Property description
Views over Hickling Broad, extensive mature gardens
Set within 3/4 of an acre in an exclusive and tranquil location enjoying stunning views over Hickling Broad.
Hill Common is an exclusive small community of exceptional broadside homes on the northern edge of Hickling Broad, sought after for their enviable south facing open views over the Broad. Hickling Broad comprises some 400 acres of internationally recognised wildlife reserve. Its SSSI and RAMSAR designations place it amongst some of the highest regarded natural environments in Europe. It is home to many rare wildlife species and plants. Hickling Village maintains a quaint Broadland status with a number of local amenities including the parish church, primary school, two public houses, sailing facilities, village staithe and boatyard. Norwich and Wroxham are both within a car journey with rail links to London and air links from Norwich Airport. Hickling is located a couple of miles or so from open sandy beaches of sea Palling and waxham. 22 miles south east of Cromer, 20.3 miles north east of Norwich, 3 miles from stalham, 10 miles from Wroxham the capital of the Broads, with its famous village store and a start for most boating holidays.
Standing in a 3/4 acre plot in a prime setting, overlooking Hickling Broad a beautifully presented detached three/four bedroom bungalow, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study/bedroom four, family bathroom, separate wc, double garage and substantial mature gardens which are both peaceful and private.
| Entrance Hall | x . Part glazed door to front along with double glazed window. Built in bookcase. Dado rail. Radiators, loft access and airing cupboard.
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| Sitting room | 11'9" x 17'9" (3.58m x 5.4m). Double aspect double glazed windows facing the front overlooking the garden and fantastic view over Hickling Broad. Radiator, chimney breast with open fireplace, pamment tiled hearth with wood surround and mantle. Dado rail. Fitted bookcase and wall lights.
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| Dining Room | 10'3" x 12'9" (3.12m x 3.89m). French style double glazed doors, opening onto the garden. Double glazed window facing the front overlooking Hickling Broad. Radiator, dado rail, built in bookcase.
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| Kitchen Breakfast | 8'6" x 12'9" (2.6m x 3.89m). Double glazed window facing the front overlooking Hickling Broad. Laminate flooring, part tiled walls, downlights. Roll top work surface, wall and base units, one and a half bowl sink, space for cooker, overhead extractor.
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| Master Bedroom | 10'1" x 15'4" (3.07m x 4.67m). Double bedroom; double glazed window facing the rear overlooking the garden. Radiator, fitted wardrobes, mirror wardrobes, built in dressing tables, dado rail, recessed lights
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| Bedroom Two | 10'2" x 12'1" (3.1m x 3.68m). Double bedroom; double glazed window facing the rear overlooking the garden. Radiator, fitted wardrobes, mirrored wardrobes, recessed lights
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| Bedroom Three | 9'9" x 10'6" (2.97m x 3.2m). Double glazed window facing the side. Radiator.
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| Study/Bedroom | 8'9" x 10' (2.67m x 3.05m). Double glazed window facing the front overlooking Hickling Broad. Radiator, dado rail.
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| Porch | x . Double glazed door. Double glazed window facing the rear overlooking the garden.
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| WC | x . Window to rear. Wc, wash hand basin, tiled splash backs.
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| Bathroom | x . Double glazed window facing the side. Heated towel rail, tiled walls, recessed lights. Standard WC, panelled bath, pedestal sink, extractor fan.
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| Double Garage | x . Attached double garage; electric garage door to front . Double aspect double glazed windows facing the rear and side. Floor standing boiler. Space and plumbing for washing machine, space and vent for tumble dryer. Radiator. Door to garden.
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| Outside | x . Approached via a five bar entrance gate to a sweeping driveway, which leads you through the mature landscaped front garden which is mainly laid to lawn, with some interesting shrubs and plants. The garage is a double with electric door. The gardens wrap around this super home and then through to the substantial rear garden which is a peaceful and private haven for wildlife and an oasis of tranquillity for those with an interest in horticulture, ornithology and wildlife conservation. The rare swallowtail butterflies are regularly seen in the garden together with a wide range of birds including owls, woodpeckers and ducks. There are two summerhouses and two greenhouses to compliment the garden. There are a wide range of trees, shrubs and perennial plants. At the end of the garden is a relatively young but fairly productive orchard with a selection of apple pear and plum trees. A substantial modern double skinned oil storage tank is completely screened with mature hedging at the side.
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