Property description
Sowerbys are pleased to offer this most impressive family home, set in beautiful grounds of around 1.35 acres (sts) on a quiet country lane in the village of Little Dunham. The property enjoys fabulous proportions throughout, with approximately 3,400 square feet of internal floor space as well as a separate double garage, which has been cleverly linked to the main house by the addition of a superb 21' garden room which overlooks the formal gardens at the rear. Situated at the end of a sweeping shingle driveway, the house has been designed in the style of a traditional Georgian residence with a symmetrical red brick façade under a pantile roof. The accommodation briefly comprises reception hall, formal sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, family room with wood burner, garden room, utility and cloakroom on the ground floor; with five double bedrooms and the family bathroom arranged around the spacious galleried landing. The master bedroom enjoys the luxury of both an en-suite and dressing room, with the guest bedroom also boasting an en-suite; whilst bedrooms 3,4 and 5 all benefit from extensive built-in wardrobe space. Despite the rural surroundings, the property is only a short drive from the A47, allowing for easy access to both Norwich and Kings Lynn, as well as the nearby market towns of Dereham and Swaffham. The thriving village of Litcham provides a range of amenities including primary and secondary schooling and is again, only a few minutes' drive away.
LITTLE DUNHAM Little Dunham is a small village, just north east of the market town of Swaffham. The village has a church and the nearest primary school is in the neighbouring village of Great Dunham. Swaffham is a thriving and historic market town situated approximately 15 miles east of King's Lynn and about 30 miles from Norwich. There is an extensive range of local amenities including shops, pubs and restaurants together with a variety of leisure and sports activities including an excellent Golf Club. The town has an extremely popular Saturday market and many interesting historic buildings including the parish church and 'The Buttercross'. There are direct rail links from both Downham Market and Norwich to London, as well as Norwich International Airport.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Shingle path leading to an attractive portico entrance with a timber front door opening into
ENTRANCE PORCH Quarry tiled floor, space for the storage of boots, coats and shoes and a six panelled timber door with stained glass panels to either side opening into
RECEPTION HALL A wonderfully spacious entrance area at the heart of the ground floor accommodation. Within the front section of the hall there are a pair of double doors opening into the sitting room, further doors to the dining room and study and a staircase which rises to the first floor landing. Beyond the staircase the hallway narrows into a corridor where there are further doors opening to the utility room, ground floor cloakroom and kitchen/breakfast room. Wall light points, a useful under stairs storage compartment, telephone point and radiator.
SITTING ROOM 19' 2" x 18' 8" (5.85m x 5.70m) A most desirable formal reception room with a pair of sash effect UPVC double glazed windows looking out to the front and further expansive glazing on the rear wall. An attractive marble fireplace with a decorative timber surround provides the room's main focal point. Television point and two radiators.
DINING ROOM 18' 8" x 11' 5" (5.70m x 3.50m) Another impressively proportioned front reception room in keeping with the pseudo-georgian design of the property, with sash effect UPVC double glazed windows looking out to the front and a further window on the side wall. Two radiators.
STUDY 12' 7" x 7' 3" (3.84m x 2.21m) UPVC double glazed window to side, telephone point and radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 19' 0" x 12' 8" (5.80m x 3.88m) Another well sized family room with an extensive range of oak fronted base level and wall mounted storage units extending along two walls and into a peninsula breakfast table which can comfortably accommodate six chairs. Fitted worktops incorporating a 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap beneath a UPVC double glazed window which looks out to the side. Dresser unit, tiled splashbacks, integrated dishwasher, space for a Range cooker and plumbing and space for an American style fridge/freezer. On the opposite wall to the sink unit there is again an expanse of glazing comprising a pair of fully glazed doors which open out to the side garden. Tiled flooring and double doors to the family room.
FAMILY ROOM 18' 10" x 15' 6" (5.76m x 4.73m) A well proportioned and hugely versatile room which glazing to three sides and a cast-iron wood-burning stove serving as the room main focal point. Double doors opening onto the paved terrace at the rear and a pair of further double doors opening into the garden room. Television point and radiator.
GARDEN ROOM 21' 0" x 11' 10" (6.42m x 3.61m) A cleverly designed and beautifully proportioned room which links the main house to the garage. The room is currently set out to incorporate a dining area and a separate sitting area, with glazing to three sides and a pair of double doors opening onto the rear garden. Travertine tiled flooring and a pitch polycarbonate panel roof. Door to double garage.
UTILITY ROOM 7' 9" x 7' 6" (2.37m x 2.30m) Fitted worktops extending along two walls with tiled splashbacks and also incorporating a 1.5 sink unit with mixer tap. A further range of light oak fronted base level and wall mounted storage units in keeping with the kitchen and the necessary plumbing and space beneath the work surfaces to house a washing machine and tumble dryer. Integrated refrigerator and freezer and a partially glazed side entrance door.
CLOAKROOM Comprising close coupled WC and hand basin built into vanity unit. Partially panelled walls with dado rail, obscure glass window to side and radiator.
DOUBLE GARAGE 20' 2" x 18' 8" (6.17m x 5.71m) Large double garage with a pair of up-and-over doors opening onto the driveway at the front and allowing for workshop space along the secure storage of two vehicles. Electrical power and lighting and attic storage space.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING A wonderfully spacious gallery styled landing with an open-plan area situated towards the front of the house which currently serves as an open-plan study/arts and crafts area. Also within the front section of the landing there are doors opening to bedrooms three, four and five as well as the family bathroom, and much like the reception hall the landing then continues in a corridor style towards the rear of the house where there are further doors to the master and guest bedroom. Access to loft space, telephone point and radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM 15' 9" x 18' 9" > 11' 7" (4.82m x 5.72m > 3.55m) Stylishly appointed master bedroom enjoying a triple aspect with UPVC windows to either side and a pair of windows overlooking the rear garden. The master bedroom also enjoys the luxury of a walk through dressing room with one wall of full height mirrored sliding doors behind which there is abundant hanging space and shelving. In addition there is also a walk-in wardrobe providing further storage space. Television point, telephone point, two radiators and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE 8' 8" x 6' 8" (2.66m x 2.05m) Beautifully appointed four piece en-suite comprising corner Jacuzzi bath with shower attachment, tiled enclosure with curve glass screen and shower over, pedestal hand basin and close coupled WC. Tiled walls and flooring, chrome heated towel rail, obscure glass window to side.
GUEST BEDROOM 12' 9" x 11' 6" max (3.90m x 3.53m max) Double bedroom with a large window on the southern wall, television point, radiator and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE 7' 10" x 6' 6" (2.40m x 2.m) Comprising tiled enclosure with glass door and shower over, pedestal hand basin and close coupled WC. Fully tiled walls, obscure glass window to side and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 19' 0" x 10' 0" (5.81m x 3.06m) Double bedroom with a range of built-in wardrobes around a double bed base providing hanging, shelf and drawer space. Three sash style UPVC double glazed windows to front, television point and radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 18' 8" x 9' 4" (5.70m x 2.85m) Another well-sized double room with a pair of sash style UPVC double glazed windows to front, television point and radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE 18' 8" x 9' 4" (5.71m x 2.86m) A well designed storage unit extends along two walls incorporating a double bed base and corner study station. UPVC double glazed window to rear, television point and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM 12' 9" x 8' 7" (3.90m x 2.63m) Comprising panelled side bath with tiled surround, glass cubicle with shower over, pedestal hand basin, close coupled WC and bidet. Double door opening to the built-in airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water cylinder and timber shelving. Partially tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail and obscure glass window to side.
OUTSIDE The property is set back from the quiet country lane at the end of a private sweeping shingle driveway which extends to the garages to one side of the property, with a turning head to the front. The grounds in total amount to around 1.35 acres (sts) and comprise a number of 'sections', all of which are pleasantly mature and well-maintained. The front gardens resemble parkland, with lawns to either side of the driveway interspersed with a variety of trees. The rear gardens lie to the west of the house and include an orchard, a woodland area with wildlife pond and timber bridge, and a formal lawn to the rear of the house. Immediately outside the garden room and extending along the south elevation, there is a paved terrace which provides the ideal place for outside entertaining, an additional sitting area and a gravelled petanque area.
AGENTS NOTE The adjacent building plot is currently being sold with planning permission separately to the sale of the house. Alternatively, the building plot could be purchased by separate negotiation with the property.
SERVICES The property is connected to mains water and electricity supply. Oil fired central heating and septic drainage.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING To be confirmed.
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