Property description
This high specification individual detached family home couples character and charm with a flexible layout, in a barn style. Situated in a rural location and close to the Norfolk Broads, the property suits a variety of purchasers, whilst offering enclosed lawned gardens to the side, a courtyard style garden to the rear, and a hard standing driveway with access to the integral garage. Accommodation comprises a hall entrance with exposed timber beams, and an open aspect to the adjacent kitchen/dining room. Access leads to the garage and utility room with stairs leading to the sitting room with a feature fire place and cast iron wood burner, set under a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams. Views can be enjoyed over the adjacent farmland, whilst a glazed wall leads to an adjacent bedroom/study. Three bedrooms can be found to the ground floor including the master and en suite with Travertine tiling, and the family bathroom with a 'Jacuzzi' style bath and rainfall shower.
South Walsham is situated partly in the Broads national park and is some eight miles from the city of Norwich and two miles from the market town of Acle. The village covers 3,000 acres, has some 350 dwellings, two pubs with restaurants, a post office/ stores, a church, a nationally renowned water garden attraction, village hall, recreation ground, a centre for training and the arts and an award winning primary school. It has two Broads, South Walsham Broad only a 5 minute walk away, a boatyard and a nature reserve.
DIRECTIONS Leave Norwich via Plumstead Road East continuing through the Pretty 'Garden Village' of Thorpe End. Continue along this road which becomes Norwich Road, Belt Road and Plumstead Road until you enter the village of Panxworth. Continue along the Panxworth Road, and enter South Walsham on The Street. Pass the village shop, car garage and public house, following the road around to the right. Turn left (signposted Water Gardens) onto School Road. Turn left at the village pond onto Broad Lane, bearing left onto Broad Lane, where the property can be found on the left hand side, indicated by our For Sale board.
The hard brick-weave driveway offers ample off road parking, with access leading to the timber framed entrance porch and adjacent garage. The front boundary consists of a timber post and rail fence and mature hedging, whilst gated access leads to the gardens, oil tank and LPG cylinders.
Double glazed entrance door to:
ENTRANCE HALL Vertical timber beams frame your entrance, with an open aspect to the adjacent kitchen/dining room being enjoyed. Slate tiled flooring with under floor heating can be found underfoot, built-in double airing cupboard housing hot water tank, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights, door to garage, opening to inner hall way, door to:
UTILITY ROOM 9' 7" x 5' 5" (2.92m x 1.65m) Creating a versatile and functional work space with a matching range of base level units with complementary rolled edge work surfaces and inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, space for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge, continued slate tiled flooring with under floor heating, double glazed window to rear, smooth ceiling with extractor fan.
INNER HALLWAY Providing access to the ground floor bedrooms and family bathroom, whilst stairs lead to the first floor sitting room. Slate tiled flooring with under floor heating continues, double glazed windows and French doors to rear, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights, opening to:
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 18' 3" x 17' 8" Max (5.56m x 5.38m) Modern comprehensive fitted range of wall and base level units with complementary rolled edge work surfaces and inset stainless steel twin bowl sink with mixer tap, space for 'Rangemaster' dual fuel cooker with stainless steel splash back and 'Rangemaster' extractor fan over, continued slate tiled flooring with under floor heating, integrated dishwasher and twin fridges, double glazed windows to front and side x4 offering a dual aspect and rural views, built in wine-rack, space for dining table, built-in breakfast bar, television point, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights and timber beams.
FAMILY BATHROOM Luxury white four piece suite comprising low level W.C, hand wash basin set within vanity unit with storage cupboard under and mixer tap over, tiled 'Jacuzzi' style bath with digital controls, double shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled rainfall shower, Travertine tiled walls, Travertine tiled flooring with under floor heating, heated towel rail, wall mounted vanity mirror with shaver point, double glazed window to front, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights and extractor fan.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 13' 11" x 11' 0" (4.24m x 3.35m) Of generous proportions with fitted carpet and under floor heating, double glazed window to front with rural views, built-in double wardrobe, television point, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 13' 11" x 10' 2" (4.24m x 3.1m) Of a similar size to the adjacent bedroom with fitted carpet and under floor heating, double glazed window to front with rural views, built-in double wardrobe, television point, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights.
MASTER BEDROOM 20' 2" x 16' 1" (6.15m x 4.9m) This truly stunning master suite offers an attractive vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Fitted carpet with under floor heating, dual aspect double glazed windows to side and rear, bespoke range of built-in wardrobes, television and telephone point, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights, wall lighting, eaves storage access, door to:
EN SUITE High quality contemporary white three piece suite comprising low level W.C, hand wash basin set within vanity unit with storage cupboard under and mixer tap over, double shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled rainfall shower and storage recesses, Travertine tiled walls, Travertine tiled flooring with under floor heating, heated towel rail, double glazed window to front, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights and extractor fan.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Exposed wood spindles and balustrades, wall lighting, smooth ceiling with exposed timber beams, open plan to:
SITTING ROOM 27' 10" x 18' 7" Max. (Some Restricted Height) (8.48m x 5.66m) Located on the first floor to enhance the rural views, the principal reception room must be viewed to be fully appreciated. An offset feature fire place showcases a cast iron multi-fuel burner which is set on a tiled hearth, whilst a vast array of exposed timber beams fill the vaulted ceiling. Stripped wood flooring with under floor heating can be found underfoot, double glazed bay window to front, television point, feature fully glazed wall and door to:
DOUBLE BEDROOM/STUDY 18' 3" x 14' 10" (Some Restricted Height) (5.56m x 4.52m) A flexible space with continued stripped wood flooring and under floor heating, obscure double glazed window to rear, smooth vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams, wall lighting, television and telephone point.
OUTSIDE REAR Leading from the inner hall, a south facing courtyard style garden extends, with timber trellis work and pergola creating a private entertaining and dining space. Providing a patio area, access leads to the side gate and driveway. Leading to the side of the property, a decking area can be found which is ideal for summer barbeque's, whilst a lawned garden and mature borders can be found beyond.
DOUBLE GARAGE 18' 3" x 12' 1" (5.56m x 3.68m) Double doors to front, double glazed window to rear, cupboard housing floor standing oil fired central heating boiler and electric fuse box, door to entrance hall, power and light.