Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this charming brick and flint faced character cottage, peacefully tucked away and overlooking the common in this pretty mid-Norfolk village. The cottage has been extensively refurbished by the current owners; of particular note are the kitchen and bathroom which have both been fitted with a range of high quality fixtures, including granite work surfaces. A tasteful selection of period features have been retained and restored, such as exposed brick and timber work, pamment floors and a feature fireplace; these are complemented by more modern fittings, including a solid oak floor in the sitting room. In brief, the accommodation comprises spacious entrance hall, sitting room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen with larder and a delightful east facing conservatory on the ground floor; with three bedrooms and the well-appointed bathroom accessed from the first floor landing. The south facing orientation of the cottage allows the front rooms to be filled with light, whilst the main gardens (which can be accessed through the conservatory) are located to the easterly side of the plot. In addition to the main accommodation, there is also an attached garage and a substantial timber workshop in the rear garden. 

GATELEY Gateley is a small rural hamlet 6 miles south of the market town of Fakenham and 9 miles north of Dereham. Situated between the larger villages of Brisley and Great Ryburgh, Gateley is surrounded by undulating and well-wooded countryside with a prominent church and a scattering of cottages. Great Ryburgh offers an excellent village shop, post office and butchers, whilst Brisley is home to a highly regarded Primary School. King's Lynn is about 25 miles away, from where there is a regular train service in to London's King's Cross via Cambridge every 30 minutes with a journey time of 1 hours 45 minutes.  

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- From the gravel driveway a timber front door opens to the: 

ENTRANCE HALL 21' 10" x 5' 10" (6.66m x 1.80m) Pleasantly spacious reception area with payment tiled flooring and exposed brickwork. Latch and braced doors to the sitting room, dining room and kitchen. Staircase rising to the first floor, with a useful under stairs storage cupboard. Radiator and timber framed double glazed window to side.  

SITTING ROOM 15' 1" x 12' 1" (4.60m x 3.69m) Charming room with a cast iron wood burning stove set into a brick fireplace serving as the room main focal point. Oak flooring, exposed ceiling timber and a timber framed window enjoying views to the front. TV point and radiator.  

DINING ROOM 12' 7" x 7' 11" (3.85m x 2.42m) Versatile second reception room with pamment tile flooring and an inner door through to the kitchen. Double aspect views over the gardens to the front and side, TV point and radiator.  

KITCHEN 13' 1" x 10' 3" (3.99m x 3.14m) Stylishly appointed fitted kitchen with a range of hand painted timber base level and wall units, under granite work surfaces which incorporate a single bowl porcelain butlers sink with a chrome mixer tap. Plumbing beneath the work surfaces for a washing machine and dishwasher, with additional space for two more appliances. 110mm recess for range oven and a door opening to a useful larder cupboard (measuring 1.31 x 1.26), which is fully shelved and also houses the floor mounted boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating.  

CONSERVATORY 24' 11" x 5' 2" reducing to 14' 9" (7.61m x 4.52m>1.60m) A superb addition to the main accommodation on the east facing gable wall, providing delightful seating space overlooking the gardens. UPVC double glazing to three sides under a glass panelled roof with fitted blinds. Double doors open on to the garden, with an additional glazed door opening out on to the paved terrace. Tiled flooring, TV point, telephone point and two radiators.  

LANDING Spilt level landing with doors to all three bedrooms, the family bathroom and a built-in storage cupboard. Timber framed double glazed window to side and radiator. 

BEDROOM ONE 12' 0" x 11' 2" (3.66m x 3.41m) Double bedroom with pleasant views over the common to the south. Feature brick chimney and Velux roof light on the rear pitch. TV point, telephone point and radiator.  

BEDROOM TWO 12' 9" x 7' 10" (3.91m x 2.40m) Timber framed window on the front elevation enjoying countryside views, TV point, telephone point and radiator. Access to loft space.  

BEDROOM THREE 9' 2" x 8' 9" (2.81m x 2.69m) Another well-presented bedroom with a timber framed window on the front elevation, TV point, telephone point and radiator. Access to loft space.  

BATHROOM 13' 0" max x 8' 6" (3.98m max x 2.60m) Refurbished suite with a range of high quality Victoriana style fittings comprising panel sided bath with central taps, double-width tiled enclosure with a glass door and chrome shower over, pedestal wash basin, bidet and a low-level WC. Tiled flooring, chrome heated towel rail, towel radiator, window to side and an inner door opening to a substantial linen cupboard (1.81 x 1.33), which is fully shelved and also houses the pressurised hot water cylinder.  

GARAGE 16' 8" x 12' 9" (5.1m x 3.9m) Well sized garage with double timber doors opening on to the driveway and a separate personnel door at the rear. Internal power and lighting, attic truss storage space, window to the rear and radiator.  

OUTSIDE The property is approached from a quiet common lane, through a five-bar timber gate which opens onto a shingle parking area. The main area of lawn is located to the side of the cottage and is easterly facing, with mature hedges forming the borders. Immediately outside the conservatory there is a paved terrace which provides an ideal space for summer dining, where the peace and privacy of the location can be fully appreciated. To the rear of the house there is a fenced enclosure, which is handy for the safe keeping of pets. Within this area there is a substantial timber workshop (3.6 x 3.0) with internal power, lighting and workbench; as well as a separate timber garden shed.  

SERVICES Mains water, mains electricity and private drainage. Oil-fired central heating to radiators. 

COUNCIL TAX BAND Band C. Amount payable 2014 -2015 (£1,261.20) 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. ref:- 0248-4056-6254-4768-3074

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

AGENTS NOTES Please note that the property has had planning permission to extend the rear of the property with a downstairs cloakroom and study and an upstairs bedroom with en-suite and was valid until May 2013.



The property stands on Registered Common Land for which there is indemnity insurance in place. The current vendor has made an application to Norfolk County Council to have the property removed from the Common Land but no guarantee is given that this would be successful. A decision should be reached in the coming weeks (as of 19th November 2015).