4 bedroom detached house

Situated on Gooseberry Hill, Swanton Morley, on an elevated plot, this exceptional home could be easily missed, obscured behind an array of mature conifers and shrubs. Believed to have been built in the early 1800’s, this Georgian style home has plenty to offer; the 3/4 bedroom family home is ready to move in to, but the ideal buyer will have an additional budget to renovate the old forge, which was converted to a detached 1/2 bedroom annexe in 1990.

Lifestyle
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This home could be the key to unlocking your biggest opportunity in 2023… with several outbuildings including two garage’s, a large workshop, stable block & converted forge, this home will suit a wide range of buyers from a multi-generational family who need their own space, downsizers who are reluctant to give up room for hobbies, or the unique opportunity for a business or working space in your own home (subject to any necessary planning consents).

The Home
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If you are seeking opportunity, but like clean and tidy interiors this home could allow you a perfect balance; the family home has been lovingly updated over the last 15 years by the current owner who has lived here since 1989. The ground floor entrance hallway creates a sense of space which continues throughout the home, with lots of large rectangular rooms; a cosy sitting room with open fire place is located at the front of the home, with fitted units and bookshelves.

To the rear of the home is a more family orientated, open plan reception room, this opens up into a sun room where there is plenty of space for a large formal dining table, ideal for entertaining, with French doors leading out into the rear garden. There is also a kitchen with walk in pantry, rear entrance hall/boot room, utility room and downstairs WC. Upstairs there are three generous double bedrooms, with a small fourth room/office or study. There is a large walk in airing cupboard situated through bedroom four, a smaller storage cupboard, as well as a 3pc family bathroom suite. The whole home has a naturally light feel to it, with many south facing windows or double aspect rooms and Norfolk countryside views across the back and side of the home.

The existing owner has made a number of improvements to the home whilst there, to include re-plastering throughout, top to bottom redecoration from 2008-2016, replacement windows, a new kitchen, bathroom, utility room. The sun room had new felt on the roof in 2010. Outside has been landscaped, a new timber framed garage and workshop were built, and in 1990 the old Forge was converted to a self-contained annexe for in-laws.

The Annexe
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This converted forge was originally used as a self-contained annexe. It has now been empty for approximately 20 years and is in need of a complete refurbishment to include bathroom, kitchen, windows, possible heating system repair, updated electrics and full re-decoration.

The Outside
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The property has off-road parking for at least four cars. The rear garden is South Facing and mostly laid to lawn with a range of flower boards. The home backs onto open countryside with beautiful views and plenty of opportunity to watch the local wildlife.

There is a standard single garage which will comfortably fit a medium sized car, an additional 13ft wide timber framed garage with double doors as well as a 15’8’’ x 16’ workshop, all of which have power and light. An old stable block stands behind the annexe which is currently being used for storage. Whilst it is mostly dry, the block would benefit from repair.

Location
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Swanton Morley is a large but rural parish 2 miles to the north east of Dereham, 12 miles east of Swaffham and 16 miles west of the cathedral city of Norwich. There are regular bus services to both Norwich and Dereham. The well served village of Swanton Morley has a quality butchers, public house, village shop, delicatessen, post office, garage, primary school, delightful village green and a village hall and local sports clubs which include football, 2 bowls clubs and a cricket club. The village is located within easy reach of the River Wensum with its fantastic spots for fishing and for nature lovers there are many footpaths to discover in the area.

Other Useful Information
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Services Connected - mains electricity, water & Drainage. Broadband & telephone connected. Oil fired central heating.

The existing owner has informed us that the property was re-wired, main roof was re-felted, timber treatment, chimney stack repaired and damp course was completed in 1988.

Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: F