LEADING CHARACTER This beautifully presented detached flint cottage benefits from a range of excellent outbuildings and accommodation bursting with ch

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Sydney Shepherd
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2 LEADING CHARACTER This beautifully presented detached flint cottage benefits from a range of excellent outbuildings and accommodation bursting with charm and personality. Set behind a gated entrance the property offers you the chance to enjoy life in exclusive privacy.

5 Beautifully Presented Detached Flint Cottage filled with Character and Charm Sitting on a plot of over 1/3 Acre (0.36) Superb outbuildings includes Garage with Studio, Sitting Room and Bathroom above Detached Office Sitting Room, Conservatory and Kitchen/Breakfast Room, three Bedrooms, Bathroom and En-Suite Gardens and Off Road Parking behind a gated Entrance The Accommodation extends to 2409 sq.ft Energy Rating C Dating back to the 18th century, this stunning cottage underwent a complete renovation three-and-a-half years ago when the current owners purchased the property. We fell in love with the house and its quirky nature but we wanted to improve the accommodation and create more user-friendly living spaces, they said. In doing so, we uncovered a lot of the building s original character, such as the beams, flint walls and exposed brickwork. We also wanted a large garage so we built the detached outbuilding a triple garage with a sitting room, bedroom and bathroom above it - which has been extremely handy when family come to stay. It would also suit people who need to look after an elderly relative or a teenager in search of a bit more space and independence. It was with a heavy heart that we decided to sell up after all, this was only supposed to be a holiday home for us; we couldn t bear to leave! But due to family circumstances, something had to give. Home Sweet Home We appreciate all of the rooms but we are particularly fond of the sitting room in the main house it has such a warm ambience, especially with the log fire roaring and the kitchen, remarked the owners. The latter is a great size - it s perfect for meals and socialising and in the summer, with the bi-fold doors that open out to the terrace, the whole area flows beautifully. We must also mention the conservatory too, that provides another excellent place to relax and watch the seasons go by. The Great Outdoors One thing we ve really relished is the amount of variety we have in the gardens, they continued. We decided to divide up the space and build a wall with reclaimed brick; there s now the formal lawned area, the vegetable patch and two separate areas for entertaining the terrace and an al fresco dining space with a pergola. There s plenty going on to please people of all ages. And with the amount of land at your disposal, entertaining will be an absolute joy. It s just perfect for hosting family and friends as there s plenty of space and lots of seating areas. In fact, we even had our son s wedding reception in an outdoor marquee, which was very special. To be able to do that here gave us a lot of pleasure.

6 The Quiet Life We love to wake up and hear nothing but the sound of the birds singing, the owners beamed. It s such a peaceful, idyllic setting and when you see horses trotting down the road, it just adds to the rural feel. Longham is a quiet village there is a good pub, however but there s so much to see and do in the vicinity. It gives you the best of both worlds. The market town of Dereham is just over five miles away for all your amenities, such as supermarkets, restaurants, a leisure centre and a cinema. But if you want to sample the city life or visit the spectacular North Norfolk coast, both can be accessed without too much effort. The coast, with all its fabulous beaches, eateries and picturesque villages, is only a 35 minute drive away and Norwich is around the same from here. We re very well placed. Entrance Hall As you walk through the composite door, to the left there are timber stairs which lead to the first floor landing, vaulted ceiling, double glazed window with views over to the rear garden. A square from the entrance hall leads to a long inner hallway with part exposed brick and flint walls. Inner Hall There is a timber latch door which houses the hot water cylinder and under floor heating. Cloakroom Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, tiled splash back, pattern double glazed window to the rear, low level WC, wood effect flooring. Sitting Room Three double glazed windows to the front, exposed beam ceiling, two redbrick inglenook fireplaces, one housing a glass fronted wood log burner, both have beamed mantles with storage cupboards either side, wood flooring. Conservatory Access from the inner hall via an Oak framed archway, triple aspect with windows to both sides and to rear, door leading to rear garden, tiled flooring, exposed brickwork. Kitchen Three double glazed windows to the front aspect, plenty of light entering from the two Velux roof windows to the rear elevation, wall mounted units, solid wood work surfaces with extensive range of drawers and cupboards below, built-in dishwasher, kitchen island with inset butler sink unit with mixer tap over, wood surfaces extending to create a breakfast bar,

Moving back through the entrance hall, stairs lead to First Floor Landing Part exposed flint and brickwork, exposed beams.

9 space for cooker, free standing fridge freezer. Part shelved larder style cupboard, utility cupboard with space for washing machine. Vaulted beamed ceiling, feature wall with exposed brick and flint, tiled flooring, bi-fold doors opening onto the rear terrace, stunning views over formal gardens. Moving back through the entrance hall, stairs lead to First Floor Landing Part exposed flint and brickwork, exposed beams. Master Bedroom Part exposed brick chimney, vaulted beamed ceiling, double glazed window to front aspect, a timber latch door and step lead down to En-suite Matching white suite with low level WC, wash hand basin, claw foot roll top bath, Victorian style shower head mixer tap, tiled shower cubicle with drench shower. Bedroom Two Part vaulted beam ceiling, double glazed windows to the front, exposed redbrick chimney. Bedroom Three Double glazed window to the rear. Shower Room Matching white suite, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, mixer tap over, low level WC, tiled splash backs, tiled shower cubicle with drench style shower, wall mounted heated towel rail.

Front Outside A gravelled driveway to the entrance of the property, double gates leading to the side access where vehicles can enter, mature plant and shrub borders, fenced and hedged boundaries.

Additional al fresco dining space with pergola over, pathway leads to a shingle area with plant and shrub borders, summerhouse.

12 Front Outside A gravelled driveway to the entrance of the property, double gates leading to the side access where vehicles can enter, mature plant and shrub borders, fenced and hedged boundaries. The rear side garden is separated into two parts, one with formal gardens and a decorative paved patio area for relaxing, light and power, rose arch with gravel pathway, mainly laid to lawn. Additional al fresco dining space with pergola over, pathway leads to a shingle area with plant and shrub borders, summerhouse. Moving through to the next part of the garden there is a gate which leads to a vegetable garden, raised planters built from railway sleepers, part brick and glazed construction, light and power. Excellent space to house a boat or caravan Office Double glazed sliding doors, windows to the side, decked seating area, power and internet points, timber latch door leads to cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin with mixer tap. Garage Driveway to garage can be accessed from the front of the house, timber built car port, remainder of the gardens are laid to lawn with additional off road parking spaces. Sitting on a concrete base with oak frames pitch tiled roof and electric rollup and over door. Work surface with inset sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards below, water tank for upstairs studio, outside are timber steps lead to Studio Divided into three parts, roof windows to the front and rear aspect, two storage cupboards, heating and light. Timber latch door leads to another room, sufficient space to be used as an additional bedroom with relevant permissions granted, roof window to front aspect, light and heating. Timber latch door leading to a bathroom, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, mixer tap over, low level WC, bath with drench style shower over, tiled splash back, heating, tiled flooring and double glazed roof window to front aspect. Local Authority - Breckland District Council Services - Mains water, electricity heating system Norfolk Country Properties. Registered in England and Wales No Registered Office - 15B Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1FH copyright 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.

13 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed

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