Property description

Norwich – 8.4 miles

Beccles – 10.8 miles

Loddon – 3.2 miles



"An early 17th Century Grade II Listed Character" four/five bedroom house with attractive gardens offering the purchaser flexible accommodation and the opportunity to modify and improve the accommodation to suit their own requirements whilst sympathetically keeping the history of this beautiful home. Located in the popular village of Thurton.



Accommodation comprises briefly:



Kitchen/breakfast room

Sitting room

Dining Room

Second reception room

Rear hallway

Downstairs Shower room

Downstairs Family bathroom

Four/five bedrooms

Walk-in Pantry

Beautifully maintained gardens

Off road parking

Outbuildings

Field views



The Property

This wonderful Grade II listed home dates back to the early 17th century and reading the history books is the remnant of a larger house and features a stepped gable plus has a later addition providing further living space and the possibility of separate living space. One enters the property into the kitchen breakfast room which has a tiled floor, wall and base units, double drainer stainless steel sink with spaces for dishwasher and electric cooker, the kitchen also benefits from a walk-in pantry and a storage cupboard. Doors lead from the kitchen to the other living rooms. On entering the main sitting room one is welcomed by the instant feel of character with the original large inglenook fireplace with grate and the beautifully carved wood mantelpiece. A sash window overlooks the front garden and a wood latch door leads to the stairs. From the kitchen the rear hallway has the family bathroom fitted with WC, bath and a hand wash basin, adjacent to this is the shower room with shower cubicle, WC and a hand wash basin. The hallway then leads the back door and there is also a storage cupboard. A further hallway off the kitchen leads to the dining room which is dual aspect and provides ample space for a dining table and chairs, the ideal room for entertaining family and friends. There is a separate and additional dual aspect reception room with French doors to the front gardens, this area provides the flexibility to utilise as separate living accommodation as it has a separate stairway to two bedrooms. On the first floor of this part of the house there is a master bedroom with a window to the side and skylight to the rear, built in wardrobes and eaves storage. Off the landing is a second room which currently does not have a window but can easily have a skylight fitted (Subject to planning confirmation, which the current owners state has been allowed), this room does have a bed in situ. A cloakroom with a hand wash basin concludes this part of the property. On the first floor in the original part of the house the winding stairway leads to a bedroom currently used as a study area, which has an ornate fireplace and wood surround, there is an open beamed shelved library area and a door leads to another bedroom currently used as the master bedroom. A further winding original stairway takes you to the second floor and a further double bedroom with original beams and a window to the side.



Outside

The outside of the property is approached via a pathway and shingle off road parking area. The garden to the front of the property is very well manicured with an abundance of mature trees, well planted borders with a variety of flowers, and many other features. There is a pond which has a bespoke footbridge, miniature designed hedgerow, shingle area, patio area for outside entertaining and ample lawn. The current owners open the beautiful gardens in the summer period for the general public to visit and enjoy the surroundings raising funds for charitable causes which is a well-supported event. The gardens have brick outbuildings ideal for storage concluding the outside of the property.



Location

The house is well positioned in a country lane and set back from the road in Thurton which is a short walk from the George & Dragon Public House and the local primary school; which has recently achieved 'Outstanding in an OFSTED report, with the nursery and preschool next door. The property is also within walking distance to the main bus route to Norwich. A few miles distant is Loddon which is a very popular village providing further schools, shops, post office, doctors surgery, bank, Churches, library, dentist and access to the Broads network. It is also within easy reach of the market towns of Beccles and Bungay and the Cathedral City of Norwich which has a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street (1hr 54mins) and the unspoilt Suffolk coastline with the beaches of Southwold and Walberswick.



Fixtures and Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.



Services

Electric storage heaters. Main Water



EPC Rating;- Grade II Listed so exempt



Local Authority

South Norfolk District Council

Tax Band:

Postcode: NR14 6AG



Agents Note

It is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.



Tenure

Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.

 

Property Features :

• 17th Centrury Grade II Listed
• Character Property
• Rural Location
• Four/Five Bedrooms
• Attractive Gardens
• Three Reception Rooms
• Off-Road Parking
• Outbuildings