House For Sale £550,000
An individually designed home, sitting on a plot approaching 1/5 acre approximately, built by A local master builder as his own residence. Close to the broad, in the heart of Norfolk's boating community, the location is much sought after. The build of this property is particularly well crafted. Of traditional, classic build, there are also two additional supports to this structure in the form of external chimneys, one at each end resulting in a home butressed for any eventuality. The property was built in 1980 and designed in a style sympathetic the surrounding cottages resulting in a building that enhances the street scene.
Internally the gently curving ceilings on the upper floor mirror the roofline. Of the two fireplaces, one is Inglenook in style with a beautiful Mahogany mantel. The other is of handsome solid stone, both featuring inset woodburning stoves. There is a useful boot room leading off the kitchen and a boiler house. The heating system is gas fired and the boiler was new in 2017. The woodburners alone are capable of heating this house. With the benefit of the construction of the flue, the already powerful burners have an enhanced performance resulting in the homeowner only requiring a gas boost in the depths of the winter months.
A particular feature of this home is actually the detached double garage. It has a double skin, insulation, and is constructed of brick under a tiled roof. The building was designed to be ready to convert into annexe accommodation if needed.
The property is approached via a pair of cast iron gates onto a generous driveway with space to park multiple cars and store a boat if desired. The front garden is leafy, mature and pleasant. The rear garden is immaculately landscaped with a generous sun terrace, mature plants, flowers, trees and a lovingly tended lawn. Behind the garage is a wonderful workshop with an inside space offering workbenches etc. And a large, covered outside space too, extremely practical and very useful.
Inside, the sitting room is with it's handsome stone fireplace enjoys an inset cast iron wood burning stove. Elegant and spacious, the room has views over the leafy, mature front garden. The kitchen and dining room are open plan in one continuous 20ft space. This has been zoned into a kitchen area, a dining area and a day space with armchairs in front of the wonderful wood burning stove. There is a downstairs shower room, boot room and boiler house. Upstairs three generous bedrooms lead off the landing along with a spacious family bathroom. The master bedroom enjoys a walk-in wardrobe with access to the loft.
There are so many thoughtful touches to this home. Many of the finishes are high quality such as the brass door knobs and internal doors. The external doors and windows have been replaced with high quality uPVC double glazing in French Green to match and blend with the surrounding cottages.
Brambling House would suit, a young couple with a growing family looking for a property that can grow with them. It would suit members of the boating community or water lovers in general as there is ample space to accommodate an out of water boat, large vehicle such as a motor home and multiple cars. There is space in the double garage to preserve precious classic cars for outings on fair days. It is pleasant for retirees young and old or for anyone that enjoys gardening and the beautiful countryside - this lovely house in this wonderful, sought after area would be perfect for all.
Location
The property stands on the edge of the picturesque village of Hoveton St John, about ½ mile from the sought after riverside village Horning. Wroxham, the main town of the Norfolk broads lies to the other side resulting in a location that offers the best of both worlds.
Hoveton has a busy village centre with small local shops, riverside pub, restaurant and boatyards. Hoveton Little Broad, otherwise known as Black Horse Broad, has direct access onto the River Bure to connect into the Norfolk Broads network.
The Broadland town of Wroxham offers a wide variety of shops, a department store, supermarket, schools, doctors surgery, post office and other amenities including a railway station with regular connections to Norwich. There are various Boatyards and Marinas along with marine supply stores available at this widely acknowledged centre of the broads network.
The cathedral city of Norwich is about 8 miles to the south and offers extensive schools, shopping and leisure facilities. It also benefits from a mainline railway station with regular intercity trains to London Liverpool Street in under two hours, as well as an expanding international airport.
Disclaimer
Sefftons confirm that these particulars are believed to be accurate, however they are a brief summary issued for general guidance only and are not comprehensive. These particulars and any text, measurements, dimensions or indicative plans made available are for general information only and does not form part of any offer or contract. Prospective purchases should not rely on these particulars and must satisfy themselves on all aspects by inspection or otherwise. The employees and representatives of Sefftons are not authorised to make or give any representations, assurances or warranties for the property, whether within these particulars or otherwise, and no liability is accepted to the purchaser in this respect.
Internally the gently curving ceilings on the upper floor mirror the roofline. Of the two fireplaces, one is Inglenook in style with a beautiful Mahogany mantel. The other is of handsome solid stone, both featuring inset woodburning stoves. There is a useful boot room leading off the kitchen and a boiler house. The heating system is gas fired and the boiler was new in 2017. The woodburners alone are capable of heating this house. With the benefit of the construction of the flue, the already powerful burners have an enhanced performance resulting in the homeowner only requiring a gas boost in the depths of the winter months.
A particular feature of this home is actually the detached double garage. It has a double skin, insulation, and is constructed of brick under a tiled roof. The building was designed to be ready to convert into annexe accommodation if needed.
The property is approached via a pair of cast iron gates onto a generous driveway with space to park multiple cars and store a boat if desired. The front garden is leafy, mature and pleasant. The rear garden is immaculately landscaped with a generous sun terrace, mature plants, flowers, trees and a lovingly tended lawn. Behind the garage is a wonderful workshop with an inside space offering workbenches etc. And a large, covered outside space too, extremely practical and very useful.
Inside, the sitting room is with it's handsome stone fireplace enjoys an inset cast iron wood burning stove. Elegant and spacious, the room has views over the leafy, mature front garden. The kitchen and dining room are open plan in one continuous 20ft space. This has been zoned into a kitchen area, a dining area and a day space with armchairs in front of the wonderful wood burning stove. There is a downstairs shower room, boot room and boiler house. Upstairs three generous bedrooms lead off the landing along with a spacious family bathroom. The master bedroom enjoys a walk-in wardrobe with access to the loft.
There are so many thoughtful touches to this home. Many of the finishes are high quality such as the brass door knobs and internal doors. The external doors and windows have been replaced with high quality uPVC double glazing in French Green to match and blend with the surrounding cottages.
Brambling House would suit, a young couple with a growing family looking for a property that can grow with them. It would suit members of the boating community or water lovers in general as there is ample space to accommodate an out of water boat, large vehicle such as a motor home and multiple cars. There is space in the double garage to preserve precious classic cars for outings on fair days. It is pleasant for retirees young and old or for anyone that enjoys gardening and the beautiful countryside - this lovely house in this wonderful, sought after area would be perfect for all.
Location
The property stands on the edge of the picturesque village of Hoveton St John, about ½ mile from the sought after riverside village Horning. Wroxham, the main town of the Norfolk broads lies to the other side resulting in a location that offers the best of both worlds.
Hoveton has a busy village centre with small local shops, riverside pub, restaurant and boatyards. Hoveton Little Broad, otherwise known as Black Horse Broad, has direct access onto the River Bure to connect into the Norfolk Broads network.
The Broadland town of Wroxham offers a wide variety of shops, a department store, supermarket, schools, doctors surgery, post office and other amenities including a railway station with regular connections to Norwich. There are various Boatyards and Marinas along with marine supply stores available at this widely acknowledged centre of the broads network.
The cathedral city of Norwich is about 8 miles to the south and offers extensive schools, shopping and leisure facilities. It also benefits from a mainline railway station with regular intercity trains to London Liverpool Street in under two hours, as well as an expanding international airport.
Disclaimer
Sefftons confirm that these particulars are believed to be accurate, however they are a brief summary issued for general guidance only and are not comprehensive. These particulars and any text, measurements, dimensions or indicative plans made available are for general information only and does not form part of any offer or contract. Prospective purchases should not rely on these particulars and must satisfy themselves on all aspects by inspection or otherwise. The employees and representatives of Sefftons are not authorised to make or give any representations, assurances or warranties for the property, whether within these particulars or otherwise, and no liability is accepted to the purchaser in this respect.
