4 bedroom cottage for sale

Welcome to this enchanting three-bedroom detached chocolate box cottage, complete with a detached one-bedroom holiday let, offering the perfect blend of charm and extra income. Nestled in the picturesque village of Shotesham Saint Mary, this idyllic property boasts wonderful views over the village common to the front and serene meadows to the rear. Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hall leading to a cosy lounge featuring an inglenook fireplace with a woodburner, perfect for those chilly evenings. The fantastic kitchen/breakfast room overlooks the charming cottage gardens, while the dining room, also with an inglenook fireplace, adds a touch of rustic elegance. Additional ground floor amenities include a utility room, wet room, study and a versatile third bedroom with direct access to garden.

The first floor offers a principal bedroom that impresses with a triple aspect view, vaulted ceiling, and a well appointed en-suite bathroom. A galleried landing leads to the second bedroom, completing the upstairs accommodation. Throughout the property, you will find features such as exposed oak beams, pamment tiled floors, oak doors and cottage windows, some windows are double glazed and central heating add to the home's comfort.

The shingle driveway provides ample off road parking. The cottage gardens extend to the rear and side of the property, offering a large, raised patio ideal for alfresco dining with breath-taking views over the rear meadows.

Barn Owl Lodge, the charming holiday cottage, is situated at the far end of the garden. It features open plan living with a woodburner, double bedroom and an en-suite shower room. This cosy retreat benefits from double glazing, Calor gas central heating and its own private garden, making it an ideal holiday let.

Experience the charm and tranquility of village life in this stunning property, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy a dream home with the added benefit of extra income.

Shotesham is one of the most sought after South Norfolk villages situated approximately seven miles South of Norwich. The village has The Globe Public House and an attractive common which is PSI credited with a selection of fine period houses and a network of footpaths that includes the Boudicca Way to enjoy. Further facilities include shopping, schools and a doctors surgery which can be found in the nearby villages of Framlingham Earl and Poringland (about two miles). There are various sporting facilities nearby including Dunston Hall Country Club with an 18 hole golf course and leisure complex. Norwich, the Cathedral City and regional centre of East Anglia, has excellent retail, cultural and education sectors, with established communications including an expanding airport, mainline rail station to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 1 hour 50 minutes, and there is ease of access to the Norwich Southern Bypass linking all the major routes in and out of Norfolk.

Stable door to:-

Entrance Hall
Exposed beams, Pamment tiled floor, door to the lounge and opening to the dining room.

Lounge - 15'6" (4.72m) x 15'2" (4.62m)
Window to the front with shutters, window to the side, door and staircase to bedroom one, exposed brick inglenook fireplace with multi fuel stove set onto brick hearth, exposed beams, part glazed door to:-

Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 23'9" (7.24m) x 10'1" (3.07m)
Three windows to the rear, the garden end of the kitchen/breakfast room has a fully double glazed floor to ceiling glass cube with bi-fold doors to the patio fitted with a quality range of base and wall units, quartz work surfaces, quartz breakfast bar, Frankie one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over incorporating filter drinking tap, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher, Range Master electric range cooker with induction hob and extractor hood over, glass splashbacks, tiled floor with underfloor heating to one end, insert spotlights and feature glass cube pendant lighting, opening to:-

Hallway
Window to the side with shutters, pamment tilled floor, doors to the utility room and dining room.

Utility Room - 8'1" (2.46m) x 6'4" (1.93m)
Double glazed window to the rear, airing cupboard housing hot water tank and Heatae Sadia electric boiler, double pantry cupboard, floating butler sink with oak surround, space for a washing machine with space above for a tumble dryer, pamment tilled floor, folding door to:-

Wet Room
Double glazed window to the rear, corner wash basin, low level WC fully tiled walls, Mira mixer shower, tiled floor, extractor fan.

Dining Room - 15'10" (4.83m) x 15'10" (4.83m)
Window to the front with shutters, exposed brick inglenook fireplace with brick hearth, door and staircase to the first floor landing, exposed beams, pamment tiled floor, door to:-

Study - 15'10" (4.83m) x 6'10" (2.08m)
Window to the front, two leaded windows to the rear, exposed beams, half exposed brick flooring, oak door to:-

Bedroom 3 - 12'1" (3.68m) x 10'6" (3.2m)
Vaulted ceiling ,window to the side with shutters, window to the rear with shutters, door to the garden, stunning exposed oak beams, oak flooring.

First Floor Landing - 10'10" (3.3m) x 7'5" (2.26m)
Window to the rear with shutters, vaulted ceiling, attic storage, stunning exposed beams, built-in shelving, stripped floorboards, doors to bedrooms two and bathroom.

Bedroom 2 - 15'2" (4.62m) x 8'3" (2.51m)
Window to the side with shutters, exposed painted beams, stripped floorboards.

Bathroom - 11'0" (3.35m) x 8'2" (2.49m)
Double glazed window to the front with stunning views over the pond and village common, bath with rainfall shower head over, mixer tap, wash basin with mixer tap over and large built in mirror, low level WC with concealed cistern, part tiled walls, tiled floor, door to:-

Bedroom 1 - 20'1" (6.12m) x 15'8" (4.78m)
Vaulted ceiling, window to the rear with shutters and stunning views over the meadows and pond, double glazed window to the front with shutters and again with stunning views over the pond and village common, double glazed window to the side with shutters, exposed brick chimney breast, exposed painted beams, track spotlighting with drop-down pendants, staircase and door down to the lounge.

Outside
The cottage has mature shrub and flower borders to either side of the front door. A shingled driveway provides ample off road parking, part enclosed by picket fencing and mature hedging plus a timber garden shed. Timber gates to either side of the property lead round to the side and rear gardens, mature cottage gardens back onto open meadows. The majority of the gardens are laid to lawn with well stocked shrub and flower borders, an elevated stone set terrace enjoys a good degree of privacy and is fully enclosed by hedging. This area is great for alfresco dining and has stunning far reaching views into the Tas Valley. There is also a small patio area outside the kitchen bi-fold doors, the old brick outhouse has been converted into a garden shed and there is a raised vegetable bed, plus a summerhouse (which is for sale by separate negotiation).

Barn Owl Lodge Holiday Cottage

Living Area Including Kitchen Area - 16'5" (5m) x 13'2" (4.01m)
Double glazed windows to the side and rear, double glazed French doors to the garden, woodburner set onto Granite hearth. Kitchen Area with range of base and wall units, marble work surfaces, inset sink with mixer tap over, splashbacks, inset four ring induction hob with extractor hood over, electric oven and grill, space for a fridge/ freezer and dishwasher, Amtico flooring, opening to:-

Bedroom - 11'6" (3.51m) x 8'9" (2.67m)
Two double glazed windows to the front, Amtico flooring, inset spotlights, opening to:-

En-Suite Shower Room - 9'6" (2.9m) x 4'0" (1.22m)
Double glazed velux window to the side, shower cubicle with mixer shower over, wash basin set into vanity unit, low level WC, tiled splashbacks, extractor fan, Amtico flooring, inset spotlights, heated towel radiator.

Holiday Cottage - Outside
Shingled driveway to the front, timber gate to the garden which is laid to lawn with a patio area plus a further garden area, all enclosed by fencing and hedging. There are great views over the village common and meadows to the rear.

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Notice
Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and as so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Pymm & Co cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. This is provided as a guide to the property and an inspection of the property is recommended.