Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this individual family home, occupying a pleasant plot of approximately 0.33 acres (sts) on the outskirts of the popular village of Mattishall. The current owners have extensively improved and added to the original cottage to create a comfortable family home with well sized and neatly presented reception space. The ground floor enjoys a pleasant open-plan atmosphere, with double doors between the rooms providing a natural flow to the interior. In brief, the accommodation comprises reception hall, family room/breakfast area, open-plan kitchen, sitting room with fireplace, dining room, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor; with three bedrooms and the family bathroom accessed from the spacious first floor landing. The main bedroom comes with the benefit of a walk-in dressing area and a further section of versatile floor space which could be adapted to house an en-suite if required. From the first floor, views of the gardens and the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed in all directions. Outside, there is a delightfully private enclosed garden at the front, with a further lawn and patio located to the rear. Other features include a shingle parking area and a timber workshop. 

MATTISHALL The popular village of Mattishall is about 9 miles to the west of Norwich and 4 miles from the market town of Dereham. The village has a good range of amenities including a village store, post office, public house, church, doctor's surgery with pharmacy, butchers, fish and chips takeaway, hairdressers and a very popular junior school. There are also two cafés, one being near the church and a childrens nursery at Southgreen Enterprise Centre. In addition to this the village has its own cricket, football, bowls and golf clubs for all ages. The village is about 2 miles from the A47 providing straight-forward access to Norwich and Dereham. The city of Norwich provides a wider range of amenities including major rail links to London and beyond and Norwich International Airport. 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- From the driveway, a concrete path leads to a canopied entrance porch with timber posts, exterior light and a solid timber door opening to� 

RECEPTION HALL 10' 5" x 7' 1" (3.20m x 2.17m) A pleasantly sized entrance room with timber frame double glazed windows to the front and side allowing plenty of natural light to flood in. Within this room there is more than ample space for the storage of boots, coats and shoes along with additional furniture. Tiled flooring, radiator and door opening to the breakfast/family room. 

BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM 17' 2" x 17' 0" (5.24m x 5.19m) A superbly spacious and versatile reception space which is open-plan to the kitchen and also has glazed double doors opening to the sitting room and dining room. It is currently laid out to incorporate a dining table as well as comfortable chairs and a television viewing area, although with this room being so central to the accommodation , it could be adapted for any number of purposes. Timber effect flooring, built in storage cupboard, radiator and further doors opening to the staircase and utility room. Open-plan to the kitchen. 

KITCHEN 12' 5" x 8' 9" (3.80m x 2.67m) With an extensive selection of cream fronted shaker-style base level and wall mounted storage units with oak block work surfaces and slate tiled splashbacks. Set within the worktops on the front elevation is a single bowl porcelain butler sink with mixer tap underneath a timber frame double glazed window which enjoys pleasant views over the front garden. Space for a range oven with bottle gas connection and integrated appliances which include a refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher.  

SITTING ROOM 17' 4" x 17' 3" (5.30m x 5.26m) A charming main reception room with a cast-iron wood-burning stove set into a brick built fireplace upon a pamment tile hearth serving as the room's main focal point. A pair of timber frame double glazed windows overlook the garden to the front with a further window on the gable wall. Television point, telephone point, three radiators and glazed double doors opening to the breakfast/family room enabling this to become one large entertaining area if required. 

DINING ROOM 21' 3" x 9' 1" (6.48m x 2.78m) Another hugely adaptable reception room with a large expanse of glazing to the side and rear. Glazed double doors open onto the enclosed rear garden, television point and radiator. 

UTILITY ROOM A length of fitted work surface extending along one wall incorporating a single bowl stainless steel sink unit with base level and wall mounted storage units arranged above and below. Also below the worktop there is plumbing and space for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Floor mounted oil boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating to the property, tiled flooring, access to loft space, partially glazed rear entrance door and door to ground floor cloakroom.  

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM Comprising pedestal washbasin, close coupled WC, obscure glass window to rear, tiled flooring and radiator. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING A pleasantly spacious landing area with a timber frame double glazed window enjoying views to the rear, access to loft space and radiator. Door to the built in airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water cylinder and timber shelving, as well as doors to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. 

BEDROOM ONE 22' 7" x 15' 9" (6.89m x 4.81m) max. measurements An impressive master room which is partially divided into three areas. The main sleeping area enjoys generous proportions for a king size bed and further bedroom furniture. Towards the front of the house, there are two further areas which were added as part of the current owners extension. To one side, a formed opening leads to a dressing area [9' 8" x 7' 1" (2.96m x 2.16m)] with partially sloped ceilings and a timber frame double glazed dormer window with views to the front. To the other side of the room there is a versatile storage space [9' 8" x 9' 1" (2.96m x 2.77m)] which again, has partially sloped ceilings and a dormer window. This area could easily be adapted for use as a study station or an extra seating area. Radiator. 

BEDROOM TWO 17' 9" x 9' 4" > 6' 0" (5.43m x 2.85m > 1.85m) A generously sized double aspect bedroom with timber frame double glazed windows to the front and side, television point and radiator. 

BEDROOM THREE 11' 4" x 10' 0" (3.46m x 3.07m) A third double bedroom with a timber frame double glazed window overlooking the front garden and radiator. 

FAMILY BATHROOM 7' 10" x 6' 4" (2.41m x 1.94m) A neatly appointed and fully tiled bathroom with suite comprising a curved panel sided bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Tiled flooring, obscure glass window to rear and radiator. 

OUTSIDE The property is approached from the roadside onto a private shingle parking area with gated access leading through to the front garden. In total, the grounds to extend to approximately 0.33 acres (sts) with the majority of the land located towards the front. The front gardens are completely private and include an expanse of neatly maintained lawn which is interspersed with mature trees, as well as a further car parking area. A timber personnel gate opens onto the pavement at the furthest end of the garden. Access at the side of the house leads to the pleasant rear garden which is enclosed by a combination of post and rail and close board timber fencing and includes another section of manicured lawn as well as a paved entertaining area. The gardens adjoin neighbouring farmland which provides a pleasant outlook to the side. Timber garage/workshop on a hard standing concrete base with double doors opening to one end and a pitched felt roof. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:-0 9518-3094-7206-2244-6974
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SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, drainage and water supply. Oil fired central heating. 

COUNCIL TAX Band C. 

AGENT'S NOTE We understand from the vendors that planning permission has been granted for an additional two storey extension to the property, giving a fourth bedroom and an additional reception room. 

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