Property description
Sowerbys are pleased to offer this attractive late Victorian farmhouse, occupying mature grounds of around 0.85 acres (sts) in a prominent position approximately equidistant between the market towns of Dereham and Swaffham, and around 20 miles to the west of Norwich. The original house was extended in the 1980's to create a far more substantial dwelling which now provides over 2,600 square feet of internal floor space. A wealth of character features remain in place, including fireplaces and sash windows along with an eye catching staircase in the hall which was carved from Elm.
The accommodation briefly comprises reception hall, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen, breakfast room, utility and cloak room on the ground floor; with four bedrooms, the family bathroom and separate cloakroom all accessed from the first floor landing. The impressively spacious master bedroom comes with one wall of fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room.
The property has been in the ownership of the same family for over 50 years and has been well maintained with a periodic programme of material improvements having taken place. The windows on the west elevation have been replaced with UPVC double glazing, as well as the electrical wiring and central heating system having been improved in recent years. However, it is fair to say that many of the cosmetic fixtures and fittings are now in need of modernisation.
The property sits toward the northern boundary, with the majority of the grounds located to the east of the main house. There are also neatly maintained lawns to the front which are bisected by a shingle driveway which extends along the side of the building to a double garage and parking area.
It should be noted by potential purchasers that although the property is set back, the driveway is accessed directly off the A47.
LITTLE FRANSHAM/GREAT FRANSHAM Located between the market towns of Dereham and Swaffham, Great Fransham is a Norfolk village, close to the A47 and city of Norwich. Little Fransham has a public house called The Canary and Linett and a farm shop, with further amenities approximately 6 miles away from the villages. Dereham is a busy market town mixing both the new with the old. Modern shops merge comfortably into a heritage dating back to the 10th century when Withburga, daughter of a Saxon king, established a religious community in the deer park, which gave the town its name. Free parking allows you time to stroll around seeking out the restaurants and cafes or for an afternoon shop. There are museums, a leisure centre, golf course and schools within the town, or for the nature lovers take a stroll along the Neatherd Moor and the Vicarage Meadow. Slightly further afield are the ruins of the Saxon Cathedral at North Elmham, the wildlife and Dinosaur Parks, Pensthorpe, a bird lovers paradise and Thetford Forest Park. Norwich has good local transport links with the town and has an international airport and a mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Timber door opening to
PORCH Windows to both sides, radiator and door to the reception hall.
RECEPTION HALL At the centre of the ground floor, with an impressive timber staircase rising to the first floor. Doors to the drawing room, study, kitchen and cloakroom, with a further door to a built-in coats cupboard.
DRAWING ROOM 17' 9" x 14' 6" (5.43m x 4.43m) The largest of the reception rooms with a pair of sash windows on the south facing front wall allowing natural light to flood in. A Limestone open fireplace serves as the room's main focal point, whilst a pair of sliding patio doors look out on to the mature grounds to the east of the house. Opening to the dining room.
DINING ROOM 14' 10" x 14' 6" (4.54m x 4.44m) Another well-proportioned reception room with two sash windows overlooking the gardens at the side.
STUDY 14' 11" x 12' 0" (4.57m x 3.66m) A versatile third reception room which could potentially be used as a fifth bedroom. Original fireplace flanked by recently replaced UPVC double glazed windows to either side, with an original sash window on the front wall.
KITCHEN 18' 8" x 8' 6" (5.69m x 2.61m) A range of timber fronted base level and wall mounted storage units under fitted work surfaces which incorporate a 4-ring ceramic hob. Integrated oven with separate grill. Beamed ceiling, tiled flooring and a replacement UPVC double glazed window looking out to the side. Doors to the utility room and rear lobby, and opening to the breakfast room.
BREAKFAST ROOM 10' 7" x 8' 7" (3.25m x 2.62m) A continuation of the kitchen, with one wall of fitted units under worktops which incorporate a single bowl sink unit. Replacement UPVC double glazed window to side, window to rear, beamed ceiling, tiled flooring and radiator.
UTILITY ROOM Stainless steel sink unit over storage units, two larder style storage cupboards either side of the original chimney breast. Plumbing and space for washing machine and window to rear.
REAR LOBBY Of UPVC double glazed construction with tiled flooring, radiator and door to the covered storm porch.
LANDING Doors to all four bedrooms, bathroom and cloakroom. Double louvre doors to the airing cupboard, access to the loft space and radiator.
BEDROOM ONE 17' 9" x 14' 7" (5.43m x 4.46m) A double bedroom of impressive proportion, with a pair of sash windows looking out to the front and one wall of fitted wardrobes. Two radiators and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE Twin pedestal wash basins, tiled enclosure with shower over, bidet and close coupled WC. Obscured glass window to front and radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 14' 10" x 14' 10" (4.54m x 4.54m) Another large double room with a pair of sash windows overlooking the gardens to the side. Fitted wardrobes and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 14' 11" x 11' 8" (4.56m x 3.56m) Double aspect bedroom with an original sash window to the front and a replacement UPVC double glazed window to the side. Built-in double wardrobe and radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 11' 11" x 8' 9" (3.64m x 2.69m) Replacement UPVC double glazed window to side and window to rear. Radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM Blue suite comprising sunken bath with tiled surround, close coupled WC and vanity wash basin. Obscured glass window to rear and radiator.
CLOAKROOM Close-coupled WC, wall-mounted wash basin and obscured glass window to rear. Radiator.
OUTSIDE The property is approached from the road via timber gate which leads on to a shingle driveway leading to the double garage and extensive parking area. To the front of the house there are neatly maintained lawns at either side of the driveway behind mature hedges which screen the property from the road and define the boundaries. The largest section of garden is situated to the east of the property, housing a collection of well-established trees and a paved terrace which can be accessed from the drawing room. There is also a courtyard garden at the rear, a smaller section of lawn and a pair of brick and flint outbuildings, one of which houses the oil tank. The second outbuilding measures 15' 5" x 9' 10" (4.7m x 3.0m) and provides a useful storage/workshop space.
GARAGE 23' 10" x 18' 2" (7.27m x 5.56m) Double garage, predominantly of brick construction with one flint wall, with twin garage doors alongside a timber entrance door and window to the side.
SERVICES CONNECTED Mains electricity and water supply. Private drainage by way of a septic tank and oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX Band F.
AGENTS NOTES 1. There is a wayleave for drainage from other properties in place.
2. The original well which was by the back door of the property is still in place and is accessed under a tiled area beneath a lean-to at the back of the property.
3. The property has a security alarm installed.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 0823-2821-7143-9624-9861
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