Property description

Sowerbys are pleased to offer this charming individual cottage, located within a small complex of similar properties in the delightful hamlet of Worthing. With vaulted ceilings, a mezzanine gallery and an independent guest bedroom this property has no shortage of unique features; and having undergone a recent programme of refurbishment, the cottage is set up to be moved in to straight away. The interior is stylishly presented, with replacement flooring throughout the ground floor and new carpets upstairs. In brief, the accommodation comprises open-plan kitchen/dining room with a range of oak units under granite work surfaces, sitting room with fireplace and a contemporary staircase to the first floor landing; from where there are solid oak doors to two bedrooms and the shower room. There is also an opening from the landing on to a galleried area which overlooks the kitchen/dining room with double doors and two Juliet style balconies with views to the rear. Accessed from the front courtyard garden there are a pair of double doors opening to the guest bedroom which also benefits from an en-suite shower room. Other features include double glazing throughout, a slimline electric hot water and central heating system and shared use of the beautiful communal gardens. The gardens to Millstream Cottages are meticulously looked after by the residents and include a well sized section of lawn with gated access on to a stretch of river frontage with a private mooring and fishing rights.  

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 :- Canopied entrance with a timber front door opening to� 

SITTING ROOM 19' 0" x 17' 7" (5.80m x 5.36m) A generously proportioned and stylishly appointed main reception room with an attractive working fireplace serving as the room's main focal point. On the opposite wall, a steel framed staircase rises to the first floor landing. A pair of timber frame double glazed windows overlook the courtyard garden at the front, with a pair of bi-folding doors opening to the kitchen/dining room. The room is predominantly floored with oak effect planks and slate tiles around the door well. Throughout this versatile family room there are ample power points as well as a television point, telephone point and two radiators. 

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 18' 11" x 11' 3" (5.79m x 3.45m) A unique and contemporary space with slate tile flooring throughout. Towards the rear of the room there is an impressive range of solid oak fronted base level and wall mounted storage units beneath granite worktops which incorporate a single bowl sink with drainer unit and an extra wide De Dietrich induction hob. Integrated appliances include a Bosch fan oven and dishwasher. Door to a built in larder cupboard which also houses the necessary plumbing and space for a washing machine. There is also more than ample space for a substantial dining table with chairs and additional furniture as required. This room enjoys a unique charm with partially vaulted ceilings and beams extending up to the second floor, as well as an array of exposed timberwork on display.  

FIRST FLOOR LANDING With doors to the shower room, both first floor bedrooms and a built in airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water cylinder and a slimline electric boiler. Open-plan to gallery. 

GALLERY Another highly individual feature to this property is the mezzanine gallery which overlooks the kitchen/dining room. Two pairs of double doors with Juliet balconies allow natural light over the kitchen as well as providing pleasant views from the gallery. 

BEDROOM ONE 11' 11" x 9' 7" (3.64m x 2.94m) A neatly presented double bedroom with a built in storage cupboard and a UPVC double glazed window with views to the rear aspect. Telephone point, television point and radiator. 

BEDROOM TWO 9' 1" max x 8' 10" (2.77m max x 2.70m) With an extensive range of built in storage cupboards extending along two walls providing generous internal shelving and hanging space. UPVC double glazed window to rear and radiator. 

SHOWER ROOM Neatly appointed suite comprising tiled corner cubicle with curved glass doors and electric shower over, contemporary washbasin and close coupled WC. Granite floor tiles, obscure glass window to side and chrome heated towel rail. 

GUEST BEDROOM 13' 11" x 10' 2" (4.26m x 3.11m) Approached across the courtyard garden from the main accommodation, the guest bedroom enjoys a slightly removed atmosphere from the rest of the house, making it ideal for guests or indeed for use as a bed & breakfast if required. A pair of fully glazed oak frame doors open in from the courtyard to a double bedroom with oak flooring, a Velux roof light to the front and television point. Double doors to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Comprising tiled corner cubicle with electric shower over, corner mounted washbasin and close coupled WC.  

OUTSIDE The property enjoys a privately owned courtyard garden which provides the ideal place for outside entertaining. 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. There is also a timber garden shed which is privately owned by this property, exterior lighting and an outside tap. 

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. 

SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity and mains water. Water treatment plant and telephone connected.  

COUNCIL TAX Band B. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING F. Ref:- 8408-1982-4129-3007-6443
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above. 

Property Info:

• FLOOR PLAN