Property description
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.
LAUNDRY 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 of storage of boots, coats and shoes. Wall mounted boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property. 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 from this quiet country road over a carriage style "in and out" driveway which provides generous off-road car parking, with various planted areas at either side. To one side of the house a pair of timber double doors open to a useful brick built cart shed which would be ideal for the storage of motorbikes and bicycles. Adjacent to this there is a timber framed storage area which had previously been planned to become the site of a double garage. To the rear of this there is a section of lawn which provides a discreet storage space and adjoins neighbouring farm land. A pathway from here leads into the main rear garden which has been well maintained with a open fronted seating area. The rear garden is also accessible from the other side of the house where there is a timber gate and 6ft fence. The rear garden comprises a tiered lawn which is interspersed with various planted beds and borders which have been created out of reclaimed railway sleepers. Immediately outside the kitchen doors there is a large Indian sandstone paved terrace which provides the ideal space for outside dining and entertaining. Outbuildings include a brick built workshop with internal power and lighting, a further timber storage shed, a wood store and a open fronted seating area which is also currently used for storage. The garden is fully enclosed by well-maintained timber fences.
In addition to the main accommodation there is also a coach house annexe which was converted by the current owners for business use.
COACH HOUSE COMPRISES:- Glazed door opening to
ENTRANCE LOBBY Extending in an L-shape throughout the ground floor with doors opening to the studio/treatment room, kitchen and reception. Staircase to first floor.
STUDIO/TREATMENT ROOM 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.
RECEPTION 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.
OFFICE 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 To be confirmed.
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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.
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