House For Sale £695,000
Stunning detached four bedroom period cottage, felthorpe.
If you have ever wanted to own one of Norfolk's beautiful cottages nestled within a rural setting whilst maintaining access to the hustle and bustle of city life, then this could be the one for you. This charming cottage offers a wealth of character features, exposed beams, stunning inglenook fireplace, exposed brick features, gate latch doors yet generous sized family rooms not always associated with a cottage of its age and setting. Other features of this cottage include a number of brick open outbuildings comprising two formal garages and two open cart shed buildings all linked and ideal for future conversion as a linked annex or studio. Permission was previously granted for such a development and our selling client would be happy to embellish further, during a viewing. A great deal of time and care has been spent by the current owners with sympathetic renovations and modernisation of the cottage having been undertaken. These changes include the replacement of two new bathrooms a ground floor shower room, the creation of character bespoke fitted wardrobes, replacement of wide board flooring and much more. Aside the beautifully restored interior the cottage sits in large landscaped gardens with a number of secluded and secret seating areas, vegetable growing area and greenhouses. To the front property you are greeted by a formal cottage garden, enclosed by a picket fence and gravelled parking visitor parking. To the rear of this area is a five bar gate which opens to a further brick weave drive leading you to the rear of the property and a large hard standing area. This description only provides a snippet of the true character which awaits and we urge that a viewing is arranged to avoid disappointment and heart break.
We recommend an early viewing is arranged to avoid disappointment. Visit 24/7 to book your viewing.
Entrance Hall
8'7" x 3'9"
Feature carriage wheel circular window to side, double glazed window to front and security double glazed entrance door. Pamment tile floor, exposed timber and door opening to:
Sitting Room
20'8" x 15'4"
Wide board Oak flooring, exposed timbers and ceiling joists, stunning inglenook fireplace with Oak Bessemer and exposed brick wall behind, pamment tile hearth and cast 9kw wood burner. Double aspect sealed unit double glazed windows to front and rear aspects, radiator, television and sky lead, gate latch door to:
Dining Room
13'11" x 12'7"
Wide board Oak flooring, fireplace with pamment hearth and 6kw cast wood burner, sealed unit double glazed window to rear, glazed panel door with adjoining window opening to a side patio area. Exposed timbers and ceiling joists, stairs to the first floor, gate latch door with glazed diamond panel to the inner hall, opening to the kitchen.
Cottage Kitchen
13'10" x 13'6"
The kitchen is equipped with a bespoke range of floor and wall mounted storage cupboards with drawers, tall wall storage cupboards, high level display / storage shelving and central preparation area with solid wood top. The remainder of the cupboards are topped with work surfaces and an inset Belfast sink with mixer tap. Central to the kitchen is an Aga range. Central light and wall light points, radiator with decorative cover, exposed beams and wide board treated pine floor. A sealed unit double glazed window overlooks the front garden whist an open square arch allows free flowing access to the conservatory.
Conservatory
18'8" x 18'1" (into bow end and recess)
Upvc double glazed units link this building to the original brick cottage and overlook the drive, outbuilding and gardens beyond. Indian slate tiled floor, double radiator, ceiling light fan and ceiling roof vents, double doors to rear and a gate latch door opens to:
Bedroom Four/Studio
14'7" 14'6"
This is a bright and airy room with sealed unit double glazed windows to three sides, cupboard hosing the water pump, radiator and exposed beamed ceiling.
Inner Hall
12'3" X 6'3"
Two sealed unit double glazed windows to side, gate latch doors open to the shower room, utility and boot room. Double shelved linen cupboard, ceramic tiled floor, hatch to roof storage area and radiator.
Utility Room
6'7" x 6'
Work surface, Belfast sink, plumbing and space for washing machine, cupboard concealing rc trip switch fuse boards, pressurised hot water storage tank and pump, window to side.
Downstairs Shower
5'4" x 5'3"
With mosaic tiled floor and shower drain, mains shower, fully tiled walls, wall hung wash hand basin and low level toilet. Inset spot lighting to ceiling, radiator and extractor fan.
Boot Room
10'1" x 4'7"
Double aspect sealed unit double glazed windows to either side, ceramic tiled floor, work surface with appliance space under and oil fired central heating boiler. Solid wood door opening to the garden.
First Floor Landing
Double aspect sealed unit double glazed window to front and sealed unit to rear with window seat so that you can while away the hours in tranquillity observing the wildlife within your rear garden. To the top of the stairs you will find a shelved recess and former door to the now master en-suite. Wide pine boards, gate latch doors to the bedrooms and family bathroom, exposed timbers.
Master Bedroom
15'2" x 12'
Having a double aspect with sealed unit to front overlooking the gardens and one to rear which takes in open field and countryside views. Bespoke two double wardrobes with glazed doors, wide board pine treated floor, radiator, high level display / storage area over the wardrobes and gate latch door leading to:
Master En-Suite
11'11" x 7'1"
This recent addition to the cottage has been tastefully fitted with a high back Victorian style bath, having a watering can style mains shower unit and curtain hoop. This theme continues to the high level flush toilet with polished chrome pipe and to the side of the toilet you will find a wash stand with circular bowl and mixer tap. Radiator, half panelled walls, wall light point, wide treated pine boards to floor, exposed timbers and a sealed unit double glazed window to rear again promoting far reaching field views.
Bedroom Two
12'9" x 11'2"
Built in bespoke double wardrobe cut from the boards used for the flooring, with glazed panel doors, hanging rail and shelf. Wide pine boards to floor, exposed timbers, radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to rear with field views.
Bedroom Three
10'3" x 7'11"
Sealed unit double glazed window to front, radiator, wide treated pine board floor, exposed timber and built-in single wardrobe with hanging rail and high level storage cupboard over.
Family Bathroom
This room has also been the subject of sympathetic and tasteful modernisation with a matching suite to the master en-suite incorporating a Victorian high back claw foot bath, watering can style mains shower and shower curtain hoop. Double size wash stand with central circular bowl basin and mixer tap, high level flush toilet having polished chrome pipe. Old style radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to rear.
Outbuildings
67'5" x 21'3" (Maximum Measurements Overall)
Adjacent to the main cottage you will find a row of outbuilding which incorporate two garages with up and over doors and two open cart style shed areas. Power and light is supplied to these as well as housing the electric collection point for the solar panels located on the roof. Planning permission has previously been granted to connect these barns to the main cottage and form annex accommodation of sizeable proportions.
Landscaped Gardens
The gardens to this beautiful cottage have been landscaped in the past forming tranquil seating areas and views of all aspects. The front garden has a picket fence to the rear of a gravelled guest parking area with gate to the garden and a five bar gate to opening to a formal brick weave drive leading to the garaging and outbuildings. The formal cottage garden is laid to lawn with mature conifer screening, a stone path leads from the gate to the main entrance door and a paved patio area. To the side of the main cottage is a wishing well with a tiled pitch roof and surrounding the lawn you will find mature shrub and flower borders. A further gate opens to the drive. To the rear of the property is a lawn area with oil storage tank and picket fence enclosed patio to the front of the boot room. A gate leads from this area to the main gardens and outbuildings. A curved brick weave drive starts your journey to the main garden and opens to a large hard standing area to the front of the outbuildings. Beyond this a lawn area surrounded by mature trees and shrubs, set to the gardens are tranquil seating areas and a natural pond. For the more enthusiastic gardener an uncultivated vegetable garden and work area exists as do two greenhouses. Whether your enjoy reading a book in the fresh air, relaxing in the sun or cultivating home grown fruit and vegetables, this garden caters for all.
Disclaimer For Virtual Viewings
Some or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.
If you have ever wanted to own one of Norfolk's beautiful cottages nestled within a rural setting whilst maintaining access to the hustle and bustle of city life, then this could be the one for you. This charming cottage offers a wealth of character features, exposed beams, stunning inglenook fireplace, exposed brick features, gate latch doors yet generous sized family rooms not always associated with a cottage of its age and setting. Other features of this cottage include a number of brick open outbuildings comprising two formal garages and two open cart shed buildings all linked and ideal for future conversion as a linked annex or studio. Permission was previously granted for such a development and our selling client would be happy to embellish further, during a viewing. A great deal of time and care has been spent by the current owners with sympathetic renovations and modernisation of the cottage having been undertaken. These changes include the replacement of two new bathrooms a ground floor shower room, the creation of character bespoke fitted wardrobes, replacement of wide board flooring and much more. Aside the beautifully restored interior the cottage sits in large landscaped gardens with a number of secluded and secret seating areas, vegetable growing area and greenhouses. To the front property you are greeted by a formal cottage garden, enclosed by a picket fence and gravelled parking visitor parking. To the rear of this area is a five bar gate which opens to a further brick weave drive leading you to the rear of the property and a large hard standing area. This description only provides a snippet of the true character which awaits and we urge that a viewing is arranged to avoid disappointment and heart break.
We recommend an early viewing is arranged to avoid disappointment. Visit 24/7 to book your viewing.
Entrance Hall
8'7" x 3'9"
Feature carriage wheel circular window to side, double glazed window to front and security double glazed entrance door. Pamment tile floor, exposed timber and door opening to:
Sitting Room
20'8" x 15'4"
Wide board Oak flooring, exposed timbers and ceiling joists, stunning inglenook fireplace with Oak Bessemer and exposed brick wall behind, pamment tile hearth and cast 9kw wood burner. Double aspect sealed unit double glazed windows to front and rear aspects, radiator, television and sky lead, gate latch door to:
Dining Room
13'11" x 12'7"
Wide board Oak flooring, fireplace with pamment hearth and 6kw cast wood burner, sealed unit double glazed window to rear, glazed panel door with adjoining window opening to a side patio area. Exposed timbers and ceiling joists, stairs to the first floor, gate latch door with glazed diamond panel to the inner hall, opening to the kitchen.
Cottage Kitchen
13'10" x 13'6"
The kitchen is equipped with a bespoke range of floor and wall mounted storage cupboards with drawers, tall wall storage cupboards, high level display / storage shelving and central preparation area with solid wood top. The remainder of the cupboards are topped with work surfaces and an inset Belfast sink with mixer tap. Central to the kitchen is an Aga range. Central light and wall light points, radiator with decorative cover, exposed beams and wide board treated pine floor. A sealed unit double glazed window overlooks the front garden whist an open square arch allows free flowing access to the conservatory.
Conservatory
18'8" x 18'1" (into bow end and recess)
Upvc double glazed units link this building to the original brick cottage and overlook the drive, outbuilding and gardens beyond. Indian slate tiled floor, double radiator, ceiling light fan and ceiling roof vents, double doors to rear and a gate latch door opens to:
Bedroom Four/Studio
14'7" 14'6"
This is a bright and airy room with sealed unit double glazed windows to three sides, cupboard hosing the water pump, radiator and exposed beamed ceiling.
Inner Hall
12'3" X 6'3"
Two sealed unit double glazed windows to side, gate latch doors open to the shower room, utility and boot room. Double shelved linen cupboard, ceramic tiled floor, hatch to roof storage area and radiator.
Utility Room
6'7" x 6'
Work surface, Belfast sink, plumbing and space for washing machine, cupboard concealing rc trip switch fuse boards, pressurised hot water storage tank and pump, window to side.
Downstairs Shower
5'4" x 5'3"
With mosaic tiled floor and shower drain, mains shower, fully tiled walls, wall hung wash hand basin and low level toilet. Inset spot lighting to ceiling, radiator and extractor fan.
Boot Room
10'1" x 4'7"
Double aspect sealed unit double glazed windows to either side, ceramic tiled floor, work surface with appliance space under and oil fired central heating boiler. Solid wood door opening to the garden.
First Floor Landing
Double aspect sealed unit double glazed window to front and sealed unit to rear with window seat so that you can while away the hours in tranquillity observing the wildlife within your rear garden. To the top of the stairs you will find a shelved recess and former door to the now master en-suite. Wide pine boards, gate latch doors to the bedrooms and family bathroom, exposed timbers.
Master Bedroom
15'2" x 12'
Having a double aspect with sealed unit to front overlooking the gardens and one to rear which takes in open field and countryside views. Bespoke two double wardrobes with glazed doors, wide board pine treated floor, radiator, high level display / storage area over the wardrobes and gate latch door leading to:
Master En-Suite
11'11" x 7'1"
This recent addition to the cottage has been tastefully fitted with a high back Victorian style bath, having a watering can style mains shower unit and curtain hoop. This theme continues to the high level flush toilet with polished chrome pipe and to the side of the toilet you will find a wash stand with circular bowl and mixer tap. Radiator, half panelled walls, wall light point, wide treated pine boards to floor, exposed timbers and a sealed unit double glazed window to rear again promoting far reaching field views.
Bedroom Two
12'9" x 11'2"
Built in bespoke double wardrobe cut from the boards used for the flooring, with glazed panel doors, hanging rail and shelf. Wide pine boards to floor, exposed timbers, radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to rear with field views.
Bedroom Three
10'3" x 7'11"
Sealed unit double glazed window to front, radiator, wide treated pine board floor, exposed timber and built-in single wardrobe with hanging rail and high level storage cupboard over.
Family Bathroom
This room has also been the subject of sympathetic and tasteful modernisation with a matching suite to the master en-suite incorporating a Victorian high back claw foot bath, watering can style mains shower and shower curtain hoop. Double size wash stand with central circular bowl basin and mixer tap, high level flush toilet having polished chrome pipe. Old style radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to rear.
Outbuildings
67'5" x 21'3" (Maximum Measurements Overall)
Adjacent to the main cottage you will find a row of outbuilding which incorporate two garages with up and over doors and two open cart style shed areas. Power and light is supplied to these as well as housing the electric collection point for the solar panels located on the roof. Planning permission has previously been granted to connect these barns to the main cottage and form annex accommodation of sizeable proportions.
Landscaped Gardens
The gardens to this beautiful cottage have been landscaped in the past forming tranquil seating areas and views of all aspects. The front garden has a picket fence to the rear of a gravelled guest parking area with gate to the garden and a five bar gate to opening to a formal brick weave drive leading to the garaging and outbuildings. The formal cottage garden is laid to lawn with mature conifer screening, a stone path leads from the gate to the main entrance door and a paved patio area. To the side of the main cottage is a wishing well with a tiled pitch roof and surrounding the lawn you will find mature shrub and flower borders. A further gate opens to the drive. To the rear of the property is a lawn area with oil storage tank and picket fence enclosed patio to the front of the boot room. A gate leads from this area to the main gardens and outbuildings. A curved brick weave drive starts your journey to the main garden and opens to a large hard standing area to the front of the outbuildings. Beyond this a lawn area surrounded by mature trees and shrubs, set to the gardens are tranquil seating areas and a natural pond. For the more enthusiastic gardener an uncultivated vegetable garden and work area exists as do two greenhouses. Whether your enjoy reading a book in the fresh air, relaxing in the sun or cultivating home grown fruit and vegetables, this garden caters for all.
Disclaimer For Virtual Viewings
Some or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.
