Property description

Sowerbys are delighted to offer this prestigious Victorian town house, prominently positioned on Norwich Road and within walking distance of the town centre. With a cream rendered façade with double bays, under a hipped slate roof, the property enjoys the kind of striking appearance from the road which is synonymous with the period. Dating back to 1882, the wealth of character continues within the well-proportioned accommodation; with impressive high ceilings and fireplaces throughout. The beautifully presented interior briefly comprises reception hall, two front reception rooms, a formal dining room, a fourth ground floor reception room (listed as the music room), a contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, laundry and boot room on the ground floor. From the elegant split-level landing on the first floor, there are doors to five bedrooms and the spacious family bathroom. The master bedroom, which overlooks the rear garden, also enjoys the luxury of an en-suite and dressing room.



In addition to the main house, there is also a substantial detached Coach House which was converted by the current  owners for business use. The building itself pre-dates the main house, although it has been renovated to modern standards. The Coach House is arranged over two floors and comprises a large main room , fitted kitchen, two further bedrooms, bathroom and cloakroom. The Coach House provides excellent accommodation for commercial use or to generate an income for a holiday let or rental accommodation. 

DEREHAM Dereham is a busy market town mixing both the new with the old. 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 afield 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:- A canopied entrance with curved stone steps leading up to an impressive timber front door with a radial light above which opens into… 

ENTRANCE HALL A grand and stylish reception with 10ft ceilings framed by the original coving, herringbone timber flooring, radiator and a formed archway which leads though to the inner hall from where an ornate timber case with wrought iron balustrading rises up to the first floor landing. From the hall there are doors opening to the sitting room, drawing room, music room and dining room. 

SITTING ROOM 20' 11" to bay x 15' 1" (6.40m x 4.62m) A wonderfully bright and spacious bay fronted reception room with an authentic Victorian fireplace serving as the rooms main focal point. The replacement UPVC double glazed sashes within the bay retain the original charm of the room, with a pair fully glazed double doors opening onto the side terrace. The original skirting board, picture rail, decorative cornice and ceiling rose are also still in place. Television point and two radiators. 

DRAWING ROOM 20' 11" to bay x 15' 1" (6.40m x 4.62m) With identical proportions to the sitting room, this bay fronted reception room also boasts of wealth of character features, including a Victorian fireplace and herringbone timber flooring. 

MUSIC ROOM 14' 5" x 13' 7" (4.41m x 4.15m) Approached from both the main hall and a rear hall, the music room is a highly versatile third reception room. Timber frame sash window overlooking the side terrace, marble fireplace with original Victorian tiled inserts, radiator and picture rail. 

DINING ROOM 20' 11" x 13' 6" (6.40m x 4.12m) Beautifully appointed and impressively proportioned family dining room with a trio of sash windows along the rear wall overlooking the gardens. A pair of fully glazed timber doors open onto the terrace in the rear garden, while a pair internal double doors open into the kitchen. Parquet flooring and two radiators, steps down to the rear hall where there are doors opening to the ground floor cloakroom, laundry room and music room. 

STUDY/OFFICE ROOM 12' 5" x 9' 10" (3.80m x 3.01m) UPVC double glazed sash window to side, pedestal wash basin and plumbing and space for a washing machine. Radiator. 

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM With original quarry tile flooring and a partly obscure glass sash overlooking…. On the rear wall. Low level WC, pedestal wash basin and radiator.  

KITCHEN 13' 6" x 13' 6" (4.14m x 4.13m) Tastefully configured in a contemporary style with a cast iron wood burning stove set in the original chimney recess serving as the rooms main focal point. A range of cream fronted base level storage units extend along parts of three walls under granite work surfaces with matching upstands. Storage built into one recess with the other side of the chimney breast fully tiled and able to incorporate a Range cooker. 1.5 bowl resin composite sink unit with mixer tape set under a timber double glazed sash window which overlooks the rear courtyard. Integrated dishwasher, radiator and a formed opening to the breakfast area. 

BREAKFAST AREA 10' 0" x 8' 7" (3.06m x 2.64m) The open plan nature of the breakfast area makes this a pleasantly social space with an elevated breakfast bar to accommodate four stools fitted along one wall. On the opposite wall there a further range of cream fronted storage units, with timber framed double glazed windows to the front and side. Radiator and door to boot room. 

BOOT ROOM 10' 1" x 5' 5" (3.08m x 1.66m) A usefully rear entrance lobby and ideal for storage of boots, coats and shoes. Wall mounted boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property, plumbing for washing machine and timber rear entrance door with adjacent window. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Door to master bedroom on half landing, with doors to the other four bedrooms and family bathroom excessed from the main landing area. Archway to front section of the landing where a UPVC double glazed sash window allows light to flood in. This area has previously been adapted for use as an open plan study. 

MASTER BEDROOM 21' 1" x 13' 5" (6.45m x 4.10m) Well-proportioned main bedroom with an expanse of glazing on the rear elevation providing views over the back garden. An additional window on the side the wall allows further light into the room. Stripped pine floorboards, radiator and door to a small lobby where there are further doors opening to the en-suite WC and bathroom/dressing room. 

EN-SUITE WC A pleasantly decorated room with a Victorian style close couple WC beneath a timber framed double glazed window looking out to the rear. 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM/DRESSING ROOM 12' 5" x 11' 6" (3.81m x 3.52m) Currently set out with a bath and wash basin, this room could be adapted to create a more luxurious en-suite or equally as a formal dressing room. Two pairs of built-in cupboards, radiator and UPVC double glazed sash window to side.  

BEDROOM TWO 15' 4" x 13' 2" (4.69m x 4.03m) Beautifully proportioned bedroom with 10ft ceilings and a double aspect to the front and side. Exposed timber floorboards, built-in double wardrobes and radiator.  

BEDROOM THREE 15' 4" x 15' 1" (4.68m x 4.62m) Another delightfully proportioned bedroom with a pair of sash windows looking out to the front and further window to the side. Radiator. 

BEDROOM FOUR 14' 5" x 13' 8" (4.40m x 4.17m) Double bedroom with an original marble fireplace and a wash basin built into a vanity unit to the side. Sash window overlooking the side garden, exposed timber floorboards and radiator.  

BEDROOM FIVE 14' 6" x 10' 0" (4.42m x 3.05m) With sloped ceiling and timber framed sash windows to the side and rear. Radiator.  

FAMILY BATHROOM 13' 7" x 8' 9" (4.16m x 2.69m) Neatly appointed bathroom suite comprising double width glass sided walk-in enclosure with shower over, panel sided bath with central taps, twin bowl sink unit with fitted mirror and storage under, and a close coupled WC. Built-in airing cupboard housing insulated hot water cylinder and timber shelving. Radiator.  

OUTSIDE The property is approached over a carriage style driveway with iron gates at either side. A shingle arc allows for generous off road car parking for 10 cars with a neatly maintained semi-circular lawn adding to the aesthetic appeal of the property. To the side of the house there is further car parking in front of a pair of timber gates which lead through to the courtyard and The Coach House, which offers separate accommodation to the main house. The formal gardens are located to the side and rear of the property and predominantly enclosed by the original red brick wall. There are two paved terraces as well as an array of well-established trees.  

In addition to the main accommodation there is also a The Coach House which was converted by the current owners for business use, however it could easily be converted to be used as secondary accommodation for a holiday let or rental property. Attached to The Coach House, there are also three further units with further potential to develop, providing ample storage including a cellar.  

THE COACH HOUSE COMPRISES:- Glazed door opening to…

 

ENTRANCE LOBBY Extending in an L-shape throughout the ground floor with doors opening to room one, kitchen and room two. Staircase to first floor. 

ROOM ONE 15' 3" x 12' 2" (4.67m x 3.73m) With glazing along one wall, tiled flooring, access to loft space and radiator. 

KITCHEN 13' 5" x 7' 8" (4.11m x 2.34m) A range of base level storage along one wall with fitted work preparation surface which incorporate a single bowl stainless steel sink unit. Tiled flooring, partly glazed rear entrance door, two velux roof lights and radiator.  

ROOM TWO 22' 2" x 11' 1" > 6' 10" (6.77m x 3.40m > 2.09m) Glazing to front and rear, tiled flooring, doors to a useful built-in under stairs storage cupboard and the bathroom. Telephone point and two radiators. 

BATHROOM 8' 2" x 5' 6" (2.50m x 1.70m) Neatly appointed suite comprising panel sided bath with tile surround, pedestal wash basin and close coupled WC. Tiled flooring, UPVC double glazed window to side and radiator. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Doors to office, cloakroom and a window to side. 

ROOM THREE 11' 7" x 10' 5" (3.54m x 3.18m) With a partially vaulted ceiling and exposed timber work, window to side and door to airing cupboard. Radiator. 

CLOAKROOM Comprising close coupled WC and wall mounted wash basin. UPVC double glazed window to rear. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8535-7221-3180-7924-8922

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

AGENTS NOTE It should be noted that current business running from Summer Field House will not be closing down, It will be relocating within the Town of Dereham.