Property description

Sowerbys are delighted to offer this superb character cottage, set within the idyllic surroundings of the Millstream Cottages complex in the pretty rural hamlet of Worthing. The cottage enjoys generous proportions throughout and has been stylishly dressed and decorated by the current owners, to create a contemporary home which would be suitable for use as a permanent or part-time residence. The elegant interior is accessed through the most impressive reception hall, where a glass sided staircase rises to the first floor and double doors open to the sitting room. The sitting room comes complete with a cast-iron wood burning stove within an attractive brick fireplace and a pair of windows overlooking the front aspect. The 'eat-in' kitchen/dining room boasts a range of shaker style units under timber work tops, with a range oven built into another brick recess and three pairs of doors opening to the rear courtyard. There is also a separate utility room and ground floor cloakroom. The first floor accommodation comprises three double bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, as well as the family bathroom. The owners have also reconfigured the landing to allow for a superb open-plan study/sitting area with a window to the front, however could easily be returned back to a fourth bedroom by erecting a wall and door. The master bedroom is luxuriously appointed with two pairs of doors opening to Juliet style balconies in both the bedroom and en-suite. Outside, there are pleasant courtyard gardens at both the front and rear, as well as the immaculately kept communal spaces within the complex. 

WORTHING Worthing is an unspoilt mid-Norfolk hamlet in lovely countryside near Dereham. There are shops, a post office, and pubs serving good food within a two mile radius. The village is on the River Blackwater. There are good walks, bird-watching, and fishing available. Norwich is eighteen miles away with its wide range of shops and facilities. It has a direct London rail link and the airport is a perfect bridge to the international gateway of Schiphol Amsterdam. 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- From the communal shingle parking area, gated access leads onto a private paved courtyard garden which in turn leads to a partially glazed stable-style door opening to… 

RECEPTION HALL 17' 11" x 8' 2" (5.48m x 2.51m) A spacious and stylishly appointed entrance area with oak flooring and glazed double doors opening through to the sitting room. Timber staircase with contemporary glazed balustrades rising to the first floor landing, understairs storage area and radiator.  

SITTING ROOM 19' 0" x 17' 10" (5.80m x 5.46m) A well-sized and attractively presented room with a cast-iron wood-burning stove set into a brick built fireplace with an elevated pamment hearth and timber beam over, serving as the room's main focal point. Twin UPVC double glazed windows with leaded detail overlooking the front aspect, exposed ceiling beams, oak flooring, television point, radiator and door to kitchen. 

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM Lobby area with a door opening to the utility room and steps up to the main kitchen measuring 19' 7" x 11' 0" (5.98m x 3.36m). A selection of cream fronted shaker style units extend along two walls with beech block work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Set into the worktops, there is a 1.5 bowl porcelain sink with mixer tap, with other features including an integrated dishwasher. A brick built feature inglenook on the opposite wall is the main focus of the room with a 1.1m Rangemaster oven with LPG hob at its centre. Within this room there is also more than ample space for a six-seat dining table and other furniture if required. Tiled flooring, beamed ceiling and a trio of french doors opening onto the rear courtyard garden.  

UTILITY ROOM With a length of fitted work surfaces extending along one wall below which there is plumbing and space for a washing machine and recesses for two further appliances. Upright larder unit, beamed ceiling, tiled flooring and door to cloakroom.  

CLOAKROOM Comprising washbasin built into storage unit, close coupled WC, partially tiled walls and tiled flooring.  

FIRST FLOOR LANDING/POTENTIAL FOURTH BEDROOM 15' 1" x 9' 7" (4.61m x 2.94m) Adapted by the current owners to create a superb open-plan study station with a UPVC double glazed window enjoying views over the grounds to the front. This area also serves as a pleasant seating area with exposed timberwork, radiator and telephone point. The landing extends throughout the first floor with doors opening to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The landing could easily be returned to a fourth bedroom by erecting a wall and door, should one wish. 

BEDROOM ONE 16' 11" x 11' 10" (5.18m x 3.62m) A most elegantly presented master suite with double doors to a Juliet style balcony on the rear elevation providing superb views across to the old water mill. Also within the room, there is a feature cast-iron fireplace with decorative surround and partially vaulted ceilings. Radiator and glazed double doors to the en-suite. 

EN-SUITE 9' 2" x 7' 10" (2.80m x 2.40m) An enviably luxurious room, again with double doors onto a Juliet style balcony to the rear. The suite comprises a free-standing roll top bath with central taps and shower attachment, Victorian style free-standing washbasin and a close coupled WC. Partially vaulted ceilings and radiator.  

BEDROOM TWO 12' 11" x 9' 4" (3.94m x 2.87m) A double aspect bedroom enjoying views to the front and side. Radiator and door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Comprising double width enclosure with sliding glass doors and chrome shower over, wall mounted washbasin and close coupled WC. Obscure glass window to side and heated towel rail. 

BEDROOM THREE 12' 5" x 8' 11" (3.79m x 2.72m) Another generous double bedroom with exposed timberwork, a UPVC double glazed window to front, radiator and double doors to a built in airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water cylinder and the slimline electric boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating to the property. 

FAMILY BATHROOM 7' 8" x 7' 6" (2.36m x 2.29m) A delightfully well-lit room with partially vaulted ceilings incorporating a Velux roof light on the south pitch, allowing natural light to flood in. Suite comprising panel sided bath, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Partially panelled walls and radiator.  

OUTSIDE The property has private courtyard gardens to both the front and rear which provide the ideal place for outside entertaining at any time of day. The rear courtyard is completely enclosed with a timber deck and a shingle seating area. There is feature lighting within a timber deck and further exterior lighting within the rear courtyard. Millstream Cottages share a communally owned garden and parking area with two allocated spaces for this property along with visitor parking. The communal gardens enjoy a generous area of lawn with river frontage with the added benefit of a private mooring and fishing rights. 

AGENT'S NOTE 1) There is a £200.00 p.a management levy to the residents of Millstream Cottages which covers the cost of gardening, environmental insurances, servicing and emptying of the treatment plant and the upkeep of the car parking area. There are two allocated parking bays with the property.

2) Millstream cottages enjoy shared community gardens as well as a shared parking area. The communal grounds are under the ownership of a management company which is co-directed by the residents of the cottages.

3) The private road going into Millstream Cottages is co-owned by the residents. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 0524-2859-7032-9824-0575

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 mains water. Water treatment plant, electric heating and telephone connected. 

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