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Guide Price£850,000

Shelfanger Road, Diss

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Highly Impressive Detached Family Home
  • Rural Position Surrounded By Open Fields
  • Mian House Offers Over 2660 SQFT Internally (stms)
  • Self Contained Bedroom Suite With Kitchenette & Bathroom Ideal For Multi-Generational Living
  • Detached Triple Garage Block With First Floor Level Ideal For Conversion (stp)
  • Gated & Shingled Expansive Driveway With Vast Amount Of Space For Vehicles
  • Private Well Kept Plot Of Approximately 1 Acres (stms)
  • Located Within Only A Few Miles Of Diss Town Centre With Mainline Train Station

Description

IN SUMMARY
Presenting an OUTSTANDING FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME, this impressive property combines expansive accommodation with a RURAL POSITION surrounded by OPEN FIELDS, offering peace, privacy, and versatility. The MAIN HOUSE boasts over 2660 SQFT (stms) of beautifully appointed living space, combining THREE RECEPTIONS ROOMS including a HUGE KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM at its heart. You will find FIVE BEDROOMS in total on the first floor with the addition of a SELF-CONTAINED BEDROOM SUITE complete with its own KITCHENETTE and BATHROOM (ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or independent teenagers). There are also TWO WELL APPOINTED BATHROOMS on the first floor with the ground floor also offering a useful UTILITY ROOM, and convenient CLOAKROOM. Picturesque VIEWS across open countryside can also be found to all first floor windows. In addition to the main house and the self contained suite, there is an excellent DETACHED TRIPLE GARAGE BLOCK with over 1500 SQFT of accommodation (stms) with a FIRST FLOOR LEVEL (ideal for conversion, subject to planning), perfect for a HOME OFFICE, STUDIO, or additional guest accommodation. This property is set within a GATED and PRIVATE, WELL-KEPT PLOT of approximately ONE ACRE (stms), with a vast sweeping SHINGLED DRIVEWAY providing an abundance of parking for multiple vehicles. This remarkable home would suit a wide range of purchasers looking for an expansive property set within a generous rural plot and potential to create more accommodation and/or business opportunities if required. There is also the potential to purchase further land to the rear (owned by a separate land owner) via separate negotiation should a purchaser require additional space.

SETTING THE SCENE
using the Shelfanger Road on the periphery of Diss you will find impressive double gates to the front leading onto the expansive shingled driveway providing ample parking off road for numerous vehicles. The driveway leads round to the impressive triple garage block with storage to the side. There are two entrance doors into the main house to the front from the driveway frontage.

THE GRAND TOUR
The main house - The home has been designed with both space and versatility in mind, the layout seamlessly connects two distinct yet cohesive wings. The main entrance opens into a generous sized hallway, with access into a large and bright sitting room, where a dramatic brick fireplace with a log-burning stove can be found. Flowing through to a formal dining room, the space is ideal for entertaining. The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, dining and family room area - a real standout feature, finished in a rich navy theme with a central breakfast bar and additional dining space, making it ideal for both casual family meals and larger gatherings. There are then double doors to the rear opening onto the courtyard beyond. Also on the ground floor there is a further entrance hallway, utility room and ground floor cloakroom.

The upper floor is thoughtfully designed to accommodate multi-generational living or provide an independent space for older children. A separate and additional entrance on the ground floor leads directly via a dedicated staircase to an impressively proportioned self-contained bedroom with its own kitchen area—perfect for those seeking privacy. This space also benefits from a ‘Jack and Jill’ en-suite, which conveniently connects to another bedroom and the main landing. Using the principal staircase, the main home provides the remaining well-proportioned bedrooms of which there are four and a luxurious four-piece family bathroom, as well as the shared ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom.

The garaging - Located to the right of the main house, the vast triple garage block can be found, with single garage and adjacent double garage as well as storage unit which together to deliver unrivaled practicality, with ample room to work and store large machinery, vehicles and more. For car enthusiasts, this is an absolute dream. The spacious layout is further complemented by the upper floor of the garage, which presents an exciting opportunity for conversion into additional living accommodation, subject to planning approval. This upper level could easily become an excellent annexe or rental accommodation providing an income if required. Planning permission is already in place for a left-side extension, incorporating a bedroom, ensuite, and study, with the necessary documentation held by the vendor.

FIND US
Postcode : IP22 4XY
What3Words : ///encodes.rooks.coiling

VIRTUAL TOUR
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AGENTS NOTES
Buyers are advised the central heating is provided by oil, drainage is via a private sewerage treatment plant, mains electricity is connected with water provided by a bore hole. Further land can be purchased to the rear via separate negotiation if required.


EPC Rating: D

Garden

THE GREAT OUTDOORS
The grounds extend to approximately 1 acres (stms) with expansive wrap around lawns to all sides of the home, creating a substantial outdoor space perfect for both leisure and functionality. To the right of the home is the enormous garage block and for car enthusiasts, this home driveway and garage is a dream setup. With extensive off-road parking at your disposal, there is plenty of space to accommodate multiple vehicles, including motorhomes—perfect for those with a passion for cars or outdoor adventures. The plot is enclosed by mature hedging surrounding as well as attractive landscaping, a variety of mature trees and shrubs as well as planting borders. To the side and rear of the house is a very generous hard standing patio with low level brick wall and extensive planting borders providing the perfect spot for outside dining offering a good degree of privacy. The plot backs and sides onto open fields creating a further sense of space.

Disclaimer

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To comply with HMRC's regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), we are legally required to conduct AML checks on every purchaser once a sale is agreed. We use a government-approved electronic identity verification service 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 are £50 including VAT per person, payable in advance after an offer has been accepted. This fee 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.

General Disclaimer:
Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-06-14

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,220 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£850,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £376,126 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
61 D
85 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Private Supply
Heating
Oil Heating, Wood Burner
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

No premises records for this postcode, which is common for bare land and rural plots. A new connection would be quoted by the provider.

Mobile signal

No address-level signal records for this postcode, which is common for bare land.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Roydon Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Community school
  • Diss Church of England Junior Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    149
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Diss Infant Academy and Nursery1.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    115
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Burston Community Primary School1.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    27
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bressingham Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    139
    Type
    Foundation school

Secondary

  • Diss High School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    877
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hartismere School5.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,062
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Old Buckenham High School6.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    501
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)8.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    824
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Long Stratton High School8.4 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    679
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Aldi Park Road, Diss, Diss1.8 miles
Morrisons Diss, Diss1.8 miles
Tesco Diss Superstore, Diss1.9 miles

GP surgery

Lawns Practice1.4 miles

Pharmacy

Hado Pharmacy1.4 miles

Hospital

Hartismere Hospital5.4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Diss Rail Station2 miles

Nearest bus stop

bus shelter0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Eye14 min · 6.7 miles
Diss4 min · 1.8 miles
Harleston19 min · 12 miles
Attleborough17 min · 10 miles
Norwich (city)36 min · 23 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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