Property description
Sowerbys are delighted to present this impressive 5 bedroom detached family home, built on a select development in the popular village of North Pickenham. The property has been designed with modern living in mind, offering generously proportioned and flexible accommodation, with a fine quality of finish. The ground floor comprises of three reception rooms, the most notable being the 18' x 16'8 double aspect sitting room; in addition to the fitted kitchen, study, utility room and cloakroom. Stairs from the reception hallway lead to the first floor landing area, which in turn gives access to all five double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master suite has its own en-suite shower room and also enjoys window views of the village church and the surrounding countryside. The practicalities of family life are also well tended to, with an abundance of fitted storage space over both levels. There is the added benefit of a delightful enclosed rear garden, off road car parking to the front and a detached double garage. This property offers superb value and should be viewed to be fully appreciated.
NORTH PICKENHAM The parish is located in the heart of rural Norfolk, approximately 3 miles from the market town of Swaffham. The parish is adjacent to the A47, the main east-west link through Norfolk that joins Kings Lynn (20 miles to the west) and Norwich (25 miles to the east). North Pickenham has a pub and the nearest rail station is Downham Market or Kings Lynn. There is a bus service with buses running 3 times a day. 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'.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES Brick and timber entrance canopy with partially glazed oak front door leading to
RECEPTION HALL 19' 9" x 6' 8" (6.02m x 2.03m) A pleasantly proportioned and welcoming entrance area with a timber framed double glazed window to front, glazed tiled flooring, generously sized understairs storage cupboard, radiator, telephone point and central heating thermostat. Stairs leading to first floor landing, solid oak internal doors to sitting room, study, playroom, dining room and inner hallway.
SITTING ROOM 18' 0" x 16' 8" (5.49m x 5.08m) Impressive double aspect reception room with a cast iron wood-burning stove with marble hearth and timber mantle as its centrepiece. Timber framed double glazed window to the side and a pair of fully glazed sliding doors opening onto outside patio area. Engineered timber flooring, two radiators, TV point and telephone point. The shape of the room allows for excellent versatility in how furniture can be configured.
BREAKFAST ROOM 11' 11" x 10' 8" (3.63m x 3.25m) Pair of fully glazed timber double doors opening onto the outside patio area, glazed tiled flooring, radiator, TV point, formed archway to
KITCHEN 12' 1" x 10' 9" (3.68m x 3.28m) 1.5 bowl sink with chrome mixer tap set into granite work preparation surfaces, under a timber framed double glazed window with views of the rear gardens. Selection of fitted base level and wall mounted units with integrated appliance which include; Bosch dishwasher, Bosch four ring gas hob and Creda double oven. Tiled splashbacks, glazed tiled flooring, radiator, telephone point and door to
UTILITY ROOM 10' 8" x 7' 3" (3.25m x 2.21m) a well sized utility room/rear entrance lobby, with a partially glazed side entrance door and a timber framed double glazed window to front. Single bowl stainless steel sink set into work preparation surfaces with fitted base level and larder style units. Plumbing and recess for washing machine and recess for further appliance, floor mounted gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating. Glazed tiled flooring and radiator.
DINING ROOM 14' 1" x 11' 6" (4.29m x 3.51m) A versatile ground floor ground floor reception room, currently laid out as a formal dining room, but has previously served as both a play room and ground floor bedroom. Timber framed double glazed window to front and glazed tiled flooring, TV point, telephone point and radiator.
INNER HALL Fitted double wardrobes providing exceptional storage facilities. Radiator and door to
CLOAKROOM Compromising close coupled WC, pedestal washbasin, glazed tiled flooring, obscured glass timber framed window and radiator.
STUDY 10' 8" x 7' 3" (3.25m x 2.21m) Another versatile room, used by the current owners as an office, providing two bespoke workstations incorporating fitted desks, drawers, cupboards and shelving units. Timber framed double glazed window to front, glazed tiled flooring and radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Galleried style landing with a Velux roof light on the rear pitch. Built in airing cupboard housing insulated hot water cylinder and a further built in storage cupboard measuring 6'11 x 3'6 providing even more storage for this highly practical family home. Smoke alarm, central heating thermostat, access to loft space and doors to all bedrooms and the family bathroom.
MASTER BEDROOM 18' 0" max x 16' 8" (5.49m x 5.08m) A superb suite which has been recently redecorated, with sloped ceilings and a timber framed double glazed windows overlooking the garden and across to the village church. Built in double wardrobes with shelving and hanging rail. TV point, telephone point and door to
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Well presented suite comprising of fully tiled double width cubicle with retractable glass doors and shower over. Close coupled WC, pedestal washbasin, Velux roof light, tiled flooring and radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 12' 5" x 11' 6" (3.78m x 3.51m) Double bedroom with timber framed double glazed window to front, radiator and TV point.
BEDROOM THREE 13' 10" x 10' 9" max (4.22m x 3.28m) Double bedroom with timber framed double glazed window to front, radiator, selection of fitted wardrobes with internal shelving and low level hanging.
BEDROOM FOUR 10' 9" x 9' 8" (3.28m x 2.95m) Double bedroom with timber framed double glazed window to front and radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE 10' 9" x 9' 8" max (3.28m x 2.95m) Timber framed double glazed window with views overlooking the rear gardens. Floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes with overhead locker style storage built over double bed recess.
FAMILY BATHROOM 11' 6" x 6' 10" (3.51m x 2.08m) Suite comprising panel sided bath, washbasin built into storage unit, close coupled WC and fully tiled corner cubicle with retractable glass doors and shower over. Velux roof light, tiled flooring and radiator.
DOUBLE GARAGE 18' 0" x 17' 8" (5.49m x 5.38m) Twin up and over garage doors, timber side entrance door, side window overlooking gardens, power and lighting. There is also a fitted ladder into the loft space of the garage providing useful additional storage.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via a shared gravel driveway which in turn leads to the private driveway for number 2. This provides off road parking for a minimum of four vehicles and also gives access to the detached double garage. The rest of the front gardens are mainly laid to lawn with planted borders and established trees. There is also a useful timber bin store and gated access to the rear gardens. The boundary to the front of the property is indicated by a low level brick wall.
REAR GARDEN Fully enclosed rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with borders and well established shrubs. As the property sits centrally to its plot, the enclosed rear gardens extend around both sides of the property and also include an attractive timber pergola built over a paved entertaining area. A paved pathway leads from the patio to the side entrance where there is a further canopied sitting area to the side of the double garage. Timber storage shed and bespoke child's play fort complete with climbing ladder and slide. The rear gardens are fully enclosed by close board timber fencing.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, drainage and water supply. Gas central heating.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8521-6629-6799-9935-1006
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