Property description
This Victorian property and detached self catering holiday cottage stand in ground approaching approximately four acres (stms). Located on the outskirts of Norwich and Brundall, the property offers an unrivalled opportunity to purchase a substantial period home with a detached annex or income generating holiday cottage. Situated on a private driveway with outbuildings measuring approximately 45m x 9m, the main house has been extended in the recent years, and offers flexible accommodation arranged over two floors including the reception hall, sitting room with library space, study, cloakroom, utility room, kitchen/breakfast room, five double bedrooms including the master with en suite, and further family bathroom. The holiday cottage offers an open plan sitting room with kitchen/dining space, two shower rooms and bedrooms. The grounds extend and are laid to lawn with patio space, wooded areas and orchard, ponds which are a haven for wildlife, further outbuildings and ice house.
The Broadland village of Witton is situated only a few miles from the Cathedral City of Norwich. The village has excellent transport links via the A47 which leads to the A11. Located close by are the villages of Blofield, Brundall and Thorpe St Andrew which boast a wealth of amenities including shops, schools, public houses, park and river bus service.
DIRECTIONS From Norwich proceed out onto the A47 to Great Yarmouth. Just before the Brundall roundabout, opposite the two radio masts, turn left signposted Witton Green and Great Plumstead. Follow this road for approximately half mile and turn right onto Witton Lane. Take the first right hand turning, where the property can be found on the left hand side.
Approached via a sweeping shingled driveway this tree-lined approach leads past the main outbuildings and leads you through a brick bedded entrance where you can appreciate the privacy and seclusion which the property offers. The main house greets you and its holiday cottage stands to the left hand side. A variety of outbuildings including a car port and garage can be found whilst a timber five bar gate and wrought iron pedestrian gate lead to the main rear garden.
uPVC double glazed window and door to:
RECEPTION HALL With tiled flooring underfoot the reception hall leads around to the right hand side with access leading to the principal reception rooms and first floor landing. Radiator x2 with decorative covers, built in storage cupboard, stairs to first floor landing with storage space below, cloaks storage cupboard, wall lighting, electric fuse box, alarm control panel, smooth coved ceiling, doors to:
STUDY 14' 3" x 7' 4" max (4.34m x 2.24m) A more recent addition to the property with a wealth of potential and currently offering uPVC double glazed windows to front and side offering a dual aspect, radiator, smooth coved ceiling.
UTILITY ROOM 7' 3" x 5' 1" (2.21m x 1.55m) Offering a modern range of wall and base level units with complementary rolled edged work surfaces and inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, matching up-stands, space for washing machine, continued tiled flooring, uPVC double glazed window to rear offering garden views, extractor fan, smooth coved ceiling.
CLOAKROOM Two piece suite comprising low level W.C. with hidden cistern, wall mounted hand-wash basin with storage cupboard under, tiled splash-backs and flooring, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to rear, smooth ceiling.
SITTING ROOM 19' 10" x 16' 1" max ('L' shaped) (6.05m x 4.9m) Offering an open plan aspect to the adjacent library your eyes are drawn to the principal windows offering views across the patio and lawned gardens whilst a central cast iron wood burner set within a decorative surround and pamment tiled hearth create a vision of warmth which is perfect for those winter nights. Wood flooring can be found underfoot, radiator x2, uPVC double glazed bow window to rear, uPVC double glazed window and door to rear, wall lighting, television point, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlighting, opening to:
LIBRARY 8' 6" x 5' 10" (2.59m x 1.78m) Offering continued wood flooring, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to side, telephone point.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 18' 6" x 16' 2" max ('L' shaped) (5.64m x 4.93m) Providing a comprehensive range of wall and base level units the kitchen opens up providing a main dining area and ample storage to the left hand side. Solid wood and marble work surfaces can be found with an inset butler sink with mixer tap, tiled splash-backs, inset 'Stoves' electric hob and electric double oven with extractor fan over, tiled flooring, space for fridge, freezer and dishwasher, matching dressing style units with glazed display cabinets, uPVC double glazed windows to front and side x2, electric fuse box, built in wine rack, cupboard housing oil fired central heating boiler, space for dining table, radiator, door to:
SIDE PORCH uPVC double glazed window to side, storage shelving.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed windows to front, wall lighting, built in airing cupboard housing hot water tank, smooth ceiling with exposed timber beams, doors to:
MASTER BEDROOM 15' 1" x 14' 3" max (some restricted height)(4.6m x 4.34m) Providing a self contained suite with fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed windows to front and side, television and telephone points, smooth coved ceiling, uPVC double glazed French doors lead out to a balcony which surveys the main gardens. Boasting a bright and sunny aspect this stunning position offers distant countryside views. Door to:
EN-SUITE Modern white three piece suite comprising low level W.C., hand-wash basin set within vanity unit with mixer tap over and storage cupboard under, double shower cubicle with electric shower, tiled splash-backs with feature tiled walls, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, wall lighting, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlighting and extractor fan.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 16' 2" x 9' 6" (4.93m x 2.9m) Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed windows to front x2, exposed timber beams, built in storage recess ideal as a wardrobe.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 9' 11" x 9' 6" max (some restricted height) (3.02m x 2.9m) Fitted carpet, uPVC double glazed window to side, radiator, exposed timber beams.
FAMILY BATHROOM Four piece suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal hand-wash basin, panelled bath with mixer shower tap, shower cubicle with electric shower over, tiled splash-backs, vinyl flooring, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to rear, extractor fan, wall lighting, smooth ceiling.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 9' 11" x 9' 11" (3.02m x 3.02m) Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to side, smooth ceiling with loft access hatch.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 14' 2" x 9' 6" max (4.32m x 2.9m) Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to rear x2, television and telephone point, built in triple wardrobe and matching drawers, exposed timber beams.
OUTSIDE REAR Occupying a plot of approximately 4 acres (stms), the gardens can be found to be predominantly laid to lawn. A hard-standing patio extends from the sitting room providing a bright and sunny outside space ideal for alfresco dining. A wide variety of trees and shrubbery line the garden which also offers a high level walled garden to one side. The variety of trees include a wooded area and orchard with apple, pear, cherry, plum and quince trees, and an apricot tree within the walled garden. Various hedging and shrubbery can be found along with a willow tree and two ponds which often have visiting wildlife and ducks. A variety of brick built outbuildings line the right hand boundary whilst gated access leads to the front driveway and turning circle. The gardens benefits from a wood store, oil tank and an external water supply whilst a domed ice house dating back to the 1830's can also be found which has been painted and previously used to house a pool table.
HOLIDAY COTTAGE Located adjacent to the main property with a shared driveway to the main house and a hard-standing footpath leading to the front door.
uPVC double glazed window and door to:
ENTRANCE HALL Tile effect flooring, radiator, cloaks storage space, smooth ceiling, opening to kitchen, door to sitting room, doors to:
SHOWER ROOM Modern white three piece suite comprising low level W.C., glass pedestal hand-wash basin with mixer tap over, shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled mult-jet shower, tiled walls and flooring, radiator, smooth ceiling, extractor fan, shaver point.
SITTING ROOM 10' 5" x 9' 5" (3.18m x 2.87m) Tile effect flooring, uPVC double glazed full height window to front, television point, radiator with decorative cover, wall lighting, smooth ceiling, open plan to:
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 18' 6" x 10' 8" (5.64m x 3.25m) Offering a fitted range of wall and base level units with complementary rolled edged work surfaces and inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, tiled splash-backs, inset electric hob with extractor fan over, space for fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, uPVC double glazed window to rear offering garden views, space for dining table, radiator with decorative cover, tile effect flooring, spiral stairs to first floor landing, uPVC double glazed window and door to rear garden, opening to entrance hall.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Wood effect flooring, wall lighting, smooth ceiling, doors to:
DOUBLE BEDROOM 10' 3" x 9' 5" max (some restricted height) (3.12m x 2.87m) Wood effect flooring, radiator, television point, eaves storage access, uPVC double glazed French doors to rear balcony, smooth ceiling.
SHOWER ROOM White three piece suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal hand-wash basin with mixer tap over, double shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, tiled walls and flooring, uPVC obscure double glazed window to side, shaver point, radiator, wall lighting, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlighting and extractor fan.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 10' 3" x 7' 7" (some restricted height) (3.12m x 2.31m) Wood effect flooring, radiator, eaves storage access, uPVC double glazed window to front, smooth ceiling.
OUTSIDE REAR Located at the rear of the holiday cottage a balcony can be found to the first floor and hard-standing patio extends providing the perfect space for entertaining and alfresco dining. The garden is open to the main property's garden but could be easily enclosed if required.
ORIGINAL PIGGERY 45' x 9' (13.72m x 2.74m) Offering storage with a variety of windows and doors providing access with power and lighting.
AGENTS NOTE Potential purchasers should be aware that an 'Overage Clause' exists for the first part of the driveway upon entering the property for a period of 50 years which started approximately 5 years ago. This includes an amount of up to 50% of any profit made from the development of the land and adjacent piggery. Potential purchasers should be aware that the existing vendor agreed to the overage to ensure the property had its own driveway which originally shared with the neighbouring property. The piggery was never intended to be converted or used for anything other than storage at this stage. For any further information or clarification of this point please contact Hunters.
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