Property description
Loddon - 3.8 miles
Bungay - 3.9 miles
Norwich - 12.3 miles
3 Old Messuage is an impressive semi-detached, Grade II listed family home. The property dates to the mid 1600's and captures the very character of its era, whilst boasting the comfort and convenience of modern family living. Outside the property enjoys private established gardens which extend to a quarter of an acre (stms) and offer ample off road parking and a double bay carport. Inspection by viewing is essential to appreciate the space, location and overall standard of finish on offer.
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Reception Hall
Sitting Room
Family Kitchen Dining Room
Rear Porch
Lavatory
Master Bedroom
Family Bathroom
Two Further First Floor Double Bedrooms
Stunning Vaulted Second Floor Double Bedroom
Generous Gardens
Off Road Parking
Double Bay Carport
Tranquil Village Location
The Property
Entering the property via the front door we are welcomed into the generous reception hall. This fantastic space provides the perfect spot for our coats and boots when returning from a country walk, whilst offering the space for furnishings that would allow this room to serve as an excellent study area or home office where needed. A window over looks the stunning gardens whilst a door pushes open to the sitting room. The sitting room offers the perfect balance of space coupled with the charm of the original building; an inglenook fire place gives home to the wood burning stove whilst a door to the left of the fire place leads to the staircase which rises to the first floor. Two windows over look the gardens and fill the room with natural light, whilst pamment tiles under foot complement the space and boast under floor heating both of which continue into our kitchen dining room. The family kitchen dining room enjoys a view over the gardens and benefits from french doors which open to generous patio area. At over 20 ft this impressive room offers ample space for entertaining and family living alike. The kitchen itself is fitted with a contemporary range of wall and base units set below solid wood work surfaces. The units incorporate our washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher whilst space and provisions are made for an electric cooker. A door leads to the rear porch where our ground floor cloakroom leads off and a door opens to the gardens. Climbing the stairs top the first floor landing we find separate access to all of the rooms and a second staircase rise to the second floor. Stepping along the landing we find the first of the four double bedrooms, this generous room enjoys a view over the gardens and boasts a generous storage cupboard that gives home to our hot water tank. The next of the rooms on this level is the family bathroom where a contemporary four piece suite comprises a bath, shower cubicle, w/c and a wash basin set within a vanity storage unit. Adjacent to the bathroom we find the smallest of the bedrooms which is still a generous double room before heading into the impressive master. The master bedroom enjoys a window which over looks the gardens and meadows beyond and offers ample space for a double bed and the required furnishings. Completing the accommodation we climb the stairs to our forth and final double bedroom. This room boasts a wealth of exposed timbers which reveal the true age of the property, exposed timber flooring further complements the space and eaves access and storage runs to either side.
The Outside
One approaches the property through a five bar gate which opens to the extensive parking area and in turn gives access to the double bay car port. The shingled parking area provides ample space for upward of four vehicles whilst allowing room to turn. From here we open to the main gardens and a path leads through the lawns to our front door and continues around the property leading to the rear entrance porch and further to the patio area where french doors open from our kitchen dining room. The garden extends to a quater of an acre (stms) and is fully enclosed by fencing and framed by a range of established hedges and shrubs which provide complete privacy to the space. A range of established low lying flower beds are planned throughout the lawns and are filled with a stock of perennial flowers and shrubs whilst a kitchen garden is set to the northern boundary of the garden.
Location
The house is situated in the popular village of Thwaite which is close to Seething and has a variety of village amenities including an excellent primary school, a village store/Post Office, Church, Village Hall and playground. There is an active community with many events organised throughout the year. Buses run regularly to Norwich and Bungay. Bungay lies less than 4 miles away, within the popular Wensum Valley, and offers a good range of all the necessary amenities and shops, schools, antique shops and restaurants. The Cathedral City of Norwich is 12 miles to the north and provides a full range of cultural and commercial facilities, including a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street (approx 1 hr 54 mins).
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.
Agents Note
The property is Grade II Listed. The sale 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.
Services:
Electric Underfloor Heating & Storage Radiators.
Mains water and private drainage.
Mains Electricity
EPC: Exempt
Local Authority:
South Norfolk District
Council Tax Band: C
Postcode: NR35 2EG
Property Features :
- Charming Grade II Listed Cottage
- Four Double Bedrooms
- Sitting Room
- Stunning Family Kitchen Dining Room
- One Quarter of an Acre Gardens (stms)
- Off Road Parking & Double Bay Carport
- Exceptional Throughout
- Early Viewing Advised