House For Sale £600,000
The house... This spacious, striking and very original 1920s property is one of the finest Arts & Crafts style houses in Dereham's premier residential street with a mention in Pevsner's Buildings of England and offers great potential to update & extend to suit modern living. It retains many original features including five fabulous fireplaces, metal windows & timber doors, five bay windows & the stunning arched window in the stairwell, parquet flooring and a grand entrance door which leads into the wood panelled and leaded light porch, a handy space with under stairs storage. An impressive parquet floored inner hall gives access to all rooms and the stairs. The triple aspect dining room overlooks the front garden via a curved bay window and features a very ornate brick fireplace & hearth and exposed floor boards. The sitting room benefits from a large square bay window, a door to the side garden, parquet flooring continued from the inner hall and features a lovely glazed fireplace with carved wooden surround in the classical style. The light and bright breakfast room, situated at the rear, featuring a further square bay window with a door to the rear garden, along with a serving hatch from the kitchen, a lovely room to enjoy your tea and toast in the morning. The adjacent kitchen has quarry tile flooring, a range of wall and base units with marble worktops and a sizable dual aspect pantry. There is also a door to the rear lobby with a door to the rear garden and the ground floor wc cloakroom.
The galleried stairs and split level landings are lit up by the stunning arched window in the stairwell and lead to four bedrooms, a bathroom and the first floor wc cloakroom. Bedroom two is above the dining room, is triple aspect and features the same curved bay window. This room currently benefits from a wash basin in one corner but is large enough to incorporate an ensuite. Bedroom one, again mirrors the room below and this is a vast space, with the square bay continuing from the living room, ensuring plenty of light throughout. This room also benefits from a wash basin and again, there is plenty of space to incorporate an ensuite and possibly a dressing room! The remaining two bedrooms have garden views, one has a glazed tile fireplace and are adjacent to the half tiled bathroom, with bath, basin and large airing cupboard, and the first floor wc cloakroom with original wc with high level cistern and wooden toilet seat and a bidet.
The grounds and parking... The house sits in an elevated position within the plot, fronted by four mature fir trees and with a winding gravel driveway from the brick pillared double gate entrance, through the front garden up to the garage and parking area. The single garage has original double wooden doors with some glazed art deco detailing, along with a single door from the rear garden. Gravel paths lead to steps to the front door and around to both sides of the house. Steps to the right lead to the patio off the living room and level ground to the side and rear. Mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by mature Yew hedge on one side and mature mixed hedging the other, a quiet and private blank canvas!
Location and lifestyle... The property is located Dereham's premier residential street and adjacent to the conservation area, surrounded by many Georgian and Victorian proeprties, just a short walk from the town centre. A historic market town in the heart of Norfolk, offering all the amenities you would require on your doorstep, including schools for all ages, many sports and leisure facilities including an 9 hole golf course 300m away and many shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs and restaurants, whilst offering the privacy you would desire living in the town centre. The house is well placed for easy access to any part of Norfolk and beyond. Norwich and Kings Lynn via the A47 and Cambridge via the A11. The Cathedral City of Norwich is renowned for its excellent leisure, shopping and cultural facilities along with a number of respected private and state schools. The gorgeous North Norfolk Coast, famed for its sandy beaches, bird
ature reserves and sailing facilities, together with the Norfolk Broads are all within easy driving distance. There is an international airport in Norwich and half-hourly rail services to London Liverpool Street, or from Downham Market with hourly services to Cambridge & King's Cross.
Agent's notes... A pre-recorded walkaround tour is available for this property.
The galleried stairs and split level landings are lit up by the stunning arched window in the stairwell and lead to four bedrooms, a bathroom and the first floor wc cloakroom. Bedroom two is above the dining room, is triple aspect and features the same curved bay window. This room currently benefits from a wash basin in one corner but is large enough to incorporate an ensuite. Bedroom one, again mirrors the room below and this is a vast space, with the square bay continuing from the living room, ensuring plenty of light throughout. This room also benefits from a wash basin and again, there is plenty of space to incorporate an ensuite and possibly a dressing room! The remaining two bedrooms have garden views, one has a glazed tile fireplace and are adjacent to the half tiled bathroom, with bath, basin and large airing cupboard, and the first floor wc cloakroom with original wc with high level cistern and wooden toilet seat and a bidet.
The grounds and parking... The house sits in an elevated position within the plot, fronted by four mature fir trees and with a winding gravel driveway from the brick pillared double gate entrance, through the front garden up to the garage and parking area. The single garage has original double wooden doors with some glazed art deco detailing, along with a single door from the rear garden. Gravel paths lead to steps to the front door and around to both sides of the house. Steps to the right lead to the patio off the living room and level ground to the side and rear. Mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by mature Yew hedge on one side and mature mixed hedging the other, a quiet and private blank canvas!
Location and lifestyle... The property is located Dereham's premier residential street and adjacent to the conservation area, surrounded by many Georgian and Victorian proeprties, just a short walk from the town centre. A historic market town in the heart of Norfolk, offering all the amenities you would require on your doorstep, including schools for all ages, many sports and leisure facilities including an 9 hole golf course 300m away and many shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs and restaurants, whilst offering the privacy you would desire living in the town centre. The house is well placed for easy access to any part of Norfolk and beyond. Norwich and Kings Lynn via the A47 and Cambridge via the A11. The Cathedral City of Norwich is renowned for its excellent leisure, shopping and cultural facilities along with a number of respected private and state schools. The gorgeous North Norfolk Coast, famed for its sandy beaches, bird
ature reserves and sailing facilities, together with the Norfolk Broads are all within easy driving distance. There is an international airport in Norwich and half-hourly rail services to London Liverpool Street, or from Downham Market with hourly services to Cambridge & King's Cross.
Agent's notes... A pre-recorded walkaround tour is available for this property.
