5 bedroom detached house for sale

The Norfolk Agents are delighted to offer this beautifully refurbished late-17th century character property, with an independent 1-bedroom holiday cottage, situated in the pretty village of Whissonsett; a peaceful and rural haven in the heart of mid-Norfolk, just a 30-minute drive from the coast and with miles of walks through the surrounding countryside form the doorstep. The property provides spacious and versatile accommodation over two floors, displaying a wealth of character features throughout the stylishly appointed interior. Outside, the grounds have been professionally landscaped to include a sunny south-facing garden at the rear and a gated carriage-style driveway offering plenty of secure parking to the front.

The property has undergone a transformative programme of improvements since 2019, under the stewardship of the current owners. The interior has been fully modernised, with a new kitchen and two new bathrooms, a new oil-fired central heating system and new windows installed throughout. Part of the house has been re-modelled to create a separate 1-bedroom holiday let, known as 'Eric's Cottage', as well as extensions to create a garden room and a brick-built workshop. Other improvements include the installation of two new wood burners and a 5.7kw solar array with battery storage, a resin based gated driveway and an electric vehicle charging point (which is linked to the solar array); as well as major works to the roof, damp-proofing and other ongoing maintenance associated with a period property.

THE WHITE HOUSE

Visitors are welcomed through an entrance canopy into a spacious and versatile reception area (listed as the snug), which is a warm and welcoming space with an original fireplace which houses one of two newly installed Jotul wood burners. To the side of the snug is the delightful dual aspect sitting room, a spacious family area with exposed wall and ceiling beams, timber floorboards and a wood burner. From the sitting room there is a secondary staircase which rises to the studio/lounge on the first floor and a pair of double doors leading out to the garden.

From the snug there are also doors to the kitchen and into the front hall, from where there are stairs to the first floor landing and a door into the study. The study is one of several adaptable rooms, which could also serve as a ground floor bedroom, with a striking original inglenook fireplace serving as the main focal point.

At the rear of the ground floor is the 31ft kitchen/dining room, with pamment flooring and a beamed ceiling. The refurbished kitchen comprises a collection of base level cupboards and drawer units under fitted work surfaces, incorporating a NEFF oven, fridge, 5-ring Calor gas hob and space for additional appliances. The dining area provides generous space for a large table with chairs, alongside a door which opens into the recently added garden room. The garden room is a superb addition, with triple aspect views over the south-facing rear garden. To the side of the dining room there is an inner hall, with doors to a stylishly modernised ground floor shower room and a useful laundry/utility area with a Belfast sink.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms arranged around the main landing, along with a beautifully appointed family bathroom which enjoys views of the garden. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are both well-proportioned double rooms with direct views across to the village church, with bedroom 1 have an inter-linking door into bedroom 3, which is currently used as a dressing room. The fourth bedroom is a single room which is currently used as storage/office space.

The secondary staircase leads up to a highly versatile studio/living space above the sitting room, with vaulted ceilings and exposed brickwork. This area offers the scope to be adapted into additional bedroom accommodation if required.

ERIC'S COTTAGE

The cottage has been successfully let out for holidays and short breaks, having been specifically designed to accommodate wheelchair users, with wide doors and a large shower/wet room, with non-slip vinyl flooring, a hand basin with vanity unit and a heated towel rail. The main living area is a bright and well-proportioned open-plan living space, including a seating and dining area alongside a well-equipped fitted kitchen with an integrated oven and hob. The bedroom is a generous double room with a window and door leading to the rear garden

OUTSIDE

The property is approached over a gated carriage style driveway, much of which is resin-based, providing plenty of parking and turning space in front of the house and holiday cottage. Gated access at the side of the holiday cottage leads around to the south-facing rear garden, where there is also a door into the workshop. The garden has been professionally landscaped to include a paved seating area, exterior lighting and power points, and a wildlife pond.

UTILITIES & SERVICES

The property is connected to mains drainage, electricity and water supply. Oil-fired central heating to radiators in the main house and programmable electric room heaters in the holiday cottage. Energy bills are significantly reduced courtesy of a 5.7kw solar array with 10kw battery storage. There are also two wood burners installed in the main house.

LOCATION

Whissonsett is a pretty and rural village approximately 5 miles south of Fakenham and 7 miles north of the busy town of Dereham. As well as the nearby market towns, the neighbouring villages of Colkirk and Brisley also provide a range of amenities, with the award-winning country pub, The Brisley Bell only 3 miles away. The beautiful church of St. Mary is at the heart of the friendly community, with the village hall also being a hub for local activity. The nearest coast can be found at Wells-next -the -sea, which is around 25 minutes away by car and the nearest train station is at Kings Lynn, which offers an hourly service to London Kings Cross, via Cambridge and can be reached in a little over half an hour.

TENURE: Freehold

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

EPC RATING: C (71/78) - The full certificate can be downloaded or provided by the Norfolk Agents.

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