2 bedroom cottage for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Guide Price: £425,000 £450,000
- 17th Century Brick House
- Extended in the 19th Century
- Development Potential
- 2 Large Bedrooms
- 1/4 Acre Plot
- Countryside Location
- Vendor Has Found
Step back in time with this enchanting 17th-century cottage, a true gem nestled in the heart of Corpusty. This historic abode seamlessly blends old-world charm with modern comforts, offering a unique and captivating living experience.
Exterior:
Picturesque Brick Façade
Norfolk Red Tiled Roof
Beautifully Landscaped Garden With Surrounding Trees and Flowering Plants
Private Courtyard, Perfect For Al Fresco Dining and Relaxation
Interior:
Exposed Wooden Beams and Original Brick
Cozy Living Room with a Rustic Log Burner
Country-style Kitchen With Updated Appliances and Charming Cabinetry
Intimate Dining Area
Two Well-Appointed Bedrooms, Each Brimming with Character and Unique Touches
Two Tastefully Updated Bathrooms, Maintaining the Cottage’s Historic Charm
Additional Features:
Welsh Slate Flooring in the Entrance
Handcrafted built-in shelving and storage
Stunning Countryside Surrounding
Peaceful and Private Location, Yet Conveniently Close to Local Amenities
This 17th-century cottage is a rare find, offering an idyllic retreat steeped in history. Ideal for those seeking a serene lifestyle in a property that tells a story of its own, this charming home awaits your discovery
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Nestled in the picturesque countryside of North Norfolk, the charming village of Corpusty offers a quintessentially English rural experience. Known for its idyllic landscapes and tight-knit community, Corpusty is a hidden gem that perfectly balances tranquility and accessibility. The home even housed the artist who designed Iron Maiden's mascot lived within the property!
Location:
Situated in the heart of the Norfolk countryside
Just a short drive from the market towns of Holt and Aylsham
Close proximity to the stunning North Norfolk Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Community and Lifestyle:
A welcoming and vibrant community with a strong sense of local pride
Active village life with regular events, farmers' markets, and festivals
Excellent local primary school and a range of recreational facilities
Amenities:
Traditional village pub offering hearty meals and a friendly atmosphere
Charming local shops and a convenience store
Historic village church with beautiful architecture and a rich history
Attractions and Activities:
Beautiful walking and cycling trails through scenic woodlands and fields
Nearby Mannington Hall and Gardens, perfect for a day out exploring historical estates
Easy access to the Norfolk Broads, ideal for boating and wildlife enthusiasts
Housing and Real Estate:
A mix of period properties, quaint cottages, and contemporary homes
Attractive property prices compared to more urban areas, offering great value
Corpusty in Norfolk is the ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with the added benefit of a supportive community and easy access to the coast and larger towns. Whether you're looking to retire in serenity or raise a family in a nurturing environment, Corpusty provides a perfect blend of charm, convenience, and natural beauty.
Rooms
Entrance Hall
The entrance hall is well-sized, floored with a welsh slate and furnished with an area to remove shoes before entering the cottage. This room has a barn style door to the outside and gives access to the utility room & kitchen/diner.
Utility Room 11'5" x 4'3" (3.50m x 1.30m)
The utility area features a beautiful Velux window to allow plenty of light into it, with plumbing for washing machines, it is a great space to keep the housework out of the way from your main living areas. It has a door leading through to a shower room off of it.
Shower Room 6'6" x 4'11" (2.00m x 1.50m)
The shower room is well appointed, with a hand basin, corner shower unit, frosted window to the rear, heated towel rail and low lying WC. It is well sized and a lovely addition to this character home.
Kitchen / Diner 13'5" x 12'5" (4.10m x 3.80m)
The kitchen area is equipped with plenty of low lying units throughout, large stainless steel extractor fan above the gas oven with electric hobs, and as you span round the kitchen you meet the hand basin unit with window to the rea above leading to the coal fired oven which heats the entire house! The dining area is spacious and has seating for plenty of people! It has a 2 windows to the front aspect which light up the room, showing of the exposed wooden beams throughout.
Living Room 16'0" x 12'1" (4.90m x 3.70m)
The living area of the cottage feels snug and cosy without feeling cramped and small. It has a brick surround fire place which houses the double door wood burner. The room features the wooden beams throughout and has a large wooden mantle sitting above the fire.
Master Bedroom 14'9" x 13'1" (4.50m x 4.00m)
The master bedroom features windows to both front and side aspect allowing for plenty of light to be spread throughout the room. It once again has the wooden exposed beams of the A frame for the cottage. The vaulted ceilings make for a spacious feel in the room.
Bedroom Two 12'9" x 12'9" (3.90m x 3.90m)
The second bedroom is also extremely well sized, also featuring vaulted ceilings, it comes with fitted rails either side of the chimney breast, windows to the front aspect and plenty of space for furniture.
Bathroom
The bathroom upstairs features the same character feel as the rest of the house while still feeling like the appliances are modern and convenient. The room features a roll-top bath, back-lit mirror, hand basin & W/C. The room has wooden beams, exposed brickwork, storage built-in, cast iron radiator and window to the front aspect.
Workshop 78'8" x 14'5" (24.00m x 4.40m)
The workshop/barn is an amazing space with great potential to convert into a lovely 3 bedroom barn conversion. The current drawings put the finished property at approximately 1300sq/ft, with an expansive open plan living/diner/kitchen area with patio doors to the parking area which would be suitable for 3 cars. It would feature a separate utility room, en-suite to the master bedroom, spacious family bathroom, separate W/C and 2 more double bedrooms.
Outside
The outside of the property is an amazing space; sitting on just over 1/4 of an acre, the property benefits from the surrounding nature and wildlife as well as the peaceful life Corpusty provides. On one side the cottage has a separate area which is patio and can be used however is seen fit. On the other side is the potential barn conversion with space to add in roadside access with a drive to the property.
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