5 bedroom detached house for sale

The Norfolk Agents are delighted to offer Oak Trees, a spacious and unique family home with exceptional character, nestled in a private and mature plot of around 0.71 acres (stms) in a delightfully rural setting in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. The property is located on a quiet country lane, with easy access to the North Norfolk coast and a variety of other nearby attractions, as well as being conveniently situated for the major local road networks.

Oak Trees has undergone a huge programme of improvements by the current owners, who have refurbished, extended and re-modelled the original house, as well as transforming the external appearance with horizontal oak cladding. The property now offers versatile accommodation, which extends to a little over 3,000 sq./ft. of internal floor space over two floors, including three en-suite bedrooms. The layout has been designed to maximise the appreciation and enjoyment of the rural surroundings, with a delightful view on display from virtually every window. Likewise, the high-quality of finish is apparent throughout the house, from the farmhouse kitchen with solid oak work surfaces to the stylish bathroom fittings installed in the en-suites. Another striking feature is the low running costs and sustainability for a house of its size, with a high-efficiency ground source heat pump (installed in 2017) providing central heating and hot water, and an array of solar panels which contributes significantly to the energy bills.

ACCOMMODATION

Visitors are welcomed into the bright and well-proportioned reception hall, leading directly into the living room, which measures 40ft in length and spans the width of the ground floor. The living room can be furnished in any number of ways, with three pairs of doors opening out to the south-facing garden to the front and a pair of roof lights allowing additional light to flood in. From the living room there are openings into the study/library and the snug, both of which are of equal proportions. The study has a calm atmosphere, with book cases lining the walls and a feature fireplace; whilst the snug enjoys a sense of warmth and cosiness, with panelled walls and a wood burning stove.

The living room leads around to the open-plan kitchen, which has a traditional farmhouse appearance, with an extensive collection of units under solid oak work surfaces and a matching central island with breakfast bar. The kitchen also includes a free-standing range cooker and a large walk-in pantry.

The rear section of the ground floor can be seen as the engine room of the house, with a large boot room, a well-equipped utility/laundry room and a rear hall, with a door into the ground floor cloakroom and stairs leading up to the first floor landing. From the boot room, there is a door into the ground floor guest bedroom, which is a comfortable double room with a brand new en-suite shower room.

Upstairs there are four further bedrooms arranged around the landing, which enjoys a pleasant view to the rear. The master room is an impressive feature, with a spacious dressing room, a modern en-suite shower room, a separate walk-in wardrobe and delightful dual aspect views from the bedroom area. The guest bedroom is another extremely generously sized double room with an en-suite shower room, walk-in wardrobe and a superb view over the garden to the west. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are both double rooms of equal size, which are served by the neatly appointed family bathroom which is accessed from the landing.

In all, the overall floor area extends to a little over 3,000 sq./ft.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached from the quiet lane onto a private gated driveway which sweeps around the western boundary of the plot, to a parking area which also houses a double cart shed and workshop building. The house sits relatively centrally within the plot, with the main garden being to the front, with a south facing orientation. The established gardens surround the house, including a beautiful wildflower meadow, which has been specifically planted to provide a different range of species and colour every year. Other parts of the garden have a more formal feel, with a neatly manicured area of lawn and planted borders, along with raised vegetable beds. Throughout the garden there are various seating areas which enjoy the sun at different times of day, as well as numerous fruit and other specimen trees. Much of the southern boundary which adjoins the lane is enclosed by mature hedges and trees, which adds to the sense of privacy and seclusion within the garden.

LOCATION

The property is located on a quiet country lane on the outskirts of the small and pretty village of Pentney, approximately equidistant between the nearby towns of King's Lynn and Swaffham, and only a 30-minute car journey from the coast at Heacham and Hunstanton. From the property, there are miles of countryside walks from the doorstep. Of particular note is the Nar Valley Way (part of which is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest), which passes the medieval priory, Pentney Abbey, and leading onto a route along the banks of the River Nar through the recently re-wilded estate at West Acre and on to the historic village of Castle Acre.

Also on the doorstep is the exclusive Energise Spa and Health Club, which is only 200 metres down the road.

SERVICES & SUSTAINABILITY

The property is connected to mains electricity and water supply. Central heating and hot water is provided courtesy of an energy efficient ground source heat pump to under-floor heating downstairs and conventional radiators on the first floor. There is a large solar array installed at the property, which significantly contributes to the cost of electricity.

Private drainage

TENURE: Freehold

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

EPC RATING: C - The full certificate can be downloaded or provided by the Norfolk Agents.

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