Property description

Norwich - 7.6 miles

Long Stratton - 4.9 miles

Loddon - 10.3 miles





A spacious Grade II listed property boasting many original features and in good condition throughout. Benefiting from four double bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, three outbuildings, large garden, double cart lodge and ample parking. Located in the rural village of Saxlingham Nethergate.



Accommodation comprises briefly of:

Entrance hall

Sitting room

Dining room

Kitchen/breakfast room

Shower room

Master bedroom

Three further double bedrooms

Principal bathroom

Front and rear gardens

Three outbuildings

Double cart lodge

Ample parking



The Property

This Grade II listed property and is believed to date back to the late 17th Century as a coaching inn. It has since been converted into a spacious family home with many original features including exposed wall and ceiling timbers in many rooms. It is also one of six houses in Saxlingham to be listed in Pevsner. The sitting room is of generous proportions with an inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove as the main focal point. There is also a storage cupboard and a 'secret' staircase leading upstairs. The dining room is spacious with a window looking onto the front aspect and provides extra entertaining space downstairs. The kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted in the last two years with ample units and worktops, space for a fridge/freezer, dish washer, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a integrated double oven and four ring hob and a breakfast bar. This room also has plenty room for a dining table and chairs. The main staircase leads from the entrance hall upstairs. The master bedroom is spacious with a good size cupboard, there are two further bedrooms on this level both doubles. The family bathroom has been recently fitted with floor and wall tiles, shower attachment over the bath with glass screen, WC, bidet and sink with vanity unit underneath. Another double bedroom can be found on the second floor with beautiful exposed beams into the eaves and provides access into the loft which is boarded.



Outside

The property is approached by a front garden and a graveled drive to the left side of the property. The drive leads to the double cart lodge and ample parking. There a three outbuildings, two of which are attached and could be converted into an annex subject to planning and building regulations. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and has a patio area ideal for 'al fresco' entertaining.



Location

Saxlingham Nethergate is a small village with a local primary school, village hall and cricket club. The Cathedral City of Norwich is about 17 mins drive to the North and has a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street (1hr 54mins). It is within easy reach of the market towns of Bungay and Beccles which provide a fuller range of amenities. Bungay offers a good range of all the necessary amenities and shops, schools, antique shops, restaurants, The Fisher Theater (now showing films) and leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool and golf club. The unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are approx. 26.8 miles away.



Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.



Services

Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.



Local Authority

South Norfolk District Council

Council Tax Band: F

Postcode: NR15 1AJ



Agents Note

The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.



Tenure

Vacant possession of the freehold will be given on completion.