Believed to date back to the 15th century this delightful Grade II listed farmhouse is full of character and period features and is sure to appeal to many. With the overall plot size approaching 3 acres (stms) and coming complete with three stables and a tack room this home is perfect for anybody who enjoys the outside. The accommodation benefits from exposed beams throughout, feature fireplaces and boasts just under 2500sq ft. This home could easily accommodate two generations and offers its self perfectly for anybody needing a home with annexe potential. Internal viewing will be essential to appreciate the space and character on offer.
| THE PROPERTY | Attractive 16th century Grade II listed farmhouse which has been carefully restored and upgraded retaining a wealth of features including exposed timbers and Inglenook fireplaces. With the benefit of a large conservatory, kitchen with Aga and potential for annexe accommodation. With beautiful cottage style garden and paddock extending to 2.79 acres.
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| LOCATION | The village of Forncett St Peter is situated in south Norfolk, some fourteen miles to the south of the City of Norwich. The village benefits from both primary and junior schools, while the nearby town of Long Stratton offers a variety of local shopping and transport facilities, along with a doctors' surgery, sports hall, public house and garage. The county capital of Norwich offers further extensive shopping, leisure and schooling facilities with a main line rail link to London's Liverpool Street station, and an international airport.
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| ACCOMMODATION |
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| ENTRANCE LOBBY | 6'6\" x 6'6\" (1.98m x 1.98m). With pamment tiled floors. Door to:
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| SITTING ROOM | 16'4\" x 15' (4.98m x 4.57m). The focal point of this rooms is the impressive Inglenook fireplaces with bressumer beam over. A wealth of ceiling beams and exposed studwork, wall light points. Internal window through to conservatory.
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| ENTRANCE HALL | 15'8\" x 9'2\" (4.78m x 2.8m). With pamment tiled floors. Former fireplace and feature bread oven with exposed stud work. Open studwork to:
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| STUDY | 10'6\" x 9'4\" (3.2m x 2.84m). Window to front aspect.
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| CONSERVATORY | 17'9\" x 10'8\" (5.4m x 3.25m). Glazed to rear and side with French doors to garden. With library shelving.
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| BATHROOM | 9'11\" x 6'9\" (3.02m x 2.06m). Three piece suite comprising roll top bath, low level WC, wash hand basin. Black and white tiled floor and tiled splashbacks. Understairs cupboard.
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| KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM | 16'4\" x 14'10\" (4.98m x 4.52m). The focal point of the room is the oil fired two door Aga. Windows running the width of the rear wall giving views of the gardens and paddocks beyond. Useful walk in pantry. A comprehensive range of fitted wall and base 'Shaker' style units with worktops and chequered splashbacks. One and a half size sink with drainer, plumbing for dishwasher. Large storage cupboard set into the recess. Electric cooker point. Door to:
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| POTENTIAL ANNEXE |
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| GARDEN ROOM | 14' x 10'5\" (4.27m x 3.18m). With double doors out to the sun terrace and garden.
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| GUEST BEDROOM | 10'5\" x 7'3\" (3.18m x 2.2m). With window overlooking the garden.
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| SHOWER ROOM | Three piece suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle with shower. Laminate flooring. Window to the side.
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| UTILITY ROOM | 15'5\" x 8'6\" (4.7m x 2.6m). Originally part of the double garage but this could create an annexe kitchen (subject to planning) or incorporated back into the garage. Cupboard housing the oil fired central heating boiler, butlers sink with base cupboards under and plumbing for automatic washing machine.
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| GARAGE | 18'3\" x 10'8\" (5.56m x 3.25m). With double front doors.
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| - | From entrance hall:
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| FIRST FLOOR |
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| LANDING | Exposed wall and ceiling beams and a feature exposed brick chimney breast, two wall lights. Window to rear aspect with views over gardens and paddocks.
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| MASTER BEDROOM | 16'3\" x 16'3\" (4.95m x 4.95m). 'Mullion' window and Queen post roof truss. Exposed ceiling timbers and studwork, wall light points and telephone point. Dual aspect windows.
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| EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM | White two piece suite comprising tiled shower cubicle with 'Aqua' shower, hand wash basin, WC. Tiled splashbacks, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, xpeliar and access to loft space.
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| BEDROOM 2 | 10'7\" x 10' (3.23m x 3.05m). Wall and ceiling timbers and studwork. Window to front aspect.
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| BEDROOM 3 | 9'11\" x 9'1\" (3.02m x 2.77m). Exposed ceiling timbers and studwork, two wall lights. Window to front aspect.
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| BATHROOM | 6'9\" x 6'4\" (2.06m x 1.93m). White three piece suite comprising cast iron bath with 'Victorian' telephone style shower mixer attachment, wash hand basin, WC. Tiled splashbacks, exposed wall timbers, shaver point. Window to rear aspect.
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| EXTERNAL | The property is approached via a five bar wooden gate to sweeping gravel areas with room for parking vehicles. There is a wealth of mature flowers and shrubs and the driveway leads around to the side of the house which gives vehicular access through to the paddocks. Adjacent to the main house at the rear is a sun terrace and this leads onto sweeping lawns with herbaceous flowerbeds and borders boasting a wealth of country flowers. There is a stable block comprising of three stables, tack room with electric and water supplied and hard standing to front, this then leads through to the paddocks which have established country hedging and extends to 2.79 (sts) with post and rail fencing.
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| STABLE BLOCK | With electricity and water supply.
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| SERVICES | Mains water and electricity. Telephone connected. Oil fired central heating.
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| LOCAL AUTHORITY | South Norfolk District Council.
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| DIRECTIONS | From Norwich proceed south on the A140 towards Ipswich. In the village of Long Stratton turn right into Swan Lane, continue out of the village past the South Norfolk District Council offices. Proceed underneath the railway bridge and around a sharp left bend where The Homestead will be found on the right hand side.
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