6 bedroom detached house for sale

A renovated property with an abundance of character set in about 1.32 acres of beautiful gardens.

Description

An impeccably renovated property with an abundance of character, dating back to the 1840s and enriched by additions in the 1860s and 20th century. This unique dwelling, once a cherished pub and restaurant, has been sympathetically restored, preserving its historic essence while incorporating modern luxuries.

The property has retained its charm with Norfolk pamment flooring, striking fireplaces, exposed beams and brick and flint walls. The owners have tastefully redecorated throughout and have replaced the radiators with modern traditional-style cast iron radiators and roll tops baths from the renowned Mongers Architectural Salvage.

Extra care and attention was taken regarding the energy efficiency of the house to include part underfloor heating, wall insulation and low energy thermodynamic heat pump to supply the hot water. As a result, the property now has impressive rating of a B.

The ground floor provides versatile accommodation with a spacious entrance hall, two cloakrooms, lounge, sitting room, study/library, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and gym with bifold doors out to the garden, a very convenient bedroom with it's own entrance and an en suite bathroom, utility room, laundry room and boot room.

The first floor provides five bedrooms, a family bathroom with walk in shower and separate roll top bath. There is a secret door through to the principal bedroom which also has it's own en suite shower room and stairs leading down to the hallway.

Outside
The property is approached by electronic timber framed gates opening to a shingled parking area for several vehicles.

The gardens and land are a particularly attractive feature of the property, complementing the setting of the house and providing many points of interest. The Ark has a rear garden laid to lawn with well-stocked herbaceous borders and mature trees including Willow and Oak trees as well as a fruit tree orchard.

The property is set in about 1.32 acres.

Location

Erpingham is a traditional North Norfolk village, situated in an unspoilt pocket of countryside between the market towns of Aylsham and Cromer on the North Norfolk Coast. The village has a well regarded school and fine parish church. The market town of Aylsham about four miles away, has excellent local amenities including a wide range of good local shops, schools and doctors surgery. The popular Georgian town of Holt with its excellent range of independent shops is about 12 miles. Local independent schools include Beeston Hall Preparatory School at West Runton and Greshams Public School at Holt. Norwich, the cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia, lies about 14 miles to the south and has a thriving business community, a busy market, cinema, theatre and good restaurants. Norwich also has an expanding airport with a range of domestic flights as well as continental flights via Schiphol.

Square Footage: 3,638 sq ft


Acreage: 1.32 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority
North Norfolk District Council
Council Tax Band F