Property description
Set behind high level hedging this private and secluded plot of approximately 1/2 acre (stms) is the ideal setting for this mid 1700's built detached home, which has been extended and modernised over the years. Finished with period features and wonderful character, the property is highly flexible, with accommodation arranged over two floors. Off road parking is provided for two vehicles, with access leading to the double garage and adjoining workshop. Accommodation comprises a large L-shaped conservatory which leads to the swimming pool, sitting room with stunning natural stone fire place, dining room, kitchen, open breakfast room, and double bedroom with shower room offering annexe potential (stp). The first floor offers three double bedrooms including the master bedroom with en-suite, and further family bathroom. Views can be appreciated towards the River Bure, whilst the gardens wrap around the property, being laid to lawn, with seating areas, and a large decked patio.
The Broadland Village of Acle is located East of the Cathedral City of Norwich, having excellent transport links via Road and Rail. The Village itself has an abundance of amenities including Village Shops, Post Office, Schools, Dentist and Public Houses. Acle is conveniently located close to the A47 for easy access to both Norwich and Great Yarmouth.
DIRECTIONS Leave Norwich via the A47 heading towards Great Yarmouth. Proceed over the Brundall roundabout and over the Acle roundabout, turning right onto Boat Dyke Lane, where the property can be found on the left hand side, indicated by our For Sale board.
The property is set behind high level mature hedging with a gated access leading to the main property and a shingled driveway adjacent leading to the detached double garage and workshop - where potential exists to create further off road parking. Upon entering the front garden a brick-weave pathway leads to the main entrance door with wrought iron gates leading to the side and rear gardens. The swimming pool can be found to the front of the property which is heated via an air source heat pump situated within the conservatory.
Double glazed French doors to:
CONSERVATORY 45' 3" x 16' 6" max ('L' shaped) (13.79m x 5.03m) This spacious and inviting conservatory is of timber construction with double glazed windows to front and side and double glazed French doors to front x2 flooding the room with light. A vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan can be found with tiled flooring underfoot, wall lighting, door to garage and workshop, door to potential annexe, exposed timber beams, exposed flint walls and brickwork, door to:
RECEPTION HALL Filled with character with exposed timber beams and attractive tiled flooring of herringbone pattern and a wood effect style can be found underfoot, radiator x2, wall lighting, window to front, telephone point, thermostat heating control, double glazed door to rear garden, wood panelling, stairs to first floor landing, doors to:
DINING ROOM 14' 3" x 11' 4" (4.34m x 3.45m) Central fireplace with inset cast iron wood burner, solid timber mantelpiece and pamment tiled hearth, wood panelled walls, fitted carpet, uPVC double glazed window to front x2, wall lighting, exposed timber beams, smooth ceiling, door to:
KITCHEN 12' 3" x 11' 5" (3.73m x 3.48m) Comprehensive fitted range of wall and base level units with complementary rolled edged works surfaces and inset one and a half bowl corner stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, tiled splash-backs, inset electric ceramic hob and built in electric oven with extractor fan over, slate tiled flooring, integrated microwave, dishwasher, fridge and separate freezer, under cupboard lighting, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to front, smooth coved ceiling with recessed spotlighting, opening to:
BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 1" x 7' 2" (some restricted height)(3.99m x 2.18m) Continued slate tiled flooring, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to side, double glazed French doors to rear garden, smooth coved ceiling with recessed spotlighting, door to reception hall.
SITTING ROOM 23' 11" x 17' 7" max (7.29m x 5.36m) The central grand natural stone fireplace creates a focal point to the room with a light oak surround and inset cast iron wood burner with tiled hearth, oak wood flooring, cast iron style radiator x2, uPVC double glazed window to side x2, television point, smooth coved ceiling with timber beams.
SHOWER ROOM Three piece suite comprising low level W.C., hand-wash basin set within vanity unit with storage cupboard under, shower cubicle with electric shower, tiled splash-backs and flooring, radiator, uPVC obscure double glazed window to rear, shaver point, smooth ceiling, door to:
INNER HALLWAY Accessed from the main reception hall offering annexe potential with continued flooring of a herringbone design and wood effect style, built in double wardrobes x2, smooth ceiling with loft access hatch, door to:
DOUBLE BEDROOM 13' 6" x 12' 3" (4.11m x 3.73m) Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to rear x2, door to conservatory offering a self contained entrance, smooth ceiling with exposed timber beams, telephone point.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING A large landing area offers ample storage with fitted carpet, uPVC double glazed window to rear, doors to:
FAMILY BATHROOM Three piece suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal hand-wash basin, panelled bath with mixer shower tap, tiled splash-backs and flooring, heated towel rail, uPVC obscure double glazed window to side, smooth ceiling with exposed timber beams, wall lighting.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 11' 6" x 10' 11" (3.51m x 3.33m) Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to front, wall lighting, built in storage cupboard, built in airing cupboard housing storage shelving, smooth ceiling.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 14' 7" x 11' 8" max (4.44m x 3.56m) Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to front x2, wall lighting, built in storage cupboard, television point, smooth ceiling.
MASTER BEDROOM 15' 6" x 14' 10" (4.72m x 4.52m) Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to side, built in double wardrobes x2, television point, smooth coved ceiling, door to:
EN-SUITE Three piece suite comprising low level W.C., wall mounted hand-wash basin with mixer tap over, large walk in shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower and glazed shower screen over, tiled splash-backs, tiled flooring with under floor heating, uPVC double glazed window to front and side offering stunning countryside views, built in airing cupboard housing electric water heater, shaver point, heated towel rail, smooth coved ceiling with recessed spotlighting and speakers.
OUTSIDE REAR Leading from the main reception hall access leads to the rear garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with mature hedged and fence boundaries. A shingled area can be found providing the perfect space for entertaining and alfresco dining whilst a further decked patio is situated to the far corner of the garden with raised flower and shrub borders. The gardens wrap around the property with wrought iron railings to front enclosing the garden whilst access leads to the adjoining boiler house containing the oil fired central heating boiler, and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Access is also provided to the oil tank and outside water supply with a door leading to the workshop and double garage.
DOUBLE GARAGE 20' 10" x 17' 11" (6.35m x 5.46m) Up and over door to front x2, windows to side x2, storage above, door to rear, power and light, opening to:
WORKSHOP 16' 3" x 13' 7" max (of irregular shape) (4.95m x 4.14m) Housing the swimming pool controls, pump and heater, providing storage space, power and light.