Property description
Sowerbys are pleased to offer this attractive character property, occupying generous grounds which adjoin unspoilt countryside at the rear, in the popular village of Foxley. With an attractive red brick entrance at the centre of a symmetrical painted facade, the property enjoys a charming appeal from the outside; a feeling which continues when you are welcomed into the stylish interior. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, dining room with double doors on to the garden, sitting room with fireplace, fitted kitchen, utility room, boot room, store room and luxury bathroom on the ground floor; with four bedrooms and cloakroom accessed from the first floor landing. All four bedrooms are double aspect, which not only allows light to flood in but also ensures that the delightful views can be enjoyed at the rear. It should be noted that the ground floor accommodation is arranged over a number of different floor heights, which in many ways adds to the character but may prove impractical for some purchasers. The outside space is particularly impressive, with a formal lawn flanked by colourfully planted borders, a timber walkway through to a well-stocked fruit and vegetable garden and a paved entertaining area at the rear which enjoys pleasant views across the neighbouring farmland. There is also a shingle driveway which provides off-road parking for numerous vehicles, and in turn leads to the 22' 4" x 10' 3" former laundry house which provides secure garaging. Other features include two greenhouses and a 20� timber workshop.
FOXLEY Foxley is an ancient village mentioned in the Domesday Book. The church, St Thomas, has late Saxon - early Norman origins. The name Foxley is from old English fox-leah. A leah is a clearing in or around a wood. Foxley Wood is the largest remaining piece of woodland left in Norfolk and it can be seen from space on Google Earth. The show of bluebells in April/May is truly amazing and rightly world famous. The modern village of Foxley is cut in two by the Fakenham to Norwich road so it is ideally located for access to the towns of Fakenham, Dereham and the city of Norwich with its rail link to London International Airport. There is a modern village hall with a bar license which holds regular community events.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Timber front door with glazed panel opening into�
ENTRANCE HALL Exposed timberwork, tiled flooring, windows to either side and formed opening to�
DINING ROOM 12' 1" x 12' 0" (3.70m x 3.68m) A delightfully presented reception room with a pair of glazed double doors opening onto the terrace at the side of the property. Cast-iron wood burning stove set into fireplace recess, beamed ceiling and tiled flooring. Open-plan to the inner hall, opening to a central lobby and a step down through a formed opening to the�
KITCHEN 8' 8" x 7' 4" (2.65m x 2.24m) A selection of cream, shaker style base level and wall mounted storage units with timber surfaces which incorporate a single bowl sink unit under a window which enjoys views of the gardens. Space for cooker with electric cooker point and built in extractor hood over and an integrated refrigerator. Beamed ceiling and tiled flooring.
CENTRAL LOBBY Doors to a large built in storage cupboard with internal lighting and door to�
SITTING ROOM 20' 1" x 12' 5" > 11' 7" (6.14m x 3.81m > 3.55m) Charming double aspect reception room with a brick built fireplace housing a cast-iron wood burning stove upon a pamment tile hearth. Exposed brick and timberwork, windows to front and side, engineered oak flooring, two radiators and television point.
INNER HALL Attractive timber staircase rising to the first floor landing and doors leading to the utility room, boot room and bathroom. Attractive timber panelling and radiator.
UTILITY ROOM 8' 9" x 6' 11" (2.69m x 2.11m) Double glazed window to side, tiled flooring and radiator.
BOOT ROOM 8' 3" x 6' 0" (2.54m x 1.85m) A useful rear entrance room with a window on the rear elevation and a stable style door opening to the rear. A range of base level and wall mounted units with fitted work surfaces over, plumbing and space for a washing machine and further appliance under a single bowl sink unit. Cupboard housing oil fired central heating boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating to the property.
BATHROOM 12' 11" x 6' 8" (3.96m x 2.05m) A superbly appointed family bathroom with suite comprising claw footed freestanding roll top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, double width tiled cubicle with glass door and shower over, pedestal washbasin and high level WC. Engineered oak flooring, towel radiator, windows to side and rear and radiator.
LANDING Doors leading to all four first floor bedrooms and cloakroom, with two further doors opening to a pair of built in storage cupboards which provide extensive timber shelving.
BEDROOM ONE 12' 4" x 12' 0" (3.76m x 3.66m) Double aspect bedroom with windows to front and side, radiator and a door to a spacious walk-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM TWO 12' 5" x 12' 0" (3.8m x 3.66m) Another double aspect double bedroom with a built in storage cupboard, a fireplace surround, radiator and access to loft space.
BEDROOM THREE 12' 7" x 7' 3" (3.85m x 2.22m) Double aspect bedroom with windows to side and rear, radiator and built in storage cupboard with internal shelving and hanging space.
BEDROOM FOUR 11' 9" x 7' 4" (3.60m x 2.24m) Another double aspect bedroom with delightful field views to the side and rear and radiator. Currently utilised as a study, this room could easily be adapted back into use as a bedroom.
CLOAKROOM Close coupled WC, wall mounted washbasin and tiled flooring.
OUTSIDE The property is approached over a shingle driveway which provides off road car parking for a large number of vehicles and in turn leads to the original laundry house which has been adapted into use as a garage. The gardens extend in total to a little under a ½ an acre (sts) and include a formal garden, which is centred around a neatly manicured lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders. At the rear of the property there is a delightful paved terrace which provides the ideal place for outside dining, where views of the neighbouring paddocks and farmland can be best enjoyed. A timber pergola walkway leading from the main garden takes you through to a vegetable garden which includes a range of fruit and vegetables, salad and berries along with a range of fruit trees including plum and cherry. The grounds are enclosed by a combination of mature hedges and well-established trees.
AGENT'S NOTE The property is accessed over a gravel driveway which adjoins the A1067.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 8709-9318-7929-3596-3893
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COUNCIL TAX Band D. £1458.24 pa.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, mains water, septic tank drainage and oil fired central heating.
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