Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this well-presented and individual detached cottage style property, occupying a peaceful position on the outskirts of Gressenhall. The cottage is entered via a spacious reception hall, from where there are doors through to the neatly appointed kitchen and a delightful sitting/dining room with fireplace. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a separate utility room and cloakroom; with three bedrooms, master en-suite and family bathroom on the first floor. The quality of the build is of a high standard, with oak joinery throughout and under-floor heating on both levels. The property was signed off by the NHBC in 2008 with a ten-year warranty. Outside, there are neatly maintained gardens to the front and rear, off-road parking for three vehicles and a brick-built workshop. 

GRESSENHALL An unspoilt rural village which has a post office/village stores and is also the home of the Rural Life Museum. Further amenities can be found in the nearby town of Dereham with a wide range of facilities including schools, a swimming pool and golf course. The village is in the catchment area for the well regarded Litcham High School. The cathedral city of Norwich is about 20 miles away with cultural and leisure activities for most tastes. There is a regular rail service to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 1 hour 40 minutes and an expanding airport which has an increasing number of flights to European destinations with most international destinations available via Schipol.

 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- An attractive brick built entrance porch with a pitched pan tiled roof, exterior light and a partly glazed timber front door opening into… 

RECEPTION HALL 11' 1" max x 11' 1" max (3.40m max x 3.40m max) A pleasantly spacious entrance area with oak flooring and doors opening to the sitting room/dining room, kitchen and ground floor cloakroom. Oak staircase rising to the first floor landing with a timber framed double glazed window on the gable wall providing natural light. An understairs storage compartment and ample space for the storage of boots, coats and shoes. 

SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM 21' 0" x 12' 6" (6.41m x 3.83m) A well-proportioned and superbly presented double aspect family room with a pair of fully glazed double doors opening onto the rear garden and a timber framed double glazed window overlooking the front aspect. The seating area is currently set out towards the rear of the room around an attractive Victorian style open fireplace with a timber surround. Oak flooring and television point.  

KITCHEN 11' 1" x 7' 10" (3.39m x 2.40m) A selection of cream fronted shaker style units extending along parts of all four walls under fitted work surfaces with tiled splashbacks. A 1.5 ceramic sink unit with a chrome mixer tap is set into the worktops below a timber framed double glazed window which overlooks the rear garden. Integrated appliances include a refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher with a tiled recess for an electric cooker. Tiled flooring and a formed opening to utility room.  

UTILITY ROOM 9' 2" x 5' 10" (2.80m x 1.79m) A further range of cream fronted shaker style units with fitted worktops and the plumbing and space for a washing machine and additional appliances. A floor mounted oil boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property, Velux roof light and a stable door opening onto the rear garden. 

CLOAKROOM Comprising close coupled WC and hand basin built over a storage unit. Tiled flooring, partly tiled walls, obscure glass window to side and heated towel rail. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Timber framed double glazed window to side, access to loft space and a light tunnel drawing additional natural light. Doors to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. 

BEDROOM ONE 12' 7" x 15' 9" max (3.85m x 4.81m max) Stylishly appointed double bedroom with a dormer window enjoying field views to the front. Oak flooring and door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Neatly appointed suite comprising enclosure with glass screen and chrome shower over, close coupled WC and hand basin built into vanity unit. Velux roof light on rear pitch and heated towel rail. 

BEDROOM TWO 11' 2" x 9' 5" > 6' 5" (3.41m x 2.88m > 1.97m) A second double bedroom with a Velux roof light on the rear roof pitch and oak flooring.  

BEDROOM THREE 8' 2" x 8' 0" (2.49m x 2.46m) Currently set out as the owners study, but equally suitable as a child's/single bedroom. Dormer window to front and oak flooring.  

FAMILY BATHROOM Neatly appointed suite comprising panel sided bath with tiled surround, pedestal hand basin and close coupled WC. Velux roof light and chrome heated towel rail. 

OUTSIDE The property is approached from this quiet country lane onto a gravel driveway which provides off-road car parking for up to three vehicles. Alongside the driveway there is a neatly maintained section on lawn flanked by planted borders. Gated access at the side of the house leads through to a useful work area which also houses the oil tank. Within this section of the garden there is brick built workshop a timber shed and a covered log store. The rear garden can be accessed through the house or from the work area, comprises a pleasant paved patio and an additional paved seating area at the end of the garden to enjoy the sun at different times of day. Colourfully planted raised beds flank the central lawn. The garden is fully enclosed by a combination of close board and panelled fencing.  

SERVICES The property is connected to mains drainage, electricity and water supply. Oil-Fired central heating. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING C. Ref:- 0995-2841-6892-9592-8891

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