Property description
Riverview is a detached House of character that has been extended and much improved by the current owners over the past quarter of a century. It is presumed to date from early to mid Victorian times and a conservatory has been added to complement the well-proportioned accommodation. This also takes advantage of the view down the attractive and sheltered garden where the paved terrace has been extended. Further, permission has recently been obtained to create a fifth bedroom over the roadside section. At the same time the windows have been double glazed by Castle Windows and exterior boarding has been made low maintenance. With oil fired central heating Riverview is a comfortable family home with plenty of outdoor space and outbuildings. It fronts onto Post Office Lane while the other side faces south-westwards towards the riverside section. This sheltered area is in the lee of large trees and affords riparian rights along the quiet flowing river Bure that separates Saxthorpe from the adjoining village of Corpusty.
These villages are quieter now that the B1149 Norwich to Holt Road has by-passed Corpusty Bridge. Saxthorpe's fine parish church is nearby and there is a garage on the B1354 crossroads beyond. Corpusty is larger with a shop, pub and primary school beyond the Common on the west side of the river. Up and downstream from here the meadows have been designated an Environmentally Sensitive Area and there are public footpaths and bridges from which to enjoy the valley. The popular little town of Holt is a short drive to the north with the coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty beyond. Saxthorpe falls within the catchment area for Reepham High School where the sixth form College has just been rated outstanding.
The accommodation, which has oil fired central heating supplemented by solar panels and double glazing, comprises:-
GROUND FLOOR Handgate in roadside wall leading to
ENTRANCE STAIRCASE HALL 19' 0" x 7' 0" (5.79m x 2.13m) 2 hot water radiators. Wooden floor. Separate W.C. Low suite. Washbasin (h. & c.). Tiled splashback. Hot water radiator. Wooden floor.
KITCHEN 15' 8" x 6' 0" (4.78m x 1.83m) Hand-made oak floor and wall cupboards. 1½ bowl deep glazed sink unit with mixer tap. Peninsular unit with oak doors and open shelves. Plumbing for dishwasher. Tiled surrounds. Electric cooker point. Recessed light. Extractor canopy. Oak cupboards en route to
LARDER 5' 6" x 3' 0" (1.68m x 0.91m) Shelving
UTILITY ROOM 11' 11" x 5' 11" (3.63m x 1.8m) Deep glazed sink with mixer tap. Wall and floor units with working tops. Tiled surrounds. New shelving. Trianco oil fired boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Hot water radiator. Vinyl floor covering.
DINING ROOM 12' 6" x 10' 3" (3.81m x 3.12m) Open with kitchen. 2 hot water radiators. Oak floor. Double doors into
CONSERVATORY 15' 6" x 11' 5" (4.72m x 3.48m) 2 hot water radiators. Ceramic tiled floor.
SIDE HALL 5' 0" x 4' 8" (1.52m x 1.42m) Ceramic tiled floor.
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM 13' 10" x 9' 4" (4.22m x 2.84m) Exposed roof timbers. 2 hot water radiators. Fitted carpet. Fully tiled.
en suite Shower Room. Aqualisa Shower. Pedestal Washbasin (mixer tap). Low suite W.C. Hot water radiator / towel rail. Mirror-fronted cabinet. Striplight and shaver point. Ceramic tiled floor.
Glazed door and step down from side hall into
SITTING ROOM 16' 0" x 12' 0" (4.88m x 3.66m) plus 10' 5" x 3' 9" bay with window seat and cupboards underneath. Multifuel stove. Victorian fireplace with ornate surround and brick hearth. Fitted cupboards and bookshelves in fireside recesses. 2 hot water radiators. Fitted carpet.
Staircase ex hall to
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING 8' 6" x 6' 0" (2.59m x 1.83m) Built-in linen cupboard with double louvered doors and shelves. Hot water radiator. Fitted carpet. Cupboard with Ariston water tank and circulation system. Steps up to
UPPER LANDING 6' 0" x 4' 0" (1.83m x 1.22m) Fitted carpet.
MASTER BEDROOM 13' 5" x 12' 6" (4.09m x 3.81m) Hot water radiator. 2 bedside spotlamps. Fitted carpet.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM 10' 4" x 6' 8" (3.15m x 2.03m) Recessed ceiling lights. Large walk-in Aqualisa shower. Mirrored vanity unit with cupboards and shelves. Fully tiled. Hot water radiator / towel rail. Low suite W.C. Hot water radiator. Vinyl flooring.
BEDROOM 2 12' 7" x 10' 7" (3.84m x 3.23m) Hot water radiator. Fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 3 9' 9" x 8' 10" (2.97m x 2.69m) Access to part-boarded roof space via retractable ladder. Shelved recess. Hot water radiator. Fitted carpet.
BATHROOM 7' 3" x 6' 0" (2.21m x 1.83m) Fully tiled. Tile panelled cast iron bath with mixer tap, shower attachment and screen. Pedestal washbasin (h. & c.). Mirror fronted cabinet. Striplight and shaver point. Roller blind. Hot water radiator. Vinyl flooring.
OUTSIDE Behind the brick roadside wall is a courtyard reached via a five bar gate. This features a well and a screened off area for the large plastic oil storage tank. It then provides access to the hallway in the centre of the house. Vehicular access is further down Post Office Lane into the parking area and carport outside the side hall. There is an up-and-over door into the brick and pantiled Garage measuring about 27 feet by 13. This connects internally with a tandem wooden-framed Workshop measuring about 23 feet by 12. On the garden side of the house is the large paved terrace and path leading down towards the river. There are flowerbeds, shrubs and trees as well as further paved areas and features. On one side is a summerhouse alongside a useful timber and felt shed. Beyond through a gateway lies the riverside section which is mainly lawned and features large oak and Scots pine trees as well as smaller specimen ones. An old shed and a small tool one are sited here in this secluded parcel.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. No mains gas is available here but there is a solar panel heating system incorporated.
COUNCIL TAX Band E (2014/15: £1874.50)
VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Messrs Cockertons