Property description
Sowerbys are delighted to offer this impressive equestrian property set in grounds of over 8 acres in the mid-Norfolk countryside, situated just a few miles north-west of the market town of Dereham. The bungalow is impressive in its proportions and versatile in accommodation, with over 3,000 square feet of internal floor space, as well as an integral double garage. The property is stylishly presented throughout and has been both well maintained and periodically updated, including oak effect UPVC double glazing. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, a superb 32' x 19' bay-fronted sitting room, dining room, conservatory and a farm house style kitchen/breakfast room with granite work surfaces and slate flooring. There are five double bedrooms, three of which have recently refurbished en-suite shower rooms; with the laundry room, bathroom and cloakroom completing the interior. Outside, the grounds are predominantly set out as grazing paddocks with a formal lawn surrounding the house. The equestrian facilities include a stable block, sand and silicone training area and a large agricultural barn. There is also a separate gated access from the road in to a useful parking area which is ideal for storing horse boxes, a lorry or other machinery.
DEREHAM Dereham is a busy market town mixing both the new with the old. 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:- From the driveway a shingle path leads to a partially glazed front door which opens into
ENTRANCE HALL A wonderfully bright reception area with a vaulted ceiling and windows to three sides. The glazing on the gable wall extends into the apex of the roof allowing further natural light to flood in. The hall extends throughout the bungalow widening in certain areas and with doors to all five bedrooms, the sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and family bathroom. Further doors open to the built-in airing cupboard and a large coat and shoe cupboard. Oak flooring and access to loft space.
SITTING ROOM 32' 6" into bay x 22' 4" (9.93m into bay x 6.83m) A wonderfully impressive space with outstanding proportions and stunning views over the grounds. Along one wall a cast-iron wood-burning stove sits within a striking brick built fireplace with a pamment tiled hearth and timber beam, whilst the bay front provides the perfect position to enjoy the scenery. From the sitting room sliding doors lead into the conservatory.
CONSERVATORY 17' 9" x 13' 8" (5.43m x 4.17m) Another spacious reception area with glazing to two sides under a pitched glass panel roof. Again the views from this room are outstanding. Tiled flooring, double doors onto the paved terrace at the rear and a step up into the dining room.
DINING ROOM 16' 11" x 11' 10" (5.17m x 3.61m) Pleasantly sized family dining room with oak flooring and inner window to the entrance hall and door to kitchen/breakfast room.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 30' 11" x 15' 6" > 7' 1" (9.44m x 4.73m > 2.17m) An extensive range of timber fronted base level and wall mounted storage units under granite work surfaces with matching upstands which incorporate a 1.5 porcelain sink unit with a mixer tap under a UPVC double glazed window which enjoys delightful views across the garden and paddocks. On the opposite wall a range master oven sits between the units under a fitted extractor hood. Appliances include a Neff dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer and refuse unit. As well as this storage space there is also comfortable room to accommodate a dining table and chairs beside a second window which looks out to the rear. Slate tiled flooring throughout, fully glazed UPVC rear entrance door, television point and doors opening to the laundry room, cloakroom and double garage.
LAUNDRY ROOM 7' 5" x 7' 2" (2.27m x 2.20m) Work surface extending along two walls incorporating a single bowl stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer alongside a floor mounted oil boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating to the property. UPVC double glazed window to side and slate tiled flooring.
CLOAKROOM Comprising closed coupled WC and wall mounted hand basin. Obscure glass window to rear and tiled flooring.
BEDROOM ONE 22' 2" max > 12' 11" x 13' 6" (6.76m max > 3.94m x 4.14m) Walk through dressing area with two pairs double wardrobes providing extensive hanging space. The main bedroom area is a pleasantly proportioned space with a window on the gable wall and a pair fully glazed double doors opening onto the garden at the rear. Television point, telephone point and sliding door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE 8' 9" x 6' 3" (2.69m x 1.92m) Stylishly appointed room comprising double width walk-in enclosure with shower over, twin hand basin's with vanity units and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail and tiled flooring.
BEDROOM TWO 17' 10" x 10' 8" (5.46m x 3.27m) Spacious double aspect bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side. Television point and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE 6' 10" x 6' 7" (2.09m x 2.03m) Comprising fully tiled enclosure with glass door and shower over, hand basin built into vanity unit and close coupled WC. Tiled flooring and heated towel rail.
BEDROOM THREE 14' 2" x 10' 10" (4.33m x 3.31m) Double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to front and television point. Door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE Comprising fully tiled enclosure with glass door and shower over, hand basin built into vanity unit and close coupled WC. Tiled flooring and heated towel rail.
BEDROOM FOUR 9' 11" x 12' 2" (3.04m x 3.71m) A fourth double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window on the front wall.
BEDROOM FIVE 12' 5" x 10' 0" (3.79m x 3.05m) Double doors to built-in storage cupboard and UPVC double glazed window to front.
FAMILY BATHROOM Neatly appointed suite comprising panel sided bath with shower over, hand basin built into vanity unit and close coupled WC. Tiled flooring and heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE Set in beautiful grounds of around 8.01 acres (sts), much of which is currently set out as grazing paddocks to the west of the bungalow, Spindleberry enjoys superb equestrian facilities in delightful rural surroundings. The property is approached through a pair of timber gates which lead on to a shingle driveway which provides generous parking to the side of the garage. Formal gardens surround the property, with an elevated paved terrace providing the perfect place to entertain whilst looking out over the paddocks. To the side of the bungalow there is a large wooden garden shed ideal for storage. The stream divides the gardens from the paddocks which extend to around 6.2 acres and are flanked by mature hedge lines and trees. Within the paddock there is also a substantial timber field shelter. The equestrian facilities are situated to the south of the house and include a fenced sand and silicone training area, another enclosed paddock, stable block and an agricultural barn [31' 1" x 19' 10" (9.48m x 6.07m)]. The stable block comprises three [12' 5" x 12' 5" (3.8m x 3.8m)] bays of brick construction with a front overhang, electrical power, lighting and water supply; with an additional [11' 5" x 11' 5" (3.5m x 3.5m)] timber stable attached. To the side of the stable block there is a further parking area with separate road access, which is ideal for the storage of a horsebox, lorry or other large machinery.
SERVICES The property is connected to mains electricity and water supply. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating to radiators.
AGENTS NOTE It should be noted that the Environment Agency have recently carried out extensive dredging and clearance from the river.