Property description
Sowerbys are pleased to offer this extensively refurbished family home occupying a mature plot of around half an acre (sts) in the pleasant village of Marlingford, approximately 8 miles outside of Norwich city centre. This substantial property has been completely transformed by the current owners, who have created a bright and contemporary living space with over 2,200 sq/ft of accommodation and further scope to extend into the spacious loft. The interior has been redecorated and re-floored throughout, with newly fitted oak doors adding to the stylish presentation. The ground floor is centred around a hugely impressively reception hall, with double doors opening to the newly fitted kitchen/breakfast room and the sitting room. There are further doors to the formal dining room and the cloakroom, with a well sized utility room completing the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor, the galleried landing overlooks the reception hall and has doors opening to all four double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom also enjoys the benefit of a newly installed en-suite shower room. Outside, the property is approached through a pair of wrought iron gates on to a shingled driveway which leads to the detached double garage. The delightful rear gardens include a sizeable area of lawn, with planted beds to either side. At the bottom of the garden a mature pond surrounded by trees provides not only an eye-catching feature but also a haven for local wildlife.
MARLINGFORD The village of Marlingford is a quintessential English village well known for the Marlingford Mill and lies within the catchment area for Wymondham High School. The village has a cricket ground with pavilion, a village hall with regular activities, a twelfth century church and a well-known village pub with restaurant, The Marlingford Bell. Marlingford lies approximately 6 miles to the west of the centre of Norwich and approximately 2 miles from Costessey where there is a park and ride service to the city centre, a major supermarket, as well as other 'out of town' shopping facilities. The property has easy access to the A47 and A11, The University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :- Canopied entrance with exterior lighting and a partially glazed timber door opening to
ENTRANCE PORCH A well-proportioned entrance with a telephone point and space for a console table if required. Built in storage cupboard providing generous space for the storage of boots, coats and shoes, radiator and a glazed door opening to the reception hall.
RECEPTION HALL 14' 11" x 11' 10" (4.55m x 3.61m) A superbly sized reception space which sits at the very centre of this impressive family home. A pair of fully glazed oak doors open into the kitchen/breakfast room, providing a stunning vista through to the rear gardens. Another pair of double doors open to the sitting room, with further doors opening to the formal dining room and ground floor cloakroom. Staircase rising to the galleried landing area, wall light points, and radiator.
SITTING ROOM 19' 2" x 14' 2" (5.86m x 4.34m) Stylishly appointed double aspect sitting room with timber frame double glazed windows on the side and rear walls, as well as a pair of fully glazed sliding doors which allow further natural light to flood in. Along one wall, a multi-fuel stove is set into a marble fireplace with an ornate surround, to serve as the room's main focal point. Decorative cornice, television point, telephone point, two radiators and double doors to the formal dining room.
FORMAL DINING ROOM 14' 3" x 12' 7" > 10' 1" (4.35m x 3.86m > 3.08m) Another well-proportioned reception room with a bay window on the front elevation. Decorative cornice, telephone point and radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 27' 4" x 12' 9" (8.34m x 3.90m) Recently converted out of two individual rooms, the kitchen/breakfast room now serves as the hub of this family home. At one end, a fully refurbished fitted kitchen includes a range of gloss fronted base level and wall mounted storage units with oak block work surfaces which incorporate a 1.5 bowl contemporary sink unit with mixer tap and a four ring ceramic induction hob with extractor hood over. Other integrated appliances include a Bosch double oven, refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. At the centre of the kitchen area, a free-standing island unit with Gemini Quartz worktop provides further storage space, with a linked breakfast bar which provides more than ample space for four stools. At the opposite end of the room, there is space for a substantial breakfast table with chairs and additional furniture. Two pairs of fully glazed sliding doors open onto the rear terrace, with an adjacent window enjoying views of the rear garden. Television point, two radiators and door to utility room.
UTILITY ROOM 11' 8" x 8' 9" (3.58m x 2.68m) A further range of base level and wall-mounted storage units in keeping with the kitchen, with fitted work surfaces which incorporate a single bowl stainless steel sink unit. On the outside wall, there is the necessary plumbing and space for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Floor mounted oil boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property and a door to the built in airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water cylinder along with timber shelving. Partially glazed side entrance door with an adjacent timber framed double glazed window.
CLOAKROOM Comprising close coupled WC and washbasin built into storage unit. Obscure glass window to front and radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING A hugely impressive gallery style landing which overlooks the reception hall, adding to the general feeling of space within the property. Oak doors to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom, with two timber frame double glazed windows overlooking the front aspect and a low level storage cupboard built into the eaves'. There is also access into the open loft space which measures 38' 10" x 17' 9" (11.85m x 5.43m) and provides the scope for further accommodation if required (subject to relevant planning permissions).
BEDROOM ONE 15' 1" x 12' 9" (4.60m x 3.90m) An attractively presented double bedroom with a timber frame double glazed dormer window on the rear elevation, enjoying the delightful views over the rear garden. Two pairs of sliding doors opening to built in wardrobes which provide internal shelving and hanging space, television point, telephone point, radiator and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE 8' 10" x 7' 1" (2.70m x 2.16m) Fully refurbished room with suite comprising fully tiled enclosure with a low profile tray, glass screen and contemporary shower over, wall mounted washbasin and WC with concealed cistern. Obscure glass window to side and heated towel rail.
BEDROOM TWO 12' 10" x 9' 4" (3.93m x 2.87m) Another neatly presented bedroom with a dormer window overlooking the rear aspect and a built in wardrobe providing internal shelving and hanging space. Telephone point and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 14' 4" x 10' 4" (4.39m x 3.16m) Double bedroom with dormer window to the rear, built in double wardrobe, television point, telephone point and radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 13' 3" x 10' 2" (4.04m x 3.10m) Double bedroom with a timber frame double glazed window overlooking the front aspect, built in wardrobe and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM 11' 0" x 8' 5" (3.37m x 2.59m) Still under refurbishment, the bathroom will comprise a free-standing bath with central taps, shower enclosure, washbasin and WC. Heated towel rail and obscure glass window to side.
OUTSIDE The property is approached from this quiet country lane through a pair of wrought iron gates set into a brick and flint wall which lead onto a shingle driveway which in turn extends to the front of the double garage. The garden to the front is maturely planted, with a range of trees and shrubs alongside more colourful plants. The rear garden is wonderfully private, with a central lawn flanked by curved borders which provide a further range of mature plants and specimen shrubs. Immediately to the rear of the house there is a brick paved entertaining area which is partially covered, providing the ideal outside entertaining space. At the bottom of the garden, a delightful pond serves as a haven for the local wildlife. In total, the grounds extend to around half an acre (sts) and are enclosed by a combination of mature hedges and timber fencing.
GARAGE 20' 2" x 17' 1" (6.17m x 5.22m) Detached brick built garage with a pitched tiled roof, a pair of up & over doors opening onto the driveway and a partially glazed side personnel door. Attic truss storage space and internal power and lighting.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity and water supply. Oil fired central heating and drainage is to a treatment plant.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8201-7670-9129-4497-1123
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above.
COUNCILTAX Band F.
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