4 bedroom detached house

The Norfolk Agents are pleased to offer this individual and highly versatile family home, comprising a spacious 4-bedroom cottage with an adjoining 1-bedroom annex, set in private grounds of around 0.75 acres (stms) with a sweeping shingle driveway, stables and other outbuildings. The property is situated on a quiet country lane opposite open farmland, with pleasant views to the front and rear. The property is conveniently situated for the nearby market town of Dereham which can be reached in under 10 minutes, whilst the city of Norwich is only 13 miles to the east along the A47.

ACCOMMODATION

Visitors are welcomed into Oakwell Cottage through a glass fronted entrance porch with doors opening to the refurbished kitchen/breakfast room, the ground floor shower room and the large utility/laundry room, which is ideal for any family with dogs. The kitchen comprises a range of stylish modern units under granite work surfaces which extend into a breakfast bar, with a free-standing oil-fired Aga and integrated appliances which include a dishwasher, hob, oven and fridge. A door from the kitchen leads through to the well-proportioned sitting/dining room, which houses a wood burning stove at one end of the room, as well as the main staircase that rises to the first floor. The sitting room leads into the snug, complete with a delightful beamed ceiling and a wood burner set in the original brick fireplace. The sitting/dining room and snug are the original part of the house, with both boasting wooden beams, and original fireplaces. To the front of the house, on the south facing wall there is a conservatory which overlooks the garden and has doors opening onto a paved entertaining area. At the rear of the ground floor there is a separate entrance hall, with a back staircase and door into the living room, which is another versatile reception room, with a useful storage area which extends under the stairs.

The first floor is arranged around the two landing areas, with three double rooms looking out to the front and a neatly appointed family bathroom; whilst the second bedroom at the rear of the house is served by an adjacent shower wet room. In all, the internal floor area extends to around 2,350 sq./ft.

HARE COTTAGE

Next door to the main property is a self contained cottage, currently used as a holiday let, but could be the perfect accommodation for an family member wanting some independance. Stable style doors open into an entrance hall with plumbing for utility appliances beneath a worktop, and door into the main accommodation. The living area is a twin aspect open plan kitchen are with adjacent living space. The kitchen comprises base and wall units with integral fridge, freezer, dishwasher, 1.5 sink with drainer, electric oven, hob and cooker hood. Completing the ground floor is a shower wet room and stairs to the first floor. Upstairs there is a large double bedroom and a 3-piece bathroom arranged around a light and spacious landing. The bathroom comprises bath, WC, pedestal hand basin and airing cupboard. The holiday cottage benefits from an independent driveway to the main house, with a front courtyard and a private rear garden which is laid to lawn.

GROUNDS & OUTBUILDINGS

In addition to the versatile accommodation, there is also a highly adaptable brick-built outbuilding, which is currently used as a home office/gym, which also provides fantastic storage with a loft space, basement and attached storage shed. Across from the main house there is a timber stable block with a main electricity supply, which comprises three stables, a tack room and storage/feed room.

The property is approached over a shingle driveway which extends to the side of the house, through a pair of timber gates into a yard area at the rear of the office/outbuilding and alongside the stables. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature trees, planted flower beds and shrub borders. There are also various seating areas, including a sunny south facing barbecue area adjacent to the conservatory.

SERVICES & AGENTS NOTES

The property is connected to biomass and oil fired central heating which can be alternated by an internal switch. The holiday cottage is served by electric underfloor heating. Both properties have connections to 2 private septic tanks.

The owner also has an agreement with the neighbouring farmer to lease land for the horses which can be further negotiated if required.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

EPC RATING: D