Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this attractive period residence, privately positioned at the end of a sweeping shingle driveway on a quiet residential road in the popular village of East Tuddenham. With a handsome double bay-fronted brick façade, the property enjoys no shortage of aesthetic appeal; with fantastic scope to add value. The main house boasts a range of well-proportioned and versatile reception rooms on the ground floor, with six bedrooms located on the first floor. Throughout the property there is an enjoyable feeling of light and space, coupled with plenty of character; it should be noted though that much of the interior would benefit from modernisation. Within the generously sized and mature grounds (which extend to around 0.68 acres {sts}), there is a superb barn which could make an excellent annexe, studio or home office building (subject to planning) as well as other outbuildings. At the far east boundary, there is a pleasant rectangular plot of land approximately 0.77 acres (sts) which is available by separate negotiation.  

EAST TUDDENHAM A small, scattered village in between the busy market town of Dereham (approximately 5 miles away) and the Cathedral city of Norwich. East Tuddenham has a very pretty church and a village hall, whilst further amenities can be found in the nearby town of Dereham, where modern shops merge comfortably into a heritage dating back to the 10th century. The University of East Anglia is approximately 18 minutes from the property, with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Research Park even closer. Norwich has good local transport links with the town and has an international airport and a mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London. The nearest golf course is the delightful Barnham Broom Golf and Country Club (a mile and a half away from the property), with two beautiful 18 hole Championship golf courses as well as a luxury spa, four star hotel and a health and fitness club. 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- The gravel driveway leads to an impressive porticoed entrance canopy with pamment tiled flooring and a six panel timber door opening to… 

RECEPTION HALL With original quarry tiled flooring and a timber staircase which rises to the first floor landing. The hall continues in an L-shape to a tall arched window on what was possibly the original front elevation of the property, alongside which there are doors opening to the drawing room and formal dining room. Like the rest of the ground floor, the reception hall enjoys the original high skirting boards and picture rails, with a sash window opening to the rear. Two radiators and further doors opening to the kitchen/dining room and ground floor cloakroom.  

DRAWING ROOM 20' 11" x 13' 11" (6.38m x 4.26m) max measurements A pleasant double aspect and bay fronted reception room with oak flooring and a cast-iron wood-burning stove set into a fireplace with a pamment tile hearth. The bay comprises four sash windows with an additional sash on the west wall. Oak flooring, exposed ceiling beam, picture rail, television point and two radiators.  

FORMAL DINING ROOM 19' 1" x 13' 11" (5.84m x 4.26m) max measurements Another pleasantly proportioned bay fronted reception room with an additional sash window overlooking the eastern aspect, oak flooring, picture rail, original cornice and shelving built into the recesses at either side of the chimney breast. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 22' 0" > 12' 1" x 17' 8" (6.72m > 3.70m x 5.40m) A well-sized L-shaped area providing fantastic potential. The existing kitchen is in need of updating and comprises a selection of base level and wall mounted Formica fronted storage units with a double bowl stainless steel sink unit, electric cooker point and space for a dishwasher. The whole room is floored with original Norfolk pamments with the oil fired boiler set within the original fireplace recess. Glazed timber doors opening onto the garden and also onto the driveway, with a pair of double doors opening to the conservatory. Built in airing cupboard, windows to the side and rear, radiator and door to larder. 

LARDER 9' 6" x 9' 1" (2.92m x 2.79m) A well-sized storage area with two built in cupboards providing generous storage space and a range of built in coat hooks. Sash window to side, pamment tile flooring and door into utility room. 

UTILITY ROOM 17' 4" x 8' 4" (5.29m x 2.56m) Another excellent storage space which could be adapted into additional accommodation, pending the necessary consents. Exposed timberwork, pamment tiled flooring and a length of fitted work surface below which there is plumbing and space for a washing machine. Latched and brace door opening to the garden and opening to store room. 

CONSERVATORY 19' 5" x 9' 4" (5.93m x 2.87m) Of painted hardwood construction with double glazed units to three sides and a pitched glass roof. Double doors opening onto the paved terrace adjacent to the driveway, pamment tiled flooring, telephone point and double doors returning to the kitchen/dining room. The conservatory is a lovely south-west facing room which is warm and light. 

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM Comprising pedestal washbasin, low level WC, quarry tiled flooring and obscure glass window to rear. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Split-level landing area with doors opening to all six bedrooms, the wet room and family bathroom. Built in linen cupboard, radiator and window to side.  

BEDROOM ONE 18' 11" x 12' 2" (5.79m x 3.72m) max measurements Bay fronted double bedroom with dual aspect views to the front and side. Built in double wardrobes, radiator and picture rail.  

BEDROOM TWO 17' 5" max x 14' 2" (5.32m max x 4.33m) A second well-sized double room with a bay on the front elevation which comprises four sash windows. Built in storage to either side of the original fireplace and two radiators.  

BEDROOM THREE 14' 4" x 12' 7" (4.39m x 3.84m) Double bedroom with sash window to side, large built in storage cupboard, radiator and two doors opening onto the landing. 

BEDROOM FOUR 11' 1" x 10' 1" (3.40m x 3.08m) A pleasant double bedroom with timber framed windows to the side and rear and radiator.  

BEDROOM FIVE 11' 1" x 8' 2" (3.38m x 2.51m) Most recently used as a first floor study, bedroom five could comfortably be used as a single bedroom with timber effect flooring, sash window to side and radiator.  

BEDROOM SIX 8' 5" x 8' 3" (2.57m x 2.52m) Positioned between bedrooms one and two with a sash window on the front elevation, bedroom six, again can comfortably accommodate a single bed with additional bedroom furniture. Picture rail and radiator. 

FAMILY BATHROOM The current suite, which is in need of modernisation, comprises; panel sided bath with tiled surround and electric shower over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Fully tiled walls, non-slip flooring, radiator and obscure glass window to side.  

WET ROOM Shower area with non-slip flooring and a flush level floor drain, wall mounted washbasin and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail, radiator and obscure glass UPVC double glazed window to rear.  

OUTSIDE 11' 0" x 10' 10" (3.35m x 3.3m) The property is approached over a shingle driveway which sweeps in front of the house around to a parking area at the side. Adjacent to the parking area there is a detached barn building [measuring 33' 0" x 15' 0" (10.06m x 4.57m) & 11' 0" x 10' 10" (3.35m x 3.3m)] with electrical power & lighting which has previously had planning permission for a three bedroomed residence. There is an access to the main road near to the barn which is currently closed by hedging. There are other outbuildings, including a number of store rooms which form a rear projection from the main house which offer excellent scope to be adapted into additional accommodation. The gardens to the front and side of the house are mature and laid to lawn, with established trees interspersed throughout. To the east of the boundary, the garden adjoins a rectangular paddock [measuring 0.77 acres (sts)] which is available via separate negotiation.  

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 0738-0066-7235-2434-0980.

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

SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, drainage and water supply. Oil fired central heating. 

AGENT'S NOTE Potential viewers should note that the current owners of the property are retaining a fenced area to the north of the property with a view to developing on the land.



We understand from the vendors that there is lapsed planning permission to convert the barn into a three bedroom dwelling.