Property description
Sowerbys are pleased to offer this recently refurbished end-terraced period cottage, positioned at the very heart of popular North Elmham. Visitors are sure to be impressed by the unspoilt countryside views to both the front and rear, with an outlook over miles of parkland to the west and farmland to the east. The interior has been tastefully renovated with the charm and character retained, alongside brand new installations in the bathroom and kitchen. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and briefly comprises sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, rear hall and utility room on the ground floor with two first floor bedrooms and a further room in the roof space accessed via an original winding staircase from the landing. Outside, there is a parking area to the side of the property with a pleasantly sized enclosed east facing rear garden which is predominantly laid to lawn.
NORTH ELMHAM North Elmham lies on the west bank of the River Wensum with its Medieval church of St Mary, which stands on the grounds of the old cathedral and the ruins of the Bishops Chapel close by. There is a primary school, pub and a railway station serviced by the Mid Norfolk Railway. Dereham is approximately five miles away, a busy market town, with a good range of shops, restaurants and cafes. There is also a golf course, swimming pool, secondary schools, hospital and a cinema.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- From the parking area, there is a concrete path leading to a partially glazed timber door with an outside security light, opening to the
INNER HALL Doors to the utility room, bathroom and a formed opening to the kitchen.
KITCHEN 15' 5" max x 6' 10" (4.70m max x 2.09m) Brand new fitted kitchen arrange din a horse-shoe shape along parts of three walls, comprising a range of cream shaker style base level and wall mounted storage units under oak block work surfaces with contemporary tiled splashbacks. Along the front wall, a single bowl porcelain butler sink with chrome mixer taps is set into the worktops under a timber frame window with views to the front. Integrated oven and four ring ceramic hob with extractor hood and a pull out storage cupboard making good use of the space available. Timber effect flooring, staircase rising to the first floor, radiator and door to sitting room.
SITTING ROOM 15' 7" x 9' 9" (4.76m x 2.99m) A charming reception room with the original timber fire surround upon a recently installed travertine tiled hearth serving as the room's main focal point. Original storage cupboard set into the alcove recess, window to rear and a partially glazed front door opening onto the pavement. Two radiators.
UTILITY ROOM 6' 7" x 5' 7" (2.03m x 1.71m) A length of fitted oak block work surface along one wall, below which there is plumbing and space for a washing machine, space for an additional appliance and a base level storage cupboard. Wall mounted bottle gas boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property and radiator. Larder style storage cupboard and window to side.
BATHROOM 9' 11" x 5' 10" (3.03m x 1.80m) Fully refurbished family bathroom with a brand new three piece white suite comprising P-shaped bath with curved glass door and chrome mixer shower over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Non-slip flooring, partially tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail and obscure glass window to rear.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Original timber window enjoying far reaching countryside views to the rear, radiator and doors to both first floor bedrooms as well as a further door which opens onto the original Norfolk winder staircase rising to the attic room.
BEDROOM ONE 11' 11" x 10' 0" (3.64m x 3.05m) Stylishly presented double room with an original feature fireplace along one wall and a window on the west-facing front wall which enjoys quite breath-taking views of the farmland opposite. Storage cupboard built into alcove recess, radiator and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE Comprising fully tiled cubicle with curved glass doors and chrome mixer shower over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail.
BEDROOM TWO 8' 2" x 7' 3" (2.50m x 2.23m) A replacement timber frame double glazed window with flying mullion on the gable wall enjoying views down the village road. Radiator.
ATTIC ROOM 21' 3" x 9' 8" (6.48m x 2.97m) Located on the second floor and accessed via an original winding staircase, this versatile room comes complete with an array of exposed timberwork and replacement timber frame double glazed window on the gable wall. Two radiators.
OUTSIDE The property is approached from the road courtesy of a right of access over a shingle driveway which in turn leads to a five bar timber gate which opens onto a private concrete parking area. The rear gardens are fully enclosed by close board timber fencing and measure approximately 35' x 32' (10.67m x 9.75m) at the widest points. From the back garden, pleasant views of the surrounding farmland can be enjoyed, with a pedestrian gate opening onto the pavement to the front of the house.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, drainage and water supply. Calor gas supply.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING F. Ref:- 0312-2823-7665-9804-3541
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above.
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