Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this impressively spacious family home, prominently positioned within mid-Norfolk and conveniently situated for both Kings Lynn and Norwich, as well as the nearby market towns of Swaffham and Dereham. The accommodation extends to over 2,000 sq./ft. and briefly comprises reception hall, sitting room with wood burning stove, formal dining room and an open-plan kitchen/family room which provides a wonderful social family space with a pleasant south facing aspect. The utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor, with four bedrooms and the family bathroom arranged around the first floor galleried landing. The guest bedroom benefits from a large walk-in cupboard and en-suite shower room. As well as providing a range of well-sized and versatile rooms, the property also benefits from an independent studio/office building which would make superb business premises or could potentially be adapted into a self-contained annexe (pending the necessary planning consents). The office, which was adapted from an existing double garage, is a two storey building with a kitchen, an open-plan studio space on the ground floor, a permanent internal staircase which rises to an open-plan storage area/work space from where there is a door opening to the cloakroom. The house and studio are separated by an enclosed courtyard garden which opens on to a paved terrace at the rear of the house. To the front there is generous off-road car parking which extends to the side of the house, with a neatly maintained lawn at the rear.  

GREAT FRANSHAM & LITTLE FRANSHAM Located between the market towns of Dereham and Swaffham, Great Fransham is a Norfolk village, close to the A47 and city of Norwich. Little Fransham has a public house called The Canary and Linett and a farm shop, with further amenities approximately 6 miles away from the villages. Dereham is a busy market town mixing both the new with the old. Modern shops merge comfortably into a heritage dating back to the 10th century when Withburga, daughter of a Saxon king, established a religious community in the deer park, which gave the town its name. Free parking allows you time to stroll around seeking out the restaurants and cafes or for an afternoon shop. There are museums, a leisure centre, golf course and schools within the town, or for the nature lovers take a stroll along the Neatherd Moor and the Vicarage Meadow. Slightly further a field are the ruins of the Saxon Cathedral at North Elmham, the wildlife and Dinosaur Parks, Pensthorpe, a bird lovers paradise and Thetford Forest Park. Norwich has good local transport links with the town and has an international airport and a mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London.

 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- An attractive timber posted entrance canopy with a pitched roof and a timber door opening to into… 

RECEPTION HALL 16' 0" x 7' 2" (4.90m x 2.20m) An impressively spacious entrance area with double doors to either side opening to the sitting room and formal dining room respectively. Timber staircase rising to the first floor landing and further doors opening to the kitchen/family room and the ground floor cloakroom. 

SITTING ROOM 14' 4" x 15' 10" (4.38m x 4.85m) Well-proportioned reception room with a cast iron wood burning stove set into a brick built fire surround being the rooms main focal point. A pair of timber framed double glazed windows overlook the front aspect. Television point and radiator.  

DINING ROOM 14' 4" x 11' 10" (4.38m x 3.62m) Another well sized family room with a pair of timber framed double glazed windows looking out to the front. Radiator. 

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM 36' 9" max x 16' 7" > 8' 2" (11.22m x 5.06m > 2.50m) A delightfully social and versatile open plan area, which is currently laid out into three sections with the kitchen, breakfast area and sitting area. The south facing orientation of the room allows light to flood in courtesy of four timber framed double glazed windows which overlook the rear garden. The kitchen area comprises of a selection of cream shaker style base level and wall mounted storage units and timber work surfaces which extend along three walls. A 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap which is set into the work top beneath one of the windows. Plumbing space for a dishwasher and a recess for a Range cooker. Floor mounted oil boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property. The central section of the room currently houses an extendable dining table with at least eight chairs, fills the space pleasantly with an adjacent door which opens out onto the rear patio. The final section of the room, which is set out with sofas and comfy chair around a brick built open fireplace with a timber mantle. Within the room there are three radiators, a television point and a door to the utility room. 

UTILITY ROOM A further range of built-in storage units and an L-shaped section of fitted work surface which also incorporates a single bowl stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing space for a washing machine and tumble dryer as well as recesses for further white goods. Stable style door opening to the side courtyard area. 

CLOAKROOM Comprising pedestal wash basin and close coupled WC. Timber effect flooring and radiator.  

FIRST FLOOR LANDING A wonderfully spacious gallery styled landing with a timber framed double glazed window on the rear wall allowing light to flood in. Doors opening to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom. Access to loft space, telephone point and two radiators.  

BEDROOM ONE 16' 0" x 14' 4" (4.89m x 4.37m) Well-proportioned double bedroom with a pair of timber framed double glazed windows overlooking the front aspect. Television point and radiator.  

GUEST BEDROOM 14' 4" x 11' 8" (4.38m x 3.58m) Although this room is not the largest of the double bedrooms, it does boast its own en-suite facilities and also a large built-in storage cupboard which could be adapted into a walk in wardrobe. A pair of timber framed double glazed windows look out the front. Television point and radiator.  

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Comprising fully tiled enclosure with glass doors and mixed shower over, pedestal wash basin and close couple WC. Obscure glass window to side and radiator.  

BEDROOM THREE 14' 4" x 10' 5" (4.37m x 3.20m) Another generous double bedroom enjoying delightful south facing views across the garden and the surrounding countryside. Television point and radiator. 

BEDROOM FOUR 14' 4" x 8' 2" (4.39m x 2.50m) Pleasant views of the garden to the rear, television point and radiator.  

FAMILY BATHRROM Neatly appointed suite comprising panel side bath with tiled surround and electric shower over, pedestal wash basin and close couple WC. Radiator.  

In addition to the main accommodation there is also a superb studio/home office which has been adapted from the original garage building. 

STUDIO COMPRISES:- Stable door opening into… 

KITCHEN 11' 0" x 7' 1" (3.36m x 2.16m) A length of fitted work surface with tiled splashbacks incorporating a single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and circular rinser. Base level and wall mounted storage units with space for an appliance. Timber framed double glazed window looking out to the garden at side. Staircase to first floor and door to studio/office. 

STUDIO/OFFICE 19' 7" x 12' 8" > 9' 9" (5.97m x 3.87m > 2.98m) A highly versatile open plan area which is currently used as the owners office and work area. Expansive glazing looks out to the front, with a timber door opening out to the rear. Built-in storage cupboard, electric night storage heater and multi telephone/internet points. 

FIRST FLOOR Set out as a storage area the first floor is open plan with a dormer window to the side and a timber staircase which opens onto a wrought iron set of external steps. A further range of telephone points and electrical sockets and a door opening to the cloakroom.  

CLOAKROOM Comprising pedestal wash basin and close coupled WC. There is also the required plumbing to install a shower if required. Obscure glass window to front.  

OUTSIDE From the main road the property is approached through a pair of wrought iron gates which leads onto a shingle driveway providing an abundance of car parking and turning space. The drive way extends all the way along one side of the house where there is space to erect a garage if required. To the other side of the property there is gated access onto a paved courtyard garden between the house and studio. Immediately to the rear of the house there is a delightful paved terrace which provides the ideal space for outside entertaining. The terrace steps up onto a neatly maintained lawn which is well size and also incorporates a number of trees with planted borders. At the end of the garden furthest away from the house a set of steps leads up a grass bank from where there is a stunning vista across the neighbouring farmland to the south. 

SERVICES The property is connected to mains electricity and water supply, klargester bio-sphere drainage and oil fired central heating.

 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8405-7073-3429-5197-1753

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