House For Sale £990,000
A charming village barn with river frontage.
Description
<B>The Property</b>
1 Warborough Place is an impressive Grade II listed barn conversion, of attractive brick and flint elevations, enjoying a private and tucked away position within the sought after village of Stiffkey. The house, formerly a historic Norfolk barn, is set back from the coast road with plenty of off-street parking and a large south to south-west facing garden that sweeps down to the banks of the River Stiffkey proving a wonderfully peaceful area to enjoy, with fine views of the Stiffkey hills and water meadows.
The house has a great layout, centred around a significant open plan area at the heart of the accommodation with vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling feature windows providing plenty of natural light to a dining area and living area, complete with cosy woodburner. The kitchen/breakfast room is generous in scale, with 4 oven Aga and pamment floors ideal for rustic coastal life. Completing the ground floor is a large study with bespoke cabinetry, a useful utility room and a future proofing double bedroom, with en suite shower room.
The remaining three bedrooms are all on the first floor connected by mezzanine landing. The principal bedroom is spacious, with en suite shower room with the remaining two double bedrooms, both with vaulted ceilings, at the opposite end of the landing together with the well-fitted family bathroom. A useful loft level could also be utilised in a variety of ways, with a paddle staircase to access.
<B>Gardens and Grounds</b>
To the front of the barn is the parking and turning area, with parking for a number of cars on a brick weave surface, enclosed by attractive flint walls. Number 1 owns the entirety of the driveway within the small collection of barns that for Warborough Place.
The barn has a surprisingly large garden, running from the coastal road down to the rivers edge, with an ideal south to south-west facing aspect. There are paved seating areas adjoining the house, perfect for outside dining and entertaining whilst taking in the views, with expanses of lawn, herbaceous beds, shrubs and raised beds at various points. The River Stiffkey meanders along the southern boundary, with an abundance of wildlife, and where a further paved seating area has been positioned for full enjoyment of the setting.
Location
Stiffkey is a pretty Norfolk coastal village between Wells-next-the-Sea and Blakeney. The village is famous for its 'Stewkey Blues', a local blue cockle and has a renowned pub, The Red Lion, which has recently become one of the dining destinations on the coast, serving real ale and excellent food. Also within the village is the popular ‘Stiffkey Stores’ comprising a general store and coffee shop as well as selling plants and lifestyle interiors . The village is very well placed for the famous North Norfolk Coast with The Stiffkey marshes give access to Blakeney Point, the village and coastline are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is excellent sailing at various points along the coast, a plethora of restaurants and pubs in the area, seal trips at both Morston and Blakeney and a network of coastal walks through the marshes and beaches with renowned bird watching.
Holt (approximately 7 miles) is famous for its boutique shopping, Byfords delicatessen, good restaurants and pubs, art galleries, crafts shops and antique show rooms. The town has further specialist and everyday shopping, private and state education, and banking and health facilities within the town.
Square Footage: 2,591 sq ft
Acreage:
0.29 Acres
Additional Info
<B>Services</b>
Mains water and electricity and private drainage.
<B>Agent’s Note</b>
- There is a right of access over the driveway in favour of Numbers 2 & 3 Warborough Place
- There is a covenant to prevent the house being used for holiday lets
<B>Local Authority</b>
North Norfolk District Council
Council Tax Band F
<B>Fixtures & Fittings</b>
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
<B>Viewings</b>
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.
Description
<B>The Property</b>
1 Warborough Place is an impressive Grade II listed barn conversion, of attractive brick and flint elevations, enjoying a private and tucked away position within the sought after village of Stiffkey. The house, formerly a historic Norfolk barn, is set back from the coast road with plenty of off-street parking and a large south to south-west facing garden that sweeps down to the banks of the River Stiffkey proving a wonderfully peaceful area to enjoy, with fine views of the Stiffkey hills and water meadows.
The house has a great layout, centred around a significant open plan area at the heart of the accommodation with vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling feature windows providing plenty of natural light to a dining area and living area, complete with cosy woodburner. The kitchen/breakfast room is generous in scale, with 4 oven Aga and pamment floors ideal for rustic coastal life. Completing the ground floor is a large study with bespoke cabinetry, a useful utility room and a future proofing double bedroom, with en suite shower room.
The remaining three bedrooms are all on the first floor connected by mezzanine landing. The principal bedroom is spacious, with en suite shower room with the remaining two double bedrooms, both with vaulted ceilings, at the opposite end of the landing together with the well-fitted family bathroom. A useful loft level could also be utilised in a variety of ways, with a paddle staircase to access.
<B>Gardens and Grounds</b>
To the front of the barn is the parking and turning area, with parking for a number of cars on a brick weave surface, enclosed by attractive flint walls. Number 1 owns the entirety of the driveway within the small collection of barns that for Warborough Place.
The barn has a surprisingly large garden, running from the coastal road down to the rivers edge, with an ideal south to south-west facing aspect. There are paved seating areas adjoining the house, perfect for outside dining and entertaining whilst taking in the views, with expanses of lawn, herbaceous beds, shrubs and raised beds at various points. The River Stiffkey meanders along the southern boundary, with an abundance of wildlife, and where a further paved seating area has been positioned for full enjoyment of the setting.
Location
Stiffkey is a pretty Norfolk coastal village between Wells-next-the-Sea and Blakeney. The village is famous for its 'Stewkey Blues', a local blue cockle and has a renowned pub, The Red Lion, which has recently become one of the dining destinations on the coast, serving real ale and excellent food. Also within the village is the popular ‘Stiffkey Stores’ comprising a general store and coffee shop as well as selling plants and lifestyle interiors . The village is very well placed for the famous North Norfolk Coast with The Stiffkey marshes give access to Blakeney Point, the village and coastline are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is excellent sailing at various points along the coast, a plethora of restaurants and pubs in the area, seal trips at both Morston and Blakeney and a network of coastal walks through the marshes and beaches with renowned bird watching.
Holt (approximately 7 miles) is famous for its boutique shopping, Byfords delicatessen, good restaurants and pubs, art galleries, crafts shops and antique show rooms. The town has further specialist and everyday shopping, private and state education, and banking and health facilities within the town.
Square Footage: 2,591 sq ft
Acreage:
0.29 Acres
Additional Info
<B>Services</b>
Mains water and electricity and private drainage.
<B>Agent’s Note</b>
- There is a right of access over the driveway in favour of Numbers 2 & 3 Warborough Place
- There is a covenant to prevent the house being used for holiday lets
<B>Local Authority</b>
North Norfolk District Council
Council Tax Band F
<B>Fixtures & Fittings</b>
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
<B>Viewings</b>
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.
