Property description
Sowerbys are delighted to offer this most prestigious and desirable residence, occupying grounds in excess of 10 acres (sts), in a pleasant rural setting just a few miles from the mid-Norfolk market town of East Dereham. Designed and built by the current owners to the most exacting standards, this attractive pseudo-Georgian style farm house boasts well in excess of 7,500 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation. The main house, which is arranged over three floors includes eight bedrooms and two grand reception rooms, a superb open-plan family/garden room which incorporates a kitchen with island unit and range oven, breakfast area, space for a dining table and a further sitting area which overlooks the formal lawns and wildlife pond in front of the house. Beyond the kitchen, there is a single storey wing with a laundry room, back kitchen, bathroom, another well sized reception room and a bedroom/study; all of which could be partitioned to form a comfortable self-contained annexe within the property. In addition to this, there is also an established two bedroom barn with an open-plan living area and kitchen. The barn has been successfully let in the past as both a holiday unit and for a long term tenancy. There are also a range of outbuildings including open fronted cart sheds and lockable garages.
WESTFIELD Westfield is situated in a semi-rural hamlet on the outskirts of the popular market town of Dereham. Dereham is a busy market town mixing both the new with the old. Free parking allows you time to stroll around seeking out the restaurants and cafes or for an afternoon shop. There are museums, a leisure centre, golf course and schools within the town, or for the nature lovers take a stroll along the Neatherd Moor and the Vicarage Meadow. Slightly further afield are the ruins of the Saxon Cathedral at North Elmham, the wildlife and Dinosaur Parks, Pensthorpe, a bird lovers paradise and Thetford Forest Park. Norwich has good local transport links with the town and has an international airport and a mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :- From the shingle driveway, a block paved path extends to a six panel front door flanked to either side by narrow sash windows and exterior courtesy lights. Door opening into
RECEPTION HALL 13' 1" x 12' 2" (3.99m x 3.73m) & 23' 0" x 9' 8" (7.02m x 2.97m) A most impressive entrance area, in an open-plan design which also leads in from a second main entrance door on the west elevation. The central section of the hallway has doors leading to the kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, the ground floor cloakroom and also to a substantial storage cupboard which is extensively shelved and provides a useful storage space for boots, coats and shoes. From the side entrance, the equally spacious section of hall houses an attractive timber staircase which rises to the first floor, with doors opening to the formal drawing room and sitting room. Throughout the hall there is travertine tiled flooring and a timber frame double glazed sash window overlooking the main entrance which allows further natural light to flood in.
DRAWING ROOM 22' 11" x 20' 6" (6.99m x 6.25m) A beautifully appointed formal reception room with a cast iron open fireplace surrounded by a marble mantelpiece and slate hearth. Sash windows on three walls provide plenty of natural light which, coupled with the 8' 10" ceilings, adds to the overall feeling of space. Television point.
SITTING ROOM 22' 10" x 20' 6" (6.98m x 6.27m) With equal proportions to the drawing room, the sitting room enjoys a less formal feel, with sash windows to the side and rear, a cast-iron open fireplace and television point.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 26' 6" x 21' 9" (8.08m x 6.65m) A simply stunning family room comprising a kitchen, breakfast area and also being open-plan to the delightful garden room. To one side of the room there is an extensive selection of shaker-style base level and wall mounted storage units beneath granite work surfaces with matching upstands. The units extend along two walls and incorporate a twin bowl porcelain butler sink with mixer tap and a Rangemaster oven with built in extractor hood. Complementing the wall units, there is also a central island unit providing further storage, also with a granite countertop. Integrated appliances include a refrigerator and dishwasher. Adjacent to the island unit, there is more than ample space for a substantial dining table and additional furniture as required. Travertine tiled flooring, recessed halogen spotlights and two sash windows to the rear. Television point and open-plan to the garden room.
GARDEN ROOM 32' 8" x 12' 4" (9.98m x 3.78m) The garden room is another beautifully presented reception area with sensational proportions. With one wall of sash windows which overlook the front garden and a central pair of doors which open outwards, this room provides the ideal space for family to entertain. At present, the garden room is setup to include an additional seating area and a more formal dining area. Timber framed pitched room with glazed panels incorporating roof lights, travertine tiled flooring and wall light points.
LAUNDRY ROOM 15' 11" x 9' 4" (4.87m x 2.85m) With two lengths of fitted work surface incorporating a 1.5 bowl porcelain sink unit with mixer tap and a range of base level and wall mounted storage units. Plumbing and space for two washing machines and additional appliances. Double doors to a useful storage cupboard with fitted shelving, Velux roof light, access to loft space and door to back kitchen.
It should be noted that the back kitchen, bedroom/study, ground floor bathroom and family room have a separate access to the main house and therefore is ideally suited in the capacity as an additional annexe if required.
BACK KITCHEN 15' 5" x 13' 9" (4.71m x 4.20m) Comprising a limited selection of timber fronted base level and wall mounted storage units with fitted work surfaces which incorporate a single bowl stainless steel sink unit. Velux roof light, radiator and door opening onto the courtyard garden at the front of the property. Doors to the bedroom/study and family room, with a further door opening to the ground floor bathroom.
GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM Comprising panel sided bath with tiled surround, glass screen and shower over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Timber frame double glazed window to rear and radiator.
BEDROOM/STUDY 16' 0" x 14' 4" (4.89m x 4.37m) An versatile room currently used as a ground floor bedroom which could easily be adapted for use as a study. Exposed timber floorboards, timber frame window to side and radiator.
FAMILY ROOM 24' 4" x 15' 0" (7.44m x 4.58m) A versatile reception room with abundant charm and character. Vaulted ceilings with exposed timber rafters and joists with a feature triangular section of glazing on the gable wall. At one end of the room, a cast-iron wood burning stove is set above a raised plinth with an exposed flue. Two Velux roof lights on the front pitch and a pair of timber frame double glazed windows overlook the courtyard garden. Exposed timber floorboards, television point, telephone point and radiator. The family room, again, could be used for a variety of different purposes or indeed as a main sitting room to the annexe if required.
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM 9' 1" x 7' 8" (2.78m x 2.34m) Buckingham suite comprising close coupled WC, pedestal washbasin, travertine tiled flooring, sash window to rear, recessed halogen spotlights.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING The first floor landing is another pleasantly proportioned and well lit area. Doors open to four double bedrooms on the first floor as well as the luxury family bathroom and a pair of double doors opening to the built in linen cupboard. Two separate staircases also rise from the landing up into the bedrooms built into the roof space. At its widest point, the landing provides a pleasant place to sit and enjoy the breath-taking countryside views, courtesy of two sash windows on the south facing front elevation.
BEDROOM ONE 22' 11" x 20' 8" (7.01m x 6.32m) A beautifully appointed master bedroom with sash windows to either side and a pair of windows overlooking the gardens to the front. Television point and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE Tastefully appointed en-suite comprising panel sided bath with tiled surround, glass screen and chrome shower over, contemporary washbasin built into a storage unit and close coupled WC. Tiled flooring, sash window to side and heated towel rail.
BEDROOM TWO 22' 1" x 16' 3" (6.74m x 4.96m) With a range of built in wardrobes and a further door opening to a walk-in wardrobe/dressing room. Two sash windows to front, television point and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE Comprising double width tiled enclosure with glass doors and shower over, washbasin built in to storage unit and close coupled WC. Tiled flooring, obscure glass window to rear and chrome heated towel rail.
BEDROOM THREE 20' 7" x 13' 2" (6.29m x 4.02m) Although dwarfed by bedrooms one and two, all of the bedrooms are of generous double proportions. Bedroom three enjoys a pleasant countryside outlook from the west wall. Television point.
BEDROOM FOUR 17' 5" x 14' 4" (5.33m x 4.39m) Sash window to rear, telephone point and television point.
FAMILY BATHROOM 15' 11" x 9' 4" (4.87m x 2.85m) Luxurious in both size and in the quality of fittings, with a bath with central taps with a chrome shower attachment and tiled surround, double width tiled enclosure with a curved glass screen and shower over, twin bowl sink unit with mixer taps set over a tiled plinth and close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls with travertine stone border and tiled flooring. Obscure glass window to rear.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING (WEST) With doors to bedrooms five and six and the bathroom. Heritage style roof light.
BEDROOM FIVE 20' 9" x 13' 0" (6.35m x 3.98m) A pleasantly sized double room with a pair of timber frame windows at either side of the chimney breast overlooking the gardens to the front. Heritage roof light providing field views to the west, television point and radiator.
BEDROOM SIX 19' 1" x 13' 0" (5.83m x 3.98m) Timber frame windows with views to the rear and a further heritage roof light to the side. Television point and radiator.
BATHROOM Comprising panel sided bath with tiled surround and chrome mixer tap with shower attachment, washbasin built into storage unit and close coupled WC. Tiled flooring and roof light to side.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING (EAST) With doors to bedrooms seven and eight and a heritage roof light to rear.
BEDROOM SEVEN 22' 2" x 13' 0" (6.76m x 3.97m) Double bedroom with a pair of heritage roof lights on the front pitch. This room has also been used as the owners study, with a television point and telephone point. Recessed halogen spotlights and radiator.
BEDROOM EIGHT 14' 2" x 13' 0" (4.33m x 3.97m) Heritage roof light to front, radiator and low level door opening to a useful eaves' storage compartment.
MEADOW FARM BARN In addition to the primary residence, Meadow Farm also boasts a fully independent two bedroom barn, which has been tastefully finished and equipped to a high level. Whether let out for holiday use or on a long term tenancy, Meadow Farm Barn provides the opportunity to provide a regular and generous form of additional income. The accommodation briefly comprises; entrance hall, bathroom, open-plan living area [23' 10" x 20' 4" (7.28m x 6.22m)] with fitted kitchen and two double bedrooms [14' 9" x 10' 5" (4.52m x 3.18m)] & [12' 9" x 9' 0" (3.91m x 2.76m)]. The barn also has its own allocated garden, defined by a low level picket fence adjacent to the main parking area.
OUTSIDE The property is situated within approximately 10 acres (sts) of predominantly pleasant grazing land. Accessed via a sweeping shingle driveway which leads to the main yard and also through a timber gate, where the driveway extends to the front of the main house. Formal gardens with planted borders surround the house, with an established wildlife pond with a mooring adding to the overall feeling of rural tranquillity. The yard provides more than generous space for storing vehicles and other machinery, with Meadow Farm Barn, a row of open fronted cart sheds and the family room forming a horseshoe around it. Much of the land is currently set out as one parcel, enclosed by mature trees, with a substantial copse enclosed toward the eastern boundary.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING Meadow Farm: D. Ref:- 0092-2854-6827-9592-3831
1 Meadow Farm Barn: D. Ref:- 8962-6522-9770-3554-9992
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COUNCIL TAX Meadow Farm: Band G
1 Meadow Farm Barn: A
AGENT'S NOTE The property has underfloor heating on the ground floor and first floor.
All exterior and interior joinery in the main house is of hardwood construction.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, sewerage treatment plant, oil fired central heating and borehole water supply. Telephone connected.
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