Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this charming Grade II Listed former public house, occupying a central position within the heart of Foulsham. This impressive double bay-fronted home, which was restored in 1986 by the Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust, enjoys a view up the High street to the church and market place at the front, and a pleasant walled garden at the rear. With elegant accommodation arranged over three floors, the property abounds with character; with inglenooks, feature fireplaces, exposed timber work and sash windows. In brief, the accommodation comprises reception hall, bay fronted sitting room with fireplace, a delightful fitted kitchen with a superb brick chimney breast, bay fronted dining room with fireplace and boot/cloakroom on the ground floor; with three double bedrooms and the family bathroom accessed from the first floor landing. The front bedrooms have vaulted ceilings with exposed rafters, with the master room enjoying the benefit of an en-suite. A second staircase rises from the landing up to the second floor, from where there is a door to a fourth double bedroom. Outside there is a pleasant walled garden with pergola, with steps up to a paved pathway which is flanked by planted borders to either side leading to a second outside seating and entertaining area. In addition, there are two car parking spaces, a timber shed and summer house.  

FOULSHAM Foulsham is a typical Norfolk village just off the A1067 Norwich to Fakenham road on a road that goes to and comes from virtually nowhere. The name means "Homestead of the birds". The lovely 14th century 'Church of The Holy Innocent' was burnt severely in a fire in 1770 and was rebuilt with its 15th century tower intact. Foulsham is 11 miles from Dereham with its wide range of shops, schools and facilities. Foulsham is in the Reepham High School catchment area. It is 30 miles from King's Lynn with its direct rail link to Cambridge and London and just 18 miles from Norwich with its rail link to Liverpool Street and Norwich Airport, which is the perfect intercontinental gateway through Schiphol Airport. 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- A substantial timber front door with four glazed panels opening to… 

ENTRANCE HALL A most-impressive reception with the delightful view extending throughout the heart of the property and through the back door to the garden. Towards the front of the hall, there are doors opening to the sitting room and dining room, while further along, a timber staircase rises to the first floor landing alongside doors which open to the kitchen/breakfast room and boot room. A trio of original sash windows overlook the sitting room as part of a feature which remind visitors of the properties former use.  

SITTING ROOM 25' 9" max x 12' 11" > 7' 7" (7.85m max x 3.94m > 2.33m) A delightful bay fronted reception room, abound with charm and character. Along one wall an original brick built inglenook houses a more recently installed cast iron wood burning stove with alcove shelving built in to recesses at either side. The room tapers and widens again towards the rear where three sash windows form a bay which borrows light from the reception hall and kitchen. Exposed ceiling beams, television point, two radiators and a door to the kitchen/breakfast room. 

DINING ROOM 14' 6"+ bay x 12' 5" (4.43m + bay x 3.81m) Another well-sized reception room, which again boasts a fine original fireplace housing a more modern wood-burning stove. A trio of original sash windows form the bay on the front elevation with 8ft ceilings adding to the feeling of space. Alcove recess storage and radiator. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 8" x 14' 0" (4.78m x 4.28m) A beautifully presented room with the focal point being a stunning brick chimney breast on the gable wall which has been adapted to house a range oven alongside fitted shelving units. Along two walls, a range of cream fronted shaker style base level and wall mounted storage units provide generous storage space including a pull-out larder unit as well as integrated appliances such as a refrigerator and freezer. Plumbing and space for a dishwasher and a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap set into the oak block work surfaces. Sash windows to the side and rear, pamment tile flooring, radiator and a partially glazed timber door opening onto the walled garden at the rear.  

BOOT ROOM 8' 6" x 7' 1" (2.60m x 2.18m) Added by the current owners, this multi-function room serves as both the ground floor cloakroom and utility room. Along one wall, there is a length of fitted work surface, below which there is plumbing and space for a washing machine as well as a further range of storage units. Close coupled WC, wall mounted washbasin and an oil fired wall mounted boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Obscure glass window to rear and radiator. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING A pleasantly spacious split-level landing with doors to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. A sash window on the side wall allows the natural light to flood in, along with a Velux roof light over the stairwell. Built in airing cupboard housing an insulated hot water cylinder, radiator and staircase rising to second floor. 

BEDROOM ONE 15' 10" x 14' 10" (4.83m x 4.53m) An elegant master bedroom with vaulted ceilings displaying an array of exposed timberwork. The bay on the front wall comprises three sash windows with an original fireplace adding to the character. Two pairs of built in double wardrobes are built into the recess at one side of the chimney breast alongside a door which opens to the en-suite. Two radiators. 

EN-SUITE Steps down into a neatly appointed room with suite comprising cubicle with glass door and electric shower over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Heritage style roof light on the rear pitch and radiator. 

BEDROOM TWO 14' 11" x 14' 5" > 12' 4" (4.56m x 4.41m > 3.78m) Another beautifully appointed double bedroom with a beamed vaulted ceiling and feature fireplace. Bay window to front and storage cupboards built into either side of the chimney breast. Two radiators. 

BEDROOM THREE 18' 11" > 15' 5" x 9' 2" (5.78m > 4.72m x 2.81m) Another well-proportioned double bedroom with windows to the side and rear, exposed ceiling beams and radiator. 

FAMILY BATHROOM Comprising panel sided bath with 'wet walled' surround and a retractable glass screen for the shower above, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Obscure glass windows to side and rear and radiator. 

SECOND FLOOR LANDING The second floor has been built into the roof space of the rear section of the house, where some of the original timberwork can be viewed up close. Door to bedroom four. 

BEDROOM FOUR 15' 9" x 14' 0" (4.81m x 4.28m) A charming double bedroom with vaulted ceilings and limited head height in certain areas. You will struggle to find a finer display of timberwork from this era anywhere than in this room. Two Velux roof lights to the side and a high level hayloft-style storage compartment, built in storage cupboard and two radiators. 

OUTSIDE The outside space to the property is located to the rear and is accessed from the house via the kitchen or through a personnel gate from the driveway. The garden includes two main sitting areas, one of which is surrounded by a timber pergola, whilst the other, located further away from the house is fully paved and overlooks a small vegetable garden. Throughout the gardens, there are a range of mature and colourful plants as well as a timber summerhouse and storage shed. 

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

COUNCIL TAX Band E. 

AGENT’S NOTE There are two allocated car parking spaces within the shared private driveway and parking area at the rear of the house.  

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING An Energy Performance Certificate is not required for this property due to it being Grade II Listed. For more information please visit: http://www.surveyandtest.com/what-do-epc-changes-means-for-agents 

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