Property description
This 19th Century Semi-Detached cottage has been extended over the years and offers spacious living accommodation. Set within generous private grounds measuring just over 1/2 Acre (stms) and situated on the edge of the highly sought after South Norfolk village of Swainsthorpe. Accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hallway, steps lead to the 20" sitting room which enjoys views of the grounds with triple aspect windows, dining room, 'L' shape kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and cloakroom to the ground floor. The first floor benefits from three bedrooms and a family bathroom, further steps then lead to the master bedroom with views of the pond. Outside boasts an 'L' shape studio/workshop, a lockable wood store/shed and a single garage.
Swainsthorpe is a South Norfolk village situated just off the A140 between Norwich and Long Stratton, just five miles from the City Centre and two miles from the Norwich Southern Bypass, which connects to all major routes including the A11. The village itself is centred around the Village Green with a children's play area and St Peters Church. Primary schooling can be found nearby in the villages of Stoke Holy Cross, Mulbarton and Newton Flotman, whilst the Dunston Hall Country Hotel and Golf Course is just one mile away.
DIRECTIONS Leave Norwich via the A140 towards Ipswich, on entering the village of Swainsthorpe, turn right onto Brick Kiln Lane where the property can be located on the right hand side, indicated by our 'For Sale' board.
The property is approached via a shingled driveway leading to the garage and shed, a footpath leads to the main property with extensive lawns and patio area to the front. Pedestrian access is via a gated footpath leading to the main property with lawn and borders of mature hedging, trees and timber panelled fencing.
Obscure glazed entrance door to:
ENTRANCE HALL Fitted carpet, radiator, telephone point, dado rail, stairs to first floor landing with storage cupboard under, thermostat heating controls, doors to cloakroom and utility room, door to:
SITTING ROOM 20' 11" x 15' 1" (6.38m x 4.6m) Steps lead into the sitting room with cast iron multi-fuel burner set within brick surround and tiled hearth, fitted carpet can be found underfoot with electric heater, uPVC double glazed window to front and rear, uPVC double glazed window to side x2, uPVC double glazed patio door to side, wall lighting, coved ceiling, television point.
DINING ROOM 15' 7" x 11' 10" max (4.75m x 3.61m) Multi-fuel burner set within brick surround and tiled hearth, fitted carpet, radiator x2, uPVC double glazed window to front x2, television point, coved ceiling, door to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 3" x 12' 5" (4.34m x 3.78m) Fitted range of wall and base level units with complementary rolled edged work surfaces and inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, inset 'Bosch' electric hob and built in 'Bosch' electric oven with extractor fan, space for dishwasher, built in breakfast bar, tiled splash-backs and flooring, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to rear, space for freezer, exposed brickwork, built in cupboard housing electric fuse box.
CLOAKROOM Two piece suite comprising low level W.C., wall mounted hand-wash basin, tiled splash-backs, tile effect flooring, radiator, obscure window to rear.
UTILITY ROOM 8' 8" x 5' 9" (2.64m x 1.75m) Complementary rolled edged work surfaces with space for washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer, tiled flooring, uPVC double glazed window to side and rear, uPVC double glazed door to rear, opening to:
BOILER ROOM 5' 9" x 4' 4" (1.75m x 1.32m) Floor standing 'Worcester' oil fired central heating boiler, uPVC double glazed window to rear, heating and hot water controls.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Fitted carpet, dado rail, steps to second floor landing, doors to:
BEDROOM 7' 11" x 6' 8" (some restricted height)(2.41m x 2.03m) Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to front.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 12' 7" x 11' 11" (some restricted height)(3.84m x 3.63m) Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to front, built in storage cupboard with storage shelving.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 13' 11" x 7' 11" max (some restricted height)(4.24m x 2.41m) Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to rear with views of garden, loft access hatch, built in airing cupboard housing hot water tank.
FAMILY BATHROOM Three piece suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal hand-wash basin, panelled bath with thermostatically controlled shower over, tiled splash-backs, tile effect flooring, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to rear with views of garden.
STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR LANDING Leading to:
DOUBLE BEDROOM 15' x 14' 9" max (some restricted height) (4.57m x 4.5m) Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to side with views of the pond, built in wardrobe.
GARAGE 16' 3" x 10' 10" (4.95m x 3.3m) Up and over door to front, power and light, window to side, door to side.
WOOD STORE/SHED 16' 6" x 10' 9" max (5.03m x 3.28m) Housing oil tank.
STORAGE SHED/WORKSHOP/STUDIO 21' 3" x 16' 8" max ('L' shaped) (6.48m x 5.08m) Of timber construction with uPVC double glazed window to side x2, uPVC double glazed door to side, uPVC double glazed patio door to side, power and light.
OUTSIDE REAR The property sits upon a plot of approximately 0.75 acres (stms) with gardens sweeping around the property where a variety of interesting and picturesque trees can be found including cedar, scots pine, copper beech, giant cherry, ash and silver birch. The gardens benefit from outside lighting with access provided to the meter boxes.