Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this deceptively spacious four bedroom bungalow, which has been thoughtfully extended by the current owners to create a versatile and stylish family home. The original part of the property dates back to 1937, as the double bay fronts and stained glass detail would suggest; however, once inside the front door, it is clear that this is no ordinary 1930's bungalow. In 2006 the bungalow was significantly extended to incorporate a second reception room, a master bedroom suite, a utility room and an impressive kitchen/dining room with a pair of glazed double doors on the rear wall which provide delightful views of the surrounding countryside. Throughout the building there a number of character features which include fireplaces, picture rails and stripped timber floorboards, all of which add to a pleasant 'cottagey' atmosphere. In brief, the accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room with wood burning stove, music room, kitchen/dining room, family bathroom, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a utility room. Outside, there is a shingle driveway to accommodate several vehicles, a secure side garden and a pleasantly sized rear garden with a paved seating area, timber shed and pond.  

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's 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:- Timber door with a stained glass panel opening to… 

ENTRANCE HALL Extending throughout the spine of the property, the entrance hall has doors opening to bedrooms two, three and four, the family bathroom and music room. Exposed timber floorboards, original picture rail, radiator and access to loft space. At the end of the hall, a door opens to an inner hallway which was created after the house was extended in 2006. From the inner hall there are further doors opening to the kitchen/dining room and the master bedroom.  

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 16' 11" x 13' 9" (5.17m x 4.21m) A wonderfully light and well-planned space with a contemporary feel. Along one wall there is a selection of handmade kitchen units with oak block work surfaces which incorporate a single bowl porcelain butler sink under one of two timber frame double glazed windows which look out to the side. At the centre of the units there is space for a range cooker with a built in extractor hood over. There is also an integrated dishwasher. The rest of the room enjoys a wonderful social feel with space for a large dining table with chairs, as well as sofa. Timber flooring, radiator and recessed halogen spot lights. Pair of fully glazed double doors overlook the rear garden and onto the surrounding farmland. Partially glazed door to utility room. 

UTILITY ROOM 9' 8" x 6' 3" (2.96m x 1.92m) With an extensive selection of base level and wall mounted storage units with fitted work surfaces which incorporate a single bowl stainless steel sink unit. There is space for a washing machine and tumble dryer with a recess for an additional appliance. Timber frame double glazed window to side, timber flooring, radiator and partially glazed rear entrance door. 

MUSIC ROOM 13' 11" x 9' 11" (4.25m x 3.03m) A versatile and well sized reception room currently set out as music/playroom. Timber framed double glazed windows to two sides, picture rail, radiator and a formed opening to the sitting room. The nature of the layout easily allows the sitting room and music room to be used as one space. In the corner of the music room there is a door opening to a large storage cupboard [7' 9" x 4' 3" (2.37m x 1.30m)] which also houses a pressurised hot water cylinder.  

SITTING ROOM 12' 0" x 11' 11" (3.68m x 3.65m) Open-plan to the music room, this room is currently set as a snug and enjoys a warm cottagey atmosphere. A cast-iron wood-burning stove is set into the original fireplace recess upon the pamment tiled hearth and serves as the room's main focal point. Painted timber floorboards, picture rail, timber framed window to side, television point, telephone point and radiator.  

BEDROOM ONE 17' 5" > 9' 8" x 14' 10" (5.33m > 2.96m x 4.53m) Another superb addition to the accommodation as part of the 2006 extension, this master bedroom enjoys generous proportions and also feels slightly removed from the rest of the bedroom accommodation. Timber framed double glazed window overlooking the side garden, picture rail, radiator and access to loft space. Door to en-suite.  

EN-SUITE 11' 2" x 3' 10" (3.41m x 1.18m) Comprising a fully tiled double width cubicle with sliding glass doors and chrome shower over, wall mounted washbasin and close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls, tiled flooring and fitting shelving. Radiator.  

BEDROOM TWO 12' 2" plus bay x 10' 11" (3.71m plus bay x 3.35m) Bay fronted double bedroom with original stained glass detailing. Original fire place with shelving built into recesses at either side, picture rail and radiator.  

BEDROOM THREE 12' 0" x 11' 0" (3.68m x 3.36m) Another bedroom with generous proportions and also displaying the original fireplace. Timber framed window to side, picture rail and radiator. 

BEDROOM FOUR 12' 3" plus bay x 12' 0" (3.74m plus bay x 3.66m) Currently set out as the owners study, this room could comfortably accommodate a double bed with additional furniture. Identical bay fronts to bedroom two and also housing original tiled fireplace. Picture rail and radiator.  

FAMILY BATHROOM Comprising bath with central taps and shower attachment, wall mounted washbasin and close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls, tiled flooring obscured glass window to side and radiator.  

OUTSIDE The property is approached through a pair of five bar timber gates at the centre of low level brick and flint wall which leads onto a shingle driveway providing off road car parking for several vehicles. Gated access at the side of the bungalow leads through to a well sized and private section of garden which currently houses a log store. From here a shingle pathway leads round to the generously sized rear gardens which are enclosed by a combination of mature hedging and close board timber fencing. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and also includes a circular paved sitting area with a timber storage shed a willow tepee and also a pond. One of the stand-out features of the property is the stunning views of the neighbouring farmland, which can be best enjoyed from the foot of the garden where a low level hedge defines the boundary.  

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

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D Ref:- 8702-3123-4329-2397-8253

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