Property description
Loddon 5.5 miles
Norwich 6.1 miles
Beccles 13.4 miles
Bungay 10.4 miles
A lovely THREE double bedroom COUNTRYSIDE COTTAGE, semi-detached and finished to an extremely high standard with spacious and flexible accommodation, with a 3 bay cart lodge and set in attractive gardens, located in the extremely popular rural village of Alpington. **NO CHAIN**
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room with Woodburner
Kitchen/Dining Room
Garden Room with Woodburner
Utility Room
Downstairs Cloakroom
Master Bedroom with En-suite
2 Further Bedrooms with En-suite
3 Bay Cart Lodge
Play Room/Home Office
Side and Rear Gardens
Dog Kennels
The Property
This beautiful cottage is finished to an extremely high standard with no expense spared. One enters the property into the spacious hallway with a tiled floor and doors leading off to all rooms and a solid oak stairway to first floor with a cupboard under. The sitting room is dual aspect and the main focal point being the inset wood burner on a tiled hearth with a wood beam mantle and exposed beams on the ceiling. Off the hallway is a utility room which houses the oil fired boiler and an airing cupboard for the modern pressurized water tank supplying the house. There are wall and base units with space for washing machine and tumble dryer under the work surface. The adjacent downstairs cloakroom is fitted with a hand wash basin and WC. The kitchen/diner has a door to the rear garden and a storm porch providing cover, this room is the hub of this household finished fantastically with ample solid wood range of wall and base units, granite work surfaces, exposed oak beams, integral dishwasher, 'Butler' style sink and a 'Rangemaster' cooker. There is space for a family dining table and chairs and an 'American' style fridge freezer (Available by separate negotiation). Off the kitchen is the garden room with a wood burner inset to an exposed brick chimney and French doors leading to a patio area. The downstairs accommodation benefits from underfloor heating throughout.
On the first floor a spacious landing welcomes you and leads off to the three double bedrooms. All of the upstairs is fitted with solid oak flooring and the master bedroom is dual aspect enjoying views over the garden and surrounding fields. The master bedroom benefits from a dressing room area and a fully tiled bathroom en-suite, which includes a bath, separate shower cubicle, WC, a hand wash basin and heated towel rail. There are two further double bedrooms both with en-suite; which includes shower cubicle, hand wash basin and WC. One bedroom has an original cast iron fireplace as a main focal point and feature concluding the upstairs accommodation.
Outside
One approaches the property along a private side road with a driveway area for 3 to 4 vehicles in front of a 3 bay cart lodge. A third of the cart lodge has barn doors for secure storage and the other 2 bays are open for parking of vehicles under cover. There is an outside stairway leading to the first floor of the cart lodge which is currently used as a family play room and has two skylights and its own hand wash basin with WC. This could also be used as a home office area if required. Attached to the side of the cart lodge are purpose built dog kennels with a pan tiled roof and a secure dog pen area. The garden for this property is mainly to the side and rear and is secured by ironmongery fencing with gate access and a paved pathway leading to the back door. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining family & friends. There are mature trees and shrubbery surrounding the property giving it a very peaceful and tranquil country feel. This property is a must view to appreciate the beautiful location and high class finish/presentation.
Location
The Village of Alpington has a primary school and Village Hall. The property is located approximately 6.5 miles south of Norwich and 2 miles from Loddon which is a very popular village providing all schools, nurseries, shops, Post Office, Churches, doctors surgery, dentist, bank, library, pubs and access to the Broads network. It is also within easy reach of the market towns of Beccles and Bungay which provide a fuller range of amenities. The Cathedral City of Norwich to the North has a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street (1hr 54mins). The unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are approx. 23 miles away.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Oil central heating, mains electricity, Private treatment plant drainage and water.
EPC Rating: D
Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council
Council Tax Band: C
Postcode: NR14 7NW
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.
Property Features :
- Semi Detached Cottage
- Excellent Condition Throughout
- Three Double Bedrooms with En-suites
- Stunning Kitchen/Dining Room
- Sitting Room with Woodburner
- Landscaped Garden
- 3 Bay Cart Lodge
- Play Room