Property description
Diss - 11.3 miles
Long Stratton - 3 miles
Norwich - 13 miles
A delightful extended semi-detached cottage with lovely established landscaped gardens, paddock and stable blocks, all set in just over one acre (sts).
Guide Price £389,950
Accommodation comprises briefly:
� Entrance Hall
� Sitting Room
� Dining Room
� Kitchen & Breakfast Room
� Bathroom
� Four Bedrooms
� Rear Lobby
� Four Bedrooms
� Formal Gardens With Stores
� Two Stables, Tack Room & Hay Store
� Double Garage
� All set in approximately one acre (sts)
The Property
A quintessential clay lump cottage dating back to the early 1800's. Briar Cottage has a real warm welcoming feel with an abundance of period features and charm. Although the cottage is period, it benefits from not being listed and would suit a number of different purchasers who require a large garden or a small equine set up/small holding. On entering via the front porch way, the hallway leads into the dining room. The room is fully carpeted and immediately the feature fireplace will catch your eye. With a brick face and tiled heath the fireplace abuts the room and provides a focal point. The room is also beamed to the ceiling, with a window to front aspect. A hallway then leads through into the stairway which has a useful under stairs cupboard for storage. The second reception room is located to the rear of the property a forms a cosy sitting room. The room is triple aspect, enjoying views over the formal gardens and paddock beyond. The room has a fireplace with a smart inset wood burning stove, upon a tiled hearth. Similar to the dining room, the ceiling is heavily beamed. The kitchen is fully fitted with a range of painted shaker style units to the walls and floor. An inset sink is located at the end of the kitchen with space for appliances adjacent, including space for a fridge/freezer or washing machine. The kitchen has an attractive tiled floor and beams leading up the vaulted ceiling. The breakfast area, is next to the kitchen with similar flooring and plenty of space for dining furniture. The rear lobby makes an ideal utility/storage room, perfect for coming in from the gardens and kicking off wellington boots. The lobby is in fact fully tiled, and provides access into the breakfast room and sitting room. The bathroom has been refitted in recent years and comprises a modern three piece suite. The suite includes a panelled bath with shower over, inset hand wash basin & low level wc. Underneath the basin is a small storage cupboard, with shaver point over. The room is fully tiled to the walls in white, with a smaller blue motif striped tiles running around the perimeter. To the first floor are the four bedrooms, of which three are good sized double rooms. The fourth bedroom is a single room with a velux style window inset into the roof and has the potential to be converted into a shower room. The master bedroom is located to the rear of the cottage and enjoys wonderful views over the grounds.
Outside
In total, Briar Cottage sits in a mature plot extending to just over an acre. The gardens have been divided between paddock and more formal landscaped gardens surround the cottage. To the front of the property is a landscaped cottage garden with a sweeping brick weave pathway leading up to the front door. To the front boundary is a beech hedge providing security and screening from Wash Lane. The cottage gardens extend to the side and rear of the property with a number of trellises, climbers a pergola, with patio area beneath. The garden has a number of seating areas, patios and raised vegetable beds with a useful timber garden store. Beyond the formal gardens is the paddock and stables which are all enclosed by wooden fencing and wire beneath, making it ideal not only just for Horses, but for Sheep also. The stable area has a hard standing concrete floor, fully enclosed leading up to the two stables, tack room and hay store. All stables have power, light and a draining system. The paddock also has a separate vehicle access onto an adjacent lane, away from the main access/parking area which leads up to a large garage.
Location
The cottage is located on the edge of the village with similar style properties surrounding in a rural location. Forncett St Peter is located approximately 30 minutes drive from Norwich and the market town of Diss and only 5 miles from Spooner Row Railway Station, which has links to London Liverpool Street. It has a local Primary School and playgroup, as well as a Church and Village Hall. Forncett falls into two distinct areas, the Tas Valley with its water meadows with some of ecological significance, and the conservation area of Low Road with its arable fields. The nearby town of Long Stratton has a plethora of amenities such as doctors, dentists, public houses, secondary school and supermarkets.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Water Treated plant, mains electricity and water are connected. Oil fired radiator central heating.
Local Authority
South Norfolk Council
Tax Band: C
Energy Rating: E
Postcode: NR16 1LS
Agents Note
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.
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