A unique opportunity to purchase this detached woodland cottage in need of complete renovation with scope to extend or develop (subject to planning permission). The property is "off grid' with no connected mains services and occupies a large plot extending to approximately one third of an acre (subject to survey)
SITUATION&LOCATION Located between the Suffolk market town of Brandon and the sought after Breckland village of Mundford, Emily's Wood Bungalow occupies a unique woodland setting, situated slightly back from the Brandon/Mundford Road (A1065) but nestled amongst and surrounded by the pine forests of Thetford Forest park.
The property stands in its own grounds of about a third of an acre (subject to survey), the boundary's being clearly marked by post and wire fencing. There is vehicular access off the road.
In need of complete restoration and renovation, the property has remained in its current condition for many years and is completely 'off grid' having no main s services connected.
The sale of this property offers a rare opportunity, not only to acquire a residential dwelling in a forest setting, but also with the scope and potential to redevelop, refurbish or extend. (subject to the usual planning consents).
Although the postal address is Weeting, the property is situated to the east of the village towards Mundford. Despite the postal address, the village of Weeting is just on the Norfolk side of the county boundary. Within the village is a post office stores, primary school, church and a public house, the town of Brandon is only 1 mile away with a wider range of shops and other facilities. Thetford is about 8 miles.
There are several nearby market towns including Brandon, Thetford, Downham Market and Swaffham. Brandon, Thetford and Downham market offer good rail links and the dualled A11 via the A14 and M11 also provides fast access to Norwich, Cambridge, London and the North.
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SITTINGROOM13' 1" x 11' 5" (4.0m x 3.50m) With tiled fireplace, Crittall window.
KITCHEN/DINER5.19x3.54 With open fireplace and alcove cupboard to side; double drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboards under; Crittall windows and French doors to rear.
BEDROOMONE13' 0" x 11' 2" (3.97m x 3.41m) Open fireplace; Crittall window.
BEDROOMTWO11' 5" x 7' 9" (3.50m x 2.38m) Open fireplace; Crittall window.
CLOAKROOM8' 0" x 7' 5" (2.45m x 2.28m) With WC; Crittall window.
OUTSIDE The property occupies a fairly central position on its plot which extends to approximately 1/3 Acre (subject to survey). The grounds are interspersed with established Pine trees and the boundary's are set with post and wire fencing. There is vehicular access off the A1065 Brandon/Mundford Road. The private borehole is located within the curtilage of the property. Aside from the road, the site is surrounded by the Thetford Pine Forest and Forestry Commission land.
SERVICES There are no mains services connected to this property.
Water - There is a private borehole with submersible pump.
Electricity - historically electricity has been provided from an external generator.
Drainage - Septic tank drainage
Interested purchasers will need to carry out their investigation in respect of utilities required. we are not aware of any recent Potability test of the water supply.