows and a front door perched behind a traditional Doric porch with two fluted columns. It enjoys a lovely village location and is surrounded by large and secluded gardens. Borders of mature trees and shrubs give it a real sense of privacy and there are three large lawns as well as space for a vegetable garden. The former coach house has been converted into an annexe with a downstairs kitchen, sitting room, shower room and utility space. It also has two bedrooms and a study upstairs. The property benefits from two driveways, providing off-road parking for up to 8 cars.

Reception Rooms - There’s a subtle grandeur to the reception rooms, which are beautifully decorated in neutral yet stylish colours, including deep greys and pebble-toned taupes.
Both rooms have a timeless feel to them and feature large brick hearths with wood-burning stoves inset, ceiling roses in the centre and sash windows and picture rails. The high ceilings, typical of the period, only accentuate the sense of space and scale. The eat-in kitchen, which has been recently remodelled, has a well-placed breakfast bar and space for a good-sized dining table.

Bedrooms And Bathrooms - Four double bedrooms can be found on the first floor, each with good-sized ceiling heights and large sash windows. All the bedrooms are nicely decorated but the principal bedroom is particularly lovely, with room for a sleigh-style bed as well as an armchair and vanity table. It also has a panelled feature wall and access to an en suite shower room. The main family bathroom is also located on the first floor and includes a large walk-in shower and a separate bath. There is also a small cloakroom downstairs.

Features - The reception rooms are light and airy but still very cosy and the ground floor layout has a lovely free-flowing feel. The eat-in kitchen is a real highlight and offers a lovely arrangement of built-in storage space and a large island in the centre which doubles as a breakfast bar. Surrounding the house are lovely landscaped grounds with sprawling lawns and the converted coach house is a lovely extra. With its exposed brick and beams it has a much more rustic feel to it than the main house, but it would be ideal for multi-generational families or those who like to entertain and host.

Practilities - The kitchen is a really sociable space and includes room for a large dining table, a breakfast bar and a good range of storage units and worktops. High-tech appliances include two eye-level ovens, an electric hob and wine cooler. A useful utility space has also been incorporated into the ground floor, as well as a good-sized study. A further study can also be found in the converted coach house, which also has the remains of a stable, offering plenty of storage space, and a good-sized garage. The stable has planning permission to convert into additional residential accommodation, including a large modern extension connecting the stable to the main house.

Services - Mains water and sewerage
Broadband - 75mbps
Oil Tank with two recently installed oil fired boilers

Location - Rickinghall is a thriving village close to the Norfolk-Suffolk border and around six miles from Diss. It can be easily accessed from the A143 and is close to the A140, offering good access to both counties. It has a local convenience store, two pubs, tennis courts, football pitches, play parks, dentist, cafe, hairdressers, two takeaways (Chinese and fish and chips) and a number of different groups and activities which are held in the village hall. There is a doctor’s surgery in the adjoining village of Botesdale and the nature reserve of Redgrave and Lopham Fen is only a short distance away. Diss train station is located only a short drive away and provides direct transport links into Norwich and London Liverpool Street.

Families - The house itself is particularly well-suited to large or multi-generational families thanks to the converted coach house, which offers self-contained accommodation and is ideal for older relatives or teens who want a bit of independence. The gardens and grounds are tranquil and secluded and feature large lawns for children to play in. There is a good range of amenities in the centre of the village, as well as nearby. The nearest high schools are in Eye or Diss. The closest primary school is St Botolphs in Botesdale, which serves Rickinghall and its surrounding villages and is also a feeder school to the highly desired Hartismere High School and Sixth Form.

Local Authority - Mid Suffolk

Insider’S View - “The current owners have really transformed this Grade II listed home into something special. There’s a real timelessness to it. The reception rooms are well-proportioned but still cosy and homely and they’ve done a great job with the kitchen. I can see it quickly becoming the heart of the home for any new family. The converted coach house is a really useful space. The current owners use it for their older relatives, which works well, but I can also see it suiting teenage or 20-something children or being used by friends or family. With the right permissions, it could even be used as a holiday let. In terms of location, Ridge House is a hard one to beat. It has that lovely village feel but it’s still well-served by shops and schools… and then there’s the gardens. They’re just a piece of paradise.”