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4 bedroom detached bungalow

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Detached bungalow
4 bed
2 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 50Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 2,300 sq.ft Detached Bungalow
  • 3-4 Double Bedrooms plus 2 Bathrooms
  • Set within 2 Acres of Private, Tranquil and Formal Grounds
  • Flexible Accommodation for Multi-Generational/Annexe Living
  • 3/4 Garden Facing Reception Rooms
  • Modern Country Style Fitted Kitchen/Diner
  • Edge of Village Location - 3 miles from a major town
  • "Homestead" Lifestyle - Grow your own produce- Self Sufficient Living
  • Sweeping x6 Car Drive + 2 Garages
Are you searching for a secluded 'Homestead' style property with maximum outdoor space, where you can grow your own produce, keep animals and enjoy a life absorbed in nature?
Do you need a a super private and spacious home with a separate wing for additional family members? Are you searching for a village location which is less than 3 miles from a bustling town? If so, this much loved and cherished 3/4 bedroom detached bungalow, which brings the outside in.... could be, the home and lifestyle, you and your family, have been searching for.....

The Home
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"Acres End" - A detached 2,300 sq.ft bungalow situated near to the picturesque Saham Mere, on a tranquil country lane in Saham Toney village. The home is attractively and privately set back from the lane, behind a mature beech tree, lawn and picket fence, with a sweeping shingle driveway which extends past, an outsized integral garage, to a privately placed single garage, to the side of the home.
The partly wooded garden and grounds overlook a farms grazing pastures to the rear creating a wonderful rural setting, away from neighbouring homes and the hustle and bustle of modern living. The whole perimeter of the grounds have been additionally enclosed to ensure no escaping dogs in the fields beyond.

Step inside a super impressive reception and inner hall which extends 38ft to the rear of the home. The home is clearly and privately arranged into two main sections; the main 1,500 sq.ft two double bedroom bungalow, which extends to rear of the home and a privately enclosed 800 sq.ft wing with 2 double bedrooms, a stunning 16ft double aspect lounge and a well appointed 4pc Bathroom. There is additional scope to fit a kitchen into Bedroom 4, with water pipes pre-fitted into the room.
The accommodation is extremely flexible, from being enjoyed as one large bungalow with 3/4 double bedrooms, a formal dining room, two bathrooms, two double aspect lounges and a kitchen/diner into a perfect multi-generational residence, divided neatly into two homes. Regardless of your choices, the home maximises the outside/inside views across the charming and extensive, landscaped grounds.
The owners have absolutely cherished the home and gardens and the home is found in excellent decorative order and has been impeccably maintained over their tenure of 8 years. " It is massive decision to leave Acres End and start a new chapter to downside to the coast. Its' been a real pleasure being part of the home and we have so many magical times, enjoying all of the natural beauty, at different times of the day and year, that we can take with us. It's now time for another family to pick up where we left off and make it a perfect home for them and their family. "
Since their purchase, the current vendors have refined and improved the home, with additions of a multi-fuel burner in the main lounge, a re-fitted kitchen and bathrooms and good quality flooring fitted throughout.

The Grounds
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The home has full wrap around private gardens divided into three main sections; an enclosed 50ft x 25ft terraced patio, perfect for entertaining and preventing dog herding from the main grounds; a further side enclosed patio, with direct far reaching views across the whole grounds and the South East facing main garden, which has a wide variety of trees, expansive lawn and sculptured planting beds. There is a designated growing area for fruit and vegetables, a chicken coop, multiple sheds and two large wood sheds, stocked and ready for the next 2 winters. The owner has a multitude of tools including ride on mowers, which can be negotiated into the price of the home.

The home is heated by a good quality and regularly serviced Oil Fired 'Grant' boiler and walk in airing cupboard.
Modern UPVC double glazed windows fitted throughout.

The Location
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The village is approximately nine miles from East Dereham , two miles from Watton and eight miles from Swaffham. There is a public house called the Old Bell, a hotel, Broom Hall Country Hotel and the property is only about five minutes from the Richmond Park Golf Course.
The village also has a Church of England Primary school, Parker's School with just over 100 pupils. The Church of St. Georges is a charming flint building with a pretty tower containing clock and 6 bells. The Church has some beautiful stained glass windows,
There is a much used and well run Sports and Social Club, who host regular football and cricket matches during the year. There is also a small bar for members and their guests.

Less than two miles away is the popular market town of Watton, well-served by primary, junior and secondary schools, a GP clinic, dental surgery and chemist, along with a supermarket, Post Office and sports centre.

Watton has a strong rural community which comes together each year for the annual Wayland Show - one of England's oldest agricultural shows.

Just outside the town, Loch Neaton is believed to be England's only loch, a stunning location to enjoy a relaxing walk or a day spent fishing the waters.

There are cycle trails at nearby Thetford Forest and a well maintained, Richmond Park Golf Course, an 18-hole course with driving range, all set within 100 acres of parkland.


SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating and drainage.

COUNCIL TAX Band

EPC Rating: TBC

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