Property description
Situated within walking distance to the centre of Stalham, this imposing double fronted family home dates back to the 1800's. Occupying a generous mature corner plot, lawned gardens can be found to all sides. Offering a wealth of character and charm, huge potential exists to convert the outbuildings - subject to planning. Presented in immaculate condition, the property offers high ceilings, ornate coving and large sash style windows. Accommodation comprises reception hall, sitting room, family room, dining room and comprehensive fitted kitchen to the ground floor. The first floor offers an exposed wood topped staircase with painted balustrades which opens up to four bedrooms and the period style family bathroom. To the outside, the property enjoys a bright and sunny plot with secluded patio, central lawn and mature trees. Gated access leads to the driveway, with the double garage, and shed located adjacent.
Stalham is a well served Broadland town standing on the River Ant, with a good range of local shopping facilities, a Tesco store, public houses, A fifteenth century church, as well as a High School. The Museum of The Broads is situated on Stalham Staithe. The main High Street offers a wealth of local stores and amenities including various Banks. The property is also approximately 6 miles from two sandy beaches.
DIRECTIONS From Stalham High Street turn left onto St Johns Road following the road to the junction with Brumstead Road. Turn right and continue a short way along, passing York Road, where the property can then be found on the right hand side, indicated by our For Sale board.
Occupying a prominent corner position within the centre of Stalham, hedging around the main front and side borders with a wrought iron gate leading to the main entrance path. To the rear of the property a hard-standing driveway provides access to the detached garage and storage sheds with further wrought iron gates leading to a garden.
uPVC obscure double glazed entrance door to:
RECEPTION HALL Upon entering the property you can immediately appreciate the character and charm on offer with a high level ceiling with ornate coving with views into the adjacent sitting room which boasts a warm and welcoming aspect. The hallway is finished with fitted carpet, radiator, stairs to first floor landing, telephone point, doors to:
SITTING ROOM 15' 9" x 12' 9" (plus bay)(4.8m x 3.89m) Central open fire set within decorative tiled surround and hearth, fitted carpet, radiator x2, double glazed sash style bay window to front, high level ceiling with ornate coving and ceiling rose, picture rail, telephone and television point, wall lighting, double doors to:
DINING ROOM 18' 11" x 9' 5" max (5.77m x 2.87m) Finished with a striking checkered tiled flooring, uPVC double glazed windows to side and rear offering garden views, uPVC double glazed door and French doors to rear, radiator, smooth ceiling, door to inner hallway, opening to:
KITCHEN 12' 3" x 11' 4" (3.73m x 3.45m) Country style comprehensive range of wall and base level units with complementary rolled edged work surfaces and inset twin bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, tiled splash-backs, inset gas hob and built in eye-level electric double oven, continued checkered tiled flooring, space for 'American' style fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, floor standing oil fired central heating boiler, glazed display cabinets, uPVC double glazed window to side and rear, smooth ceiling.
INNER HALLWAY Fitted carpet, built in under stairs storage cupboard, smooth coved ceiling, door to reception hall, door to:
FAMILY ROOM 20' 6" x 11' 9" (plus bay)(6.25m x 3.58m) Central open fire set within decorative surround and hearth, fitted carpet, radiator x3, double glazed sash style bay window to front, double glazed sash style window to side, high level ceiling with ornate coving and ceiling rose x2, television point.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Exposed wood topped bannister with painted balustrades leads to the first floor with fitted carpet, double glazed sash style window to front, radiator, coved ceiling, doors to:
DOUBLE BEDROOM 15' 8" x 11' 7" max (4.78m x 3.53m) Wood flooring, double glazed sash style window to front, secondary double glazed window to rear, radiator, built in double wardrobe, smooth coved ceiling.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 11' 8" x 11' 4" max (3.56m x 3.45m) Wood flooring, double glazed sash style window to front, radiator, smooth coved ceiling.
FAMILY BATHROOM Period style three piece suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal hand-wash basin with mixer tap, rolled top bath with mixer shower tap, tiled walls, tile effect flooring, radiator, obscure double glazed window to rear, smooth coved ceiling.
INNER LANDING Providing access to two further bedrooms and creating the potential for an en-suite if required, whilst currently being finished with fitted carpet, doors to:
BEDROOM 9' 5" x 8' 1" (2.87m x 2.46m) Fitted carpet, radiator, sash style double glazed window to side, coved ceiling with loft access hatch.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 12' 6" x 11' 8" max (3.81m x 3.56m) Fitted carpet, radiator, dual aspect double glazed sash style window to side and rear, smooth coved ceiling.
OUTSIDE REAR Leading from the dining room is an enclosed lawned rear garden with hard-standing patio providing the perfect space for entertaining and alfresco dining. Boasting a private aspect the patio is enclosed with low level hedging whilst opening up to the main side and rear lawned gardens. A wide variety of trees and shrubbery can be found with access leading to the garage and outbuildings and gated driveway.
GARDENERS CLOAKROOM Offering a low level W.C.
STORAGE SHED 7' 5" x 5' 10" (2.26m x 1.78m) Offering storage.
GARAGE 23' 11" x 17' (7.29m x 5.18m) With triple sliding doors to front, window to side x2, door to rear, storage above, power and light. The garage offers annexe potential (stp) or the potential for conversion if required.
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