Property description
Norwich - 10.7 miles
Beccles - 7.9 miles
Bungay - 6.5 miles
A unique detached riverside property with outstanding views, located on the River Chet in the popular village of Loddon. Part of an exclusive development built in 2002 and presented in immaculate condition throughout, the property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 receptions, a 38' private quay headed mooring, garden & detached double garage.
Accommodation comprises briefly of:
Entrance hall
Kitchen/breakfast room
Utility room
Cloakroom
Reception room
Decked terrace
Master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, en-suite bathroom & balcony
Galleried bedroom/study
Walk-in dressing room
Two further bedrooms
Shower room
Study area
Detached double garage
Gated off-street parking and guest parking
Garden & gravelled seating area
Private 38' quay headed mooring
Communal gardens
The Property
A spacious detached house on three floors, constructed in 2002 by a well-known local developer with contemporary interior layout and design plus outstanding views of the river. Being the only detached house on the development it has the added benefit of a larger garden, double detached garage, gated off-street parking and privacy. The flexible accommodation is finished to a high specification and includes an integral vacuum system, programmable remote control inset halogen mood lighting and top quality solid oak ravel oiled floorboards and cherry wood lacquered floors. A well-fitted kitchen/breakfast room with hand-painted raw oak Callerton units and black granite worktops, Siemens stainless steel oven with 4-ring gas hob and built-in extractor, Siemens integrated dishwasher, Neff combination microwave and Villeroy & Bosch ceramic sink. The adjacent utility room provides extra fitted units and plenty of space for other appliances. The reception room is triple aspect and of generous proportions with a Barbas multi-fuel stove set on a granite hearth and French doors opening out to the decked terrace, lawned garden and private mooring. An oak staircase leads up to a reception landing/study area which currently has fitted bookshelves. The master bedroom suite is unsurpassed with double height ceilings, views of the Staithe and Loddon Mill and a generous full en-suite bathroom with walk-in power shower and white contemporary suite. A further oak staircase leads up to a galleried mezzanine floor which is currently used as an additional sitting room. A walk-in dressing room completes the master suite. There are two further bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor. The house is presented in immaculate condition throughout with high quality fittings including Italian door furniture, white Villeroy & Bosch bathroom fittings, UPVC lockable double glazed windows, French doors and working shutters.
Outside
The house is approached by electric gates leading into a generous gravelled parking area and detached double garage with remote control door. The gravelled area leads around to the side of the property with trellis work and various raised borders and into the extensive lawned area with willow tree. A large decked terrace leads to the private quay headed mooring(38ft side on) equipped with power point, tap and security alarm. Guest parking at one end of the development together with communal gardens, a slipway for residents use and a private visitor mooring.
Location
Wherry Close is located overlooking Loddon Staithe which used to be the home of a fleet of wherries that transported various commodities along the navigable section of the River Chet. Today it is an attractive area for relaxing alongside a few boats and ducks. Loddon is a very popular village providing local schools and a co-educational independent day and boarding school close by at Langley. Nurseries, shops, Post Office, churches, doctors surgery, dentist, bank, library, pubs and access to the Broads network. The house is close to many beautiful walks by the River Chet and the bird sanctuary at Hardley Flood. It is within easy reach of the market towns of Beccles and Bungay. The Cathedral City of Norwich is about 20 mins drive to the North and has a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street (1hr 54mins). The unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick is approx. 20 miles away.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Security alarm. Water meter & softener. Entryphone.
EPC Rating: D
Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council: 01508 533633
Tax Band: F
Postcode: NR14 6LS
Agents Note
Wherry Close owns 10% of the freehold of the common areas. The Management of the communal areas i.e. The Millennium Garden, the roadway, visitor's parking, quay heading, walkway, the moorings, exterior lighting, satellite and aerial antennae and the common garden areas are all managed by a Management Company controlled by the individual property owners. Currently the management fee is approximately £1000 p.a per property. This sum covers the maintenance of the communal areas described above and the painting of the exterior of all of the houses and the cutting of the lawned gardens. The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given on completion.