Property description
Norwich - 10.8 Miles
Beccles - 7.8 Miles
Bungay - 6.4 Miles
A detached period cottage in the popular village of Loddon dating from the 1840s presented in excellent condition throughout with many period features, good entertaining space and grounds totalling 0.75acres.
Accommodation comprises briefly of:
Entrance hall
Kitchen
Conservatory/breakfast room
Reception room
Master bedroom
Contemporary shower room
3 further bedrooms
Study area
Family bathroom
Large garden on total plot size of circa 0.75 acre (STS)
Field views
Double timber garage/workshop incorporating a laundry room
Off-street parking for 3/4 cars
The Property
The house is presented in excellent condition throughout and offers an interesting mix of old and new. There is an abundance of period features and characteristics in the house together with up to date additions such as under floor heating in the bathroom and kitchen. An addition to the house is the conservatory/breakfast room which provides excellent entertaining space and a great area for day to day living, doors from this room lead out to a terrace and the garden. The kitchen has terracotta floor tiles, a good range of solid units with solid wood work top housing a ceramic butler sink and a gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood over. There is a built in Hotpoint electric double oven and additional space to house an American style fridge/freezer. The reception room has wood strip flooring and a brick fireplace with a Villager 16kw multi-fuel stove with back boiler. There is a second brick fireplace at the other end of the room. The current owners use the large downstairs bedroom as the master bedroom which has an interesting vaulted ceiling, fitted cupboards and windows over the garden. The contemporary shower room next door is fitted with W/C, shower, hand basin and heated towel rail, this room doubles up as a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs there are three further bedrooms, a well-appointed family bathroom with black slate floor tiles including a heated towel rail, and a good size landing with views across the garden and fields beyond.
Outside
A large gravelled parking area provides ample space for 3/4 cars, this is in addition to the timber garage/workshop which has plenty of storage space in the rafters and an allocated laundry room with plumbing for appliances and cupboards. At the back of the garage is another adjoining room for storage. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of borders with mature shrubs and trees including holly and pine. Over a wooden slatted bridge one gains access to the additional land/garden (this is covered by a covenant which will prevent any development) this is fenced and has a few apple and pear trees including a large timber framed greenhouse and vegetable patch. There is an abundance of wildlife and birds that visit the land/garden including 'water vole' and 'kingfisher'. The garden and grounds provide plenty of space and scope to an incoming purchaser.
Location
Christmas Cottage is a short walk from the centre of Loddon which is a very popular village providing all schools, nurseries, shops, Post Office, Churches, doctors surgery, dentist, bank, library, pubs and access to the Broads network. The house is close to many beautiful walks by the River Chet and the bird sanctuary of Hardley Flood. It is also within easy reach of the market towns of Beccles and Bungay which provide a fuller range of amenities. The Cathedral City of Norwich is about 20 mins drive to the North and has a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street (1hr 40mins). The unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are approx. 20 miles away.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
All mains connected. Panasonic Inverter Air-to-air heating which is environmentally friendly and economical. Under floor heating in the kitchen and bathroom. Back boiler and radiators can also be connected to gas boiler.
EPC Rating: G
Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council
Tax Band: C
Postcode:NR14 6JQ
Agents Note
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
Planning permission granted in 2009 for single storey extensions, first floor extension and associated alteration, - Now lapsed.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given on completion.
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