Property description
Sowerbys are delighted to offer this individual character property, privately positioned at the end of a shingle driveway with panoramic field views to the south of the village of Wendling. Having been extensively refurbished by both the present and previous owners, the property is available in superb order; with well over 2,000 sq./ft. of luxuriously appointed accommodation which briefly comprises reception hall, three versatile reception rooms, a superb kitchen/breakfast room, laundry and cloakroom on the ground floor; with three double bedrooms, a generous single bedroom, the master en-suite and the family bathroom on the first floor. The cottage enjoys all of the charm one would expect of a period property but, unlike many cottages, one the main features within the interior is the amount of natural light available with many of the rooms enjoying a double aspect. Solid oak flooring extends throughout the majority of the property, with underfloor heating on both floors. Outside, the grounds are generous in size (measuring approximately 0.44 acres) and well-maintained with a large enclosed shingle driveway and parking area to the front and lawns to the side and rear. There is also a delightful timber decked entertaining area which provides the ideal space to sit out and enjoy the local scenery, as well as a well-stocked orchard. In addition to the main accommodation, there is also a brick built orangery accessed from the back garden and a substantial garage building which comprises two lockable garages and an open-fronted car port. The garage has been built with future expansion in mind, with structural provision in place to convert the roof space, pending the necessary consents.
WENDLING Wendling is a small hamlet located near to the market town of Dereham, with easy access to Norwich and King's Lynn. There is a village hall and a family run hotel "Greenbanks" located on the edge of the village. Wendling falls within the catchment area for the popular Litcham High School and is also located within easy reach of several private schools. Dereham is a busy mid Norfolk market town, with a wide range of amenities, including schools, a swimming pool, golf course, museums and many shops and cafes. It is ideally located for both the North Norfolk coast and the city of Norwich with its international airport and mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- From the shingle courtyard there is a timber front door with an adjacent window and exterior courtesy light opening to
RECEPTION HALL 21' 1" x 6' 6" (6.45m x 2.0m) A pleasantly spacious entrance area with solid oak flooring and an attractive oak staircase which rises to the first floor landing. Doors opening to the kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, formal dining room and also to a useful built in coat cupboard. A further door opens to a built in understairs storage cupboard which also houses the underfloor heating manifolds. Telephone point.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 21' 5" x 14' 2" (6.53m x 4.34m) A delightfully proportioned family kitchen with a pleasant social atmosphere. An extensive selection of cream shaker style base level and wall mounted storage units extend along two walls with tiled splashbacks and fitted work surfaces. At the centre of one wall, a single bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer tap is set under one of two timber frame double glazed windows which allow plenty of natural light into the room, along with a pair of partially glazed timber double doors which open onto the rear timber deck. Integrated dishwasher, plumbing and space for an American style fridge/freezer and a recess for a Rangecooker. Oak flooring and door to laundry room.
LAUNDRY ROOM 14' 2" x 8' 3" (4.32m x 2.52m) Another handy space which also doubles up as a rear hall/boot room. Fitted work surfaces extend along one wall below which there is plumbing and space for a washing machine, space for further appliances, base level storage units and a floor mounted oil boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating. Tiled flooring, built in larder cupboard, timber frame double glazed window to rear and doors opening to the ground floor cloakroom and also out onto the timber deck.
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM Comprising close coupled WC and wall mounted washbasin, timber frame double glazed window to rear and tiled flooring.
SITTING ROOM 14' 7" x 12' 2" (4.46m x 3.73m) A superb double aspect reception room enjoying some of the best views in the house. On the gable wall, a pair of timber frame double glazed windows overlook miles of unspoilt countryside, whilst a pair of glazed timber doors open onto the rear decking and overlook the garden and neighbouring farmland. Oak flooring and television point.
FORMAL DINING ROOM 17' 9" x 11' 8" (5.43m x 3.57m) Another impressive reception room, currently laid out as a TV room/snug. At one end of the room, a cast-iron wood-burning stove is set into an original fireplace recess upon a pamment tile hearth. Beamed ceiling and timber frame double glazed windows to either side providing delightful views. Oak flooring, television point, telephone point and door to study.
STUDY 11' 10" x 11' 5" (3.63m x 3.50m) Another versatile reception room on the ground floor with an attractive fire surround serving as the rooms' main focal point. Timber frame double glazed window to side and a partially glazed timber door opening onto the shingle courtyard. Oak flooring and telephone point.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING A well-sized landing with a central galleried area with corridors extending to either side. Doors to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom as well as further doors opening to the airing cupboard and linen cupboard. Timber frame double glazed windows overlook the courtyard, whilst the large window over the stairwell provides the dramatic views of the local scenery. Oak flooring, picture rail and telephone point.
MASTER BEDROOM 16' 3" x 12' 6" (4.97m x 3.83m) A pleasant suite with a large double aspect sleeping area with timber frame double glazed windows to the side and rear. Oak flooring, telephone point and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE 8' 11" x 6' 2" (2.72m x 1.88m) A neatly appointed three piece white suite comprising a P-shaped bath with curved class screen and chrome mixer shower over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Timber frame double glazed windows with fitted blinds to front and side, oak flooring and a chrome heated towel rail.
BEDROOM TWO 14' 2" x 12' 2" > 8' 2" (4.34m x 3.73m > 2.51m) Another generous double bedroom with a timber frame double glazed window enjoying the outlook to the rear. Oak flooring.
BEDROOM THREE 15' 3" x 7' 10" (4.67m x 2.40m) Timber frame double glazed window to side, built in storage cupboard with internal shelving and hanging space, television point and oak flooring.
BEDROOM FOUR 12' 5" x 11' 4" (3.79m x 3.46m) A third double bedroom with a charming Victorian feature fireplace set into the original chimney breast. Timber frame double glazed window to front, oak flooring and access to loft space.
FAMILY BATHROOM 10' 5" x 8' 6" > 5' 5" (3.18m x 2.60m > 1.67m) Luxuriously appointed main bathroom with suite comprising free-standing bath with central chrome taps, double width walk-in tiled enclosure with glass screen and chrome shower over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Oak flooring, timber frame double glazed window to rear and chrome heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE The property is approached over a long gravel driveway which serves three other properties before a five bar wrought-iron gate opens into Field Cottage's private parking area. The grounds are extensive, with the majority of space in front of the property laid to shingle to provide abundant off road car parking and safe storage for a caravan, motorhome or boat. The current owners have also created a vegetable garden within the front area with raised beds constructed out of reclaimed railway sleepers. This front area is entirely enclosed by close board timber fencing with gated access at the side of the potting shed opening to the rear garden. The space directly in front of the house is also laid to shingle, with a courtyard area formed between the house and the substantial garage building which comprises a double bay lockable garage with an oak framed open sided cart shed. The garage has been constructed with attic trusses, meaning that the sizeable loft space could easily be adapted into further living accommodation (pending the necessary consents). The rear gardens are a stand-out feature of the property and have been greatly enhanced by the current owners who have installed a delightful timber decking entertaining area which is partially covered by a pergola, from where the exceptional views can be best enjoyed. The rear garden also provides access into the orangery, with the rear boundary defined by a low level wrought-iron estate style fence with gated access opening onto the neighbouring field. The gardens continue around the side of the house, where there is an additional section of lawn, beyond which there is a well-established orchard housing a range of fruit trees.
POTTING SHED 21' 10" x 4' 5" (6.67m x 1.35m) An excellent secure garden storage building of Thermalite block construction with internal power and lighting and a window to the front.
ORANGERY 19' 11" x 10' 1" (6.09m x 3.09m) A hugely versatile room accessed from the rear garden, with a pitched polycarbonate panelled roof and arched windows to the front and side. Currently laid out as a games room, this room could be adapted for any number of purposes. Brick flooring with underfloor heating and a corner washbasin with exterior tap.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, drainage and water supply. Oil fired central heating and telephone connected.
COUNCIL TAX Band C.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 8496-6468-9229-5596-1203
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above.
AGENT'S NOTE The property is located at the end of a privately owned shared driveway.
DIRECTIONS Proceed out of Dereham along Swaffham Road, continuing through the village of Scarning which in turn leads to Wendling. Proceed through the village of Wendling, where the property can be found on the left hand side. Proceed along this private lane where the property can be found behind a five bar wrought-iron gate.
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