Property description
Situated on the outskirts of Lingwood, this semi-detached character cottage occupies an unrivalled mature and secluded plot. Having been extended and modernised over the years, the property still retains much of its character and charm, with a plot extending to approximately 1/2 acre (stms). Since their purchase in 2005, the current owners embarked on a comprehensive schedule of works including re-roofing, new double glazing, landscaping of the gardens, and many internal upgrades including the kitchen and bathrooms. Accommodation lends itself to a those seeking flexible space or potentially an annex, whilst offering a hall entrance, cloakroom, sitting room with multi-fuel burner, family room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and utility room. The first floor offers three double bedrooms including the master with en suite and further family bathroom. To the outside, the gardens are well manicured to the front and rear, whilst parking and a double garage is offered.
The Broadland Village of Lingwood is located East of the Cathedral City of Norwich having excellent transport links via Road and Rail. The village itself has an abundance of amenities including Village Shop, Post Office, First School, Junior School and Public Houses. The near-by villages of Brundall and Acle offer a more comprehensive range of amenities as well as access to the Norfolk Broads and its extensive range of Leisure and Boating activities.
DIRECTIONS Leave Norwich heading East on the A47. Continue straight over the Brundall roundabout and enter the 50mph zone. Continue through the single carriageway and back onto the double carriageway, taking the first right hand turn signposted Beighton. Follow the road around to the right and turn left onto South Burlingham Road, where the property can be found on the left hand side.
Occupying a secluded location the property is accessed via a shingled driveway providing ample off-road parking and turning space whilst offering an open aspect to the main front gardens, detached double garage and main property. The property sits within the centre of its plot with gardens to the front and rear, all remaining private and useable.
Double glazed entrance door to:
ENTRANCE HALL Tiled flooring, cloaks storage space, radiator, double glazed window to front, doors to:
CLOAKROOM White two piece suite comprising low level W.C., wall mounted hand-wash basin, tiled splash-backs and flooring, radiator, obscure double glazed window to side, alarm control panel.
SITTING ROOM 22' 2" x 13' 1" max (of irregular shape) (6.76m x 3.99m) This characterful room is situated around the central 'Woodwarm' cast iron multi-fuel burner which is situated within an exposed brick fireplace with exposed timber beam and tiled hearth. Remaining cosy but flooded with light, full height double glazed windows provide a rear aspect whilst a further double glazed window offers views across the front garden. A fitted carpet can be found underfoot whilst the room is finished with a radiator x2, wall lighting, television point, door to:
FAMILY ROOM/BEDROOM 16' 3" x 16' (4.95m x 4.88m) Offering a versatile generously proportioned space, the current owners have used this room for many purposes over the years but at present offering a study and reading room area with wood block flooring, double glazed window to front x2, radiator, spotlighting and loft access hatch.
DINING ROOM 13' 10" x 12' 4" (4.22m x 3.76m) Accessed from the main entrance hall with a central cast iron open fireplace with tiled hearth, stripped wood flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front x2, coved ceiling, door to:
INNER HALL Tile effect flooring, double glazed window to front, telephone point, stairs to first floor landing, opening to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 3" x 13' 1" (4.04m x 3.99m) Continuing the cottage theme a further cast iron multi-fuel burner can be found set within a brick built fireplace with an exposed timber beam and tiled hearth. An oak wood range of wall and base level units line the walls whilst offering complementary rolled edged work surfaces and inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap over, tiled splash-backs, space for 'Range-master' electric cooker with 'Range-master' extractor fan over, stripped wood flooring, integrated dishwasher, double glazed window to front and rear offering garden views, space for dining table, exposed timber beams, double glazed stable door to front, double glazed door to rear garden, door to:
UNDERSTAIRS UTILITY CUPBOARD Providing a space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer with a further fitted range of wall and base level units with complementary rolled edged work surfaces, double glazed window to rear, pamment tiled flooring, exposed brickwork, electric fuse box.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to rear, loft access hatch, doors to:
DOUBLE BEDROOM 14' 2" x 13' 5" max (4.32m x 4.09m) Fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to front and rear offering garden views, central cast iron fireplace.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 12' 4" x 10' 5" max (of irregular shape) (3.76m x 3.18m) Fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to front, built in double airing cupboard housing hot water tank.
FAMILY BATHROOM Modern white three piece suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal hand-wash basin, free-standing rolled top bath with clawed feet and mixer tap over, tiled walls, wood effect flooring, heated towel radiator, double glazed window to front, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlighting.
MASTER BEDROOM 15' 11" x 12' 11" max (4.85m x 3.94m) Fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to front and rear, door to:
EN-SUITE Modern white three piece suite comprising low level W.C., hand-wash basin set within vanity unit with storage cupboard under and mixer tap over, shower cubicle with 'Aqualisa' power shower, tiled walls and flooring, heated towel rail, recessed vanity mirror, built in shelving units, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlighting and extractor fan.
GARDENS The present owners have carefully cultivated and planted the gardens over the years creating a wonderful entertaining area to the front of the property and a further cottage style garden to the rear. Starting with the rear garden a lawned area can be found with box hedging, a variety of shrubbery and a vegetable plot with an adjacent storage shed and greenhouse. Whilst to the front a brick-weave style pathway runs along the front of the property providing an ideal patio area for entertaining and alfresco dining. The gardens extend and are mainly laid to lawn with a timber built summer house and a huge variety of mature shrubbery, hedging and trees. A wonderful 'Peter Beales' rose garden can be found whilst various pathways provide access to the driveway and garaging.
DOUBLE GARAGE 18' 2" x 17' 9" (5.54m x 5.41m) Up and over door to front, storage above, window to side, power and light.
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