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FOR SALE: 4 Bed 16th Century Period Cottage with barn in Norfolk Village. |
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| Features |
Bedrooms: 4 |
Bathrooms: 2 |
Building: Detached |
| Cooking: Gas and Electric |
Available: on completion |
Sq Metres: 220 |
| Parking: Driveway |
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| Amenities |
| Rear Garden |
Front Garden |
Suitable for Pets |
| Near School |
Near Shops |
Fireplace |
| Double Glazing |
| Description |
LOCATION:
The Thatched Cottage is situated in the Breckland Village of Shipdham, Norfolk. The village lies approximately 5 miles equidistant of the market towns of East Dereham and Watton. This location provides very easy access to Norwich (18 miles) and major routes to A11 and M11 to London (approx 95 miles). The village provides local shops, post-Office public houses and a primary School, doctors' surgery and garage facilities. Just 30 minutes from the coast and 45 minutes from the Norfolk Broads. The cottage lies within the heart of this village community.
DESCRIPTION:
A substantial character property providing a fabulous family home. This cottage combines an interesting history and features, convenient location and abounds with modern comforts. The spacious light-filled accommodation is finished to a high specification throughout and the thoughtful design and layout lends itself well to modern family living. Oak, granite and natural materials are the order of the day! Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the many little luxuries within.
HISTORY AND CONSTRUCTION
The Thatched Cottage is believed to date from the late 16th Century, originally a single-bay, open-hall house. There are later additions to both ends with large inglenook fire places and chimneys dating from 17th and 18th centuries.
During the late 1980's the entire cottage was dismantled, leaving only the chimneys standing and the oak frame was re-erected on new foundations and a brick plinth. Most of the original oak beams were retained and new oak incorporated, where necessary, and a new roof was constructed and re-thatched in Norfolk water reed. The cottage was extended to form a "T" shape using cavity block construction and Norfolk clay pantiles at the rear.
The property was once listed Grade 2 but was removed from the register on completion of the aforementioned major renovation and is now free from any listed building restrictions.
The cottage has been recently and tastefully extended by the present owners using a feature green English oak, pegged and braced gable frame.
This has created a large farm-house style kitchen and dining area which, of course, has an Aga. Upstairs boasts a spectacular master bedroom-suite with the green oak frame and window as its main feature.
PROPERTY DETAILS
ENTRANCE HALL:
With Norfolk pamment tiles to floor and doors to:
Under stairs cupboard housing under-floor heating controls.
CLOAK ROOM:
WC and basin.
LOUNGE: 26'4" X 13'4" (8m X 4.05m)
Heavily beamed ceiling, wall studs and wall plates on brick plinth. 1.9mX0.9m deep brick inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer beam over. Wood burning stove with flue.
Sony 5.1 Surround-sound home cinema system to main seating area.
Double aspect windows and door to:
OFFICE: 9'2" X 9'9" (2.8m X 3.0m)
Vaulted ceiling and fitted shelving.
Oak leaded window.
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DINING ROOM: 16'2"X14'4" (4.9m X 4.4m)
Heavily beamed ceiling, wall studs and plate, brick plinth. Solid oak hand made front door with period lock and fittings. Spectacular 2.1m X 1.0m deep inglenook fire place with oak bressumer beam over and open hearth.
Double aspect windows and door to:
KITCHEN: The heart of the house!
Comprising two open-plan areas (5.2m X 2.9m) and (4.9m X 4.7m) L-shaped 33'0" X 15'4" (maximum)
Pamment tile and yellow reclaimed-brick floors.
With farmhouse-style kitchen with integrated refrigerator and dishwasher.
Black granite work surfaces throughout and central island unit.
Light blue gas-fired Aga.
Black ceramic, touch-control, electric hob.
Large, white, ceramic double sink with mixer.
Halogen down-lighting and ceiling speakers serving 5.1 surround sound system.
Dining area with heavy oak framed windows overlooking garden.
Double hard-wood french doors to rear patio area.
Doorway to:
LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM: 9'4" X 5'9"(2.85m X 1.7m)
With fitted work surface and cupboards under and plumbing for washing machine and tumble-dryer.
Worcester Bosch gas condensing boiler model 40CDi (SEDBUC "A" rated) serving under-floor heating system to both floors and domestic hot water.
Window overlooking gardens.
Stairs to:
LANDING with doors to:
Master Bedroom suite-
DRESSING ROOM 6'10" X 5'7" (2.1m X 1.7m)
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 9'6" X 6'5" (2.9m X 1.95m)
Tiled floor and part-tiled walls
With luxury walk-in shower 1.4m X 0.9m.
WC, Bidet and wash basin.
Heated towel-rail.
BEDROOM 1 16'0" X 15'4" (4.9m X 4.7m)
With vaulted ceiling, heavy oak frame with pegged arch-bracing and ceiling purlins.
Fitted wardrobes.
Triple aspect windows. TV point.
BEDROOM 2 16'0" X 14'8"(4.9m X 4.45m)
With vaulted ceiling, exposed ceiling timbers and oak wall-plates and studs.
Exposed brick feature chimney breast.
Double aspect windows.TV point.
BEDROOM 3 13'2" X 14'2" (4.3m X 4.0m)
With vaulted ceiling, exposed ceiling timbers, oak wall-plates and studs.
Exposed brick feature chimney breast.
Triple aspect windows.TV point.
BEDROOM 4: 11'9" X 7'3" (3.6m X 2.2m)
With half-vaulted ceiling, exposed ceiling timbers, oak wall-plates and studs.
Fitted shelving.
FAMILY BATHROOM: 9'6" X 8'7" (2.9m X 2.7m)
Tiled floor and part-tiled walls.
Luxury 1800X800 Pegasus hydromassage whirlpool spa bath, 900X900 shower enclosure and twin basins on oak stand with twin illuminated mirrors over.
WC and heated towel-rail.
Walk-in wardrobe / shelved cupboard off landing.
OUTSIDE:
Gardens with mature trees and shrubs, ornamental pond and "natural" pond well kept lawns and borders.
Raised vegetable bed.
Chicken house and run.
Thatched water well.
Five-bar gate to gravelled parking area for 3/4 cars at side of house.
Paved patio area and brick path leading to additional alfresco bricked area and:
BARNS:
Main barn measuring 23'4" X 11'9" (7.1m X 3.6m)
With separate power supply unit and lighting. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and trusses. Pantiled roof.
Two smaller out-buildings are attached.
Currently used as workshop may be suitable for residential conversion as an annexe, subject to Planning. |
| Contact Information |
| Contact: |
Martin Moore
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| Telephone (Day): |
01362 820617 |
| Telephone (Evening): |
01362 820617 |
| Telephone (Mobile): |
07785 906606 (evenings only) |
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