4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Riverside views
- 0.98 acres of beautiful mature gardens
- Substantial detached house
- Ample parking and double garage
- Solar panels on a feed-in tariff
- EPC Rating = C
Description
Wensum Cottage is a superb detached house sitting in just under an acre and benefits from exceptional river views. Tucked away from the road, and accessed via a private drive, this property ensures a peaceful and secluded environment.
The property offers a comfortable family home with generous living spaces and well-proportioned rooms, however it can also present an opportunity for further modernisation and has the space for those wishing to expand, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
The ground floor provides a generous sized entrance hall, cloakroom, double aspect reception room, kitchen/diner and utility room.
To the first floor there are three guest bedrooms and a principal bedroom with en suite shower room and dressing area. There is also a family bathroom.
What truly distinguishes this property is its picturesque setting. The property sits in an elevated position overlooking the garden and River Wensum beyond.
Outside
The property is approached via a private drive leading to ample parking and a double garage.
To the rear of the property is an expanse of garden leading down to the River Wensum enriched with wildlife. The garden is well stocked with mature trees, shrubs and flowers and has a beautiful Victorian Style conservatory, garden shed and a boat house to make the most of this riverside setting.
Location
The property is well located with beautiful walks on the doorstep including Marriott's Way which offers 24.6 miles of footpath, bridleway and cycle route following two disused railways lines between the historic market town of Aylsham and the medieval city of Norwich.
The cultural city of Norwich is approximately 3.5 miles away and offers an extensive shopping district comprising national retailers, charming boutiques and specialist independent stores. There is also a fantastic mix of theatres including the Theatre Royal, Maddermarket Theatre and Norwich Playhouse, cinemas and numerous galleries and museums. There is a regular rail service to London Liverpool Street with the fastest journey time of 90 minutes.
Private and state school education can be found in a number of schools including Town Close House, Norwich School, Norwich High School for Girls and Notre Dame High School, alongside the University of East Anglia.
Square Footage: 2,233 sq ft
Acreage: 0.98 Acres
Additional Info
Agent's Note
One other property has right of way over the private drive.
Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Solar panels on an original feed in tariff. Two air source heat pumps providing supplementary heating and cooling to the ground and first floor. Economy 7 underfloor heating to the kitchen.
Local Authority
Broadland Distract Council
Council Tax Band F
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