Property description
Sowerbys are pleased to offer this charming period cottage set in generous gardens and located on a quiet lane in the rural village of East Bilney. Originally two cottages, the property has been thoughtfully converted into one dwelling which now offers around 2,000 sq. ft. of internal floor space. The ground floor briefly comprises; dining hall with wood-burner, sitting room with beamed ceiling, kitchen/breakfast room, hall, study and a third reception room which has been fully refurbished and is listed as the library, although it could be used for any number of purposes. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, with the master and guest bedroom sharing an en-suite bathroom. Outside, the property is approached from a quiet country lane over a shingle driveway which provides off road car parking for two vehicles and in turn leads to the front of the garage/workshop. The main gardens are to the side and rear of the property and include a range of mature trees, plants and specimen shrubs as well as an expanse of lawn. There are also two substantial storage buildings within the grounds.
EAST BILNEY Situated approximately 7 miles south of the market town of Fakenham and 6 miles north west of Dereham, both of which have regular farmers markets and excellent shopping facilities. The local Medieval church of St Mary is a grade II listed building which was restored and largely rebuilt in Victorian times. A stained glass window is dedicated to the memory of martyr Thomas Bilney who was born in the village in 1495. The village sign is copied from this window.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- From the driveway, a set of brick steps lead down to the front door opening to the
PORCH Pamment tile flooring, windows to either side and door to the dining hall.
DINING HALL 21' 0" x 14' 4" (6.41m x 4.37m) A spacious and versatile entrance area which currently houses the dining table. A cast-iron wood burning stove on an elevated hearth serves as the room's main focal point, with other character features including pamment tiled flooring and a beamed ceiling. Timber framed double glazed windows to the front and side, staircase leading to the first floor landing and doors opening to the sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room. Two radiators.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 12' 8" x 12' 0" (3.87m x 3.67m) A selection of cream shaker style base level and wall mounted units extend along three walls under oak block work surfaces which incorporate a single bowl butler sink and a Rangecooker. Plumbing and space for a dishwasher, timber frame double glazed windows to the side and rear and a stable style door opening to the utility lobby.
UTILITY LOBBY A useful space which doubles up as the rear entrance porch with pamment tiled flooring and a radiator. Plumbing and space for a washing machine, door to the cloakroom and a stable door opening onto the rear garden.
SITTING ROOM 19' 5" x 12' 2" (5.94m x 3.72m) A delightfully warm and homely room with a beamed ceiling and a brick inglenook fireplace which houses a wood-burning stove. Windows to the front and rear and a glazed door opening onto the garden. Door to inner hall.
INNER HALL Originally used as a porch to the old cottage, the hall now allows the ground floor flow. Window to the front and door to study.
STUDY A recently refurbished room with vaulted ceilings and a stained glass window on the front wall. A further window to the side, fitted bookcases and a formed opening to the library.
LIBRARY 15' 6" x 12' 2" (4.73m x 3.71m) Again, this room has been recently refurbished with built-in bookcases along two walls. The library could be adapted for any number of uses, with timber framed double glazed windows to the front and rear, radiator and a door opening onto the garden. Staircase leading to the guest bedroom.
CLOAKROOM Comprising close-coupled WC and wall mounted washbasin. Timber framed double glazed window to side, pamment tiled flooring and radiator.
LANDING Doors opening to the master bedroom, family bathroom and bedrooms two and three. Window to side.
MASTER BEDROOM 19' 7" max x 12' 11" (5.97m max x 3.95m) An extremely well-proportioned double bedroom with exposed timberwork in the ceiling and a pair of windows overlooking the rear garden. Access to loft space and door to the 'Jack and Jill' en-suite bathroom.
EN-SUITE A fully modernised bathroom suite serving both the master and guest bedrooms. Comprising panel-sided corner bath, close-coupled WC and pedestal washbasin. Timber framed double glazed window to rear and a built-in storage cupboard.
GUEST BEDROOM 13' 2" x 10' 10" (4.02m x 3.32m) Updated as part of the renovation, the guest room is a generous double with timber framed double glazed windows to front and rear and a radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 12' 9" x 12' 0" (3.89m x 3.67m) Another well-proportioned double bedroom enjoying dual aspect views to the side and rear. Built-in storage cupboard and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 13' 3" x 8' 1" (4.06m x 2.47m) Two pairs of double doors opening to built-in storage cupboards and also housing an insulated hot water cylinder. Timber framed double glazed window to front and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM Comprising panel-sided bath with tiled surround, close-coupled WC and pedestal washbasin. Two windows to side and radiator.
OUTSIDE The property is approached from this quiet country lane over a shingle driveway which provides off road car parking for two vehicles and in turn leads to the front of the garage/workshop. The main gardens are to the side and rear of the property and include a range of mature trees, plants and specimen shrubs as well as an expanse of lawn. There are also two substantial storage buildings within the grounds.
WORKSHOP 28' 1" x 18' 11" (8.58m x 5.79m) Twin doors opening to the front, electrical power and lighting and a mechanics pit to one side.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains drainage, electricity and water supply. Oil fired central heating.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING F. Ref:- 8615-7820-3699-8986-8992
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COUNCIL TAX Band E.
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