Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this charming period cottage, located on the outskirts of the pleasant market town of Swaffham and within easy reach of the beautiful north Norfolk coast and the vibrant city of Norwich. The cottage displays a wealth of character, with exposed timber work, beamed ceilings and a feature fireplace. The accommodation briefly comprises kitchen/breakfast room with Rayburn, sitting room with multi fuel-stove, dining room and bathroom on the ground floor; with three bedrooms accessed from the first floor landing. The largest bedroom comes with the added benefit of a full wall of built-in wardrobes which provide extensive storage space. Outside, the gardens are a riot of colour in the spring time with planted beds and borders surrounding a delightful paved terrace. Within the well-stocked borders there are a variety of fruit trees and an established herb garden. At the bottom of the garden a low-level timber gate opens to the drive which provides generous off-road parking, as well as housing a 12' x 10' timber shed.  

SWAFFHAM Swaffham is a thriving and historic market town situated approximately 15 miles east of King's Lynn and about 30 miles from Norwich. There is an extensive range of local amenities including shops, pubs and restaurants together with a variety of leisure and sports activities including an excellent Golf Club. The town has an extremely popular Saturday market and many interesting historic buildings including the parish church and 'The Buttercross'. 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- From the parking area, a curved pathway leads onto a paved terrace where there is a partially glazed entrance door with an adjacent exterior light opening into… 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 12' 11" x 12' 10" (3.94m x 3.92m) A pleasantly proportioned room abound with charm and character. An extensive range of timber fronted base level and wall mounted storage units with fitted work surfaces which incorporate a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit. Along the front wall there is an impressive three-door Rayburn range oven with twin hotplate which also provides domestic hot water and central heating to the property. Beneath the countertops, there is space for a low level appliance with plumbing and space for a washing machine concealed in the corner of the room. Beamed ceiling, slate tiled flooring and doors opening to the bathroom and sitting room. 

SITTING ROOM 12' 8" x 12' 0" (3.87m x 3.68m) A well-sized reception room with a cast-iron wood-burning stove set into an original fireplace serving as the room's main focal point. UPVC double glazed window to front, television point, radiator and opening to the inner lobby. 

INNER LOBBY With a fully glazed door opening onto the garden, a useful storage recess [measuring 3' 9" x 3' 3" (1.16m x 1.01m)] and a latch and brace door opening to the dining room. 

DINING ROOM 12' 9" x 12' 0" (3.91m x 3.66m) A versatile second reception room currently set out as the owners dining room, with an attractive timber staircase rising to the first floor landing, UPVC double glazed window to front and radiator. In addition to the main room, there is also a highly useful storage area beneath the stairs as well as a space behind the original staircase which has been adapted into use as a study station, although head height is limited in this area. 

BATHROOM A neatly appointed suite comprising panel sided jet bath with chrome mixer tap, tiled enclosure with electric shower over, pedestal washbasin and low level WC. Tiled flooring and partially timber panelled walls. Two windows to side, beamed ceiling and radiator. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING With doors to all three bedrooms, access to loft space and radiator. 

BEDROOM ONE 15' 8" > 8' 9" x 10' 11" + wardrobes (4.80m > 2.68m x 3.33m + wardrobes) Beautifully appointed main bedroom with a range of handmade fitted wardrobes with full height sliding mirrored doors extending along one wall. Solid timber flooring and two windows on the front elevation enjoying field views. Recessed halogen spotlights, radiator and high level door to the airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water cylinder. 

BEDROOM TWO 12' 7" x 7' 11" (3.85m x 2.42m) Another double room with a UPVC double glazed window on the front elevation enjoying pleasant views to the front, television point and radiator. 

BEDROOM THREE 8' 7" > 7' 1" x 6' 9" (2.63m > 2.16m x 2.07m) A generous single room, which until recently, has comfortable accommodate a set of bunk beds. Obscure glass window to side and radiator. 

OUTSIDE From the roadside, a dropped kerb leads into a large parking area which, if parked carefully, can fit up to four vehicles. Currently within the area there is also a garden shed and log store. A low level picket gate leads onto a pamment tiled pathway which passes a pair of well-stocked flowerbeds including fruit trees, which in turn leads into the paved terrace by the main entrance door. The terrace steps down into a shingle area with raised flowerbeds at the centre of which there are steps up to a timber gate which provides pedestrian access onto the pavement. 

SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity and water supply. Septic tank drainage, oil fired central heating and telephone connected. 

COUNCIL TAX Band B. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 2818-1044-6295-9282-8930

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