Property description

Beside a meandering stream in a lovely wooded setting, Woods End is a stunning contemporary country residence and possibly one of the most exciting new homes to have been created in recent years.



Set in approximately two acres (subject to measured survey) of landscaped, wooded grounds, the house has been designed by award winning architects Roderick James to be in close harmony with the surrounding landscape, environmental concerns being a major consideration. Traditional building techniques have been employed using contemporary methods resulting in a wonderful fusion of style, tradition and aesthetics.



Architecturally, part of the brief was to take full advantage of the marvellous Norfolk light and ensure that the accommodation became a light filled, welcoming space. Therefore the notion of curved roof lines, organic materials and open plan living were conceived and married together with twenty first century requirements to form a property capable of adopting many personalities in order to reflect the lifestyle of those who live within this space.



Majestic Douglas firs, grown and supplied from a sustainable UK source at Longleat, have been crafted to form the frame, whilst the whole building has been wrapped in redwood cedar with dipped hardwood window frames from Sweden, carefully positioned and sized to maximise views of the garden and beyond. Ingeniously these have all been brought together under gently curving roofs topped with flowering sedum, providing a delightful display of white and pink flowers during the summer. This traditional way of construction has been combined with modern day technology which allows for discreet, yet thoroughly efficient, thermal and sound insulation together with windows which cut out harmful ultra violet rays, whilst ensuring against heat loss.



Throughout, the house has a simple style, allowing the architecture and the landscape to speak for themselves.



Fixtures and fittings are of high quality, displaying a cool sophistication. The kitchen has been designed by BOC Design of Chelsea using white cabinetry by Hacker; white Corian work surfaces with Siemens and Neff appliances. The dining area has been arranged using a Spevka wooden table with coordinating stools. Bathrooms have limestone floors, walls and surfaces and are fitted with Boffi and Fantini sanitary ware. Floors are of solid board, engineered oak in the living areas and limestone tiles in the bathrooms, laid over an under-floor heating system.



A sophisticated wiring system has been installed, which covers Lutron electric blinds; movement sensitive halogen lighting; 5amp lighting; alarm; satellite television and fast computer links, whilst internal doors have been hand-crafted using ash. 

GROUND FLOOR Reception

Kitchen

Dining

Gallery

Living Room

Study/Bedroom Four

Shower Room

Utility 

FIRST FLOOR Bedroom Two

Bathroom

Bedroom Three

Laundry Chute 

SECOND FLOOR Master Bedroom

En-Suite Bathroom 

OUTSIDE Set amidst the Hargham Estate, where wild flowers and birds are in abundance, Woods End is situated to take full advantage of this delightful location.



A charming stream meanders through the property, its banks of wild flowers gently curving through the grounds, on to the woodland beyond and in to the estate. The house has been sited in an elevated, commanding position, allowing for views along the watercourse. Decked areas laid directly from the house provide a marvellous place from which to contemplate the beautiful surroundings.



To the rear is another terrace, which is complemented by a Japanese-style water feature. The bridges, front and rear terraces all have feature lighting, adding a further dimension to the property during the early morning and evening.



Elsewhere there are extensive, lawned areas, again peppered with indigenous wild flowers, some newly planted trees and a well covered by a sedum-roofed, flint and brick 'grotto'. An area of woodland has tall, majestic, mature trees with an undergrowth of spring flowers and shrubs including some aromatic wild garlic. 

GROUNDS Detached Double Garage

Integral Single Garage

Security Gates

Well

Stream

Decked Terraces

Lawns and Light Woodland in total approaching two acres (sts) 

SPECIFICATIONS Kitchen by BOC Design of Chelsea.

Antique white cabinets using Hacker furniture.

Siemens and Neff appliances.

Corian work surfaces with moulded downstands and upstands.

Spekva wooden breakfast area.

Cathedral engineered wooden flooring.

Antique Lucite lighting over breakfast area by Jenny-Lyn of Notting Hill.

Bathrooms designed by Alternative Plans of Battersea.

Fantini & Boffi valves with Tatami shower tray and Majestic screens.

Limestone surfaces and tiles by Experts in Stone of London.

Window dressings by Specialist Blinds Limited using Lutron systems. 

AGENTS NOTE Pets considered. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING C.

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

DIRECTIONS From the A11 take the exit signposted for Shropham, Quidenham, Eccles. At the T-junction turn left under the A11 towards Old Buckenham. Continue for a short distance to a staggered crossroads just before a railway crossing and turn left towards Attleborough. Continue to a humpback bridge where Woods End will be found on the left hand side.