Property description

This Victorian former railway worker's cottage was extended in 1980s/90s, and enjoys fabulous views over Cantley Marsh and RSPB reserve. Lovely walks can be enjoyed, where you can see rare species of birds, including barn owl and, in the winter, bean geese. A small mature garden can be found to the front with flowers, bushes and productive raspberry canes, with a useful but well-hidden shed, whilst to the rear a courtyard garden with York stone is provided. Situated on the Cantley Railway, the house has its original large fireplace with a cast iron wood burner, and some of the original wooden casing around the staircase. Accommodation comprises kitchen/dining room, sitting room, two bedrooms and wet room. 

The Broadland Village of Cantley is located East of the Cathedral City of Norwich and is tucked away in the Norfolk Countryside but located within only four miles of both Acle and Brundall. The village itself offers a range of amenities including a railway station, local public houses and restaurants and a Primary School. Being close to both Acle and Brundall means there is easy access to a variety of local shops, surgeries and of course the leisure activities associated with the Norfolk Broads. 

DIRECTIONS Leave Norwich via the A47 heading towards Great Yarmouth. Proceed straight over the Brundall roundabout and through the single carriageway. Turn right across the dual carriageway signposted Cantley and turn immediately left onto High Road. Follow this road up and over the hill and into Beighton. Proceed through Beighton and into Cantley, taking the right hand turn onto Burnt House Road. Continue along this road, which leads to the railway crossing. Pedestrian access can be gained, which leads to the property, indicated by our For Sale board. 

Passing over the railway crossing, a right of access leads to the main front garden. Panoramic views can be enjoyed across the marshes, whilst a timber gate leads to a low maintenance frontage with various hedges and shrubs. 

Part glazed entrance door to: 

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 19' 9" x 8' 10" (6.02m x 2.69m) This unusual room offers a long space with views to the garden and marsh. The stairs are shrouded in characterful wood cladding, with a wood effect laminate flooring, under stairs storage cupboard, stainless steel sink and double drainer unit, wall mounted cupboards, space for electric cooker, space for dishwasher and fridge/freezer, double glazed window to front, smooth ceiling, door to: 

SITTING ROOM 12' 4" x 9' 11" (3.76m x 3.02m) Square in shape, this atmospheric room offers a large fireplace containing a cast-iron multi-fuel burner, with continued wood effect laminate flooring, twin cottage-style double glazed windows, door to rear courtyard, radiator powered by the multi-fuel burner, television and telephone point, smooth ceiling. 

STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Vinyl flooring, wall mounted electric heater, smooth ceiling with loft access hatch, doors to: 

DOUBLE BEDROOM 8' 11" x 8' 10" (Some Restricted Height) (2.72m x 2.69m) This room is currently used as a spare bedroom/work room, and described as the Marsh Room by the current vendor because of the stunning views over Cantley marsh. It is large enough for a double bed, and offers fitted carpet, radiator powered by the multi-fuel burner, double glazed window to front, smooth ceiling. 

WET ROOM White two piece suite comprising low level W.C, wall mounted hand wash basin, shower area with thermostatically controlled and backup electric shower, tiled splashbacks, vinyl flooring, radiator powered by the multi-fuel burner, smooth ceiling with extractor fan. 

DOUBLE BEDROOM 11' 3" x 10' (Some Restricted Height) (3.43m x 3.05m) At the old end of the house, this double bedroom has two cottage-style double glazed windows, an airing cupboard & a fireplace which could be reopened if desired. Fitted carpet, radiator powered by the multi-fuel burner, smooth ceiling. 

OUTSIDE REAR Leading from the sitting room to a low maintenance courtyard garden can be found. 

AGENTS NOTE On the opposite side of the railway line on-road parking can be found which has been used by the nearby occupants for many years. There is right-of-way over the railway line and RSPB land, however, to allow deliveries and pick-ups.



The rear of the house backs on to a regional railway line with an average of two trains an hour, many of which stop at Cantley station and therefore pass slowly. The rear courtyard is not included on the deeds of the property, but has been enclosed and used for the last 20 years.



The current vendors utilise the wood burner for heating. A pumped radiator system exists but this has not been used in some years.