Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this substantially sized and versatile family home, situated within a small development of three other similar properties off the ever-popular Norwich Road in Dereham, offered with no chain. The flexibility of the accommodation is impressive and with five ground floor reception rooms, a triple garage and a room above; this property can genuinely claim to offer annexe potential. In fact the current owners designed a scheme to create a self contained unit by adapting part of the garage and the room above, although it should be noted that the necessary consents required have not been applied for.



With approximately 3,000 sq/ft of accommodation on offer, the interior is both spacious and well presented; briefly comprising reception hall, sitting room with fireplace, double aspect breakfast room open-plan to fitted kitchen, formal dining room, study, family room, conservatory, two cloakrooms and large utility room. On the first floor, four double bedrooms (two of which are en-suite) and the family bathroom are arranged around the superb galleried landing. A door from the utility room leads out to the triple garage which has a central staircase rising to the useful studio room above. Outside, the well sized gardens wrap around the house, with pathways and areas of lawn at either side, leading round to the rear garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and also incorporates a pleasant patio area. To the front, a shingle driveway provides generous off-road car parking for up to six vehicles.  

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 :- Canopied entrance with outside security light and a partially glazed UPVC door opening to… 

RECEPTION HALL 14' 4" max x 12' 5" (4.39m max x 3.81m) A delightfully spacious and welcoming entrance area with an attractive timber staircase rising to the first floor galleried landing and a UPVC double glazed window alongside the front door allowing natural light to flood in. Doors to the sitting room, study, dining room, family room and ground floor cloakroom, with a low level door opening to a useful understairs storage cupboard. Radiator. 

SITTING ROOM 20' 3" x 14' 8" (6.18m x 4.48m) Impressively spacious main reception room with an attractive fuel effect gas fire set within a granite hearth and surround with a timber mantle over, serving as the room's main focal point. A pair of fully glazed double doors open onto the rear patio, with a pair of further glazed double doors opening to the family room. Television point, telephone point, fitted wall uplighters and two radiators. 

FAMILY ROOM 16' 9" x 11' 3" (5.13m x 3.43m) Another spacious and highly versatile reception room, which is central to the ground floor accommodation, with glazed double doors opening out to the conservatory and an inner door opening to the breakfast area. The family room currently serves as a music room and additional sitting area, with a television point and radiator.  

CONSERVATORY 15' 3" x 10' 10" (4.65m x 3.31m) Superb reception space with UPVC double glazed elevations to three sides and a pitched polycarbonate panelled roof. A pair of fully glazed double doors opening onto the patio, radiator, pendant light and two wall lights. 

BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 7" x 9' 10" (4.75m x 3.01m) An extremely well-proportioned informal dining area with double aspect views to the side and rear. Partially glazed rear entrance door, telephone point, radiator, door to the dining room and open-plan to the kitchen. 

KITCHEN 16' 0" x 9' 11" (4.88m x 3.04m) An extensive selection of timber fronted base level and wall mounted storage units extending along three walls and into a peninsular breakfast bar which softly divides the kitchen from the breakfast area. Integrated appliances include a brushed steel double over, gas hob with built in extractor hood, refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap set into the countertops beneath a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the side aspect. Door to a built in larder cupboard which houses a gas boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating to the property and door to the utility room. 

DINING ROOM 13' 8" x 12' 1" (4.18m x 3.69m) Well-sized formal dining room with a UPVC double glazed window on the front elevation and inner doors to the reception hall and breakfast room. Television point and radiator. 

STUDY 12' 4" > 8' 9" x 10' 1" (3.78m > 2.67m x 3.09m) Another versatile ground floor room, currently utilised as the owner's office, but equally suitable for use as a ground floor bedroom if required. Full height sliding doors to a substantial built in cupboard with internal shelving, UPVC double glazed window to front, telephone point and radiator.  

UTILITY ROOM 9' 4" x 8' 3" (2.87m x 2.54m) A length of fitted work surface extending along one wall incorporating a single bowl stainless steel sink unit below a UPVC double glazed window which overlooks the front driveway. Beneath the countertops there are a further range of base level storage units as well as the plumbing and space for a washing machine and recess for an additional appliance. Door to the second ground floor cloakroom, triple garage and a partially glazed side entrance door. Radiator.  

CLOAKROOM ONE Accessed from the main reception hall with a UPVC double glazed window to side and suite comprising close coupled WC and wall mounted washbasin.  

CLOAKROOM TWO Accessed via the utility room with an obscure glass window on the gable wall and suite comprising close coupled WC and corner mounted washbasin. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Delightful galleried style landing with a UPVC double glazed window on the front elevation and doors opening to all four first floor bedrooms, the family bathroom and the built in airing cupboard which houses an insulated pressurised hot water cylinder with timber shelving. Radiator. 

BEDROOM ONE 13' 8" max x 12' 1" (4.17m max x 3.69m) Stylishly appointed double room with one wall of floor to ceiling sliding mirrored doors opening to fitted wardrobes which provide a range of internal shelving and hanging space. UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, television point, telephone point, radiator, access to loft space and door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE 8' 0" max x 7' 0" (2.46m max x 2.14m) A pleasantly appointed suite comprising double width tiled enclosure with retractable glass doors and chrome shower over, close coupled WC, bidet and washbasin built into storage unit. Partially tiled walls, vinyl flooring, radiator and obscure glass window to the rear. 

BEDROOM TWO 13' 10" x 10' 9" (4.23m x 3.29m) Another well-proportioned double room with a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, television point, radiator and door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE 8' 2" x 7' 2" (2.49m x 2.20m) Neatly presented suite comprising tiled enclosure with glass door and chrome shower over, close coupled WC and washbasin built into storage unit. Obscure glass window to rear and radiator.  

BEDROOM THREE 13' 6" x 10' 0" (4.14m x 3.06m) Again, this double bedroom enjoys generous proportions, with a range of fitted storage and a UPVC double glazed window which enjoys views to the front aspect. Television point, telephone point, radiator and 'Jack & Jill' style door to family bathroom. 

BEDROOM FOUR 12' 1" x 9' 11" (3.69m x 3.04m) Double bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes providing internal shelving and hanging space, UPVC double glazed window to front, television point and radiator.  

FAMILY BATHROOM 14' 11" x 8' 6" (4.56m x 2.60m) Delightfully spacious main bathroom with suite comprising double width tiled enclosure with retractable glass doors and chrome shower over, panel sided bath with tiled surround, close coupled WC and washbasin built into storage unit. Obscure glass window to side, radiator and 'Jack & Jill' style door to bedroom three. 

OUTSIDE This substantial property occupies a generous plot which is approached from this private road over a shingle drive at the centre of a low level brick wall. The shingle drive provides generous off road car parking as well as providing access to the front of the triple garage. The gardens wrap around this property, with access at either side leading around to the delightful rear gardens which are pleasantly private and enclosed by a recently constructed close board timber fence. The gardens in general are predominantly laid to lawn with planted beds and borders, with a pathway which extends along the majority of the perimeter and expanding into a charming patio which can be accessed via the conservatory and sitting room. The garden is interspersed with a variety of both planted and wild flowers and a number of mature trees. 

TRIPLE GARAGE 27' 9" x 17' 9" (8.48m x 5.43m) A most impressive integral garage with parking for three vehicles and a central timber staircase which rises to the studio above. A trio of up & over doors open on the driveway along one wall, of which the central door is electrically operated. UPVC double glazed windows on the side and gable elevations, with a timber personnel door opening onto the side passage. The garage provides excellent storage and workshop space, as well as the opportunity to adapt part of or all of the area into additional accommodation, pending the necessary consents.  

STUDIO 27' 8" x 9' 8" (8.45m x 2.96m) Accessed via a permanent timber staircase within the triple garage and providing the potential for annexe accommodation. This multi used room is a fully functioning part of the house with two radiators and a pair of UPVC double glazed dormer windows which overlook the front driveway. Fitted bench seating with integrated storage cupboards, telephone point and television point. 

SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, drainage, gas and water supply. Telephone connected.  

AGENT'S NOTE The property is situated on a private road with shared ownership between the residents of four other properties.

Preliminary drawings have been made for the partial conversion of the garage and studio to be converted into a self-contained annexe, although it should be noted that no planning permission has been either applied for or granted. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING C. Ref:- 0023-2863-7983-9504-0021

To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above. 

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