Property description
Sowerbys are delighted to offer this traditionally built period detached family home to the market which used to be part of the Holkham Estate. We understand the original section of the property dates back some 200 years . To the outside, there is a sweeping shingled driveway which approaches Moulton House where the gardens are beautifully presented and laid to lawn with an all year round kitchen garden. In addition, there are various 'secret garden' areas to enjoy depending on the time of day. There is a detached barn which is currently used for garage purposes, although it has been used for stabling in the past; and could be adapted for further living accommodation subject to relevant planning. Internal inspection of Moulton House is strongly recommended to fully appreciate this outstanding opportunity which boasts a generous sized reception hallway with an impressive marble open fireplace, double aspect sitting room with original three quarter glazed doors leading to the gardens, dining room which lends itself perfectly for entertaining, an open plan traditional style open plan kitchen/breakfast room, laundry room and cloakroom. To the first floor, there is a master bedroom with en suite and dressing facilities, four further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
MILEHAM The village of Mileham is between the busy market towns of Dereham, Fakenham and Swaffham. Moulton House is equidistant between Norwich and King's Lynn and there are rail links to London from Downham Market just half an hour away. The village itself has a general store with a community shop and post office, excellent primary school and is within the catchment area for the popular Litcham High School which has received 'outstanding' OFSED reports.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES An impressive canopied entrance with a glazed door opening to the dining hall.
DINING HALL 18' 2" x 12' 7" (5.54m x 3.84m) Spacious reception hallway with a feature open fireplace with original marble surround and mantle over, two wall light points, wall mounted thermostat controlling radiators, telephone point, stairs to first floor with recess under and two double radiators.
FORMAL SITTING ROOM 21' 1" x 12' 0" (6.43m x 3.66m) Double aspect room with glazed windows overlooking the rear gardens, original three quarter stained glass window overlooking front gardens with glazed side panels, open fireplace with timber surround and mantle over, TV point, telephone point, two wall light points and two double radiators.
STUDY 14' 7" x 6' 9" (4.45m x 2.06m) Double glazed windows overlooking rear gardens, telephone point, recess with shelving for book storage and radiator.
LIVING ROOM 16' 6" x 12' 7" (5.05m x 3.84m) A less formal reception room with cast iron wood burning stove and exposed ceiling timbers. Two double glazed windows overlooking gardens, radiator, door to....
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 21' 1" x 14' 9" (6.43m x 4.50m) Extensive kitchen/breakfast area with open fireplace with timber surround and mantle over, tiled hearth, range of base level units with wooden preparation work surfaces over, Butler sink bowl with mixer tap over and recess under. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher, recess for cooker, electric cooker panel, two door AGA with a back boiler supplying domestic hot water. Double glazed windows overlooking side of property, telephone point, half glazed door to rear garden and half glazed door to.
UTILITY/BOOT ROOM 19' 5" x 4' 7" (5.94m x 1.42m) Work surfaces with recess under, free standing oil boiler supplying central heating, Butler sink bowl with mixer tap over and work surfaces to side, recess and plumbing for automatic washing machine under, windows overlooking gardens, skylight, door to cloakroom, door to walk in larder with shelving and two wall light points.
CLOAKROOM Low level WC, wall mounted washbasin and tiled splashbacks.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Leaded window overlooking front gardens and access to loft space.
MASTER BEDROOM 14' 0" x 12' 0" (4.27m x 3.66m) Built in wardrobes, telephone point, TV point, radiator, glazed window overlooking front gardens, original ornate circular window, access to loft space and half glazed door to...
EN-SUITE 11' 10" x 6' 9" (3.63m x 2.06m) Sloping cielings, tongue and groove panel sided bath with separate shower attachment over, vanity unit with washbasin inset and cupboards under. Low level WC, glazed windows overlooking rear gardens, wall light point, half glazed door to...
DRESSING ROOM 6' 9" x 5' 4" (2.08m x 1.63m) Skylight and wall light point.
BEDROOM TWO 13' 5" x 12' 2" (4.09m x 3.73m) Radiator, double glazed window overlooking front gardens, walk in wardrobe, further built in cupboard housing wall mounted washbasin with mixer tap ove and tiled splashbacks.
BEDROOM THREE 13' 10" x 10' 4" (4.24m x 3.15m) Double radiator, exposed timber flooring, double glazed window overlooking front garden and recess with shelving.
BEDROOM FOUR 10' 11" x 10' 11" (3.35m x 3.35m) Original cast iron fireplace with mantle over and tiled hearth, timber flooring, radiator and double glazed window overlooking gardens.
BEDROOM FIVE 9' 1" x 6' 7" (2.77m x 2.03m) Radiator and skylight.
FAMILY BATHROOM 14' 9" x 9' 6" (4.50m x 2.90m) Excellent sized traditional family bathroom with original cast iron bath, high level cast iron WC, fully tiled corner shower cubicle, wall mounted washbasin, traditional built in part mirrored fronted cupboard housing hot water cylinder with immersion and slatted shelving to side. Three wall light points, double radiator, tiled flooring, double glazed window overlooking gardens and access to loft space.
OUTSIDE The gardens are a particular feature of this outstanding opportunity and in brief comprises a five bar gate allowing access to an extensive shingled driveway which approaches the barns which allow garage parking. There is off road parking and turning area for numerous vehicles and the front gardens must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with outstanding examples of well stocked flower and shrub borders. Of particular note is the kitchen garden area comprising fruit garden area with blackberries, onions, potatoes, sweetcorn and a timber garden shed and compost area. Pear trees, quince tree, further mature trees and hedgerow and a cedar wood greenhouse with tomatoes. To the side of the property there is a further closed garden area where the current owners have chickens. There are a number of 'secret gardens' which are ideal for entertaining at different times of day. There is a tiled patio area which is suitable for barbequing.
To the rear of the property there are further well presented gardens which are in turn laid to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders, a shingle pathway leading to the rear entrance door with outside lighting, outside tap, a timber summerhouse and excellent views over fields and farmland. The gardens are enclosed by mature hedging and timber panel fencing.
DETACHED BARN/GARAGE 30' 6" x 14' 9" (9.30m x 4.52m) Two timber original doors leading to two individual parking areas. The garages have lighting and eaves storage. Although these garages would be ideally suited for car purposes could easily be adapted (subject to the relevant planning consents) into annexe style living accommodation or offices which could lend itself to a work from home scenario.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, drainage and water supply. Oil fired central heating.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 8500-6423-7610-9879-9972
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DIRECTIONS From Dereham, follow the B1146 signposted Fakenham through the villages of Beetley and East Bilney. At the staggered crossroads turn left onto the B1145 and follow the road into Mileham.. Upon reaching the centre of the village, Moulton House can be found on the right hand side shortly before reaching the village shop. The property is set back from the road and the gravel driveway can be identified by a section of panel fencing with a small sign which reads 'Moulton House'.
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