4 bedroom detached house for sale

A house with significant potential, with wonderful gardens set in about 1.3 acres.

Description

Kirn House, located in the heart of the North Norfolk village of Langham, is a unique offering. Given the central setting, with views of the church, the gardens of about 1.3 acres are an exceptional provider of space and privacy. When teamed with a house with the utmost potential, the property is an excellent chance to create one of the best houses in the village.

Built in the 1980s, of brick and flint under a pantile roof, this vintage of house offers relative ease for both adding value and for adapting to personal requirements. Whether it be by changing the colour of the windows, extending in a contemporary fashion, or creating open plan living, there are plenty of options.

You could of course simply work with the space already provided, which is light and airy, and well arranged. A central hall connects all the main rooms. There is a spacious sitting room, with fireplace and sliding glazed doors, which in turn leads into the conservatory, a study, a comfortable dining room, and the kitchen/breakfast room. A useful utility is at the back of the house with separate entrance after country or coastal walks, or tending the garden.

The first floor hosts a principal bedroom, with en suite bathroom, with a further three bedrooms and family bathroom, all linked via a central landing. The house is perfectly liveable, but would benefit from updating cosmetically.

Outside
The gardens and grounds of Kirn House are a defining feature of the property. With about 1.3 acres within the middle of the village, they afford a wonderful feeling of space and privacy whilst also providing an opportunity for all lifestyles. The entrance to Kirn House is from the south, onto a parking and turning area adjoining the house and double garage. The gardens to the south of the house are laid to lawn, with established shrubs and some fine trees including a Turkey Oak.

The majority of the gardens are behind the house. An expanse of lawn sweeps away from the house out into the grounds, with areas divided by herbaceous beds, shrubs, hedging and brick and flint wall. Fruit trees, kitchen garden with greenhouse, woodland area, and further lawns all help to provide character and different areas of interest. A high south facing brick and flint wall marks the furthest boundary, with deep herbaceous beds that are a keen gardener's treasure trove.

The gardens are at a stage where they could be easily simplified for either ease of management or to create further space for children to play sports, whilst room could be created for a tennis court and/or swimming pool. The land could of course be landscaped further.

The double garage beside the house is an excellent storage space, complete with workshop area.

Location

Langham village is located just inland from the famous North Norfolk coast, so incredibly well positioned to enjoy a coastal lifestyle whilst being able to return to a quiet village life during peak season. Within Langham is The Bluebell public house, a short walk from the house, with The Harper, a boutique Spa hotel just around the corner. Also within the village is a popular primary school, rated Ofsted outstanding.

The neighbouring village of Morston is the gateway to the coastline and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has The Anchor public house, a Michelin starred restaurant at Morston Hall, and sailing and general boating from Morston Quay out to Blakeney pit. There is excellent sailing at various points along the coast, a plethora of restaurants and pubs in the area, seal trips at both Morston and Blakeney and a network of coastal walks through the marshes and beaches with world famous bird watching.

Holt (approximately 5 miles) is famous for its boutique shopping, Byfords delicatessen, good restaurants and pubs, art galleries, crafts shops and antique show rooms. The town has further specialist and everyday shopping, private and state education, and banking and health facilities within the town. Greshams school is to the east of the town, with Beeston prep further along the coastline.

Square Footage: 2,328 sq ft


Acreage: 1.31 Acres

Additional Info

Agent's Note
Kirn House is sold with two titles, both containing restrictive covenants.

The title containing the house restricts use to one private dwelling.

80 year overage, 50% of increase from base value of £12,000 for any land that is sold with the benefit of planning consent, or developed and sold. This was set up in 1990.

Further detail available via the selling agent.

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

Local Authority
North Norfolk District Council
Council Tax Band F

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills.