Property description

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Sowerbys are pleased to offer this recently refurbished and stylishly presented character cottage, occupying delightful grounds within the pretty village of Wendling and just a short drive from the market town of Dereham. Having been extended by the previous owners to greatly enhance the overall space, the current owners have added an air of sophistication to the cottage by introducing high quality fittings and floor coverings to complement the tasteful décor. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, sitting room with fireplace, a most impressive dining hall with wood burner, fitted kitchen with range cooker, rear hall, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor; with three well-sized bedrooms and the family bathroom accessed from the spacious first floor landing. The outside space is a standout feature and undoubtedly sets this cottage apart. To the front there is a shingle driveway providing generous off-road parking with gated access to the rear garden which is well sized and includes an original outbuilding. At the bottom of the garden a timber footbridge leads over to an enclosed section of grass which measures around 0.25 acres (sts). This area, which also houses a timber field shelter and various fruit trees, could be suitable for any number of different uses. 

WENDLING Wendling is a small hamlet located near to the market town of Dereham, with easy access to Norwich and King's Lynn. There is a village hall and a family run hotel "Greenbanks" located on the edge of the village. Wendling falls within the catchment area for the popular Litcham High School and is also located within easy reach of several private schools. Dereham is a busy mid Norfolk market town, with a wide range of amenities, including schools, a swimming pool, golf course, museums and many shops and cafes. It is ideally located for both the North Norfolk coast and the city of Norwich with its international airport and mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London. 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Timber front door with exterior light opening to… 

ENTRANCE HALL A well-sized and welcoming entrance area with a timber frame double glazed window adjacent to the front door allowing natural light into the room. Slate tiled flooring, radiator and access to loft space. Timber doors opening to the ground floor cloakroom and the dining hall. 

DINING HALL 18' 0" x 9' 5" (5.51m x 2.88m) An impressive reception space which is central to the overall accommodation within the cottage. At one end of the room a cast-iron wood-burning stove is set into an original brick built fireplace with a pamment tiled floor to serve as the room's main focal point. This versatile room has been adapted for use as a main sitting area, but more recently has been dressed as a formal dining room. Slate tiled flooring, timber frame double glazed window to rear, radiator, television point and doors opening to the sitting room, kitchen and rear hall. 

SITTING ROOM 12' 0" x 11' 11" (3.67m x 3.64m) Another stylishly appointed reception room with an authentic Victorian fireplace with a timber mantle and quarry tiled hearth on one wall. Oak flooring, television point, telephone point and timber frame double glazed window overlooking the front aspect. Radiator. 

KITCHEN 12' 11" max x 12' 5" (3.94m max x 3.79m) An extensive range of timber fronted base level and wall mounted storage units extending along three walls under oak block work surfaces with tiled splashbacks. To the rear of the room, a single bowl porcelain butler sink is set within the countertops under a timber frame double glazed window which overlooks the rear garden. On the gable wall, a range oven, which has been adapted for use for an LPG supply, is set into a tiled chimney breast with a timber beam over. Integrated appliances include a refrigerator and slimline dishwasher. Slate tiled flooring, a further window on the front elevation and a stable style door opening out to the rear garden. Built in larder cupboard. 

REAR HALL 9' 8" x 5' 7" (2.95m x 1.71m) Another pleasantly spacious area with vaulted ceilings incorporating a Velux rooflight. Timber frame double glazed window overlooking the rear garden alongside a partially glazed rear entrance door. Tiled flooring, door to utility room and a staircase which rises to the first floor landing.  

UTILITY ROOM 6' 5" x 5' 10" (1.97m x 1.80m) A useful storage area with quarry tiled flooring and a range of fitted shelving. Wall mounted boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property, plumbing and space for a washing machine and space for additional appliances. 

CLOAKROOM Comprising close coupled WC, wall mounted washbasin, slate tiled flooring, obscure glass window to side and radiator.  

FIRST FLOOR LANDING A pleasantly bright and roomy first floor landing with timber doors opening to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. Timber frame double glazed window on the front elevation enjoying field views, access to loft space and radiator. Built in linen cupboard with internal shelving. 

BEDROOM ONE 12' 0" x 11' 11" (3.66m x 3.65m) Immaculately presented double room with an original fireplace with quarry tiled hearth holding pride of place along one wall. Stripped pine floorboards, timber frame double glazed window to front and radiator. 

BEDROOM TWO 12' 5" x 9' 10" (3.81m x 3.0m) Double aspect room with timber frame double glazed windows to front and rear. Television point and radiator. 

BEDROOM THREE 9' 10" x 9' 5" (3.0m x 2.88m) A well-sized third bedroom with a timber frame double glazed window on the rear wall enjoying superb views over the garden. Stripped original floorboards and radiator. 

FAMILY BATHROOM A well-sized third bedroom with a timber frame double glazed window on the rear wall enjoying superb views over the garden. Stripped original floorboards and radiator. 

OUTSIDE From this quiet country lane, the property is approached onto a shingle driveway which provides generous off road car parking. Gated access at the side of the house leads through to the rear gardens which are one of the stand-out features of the overall property. The initial section of garden is generously sized and predominantly laid to lawn with a shingle seating area immediately to the rear of the cottage. Within this area, there is also an original outbuilding which is used as a garden shed. At the bottom of the garden the current owners have installed a low level picket fence with a central gate which leads onto a timber footbridge crossing over the river and into a further area of lawn. This area measures 0.25 acres (sts) and again, has been fully fenced by the current owners to make it pet and child proof. In many respects, this area of lawn provides a blank canvas to a keen gardener or alternatively, an ideal place for children or pets to play. There is also a timber built field shelter and several mature fruit trees.  

SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, drainage and water supply. There is an underground LPG tank which serves a boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property. Telephone connected. 

COUNCIL TAX Band C. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 9512-2858-7900-9527-4945

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