Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this wonderfully versatile character cottage, occupying a pleasant and mature plot of approximately 0.6 acres (sts) on the outskirts of Tittleshall. The meandering ground floor includes a selection of well sized reception rooms displaying a wealth of character and offering the potential to create a self-contained annexe/guest wing as well as providing the kind of space and flexibility to suit a large family. In brief the ground floor accommodation comprises entrance porch, dining hall, sitting room, snug, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, guest bedroom with en-suite and utility room; with two bedrooms and a cloakroom accessed from a separate inner hall. On the first floor there are two further double bedrooms and the well-appointed family bathroom. Some notable features include the fireplaces in all three of the main reception rooms, as well as an abundance of built-in storage throughout. The outside space is delightfully private and includes various entertaining areas, a detached timber garage/workshop and a substantial gravel parking area.  

TITTLESHALL Tittleshall is an attractive village with mainly brick and flint cottages situated about 9 miles to the north west of Dereham, 6 miles south of Fakenham and about 30 miles from the Cathedral city of Norwich. Tittleshall has a village hall, bowls club, cinema club and the church of St Mary's has a splendid marble monument dedicated to Sir Edward Coke. Close by is the market town of Fakenham which has been voted the 7th best place to live in Britain by Country Life magazine. It has a Thursday market that dates back to 1250 and a Farmers Market on the last Saturday of each month with great organic produce produced locally. There is also a Tesco and a range of shops in Miller's Walk. It is often called the Gateway to the North Norfolk Coast as it is well positioned for the coast and other local attractions like Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park and Fakenham Racecourse.  

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Partially glazed UPVC front door opening to… 

ENTRANCE PORCH Parquet timber flooring and UPVC double glazed windows to both sides, meter cupboard and a fully glazed timber door opening to the dining hall. 

DINING HALL 15' 7" x 14' 6" (4.77m x 4.42m) A most impressive reception room which is central to the overall accommodation. A brick built inglenook fireplace with pamment tile hearth and a timber beam, serves as the main focal point within the room which could comfortably accommodate a ten seat dining table, as well as other furniture. Parquet timber flooring, exposed timber beams and a pair of UPVC double glazed windows with leaded detail overlooking the front garden at either side of the porch. Three radiators and doors leading to the sitting room, snug and kitchen/breakfast room. 

SNUG 18' 11" x 12' 4" (5.77m x 3.77m) One of three generously proportioned reception rooms with an original brick built fireplace at one end of the room, which currently houses a fuel effect bottle gas fire. UPVC double glazed window with leaded detail to front and a pair of fully glazed double doors opening to the garden room. Television point, telephone point, access to loft space and two radiators.  

SITTING ROOM 20' 2" x 14' 0" (6.17m x 4.29m) A pleasantly bright and well-sized family room with UPVC double glazed windows with leaded detail to the front and rear. Original feature fireplace with pamment tile hearth, a partially glazed UPVC entrance door and a timber staircase rising to the first floor landing. Television point, exposed timberwork, three radiators and a door leading to the inner hall.  

INNER HALL This section of the house was originally designed to be used as an annexe, however, it is currently utilised as additional bedrooms/study space. Two UPVC double glazed windows to front, radiator and doors leading to bedrooms four and five and the ground floor cloakroom. 

BEDROOM FOUR 11' 0" x 9' 3" (3.37m x 2.83m) UPVC double glazed window with leaded detail to rear, exposed ceiling beam, access to loft space and radiator. 

BEDROOM FIVE 11' 0" x 6' 9" (3.37m x 2.06m) UPVC double glazed window to rear, exposed ceiling beam and radiator. 

CLOAKROOM Comprising pedestal washbasin, close coupled WC, obscure glass window to front and radiator. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 20' 6" x 12' 7" (6.26m x 3.84m) An extensive selection of timber fronted base level and wall mounted storage units located towards one end of the room, with a central breakfast bar peninsular unit at the centre. Fitted work surfaces with tiled splashbacks incorporating a four ring ceramic hob and 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap set under a UPVC double glazed window which overlooks the gravel parking area at the side of the house. Integrated oven, plumbing and space for a dishwasher and the necessary plumbing in place for an American style fridge/freezer. At the other side of the breakfast bar there is more than ample space for a six seat dining table with chairs within the breakfast area, from where there are further doors leading to the garden room, utility room and also the guest bedroom. Tiled flooring, television point and two radiators. 

GUEST BEDROOM 10' 0" x 10' 0" (3.05m x 3.05m) Double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to side, radiator, access to loft space and an inner door to the en-suite. 

EN-SUITE 10' 0" x 6' 4" (3.06m x 1.94m) Fully tiled room with suite comprising a corner cubicle with electric shower, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. There is also a fully installed sauna. Obscure glass window to rear and radiator. 

UTILITY ROOM Plumbing and space for a washing machine, wall mounted oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property and UPVC double glazed window to side. 

GARDEN ROOM 14' 3" x 13' 8" (4.35m x 4.17m) Added by the current owners, the garden room provides even greater reception space, with delightful views over the rear garden and a pair of fully glazed doors opening onto a paved terrace which extends to the side and rear of the property. The garden room is constructed of UPVC double glazed units on two elevations, with a sloped polycarbonate panelled roof and tiled flooring. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Accessed via the timber staircase which rises from the sitting room, with doors to bedrooms one and two and the family bathroom. 

BEDROOM ONE 18' 6" x 14' 9" (5.66m x 4.50m) A highly impressive master room with an extensive array of built in storage which includes five double wardrobes with internal shelving and hanging space, drawer units and a dressing table. The bed has also been built in situ around the chimney breast to incorporate an attractive material canopy. Partially sloped ceiling with exposed rafters, two UPVC double glazed windows with leaded detail overlooking the front aspect and a Velux roof light on the rear pitch. Television point, telephone point and two radiators. 

BEDROOM TWO 14' 4" > 8' 8" x 13' 9" (4.39m > 2.65m x 4.21m) Double bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to two sides and a Velux roof light to the rear. A range of built in wardrobes providing internal shelving and hanging space, access to loft space and radiator. 

FAMILY BATHROOM Comprising panel sided corner bath, 'leak proof' enclosure with glass doors and power shower over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail, Velux roof light and door to the built in airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water cylinder and slatted timber shelving. 

OUTSIDE There are two main entrances into the grounds of the property, both are gated and both lead onto a shingle driveway which extends around much of the property. The substantial grounds, which extend to approx. 0.6 acres (sts), are delightfully private with mature trees and hedges defining the boundary. Various planted beds and borders surround the well-established lawn which is also interspersed with other trees and specimen shrubs. There are paved entertaining areas at either end of the garden as well as the terrace which is accessible from the garden room. The entertaining area at the lower end of the garden includes a timber pergola and a brick built barbeque enclosure. 

GARAGE/WORKSHOP 19' 10" x 17' 6" (6.06m x 5.35m) Timber built double garage with twin up and over doors opening to the front, internal power and lighting and windows to the side. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 0911-2884-7790-9394-4341

To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above. 

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

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