Property description
Sowerbys are delighted to offer this attractive period home, set in the most picturesque of rural surroundings in mid-Norfolk. With grounds which extend to around 5 acres (sts) and myriad outbuildings, Oakwood Manor is the perfect home for any family with a love of the countryside and the equestrian lifestyle.
Built of red brick elevations under a pantile roof, the house provides around 3,300 sq./ft. of internal floor space and enjoys a warm and homely atmosphere, with generous proportions throughout; from the impressive bay-fronted drawing room to the farmhouse style kitchen. In brief, the accommodation comprises reception hall, drawing room, formal dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, boot room and cloak room on the ground floor; with six bedrooms, the refurbished family bathroom arranged around the spacious first floor landing. Like all of the bedrooms, the master bedroom enjoys incredible views of the surrounding farmland, with the added luxury of an en-suite shower room.
Oakwood Manor is approached from a quiet country lane flanked by mature hedgerows, with gated access onto a shingle driveway which leads to a parking area between the main house and the outbuildings. The house is south facing with formal lawns to the front and side and a walled garden at the rear providing the ideal place for outside entertaining. Across the shingle driveway, there is a complex of outbuildings which includes a stable block with tack room, annexe/office, double garage, storage barn, hay barn and cart shed. To the east of the outbuildings there are three paddocks, two with field shelters, and a further area of woodland which screens the property from the lane. In addition to the facilities, the grounds also serve as a haven for the local plant and wildlife.
YAXHAM Oakwood Manor is situated in a quiet rural location just outside the village of Yaxham, close to the market town of East Dereham. The beautiful city of Norwich is approximately 20 minutes drive away, with all its attractions, restaurants and excellent public schools. Norwich has good local transport links and has an international airport and a mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London. In addition the historic town of Wymondham where you can catch regular trains to Cambridge and London Kings Cross Station is only 15 minutes drive away.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Canopied entrance with exterior light and timber front door opening into
RECEPTION HALL A pleasantly bright and spacious entrance area with timber staircase rising to the first floor landing and doors opening to the drawing room and dining room. Located towards the rear of the hall there are further doors opening to the rear entrance porch, boot room and inner hall.
DRAWING ROOM 18' 0" max x 16' 4" max (5.50m max x 4.98m max) A most impressive main reception room with timber framed bays to the front and side allowing natural light to flood in. Marble fireplace with timber surround and storage built into recess.
DINING ROOM 18' 11" max x 14' 0" max (5.77m max x 4.27m max) Another well-proportioned bay fronted reception room with the original brick built fireplace providing the room with a focal point. Storage built into recesses either side of the fireplace, picture rail and exposed ceiling beams.
INNER HALL Doors opening to the kitchen/breakfast room and sitting room, as well as the back staircase which rises to the first floor landing. Original pamment tiled flooring and windows overlooking the paved courtyard at the rear.
SITTING ROOM 18' 9" max x 12' 9" max (5.74m max x 3.91m max) A charming third reception room with an original bay window which overlooks the garden to the side of the property alongside a partly glazed door opening onto a paved path. A cast-iron wood-burning set into brick built fireplace upon a pamment tiled hearth and beamed ceiling.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 21' 9" max x 16' 4" max (6.65m max x 5.00m max) The very definition of a farm house kitchen, with a range of handmade oak units arranged around a central Aga with a twin hot plate. Twin bowl porcelain sink with mixer tap set into work surfaces under a window which overlooks the garden to the side, whilst a pair of double doors from the breakfast area open onto the terrace within the back garden. Walk-in larder cupboard which houses a range of white goods and also provides a range of fitted shelving. Stable door opening onto rear courtyard.
BOOT ROOM 22' 6" x 6' 2" (6.86m x 1.90m) A useful storage room which also doubles up as a the laundry room, with a length of fitted work surface below which there is plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Floor mounted boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating to the property and a porcelain butler sink with tiled splashback. A range of built-in cupboards and a door opening into the ground floor cloakroom.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING The front section of the landing is a spacious and well-lit area with a window overlooking the courtyard and outbuilding. From here there are doors to four bedrooms, with a further door opening to the corridor style rear landing from where bedrooms four and five and the family bathroom are located. From here there is also a door onto the original timber staircase which rises into the loft space.
BEDROOM ONE 18' 2" x 16' 4" (5.54m x 4.98m) A beautifully appointed double aspect bedroom with unspoilt views of the gardens and surrounding farmland. A range of built-in wardrobes along one wall and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE Recently refurbished to comprise a tiled enclosure with a glass door and chrome shower over, contemporary hand basin and close coupled WC. Sash window overlooking the neighbouring farmland.
BEDROOM TWO 19' 2" x 11' 6" (5.85m x 3.51m) A generously proportioned double bedroom with a feature fireplace and a pair of sash windows overlooking the front lawn.
BEDROOM THREE 15' 3" x 8' 11" (4.65m x 2.74m) Windows to the side and rear and beamed ceiling.
BEDROOM SIX/STUDY 9' 2" x 8' 9" (2.80m x 2.69m) An adaptable room currently serving as the owners study with a full height window overlooking the garden to the front.
BEDROOM FOUR 13' 10" max x 12' 0" (4.22m max x 3.68m) Bay window providing panoramic views of the rural surrounding.
BEDROOM FIVE 16' 4" x 8' 9" (5.00m x 2.69m) A fifth double bedroom enjoying a triple aspect with windows to both side and the rear.
FAMILY BATHROOM Stylishly appointed suite at the centre of which there is a free standing high backed roll top bath. Victoriana style high level WC with matching hand basin and stand. Tiled enclosure with chrome shower over, stripped timber floorboards, partly panelled walls and sash window to side.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING F. Ref:- 0189-2875-6255-9029-3535
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