7 bedroom detached house for sale

Positioned on the edge of the market town of Dereham, along arguably one of its most desirable roads you will discover one of, if not, the finest examples of a period home we have seen for many years.

A showstopping masterclass of exquisite renovation, 10 Quebec Road has been lovingly improved and extended by its existing owners over the last 15 years, with attention to detail and standard of finish being paramount throughout.

The owners of a very well-reputed Norfolk based joinery company have really taken a 'no expense spared' approach to the next level in creating what has been their delightful family home.

Originally packed full of delightful features dating back to the property's inception by a well-known local family of ironmongers in circa 1860, the property, although built in the Victorian era, features a façade synonymous with the preceding Georgian period.

The current owners have furthered this with an extension in a mock Edwardian 'pavilion style' and opened the rear of the house up to create delightful open-plan spaces filled with light, which are well-suited to modern family living.

There is an excellent blend of large reception space and cosy intimate rooms. To the front of the home, you will find the quintessential, symmetrical feel of a Georgian property with well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings, hand-painted stained glass windows and impressive fireplaces.

There's a total of seven bedrooms; beginning with the principal suite, which can be accessed by a hidden private staircase. It opens onto a landing and the bedroom has its own en-suite, a fully fitted dressing room and even doors onto a private first floor balcony which is the perfect spot for a morning coffee.

On the first floor, accessed by the primary staircase or via an interconnecting door from the principal suite, four further bedrooms await, two en-suites and a family bathroom.

Moving through the property, the beautiful hand-crafted kitchen with all of the appliances one might expect certainly doesn't disappoint. Bi-folding doors from the snug lead out to the garden and an interconnecting annexe.

Completed in 2022, the annexe enjoys its own well-equipped kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms, each with an en-suite, and a stunning vaulted ceiling sitting room with triple aspects enjoying views out over different areas of the gardens.

Measuring approximately half an acre (STMS), the gardens are a real delight.

Flanked and bounded on three sides by high brick walls, there is a real sense of privacy and seclusion afforded.

A vast terrace is nestled between the front part of the property and the rear extension creating a beautiful south-facing sheltered spot for alfresco dining and outside entertaining.

The garden has been beautifully landscaped with a delightful lawn which was formerly a tennis court.

An oak-framed shed, thatched hut and even an air-raid shelter wait to be discovered…

With such a substantial home and grounds to explore, this is a home for all the family to get lost in or come together to write their own story.  

DEREHAM Nestled in the Brecklands, in the heart of the county, Dereham is a classic country market town and an architectural haven with plenty of Georgian gems set on generous plots, blended with more recent developments.

In the eighth century, it is said that the youngest daughter of Anna, King of East Anglia, prayed for a miracle during a famine and two deer appeared every day to provide milk for the nunnery she had founded. When a huntsman tried to snare the deer, he was thrown from his horse – believed to be an act of divine retribution – and killed. The hunt is depicted on a town sign at the entry to Butter Market from the High Street.

Today, a twice weekly market, on Tuesdays and Fridays, along with a strong cohort of independent and specialist shops and free parking make the town a fabulous place for an afternoon spent browsing. Look out for the town's other historic landmarks which include the Mid-Norfolk Railway, a heritage line which runs 1950s railcars to Wymondham Abbey, Dereham Windmill, a Grade II listed building which was saved from the brink of destruction, and Bishop Bonner's Cottage, established in 1502 and believed to be the oldest building in town.

Heritage buffs are spoilt for choice with living museum Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse just a few minutes out of town, or step back in time and adventure at Castle Acre Castle and Priory, an 11th century monastic site, and National Trust property Oxburgh Hall, which is half an hour's drive away.

When you've worked up an appetite exploring, spice things up with a tasty dish at Spice Fusion curry house or head to The George Hotel, Bar and Restaurant which offers excellent accommodation, freshly cooked food and award winning ales, wines, beers and spirits . Brisley, 6.5 miles away, is home to one of Norfolk's best pubs, The Brisley Bell, with a first-rate menu and a warm welcome which has earned it multiple awards. Otherwise head to The Old Dairy in Stanfield and stock up on its artisan bread and produce for an easy dine-in experience.

With good local schools, a leisure centre and golf course, Dereham and its surrounding villages are a fantastic spot to enjoy the best of Norfolk country living with easy commuting access to Norwich and the coast at Wells-next-the-Sea, just 22 miles away. Come discover a Norfolk gem.
 

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

COUNCIL TAX Band F. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING C. Ref:- 0320-2063-9210-2807-1965
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.  

TENURE Freehold. 

LOCATION What3words: ///campus.hazelnuts.shields 

PROPERTY REFERENCE 43722 

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