Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this charming and spacious family home, nestled away in the quiet village of Thuxton approximately 6 miles to the south-east of Dereham and around 15 miles to the east of Norwich. The property provides superb internal accommodation; however, it is the unique setting which sets the property apart from other homes of this size. Set in mature grounds of around 0.7 acres (sts) with a large south facing garden which includes a natural pond and river frontage along the Yare. The south west boundary borders the Mid-Norfolk Railway heritage line, with the signal box in view from the garden.



Internally there is over 2,100 square feet of floor space with the accommodation comprising reception hall, spacious kitchen/breakfast with range, sitting room with wood burner and vaulted ceilings, dining room, snug, study, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms and the family bathroom arranged around a galleried landing, with the main bedroom enjoying the luxury of an en-suite shower room and wrought iron balcony which overlooks the garden and countryside to the south.  

THUXTON The rural hamlet of Thuxton is approximately six miles from the market town of Dereham, with a wide range of amenities including schools, a swimming pool, golf course, museums and many shops and cafes. It is ideally located for both the north Norfolk coast and the city of Norwich with its international airport and mainline rail link. 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Partially glazed front door into the entrance porch, with a further door opening to… 

RECEPTION HALL Charming entrance area with a timber staircase rising to the first floor, and doors to the kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, study and cloakroom. Exposed brickwork and beamed ceiling. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16' 2" x 12' 3" (4.95m x 3.75m) An extensive range of solid timber base level and wall mounted units along three walls with fitted work surfaces incorporating a single bowl sink units with a double drainer, under a UPVC double glazed window looking out on to the garden. Recess for range cooker with Calor gas supply, plumbing and space for a dishwasher and concealed water softener. A second UPVC double glazed window to the side, tiled flooring and opening to the utility room. Door to snug.  

SNUG 13' 2" x 13' 0" (4.02m x 3.98m) One of three versatile reception rooms with a UPVC double glazed window to the rear and double doors to the dining room.  

DINING ROOM 15' 10" x 13' 1" (4.85m x 3.99m) Another adaptable space currently serving as the formal dining area, with a brick arch and steps down to the sitting room. UPVC double glazed window to side, door to the reception hall and television point. 

SITTING ROOM 16' 8" x 13' 9" (5.10m x 4.21m) A delightful triple aspect family room with vaulted ceilings and a wood burning stove set into a brick fireplace. Sliding doors opening out to the terrace and television point.  

STUDY 11' 9" x 10' 0" (3.60m x 3.06m) An ideal home office or equally suitable for use as a ground floor bedroom, with UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side. 

CLOAKROOM Comprising close-coupled WC and wall-mounted wash basin. Obscured glass window to front. 

UTILITY ROOM 12' 1" x 10' 6" (3.69m x 3.22m) max. measurements Spacious utility room doubling up as a rear entrance lobby or boot room. Partially glazed side entrance door opening in from the driveway and UPVC double glazed bay window to the front. A length of fitted work surface under the window incorporating a single bowl sink unit, below which there is plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble drier.  

LANDING Spacious galleried style landing with space for a desk or sofa under a UPVC double glazed window which provides delightful views to the front. Doors to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom, and access to the loft space.  

BEDROOM ONE 16' 3" x 13' 0" (4.96m x 3.97m) Generous double bedroom with a range of built-in storage cupboards and a fully glazed door opening out onto a delightful wrought iron balcony which looks out over the garden and to the countryside beyond. Door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE 11' 8" x 5' 8" (3.58m x 1.75m) Comprising tiled enclosure with power shower, wash basin set into vanity unit and close-coupled WC. Obscured glass window to rear.  

BEDROOM TWO 12' 1" x 10' 2" (3.70m x 3.10m) Double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window with far reaching countryside views to the front. Built-in storage units around bed. 

BEDROOM THREE 13' 0" x 10' 8" (3.97m x 3.26m) Another generously proportioned double room with fitted storage and a UPVC double glazed window to the side.  

BEDROOM FOUR 15' 4" > 7' 6" x 7' 9" (4.69m > 2.29m x 2.37m) L-shaped double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to front.  

FAMILY BATHROOM 11' 8" x 7' 9" (3.57m x 2.37m) Fully tiled room with suite comprising panel sided corner bath with power shower over, close-coupled WC and pedestal wash basin. Built-in storage cupboard and obscured glass window to rear. 

OUTSIDE The property is situated alongside a quiet country lane adjacent to the old railway line, with fields to the front and rear. A brick-weave driveway leads to the front of a detached double garage to the side of the main house, with further parking in front of the house. Lawns extend around the front and west side of the house, with the majority of land being situated to the rear. The south facing rear garden is an absolute delight; from the terrace outside the sitting room to the timber band stand which protrudes out over the River Yare. There is also a spring fed natural pond which attracts a variety of local wildlife, whilst the western boundary runs against the old railway line which is now occasionally used as a spectacle by the Mid-Norfolk Railway on their heritage route. At the rear of the garage, the owners have closed in a timber pergola, complete with a wall-hung heater and chiminea, to provide an all-weather outside dining and entertaining area with a fruitful vine cloaking the timber work. In total the grounds extend to around 0.7 acres (sts). 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 0448-0974-7239-4805-3950

To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above. 

COUNCIL TAX Band F. 

SERVICES Mains electricity and water supply. Heating is provided courtesy of modern electric heaters. Septic tank drainage.