Property description
Sowerbys are pleased to offer this spacious character property, occupying grounds of around 1.25 acres (sts) and bordered by fields to three sides in the Norfolk countryside, just one and a half miles from the village centre of Shipdham and around 5 miles from the market town of Dereham. The location is completely private and serves as a peaceful haven for the local wildlife, with easy access on to miles of countryside walks.
The property is in need of renovation and improvement, although it should be noted that there is a functioning central heating system and timber effect UPVC double glazed units have been installed throughout. The property was formerly a pair of semi-detached cottages with the current accommodation briefly comprising entrance hall, sitting room with inglenook, dining room (also with inglenook), kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, a back kitchen, utility room and two cloakrooms on the ground floor; with five bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. There are two landings which are accessed independently from separate staircases located in the entrance hall and sitting room. Within the extensive grounds there are a range of outbuildings, mature trees and areas of lawn, as well as a wind turbine.
SHIPDHAM The village of Shipdham is a mile in length and has a range of everyday facilities including doctor&146;s surgery, shops, primary school, play group, post office, public house and an old airfield, which is now home to Shipdham Aero Club and museum. The village has a regular bus service to Dereham, Watton and King&146;s Lynn. Dereham is just five miles from the village and has a wide range of facilities and amenities, whilst the city of Norwich is approximately twenty miles away, including a main line rail link to London's Liverpool Street station and an international airport. Attleborough railway station is approximately 9 miles away with a regular service to Cambridge, London and Stanstead airport.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- UPVC door opening to
ENTRANCE HALL 11' 1" x 8' 0" (3.39m x 2.46m) Staircase to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard, window to front and radiator.
CLOAKROOM Comprising close-coupled WC and wall mounted wash basin. Window to side.
DINING ROOM 14' 7" x 13' 3" (4.45m x 4.06m) Feature brick built inglenook, beamed ceiling and double doors to the conservatory. Radiator.
CONSERVATORY 13' 4" x 7' 10" (4.08m x 2.39m) Of UPVC and glass construction to three sides with double doors to the side.
SITTING ROOM 16' 6" x 13' 11" (5.04m x 4.25m) Exposed timber in the walls and ceiling, a striking brick built inglenook, original staircase to the rear landing and radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 20' 8" x 11' 7" (6.30m x 3.54m) A range of fitted storage units along two walls, stainless steel sink unit and floor mounted oil boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Windows to front and side. Radiator.
BACK KITCHEN 13' 3" x 8' 8" (4.05m x 2.65m) Solid fuel stove in recess, built-in storage cupboards, single bowl sink unit and windows to the side and rear.
UTILITY ROOM 13' 1" x 10' 11" (3.99m x 3.33m) UPVC side door opening onto the driveway, window to front, plumbing for a washing machine and a walk-in storage cupboard [measuring 5' 6" x 4' 11" (1.7m x 1.5m)].
SIDE ENTRANCE LOBBY Partially glazed side entrance door and radiator.
CLOAKROOM Close-coupled WC and wall mounted wash basin. Window to side.
REAR LANDING Accessed via the sitting room with doors to bedrooms one and two and one of the bathrooms. Window to side, radiator and electric night storage heater.
BEDROOM ONE 11' 1" x 9' 10" (3.39m x 3.01m) Window to side, exposed wall timbers and radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 13' 3" x 12' 9" max (4.05m x 3.90m max) Exposed timbers and brickwork, window to side and radiator.
BATHROOM Panel sided bath with shower over, low-level WC, pedestal wash basin and window to rear.
FRONT LANDING Doors to bedrooms three, four and five and the other bathroom. Access to loft space and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 15' 1" max x 13' 0" (4.62m max x 3.98m) Exposed timbers and brickwork. Storage recess, wall mounted wash basin, window to side and radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 12' 10" x 11' 2" (3.92m x 3.41m) Window to side, wall mounted wash basin and radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE 11' 3" x 8' 0" (3.44m x 2.45m) Built in storage cupboard, window to side and radiator.
BATHROOM Panel sided bath, low-level WC and wall mounted wash basin. Window to side and radiator.
OUTSIDE The property is approached from Blackmoor Row over a private driveway which leads to a parking area next to the property and a number of outbuildings which are in varying states of disrepair. The grounds extend in total to around 1.25 acres (sts), which is predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with mature trees
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8491-2024-2129-8707-0253
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.
COUNCIL TAX Band D.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. The solar panels are not currently connected but will provide additional electricity.
AGENTS NOTE The property was pulled down, underpinned and rebuilt in 1984.
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