5 bedroom detached house for sale

The Norfolk Agents are delighted to offer Ivy House, a handsome and substantial Georgian farm house occupying mature grounds of around 1.75 acres (stms) in the popular village of Gayton; just a short drive from the historic town of King's Lynn and within easy reach of the Royal Estate at Sandringham and the beautiful beaches of the North Norfolk coast. In addition to the main house, which offers superb living space along with five generously sized bedrooms, there is also a spacious single storey 1-bedroom annexe and a separate 2-bedroom holiday cottage, which has been successfully let out for short breaks over a number of years. The mix of accommodation on offer provides exceptional versatility, whether as a multi-generational living arrangement or as an opportunity to create additional income.

ACCOMMODATION

Visitors are welcomed into the impressive entrance hall at the centre of the ground floor, from where the original staircase rises to the first floor. The two principal reception rooms are located either side of the hall, both of which have the authentic sash windows on the south facing front wall, allowing light to flood in. Both the sitting room and dining room enjoy generous proportions, with original fireplaces in both rooms. Other features include refurbished shutter boxes around the windows and a large built-in cupboard in the dining room which houses the solar panel controls.

Beyond the main reception hall is an inner lobby, from where there are doors to the ground floor cloakroom, laundry room and a versatile ground floor guest bedroom; as well as a rear door opening in from the driveway. The kitchen/breakfast room is also located to the rear of the ground floor, comprising a collection of storage units under worktops which extend into a breakfast bar, along with an oil fired AGA, a bottled gas-fuelled integrated hob, a Belfast sink and a large walk-in pantry. Double doors from the breakfast area lead out to the rear garden.

Upstairs the bedroom accommodation is arranged around a superb central landing, which also serves as an additional seating or study area. The front bedrooms both enjoy impressive proportions, with an ensuite shower room to the master bedroom and a private cloakroom to bedroom 2. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are also comfortable double rooms which are served by a luxurious family bathroom, featuring a 1200mm shower enclosure and a freestanding roll top bath.

THE LODGE

The Lodge is a spacious single story annex, which would be extremely comfortable for a single person or a couple to share; comprising a spacious 18ft x 18ft living room with double doors to the side, an open plan kitchen/dining room with a full range of integrated appliances and a generously sized double bedroom. Accommodation also features a stylishly appointed shower room and a separate laundry/storage room.

WISTERIA COTTAGE

Wisteria Cottage has been successfully used as a Holiday letter for a number of years, in which time it has been awarded a 3 Rosette Visit England rating.

Guests are welcomed into a ground floor entrance lobby with stairs rising to the first floor, where most of the accommodation is located. Also on the ground floor is a neatly appointed kitchen/dining room which enjoys superb views over the grounds.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a double and a twin, both of which provide eaves storage. The sitting room is also situated on the first floor, with a pair of roof lights to the side and a door into a useful study area. The bedrooms are served by a neatly appointed bathroom, which includes a P-shaped bath with a shower over.

OUTSIDE

The property is set back from the road behind an attractive frontage, with box hedging and a central path leading to the front door. Vehicular access is obtained at the side of the house, with a shingle driveway leading to a large parking area directly to the rear of the main house. At the side of the house there is a collection of brick storage buildings around a covered work area. Throughout the grounds there are further sheds and store buildings of timber construction. The gardens are a wonderful feature of the property, the majority of which are laid to grass, with wild flowers and a small copse. At the centre of the garden is a spring fed pond which serves as a haven for local wildlife, with a wide variety of bird species and dragon fly's amongst the regular visitors. In all the grounds extend to a little over 1.75 acres (stms).

LOCATION

Gayton is a well served and bustling village with a range of amenities, including a village shop, garage, pub, childcare centre, primary school, butchers and fish & chip shop; with a new village school. The thriving town of Kings Lynn is located approximately 8 miles to the west, with direct train links into Cambridge and London Kings Cross.

SERVICES

Mains drainage, electricity and water supply. Oil-fired central heating in main house, with a separate boiler heating the annexe and holiday cottage. Electricity usage in the main house is supplemented by a solar array with battery storage, which significantly reduces overall energy costs.

TENURE: Freehold

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E

EPC RATING: D

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