Property description
Sowerbys are pleased to offer this individual 18th century character property, set in a pleasant plot of approximately 1.2 acres (sts) overlooking open farmland to the north, in the popular village of Brisley. The farm house itself is pleasantly proportioned with many character features, whilst the converted barns provide useful additional accommodation within the grounds. In brief the accommodation comprises spacious reception hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, rear entrance hall/utility room and shower room on the ground floor; with three bedrooms and the family bathroom accessed from the first floor landing. In the rear garden, an original barn has been converted to create a substantial office with power, lighting and telephone connection; whilst the end of the garage building has been adapted to create a self-contained guest annexe, with a sizeable double bedroom and shower room. Outbuildings include a secure workshop, double garage and a brick built garden store. The gardens around the house are predominantly laid to lawn, with gated access opening on to a 0.75 acre (sts) paddock.
BRISLEY Brisley is a small village situated between the two market towns of Fakenham and Dereham. The village is well known for its surrounding countryside and The Brisley Bell public house, well known for its real ale. Brisley has an Outstanding Primary School and is also in the catchment area of Litcham High School which is one of the best Secondary Schools in the area. Brisley Green, an area of registered common land, given to the Parish by the late Canon Dodson in 1993 has an area of 144.24 acres and is one of the largest privately owned lowland grazing commons.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :- Brick built entrance porch with pamment tile flooring, bench seats to either side and a partially glazed front door opening to
RECEPTION HALL 13' 0" max x 11' 7" (3.97m max x 3.55m) A pleasantly spacious entrance area with an impressive brick built feature fireplace recess along one wall which incorporates a pamment tile hearth and internal power points. Exposed ceiling beams and a timber staircase rising to the first floor landing. Built in understairs storage cupboard housing the electric meter and also providing useful space for the storage of boots, coats and shoes. Latch and brace timber doors opening to the sitting room, dining room and kitchen. Telephone point and radiator.
SITTING ROOM 17' 10" x 12' 10" (5.45m x 3.92m) A delightful main reception room with a pair of sash windows on the front elevation overlooking the gardens. On the gable wall, a brick built open fire with pamment tile hearth serves as the rooms main focal point, television point, radiator and door to kitchen.
DINING ROOM 12' 10" x 11' 8" (3.92m x 3.57m) Another well-proportioned reception room with a cast-iron wood-burning stove set into a brick built fireplace with pamment tile hearth. Sash window to front aspect, exposed ceiling beams and radiator.
KITCHEN 18' 10" x 7' 1" (5.76m x 2.18m) A selection of timber fronted base level and wall mounted storage units extend along one wall with fitted work surfaces which incorporate a single bowl sink unit beneath a timber frame double glazed window on the rear elevation. Three door Aga with twin hotplate and the plumbing and space beneath the worktops for a dishwasher. Pamment tile flooring and doors to the pantry and rear entrance hall.
PANTRY 8' 9" x 6' 11" (2.67m x 2.13m) A superb storage area which also currently houses an upright fridge/freezer. Extensive shelving along parts of three walls with a timber frame window overlooking the side aspect. Pamment tile flooring.
REAR ENTRANCE HALL 7' 2" x 7' 1" (2.20m x 2.18m) A useful lobby area, particularly for families with pets. The rear entrance hall also doubles up as a utility room with a length of fitted work surface below which there is the plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Pamment tile flooring, partially glazed rear entrance door, radiator and door to ground floor shower room.
GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM Comprising tiled enclosure with retractable glass doors and shower over, close coupled WC and wall mounted washbasin. Partially tiled walls, pamment tile flooring, obscure glass window to side and chrome heated towel rail.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING A generously sized and well-lit split-level landing area with two sash windows overlooking the front gardens. Doors to all three first floor bedrooms and the family bathroom. Two radiators.
BEDROOM ONE 13' 0" x 10' 0" (3.98m x 3.07m) A neatly presented double aspect bedroom with a sash window overlooking the front garden and a timber frame double glazed window on the rear wall enjoying superb countryside views. Two radiators.
BEDROOM TWO 13' 1" x 11' 10" (3.99m x 3.62m) Another well-proportioned double bedroom, also with a dual aspect with windows to the front and rear. Built in storage cupboard and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 9' 9" x 7' 4" (2.98m x 2.26m) Timber frame double glazed window enjoying views to the rear and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM Suite comprising panel sided bath with mixer tap and shower and shower attachment over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls, timber frame double glazed window to rear and radiator.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION In addition to the main house, there are two former barn buildings, both of which have been partially adapted to create ancillary accommodation.
STUDY 18' 8" x 13' 3" (5.69m x 4.06m) Located in the back garden and attached to the workshop, the study is a superb addition to the main accommodation and could be adapted for any number of purposes. With vaulted ceilings and an extensive range of built in storage, as well as windows to the front and side and a partially glazed entrance door opening from the rear garden, this room is ideal for anyone looking to work from home.
ANNEXE/GUEST BEDROOM 16' 4" x 14' 4" > 7'11" (4.99m x 4.39m > 2.43m) Located across the drive from the main house, the annexe is pleasantly removed from the main house for visiting guests or equally suitable for a relative living on site who wishes to retain a level of privacy and independence. Entered via a partially glazed timber door from the driveway, with timber frame double glazed windows to the side and rear, television point, access to loft space and two radiators. Door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE Comprising fully tiled cubicle with retractable glass door and Aqualisa shower over, close coupled WC and wall mounted washbasin. Partially tiled walls, obscure glass window overlooking the driveway and heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE The property is approached over a shingle driveway which provides generous off road car parking in front of the house. To the right of the driveway, there are twin garages with internal power and lighting and up and over doors. The annexe/guest bedroom is attached to the double garages. Immediately to the front of the house there is a mature lawned garden with planted beds and an established hedge defining the boundary. There are further lawned gardens with colourfully planted beds and borders around the house, with a wild flower garden which also houses the septic tank, in the north-east corner of the plot. In the opposite corner, a metal gate opens onto a pathway which in turn leads to a generous paddock measuring 0.75 acres (sts), which can be suitable for the keeping of a horse or other livestock. In addition to the double garages, there is also a workshop which is attached to the study and also an open-fronted store room which has been built on the back of the workshop.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity and water supply, oil fired central heating and septic tank drainage.
COUNCIL TAX Band F.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 8198-4741-0429-8007-8073
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above.
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