House For Sale £525,000
19th Century kiln house which was formally a pub boasts characterful accommodation blended perfectly with a modern finish, this semi-detached cottage is a rare find and spans over 2100 sq ft, with annexe/home office potential to suit families of all sizes. The property enjoys a wine and storage cellar, bespoke high specification kitchen/breakfast room with central island, integrated appliances and 'smeg' induction range cooker, dining hall and sitting room - both featuring exposed brick and tiled fireplaces with inset multi-fuel burners. The remaining accommodation to the ground floor is equally impressive, with the first floor is completed with modern family bathroom with four piece suite, four bedrooms of which the main bedroom has an ensuite and walk in wardrobe. The gardens and grounds for this property feature both low maintenance areas, lawned and planted spaces, along with parking to front and side, with the potential annex/home office accessed off the main parking area.
Location The historic and picturesque Norfolk village of Banham is always very popular as it retains a strong sense of community. The thriving village shop and ancient church surround the village green. There is a well patronised Cider House symbolising this village's historical link with cider production. The village primary school has in recent times been awarded outstanding by Ofsted. It falls into the catchment for Old Buckenham High, a sought after school as it is, itself situated within a village and draws mainly from only surrounding villages. On the edges of the village is the renowned Banham Zoo. There is also a well regarded butchers, a Post Office and two shops. The village is situated only four miles from the A11 (the major London route) and 17 miles from Norwich approximately. The property is almost equidistant to a range of market towns like Attleborough, Wymondham and Diss all of which have a rail service to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Norwich.
Directions You may wish to use your Sat-Nav (NR16 2HL), but to help...From Norwich follow A11 come off at Attleborough following the B1107 through to Old Buckenham approx 4 miles. Turn right onto Crown Road at Old Buckenham village green and follow for approx 1.6 miles (on country roads) stopping at crossroads with the Garden House Pub on right hand side. Turn right and continue for approx 0.5 miles and turn left where Kiln House will be directly in front.
The property is approached via a shingled frontage with an adjacent driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles, and access to the garage and main property.
Entrance door to:
Entrance porch Of brick and timber construction with double glazed windows to side and rear, tiled flooring, smooth ceiling, door to:
Entrance hall Pamment tiled flooring, opening to inner hall, smooth ceiling, door to cellar, doors to:
Study 10' 6" x 9' 2" (3.2m x 2.79m) Feature cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and timber surround, fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to front and side, smooth ceiling.
Sitting room 19' 6" x 13' 1" Max. (5.94m x 3.99m) Feature exposed brick fireplace with inset cast iron multi-fuel burner and pamment tiled hearth, fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed sash window to front x2, smooth ceiling.
Dining hall 23' 8" x 9' 6" (7.21m x 2.9m) Inset cast iron multi-fuel burner with tiled surround and hearth, wood effect flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear, stairs to first floor landing, door to inner hall, smooth ceiling with recessed spot lighting, door to:
Kitchen/breakfast room 19' 11" x 12' 10" (6.07m x 3.91m) Stunning newly fitted range of base level units with complementary 'Dekton' work surfaces, and inset butler sink with mixer tap, matching up-stands, space for 'Smeg' induction range style cooker which is recessed into an exposed brick fireplace with pamment tiled hearth, feature bespoke central island with breakfast bar, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer, delightful red brick flooring, radiator, double glazed sash window to front with field views, smooth ceiling.
Inner hall 8' 9" x 6' 8" Max. (2.67m x 2.03m) Tiled flooring, radiator, double glazed window and door to garden, opening with red brick steps to garden room, door to:
Wet room Two piece suite comprising low level W.C, wall mounted hand wash basin, thermostatically controlled shower over wet room flooring, heated towel rail, shaver point and light, window to side, smooth ceiling with extractor fan.
Garden room 17' 5" x 8' (5.31m x 2.44m) Tiled flooring, radiator x2, double glazed windows to garden and double glazed windows to side x2, smooth ceiling, door to:
Utility/annexe kitchen 10' 5" x 9' 6" (3.18m x 2.9m) This room can be used either as a utility room for the main house or would function as a kitchen for the annexe which is accessed off this room. It currently comprises a fitted range of base level units with complementary rolled edge work surfaces, and inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, space for dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, double glazed windows to front and side, smooth ceiling, door to garage/annexe.
Stairs to first floor landing Fitted carpet, radiator, doors to:
Bedroom 10' 10" x 6' 6" (3.3m x 1.98m) Currently used as a dressing room and comprising stripped wood flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear, smooth ceiling.
Double bedroom 10' 9" x 9' 3" (3.28m x 2.82m) Stripped wood flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear, smooth ceiling.
Double bedroom 15' 9" x 12' 8" Max. (4.8m x 3.86m) Fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to front with field views, built-in single wardrobe, smooth ceiling.
Family bathroom Three piece suite comprising low level W.C. With hidden cistern, hand wash basin set within vanity unit with storage cupboard under and mixer tap over, panelled bath with mixer shower tap, tile flooring, heated towel rail, double glazed window to front.
Double bedroom 16' x 12' 7" (4.88m x 3.84m) Stripped wood flooring, radiator, double glazed windows to front, exposed timbers, smooth ceiling.
Ensuite bathroom Three piece suite comprising low level W.C. With hidden cistern, hand wash basin set within vanity unit with storage cupboard under and mixer tap over, panelled bath with electric shower and glazed shower screen, vinyl flooring, built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and shelving, double glazed window to rear, smooth ceiling.
Walk in wardrobe 9' 7" x 6' 11" (2.92m x 2.11m) Fitted carpet, built in shelving and handrails, double glazed window to front.
Annexe/home office
hall entrance 9' 9" x 8' Max. (2.97m x 2.44m) Tiled flooring, radiator, double glazed windows to side and rear, stairs to first floor landing, door to garage.
Stairs to first floor landing Timber stairs to:
Annexe/home office 20' 5" x 13' 9" Max. Some Restricted Height. (6.22m x 4.19m) This room has a multitude of uses including a home office or annexe/playroom. Currently comprising fitted carpet, velux window to rear x2, double glazed window and door to side, radiator, television point, space for soft furnishings.
Garage 19' 8" x 9' 5" (5.99m x 2.87m) Double doors to front, door to to rear, window to side, power and lighting.
Cellar
cellar room 1 9' 6" x 8' (2.9m x 2.44m) Brick tiled flooring and storage space.
Cellar room 2 14' 8" x 8' 5" (4.47m x 2.57m) Currently used as a wine cellar this room comprises brick tiled flooring with recesses of varying sizes for storage of wine.
Outside rear Leaving the property via the inner hall door there is a fully enclosed courtyard garden which is laid out as a perfect entertaining area with space for garden furniture. A wide variety of planting including flower beds and shrubbery can be found, with space for potted plants. A plum slate pathway leads to a larger lawned garden, with gated access to the parking area.
Location The historic and picturesque Norfolk village of Banham is always very popular as it retains a strong sense of community. The thriving village shop and ancient church surround the village green. There is a well patronised Cider House symbolising this village's historical link with cider production. The village primary school has in recent times been awarded outstanding by Ofsted. It falls into the catchment for Old Buckenham High, a sought after school as it is, itself situated within a village and draws mainly from only surrounding villages. On the edges of the village is the renowned Banham Zoo. There is also a well regarded butchers, a Post Office and two shops. The village is situated only four miles from the A11 (the major London route) and 17 miles from Norwich approximately. The property is almost equidistant to a range of market towns like Attleborough, Wymondham and Diss all of which have a rail service to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Norwich.
Directions You may wish to use your Sat-Nav (NR16 2HL), but to help...From Norwich follow A11 come off at Attleborough following the B1107 through to Old Buckenham approx 4 miles. Turn right onto Crown Road at Old Buckenham village green and follow for approx 1.6 miles (on country roads) stopping at crossroads with the Garden House Pub on right hand side. Turn right and continue for approx 0.5 miles and turn left where Kiln House will be directly in front.
The property is approached via a shingled frontage with an adjacent driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles, and access to the garage and main property.
Entrance door to:
Entrance porch Of brick and timber construction with double glazed windows to side and rear, tiled flooring, smooth ceiling, door to:
Entrance hall Pamment tiled flooring, opening to inner hall, smooth ceiling, door to cellar, doors to:
Study 10' 6" x 9' 2" (3.2m x 2.79m) Feature cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and timber surround, fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to front and side, smooth ceiling.
Sitting room 19' 6" x 13' 1" Max. (5.94m x 3.99m) Feature exposed brick fireplace with inset cast iron multi-fuel burner and pamment tiled hearth, fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed sash window to front x2, smooth ceiling.
Dining hall 23' 8" x 9' 6" (7.21m x 2.9m) Inset cast iron multi-fuel burner with tiled surround and hearth, wood effect flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear, stairs to first floor landing, door to inner hall, smooth ceiling with recessed spot lighting, door to:
Kitchen/breakfast room 19' 11" x 12' 10" (6.07m x 3.91m) Stunning newly fitted range of base level units with complementary 'Dekton' work surfaces, and inset butler sink with mixer tap, matching up-stands, space for 'Smeg' induction range style cooker which is recessed into an exposed brick fireplace with pamment tiled hearth, feature bespoke central island with breakfast bar, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer, delightful red brick flooring, radiator, double glazed sash window to front with field views, smooth ceiling.
Inner hall 8' 9" x 6' 8" Max. (2.67m x 2.03m) Tiled flooring, radiator, double glazed window and door to garden, opening with red brick steps to garden room, door to:
Wet room Two piece suite comprising low level W.C, wall mounted hand wash basin, thermostatically controlled shower over wet room flooring, heated towel rail, shaver point and light, window to side, smooth ceiling with extractor fan.
Garden room 17' 5" x 8' (5.31m x 2.44m) Tiled flooring, radiator x2, double glazed windows to garden and double glazed windows to side x2, smooth ceiling, door to:
Utility/annexe kitchen 10' 5" x 9' 6" (3.18m x 2.9m) This room can be used either as a utility room for the main house or would function as a kitchen for the annexe which is accessed off this room. It currently comprises a fitted range of base level units with complementary rolled edge work surfaces, and inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, space for dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, double glazed windows to front and side, smooth ceiling, door to garage/annexe.
Stairs to first floor landing Fitted carpet, radiator, doors to:
Bedroom 10' 10" x 6' 6" (3.3m x 1.98m) Currently used as a dressing room and comprising stripped wood flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear, smooth ceiling.
Double bedroom 10' 9" x 9' 3" (3.28m x 2.82m) Stripped wood flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear, smooth ceiling.
Double bedroom 15' 9" x 12' 8" Max. (4.8m x 3.86m) Fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to front with field views, built-in single wardrobe, smooth ceiling.
Family bathroom Three piece suite comprising low level W.C. With hidden cistern, hand wash basin set within vanity unit with storage cupboard under and mixer tap over, panelled bath with mixer shower tap, tile flooring, heated towel rail, double glazed window to front.
Double bedroom 16' x 12' 7" (4.88m x 3.84m) Stripped wood flooring, radiator, double glazed windows to front, exposed timbers, smooth ceiling.
Ensuite bathroom Three piece suite comprising low level W.C. With hidden cistern, hand wash basin set within vanity unit with storage cupboard under and mixer tap over, panelled bath with electric shower and glazed shower screen, vinyl flooring, built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and shelving, double glazed window to rear, smooth ceiling.
Walk in wardrobe 9' 7" x 6' 11" (2.92m x 2.11m) Fitted carpet, built in shelving and handrails, double glazed window to front.
Annexe/home office
hall entrance 9' 9" x 8' Max. (2.97m x 2.44m) Tiled flooring, radiator, double glazed windows to side and rear, stairs to first floor landing, door to garage.
Stairs to first floor landing Timber stairs to:
Annexe/home office 20' 5" x 13' 9" Max. Some Restricted Height. (6.22m x 4.19m) This room has a multitude of uses including a home office or annexe/playroom. Currently comprising fitted carpet, velux window to rear x2, double glazed window and door to side, radiator, television point, space for soft furnishings.
Garage 19' 8" x 9' 5" (5.99m x 2.87m) Double doors to front, door to to rear, window to side, power and lighting.
Cellar
cellar room 1 9' 6" x 8' (2.9m x 2.44m) Brick tiled flooring and storage space.
Cellar room 2 14' 8" x 8' 5" (4.47m x 2.57m) Currently used as a wine cellar this room comprises brick tiled flooring with recesses of varying sizes for storage of wine.
Outside rear Leaving the property via the inner hall door there is a fully enclosed courtyard garden which is laid out as a perfect entertaining area with space for garden furniture. A wide variety of planting including flower beds and shrubbery can be found, with space for potted plants. A plum slate pathway leads to a larger lawned garden, with gated access to the parking area.
