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Sowerbys are pleased to offer this attractive character property, occupying delightful grounds of 0.3 acres (sts), on a quiet lane in the popular and well served village of Mattishall. The house enjoys a calm and serene ambience, which could perhaps be attributed to one of its former uses as a rectory. The accommodation has been greatly enhanced by the current owners to incorporate a one bedroom self-contained unit, with its own kitchen and shower room, which has approval for an independent letting. The annexe is therefore ideal either for use by an independent relative or to provide an income. The accommodation of the main house briefly comprises entrance porch, formal dining room, L-shaped sitting room with a fireplace, kitchen/breakfast room, garden room, inner hall and bathroom on the ground floor; with three double bedrooms and a second bathroom accessed from the first floor landing. The annexe, which is linked to the house via a door in the breakfast area, comprises fitted kitchen, shower room and an open-plan bedroom/living area. Outside the grounds are a riot of colour, with exotic plant species and mature trees filling the spaces around formal lawns, a walled garden with a timber deck and a well-stocked vegetable garden.
MATTISHALL The popular village of Mattishall is about 9 miles to the west of Norwich and 4 miles from the market town of Dereham. The village has a good range of amenities including a village store, post office, social club, church, doctor's surgery with pharmacy, butchers, fish and chips takeaway, hairdressers and a very popular junior school. There are also two cafés, one being near the church and a childrens nursery at Southgreen Enterprise Centre. In addition to this the village has its own cricket, football, bowls and golf clubs for all ages. The village is about 2 miles from the A47 providing straight-forward access to Norwich and Dereham. The city of Norwich provides a wider range of amenities including major rail links to London and beyond and Norwich International Airport.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Timber door opening to
ENTRANCE PORCH Well-proportioned entrance area with timber frame windows to either side, pamment tile flooring and a fully glazed timber door opening to the formal dining room.
FORMAL DINING ROOM 13' 3" x 11' 11" (4.04m x 3.65m) An impressively versatile double aspect reception room with timber frame double glazed mullion windows to the front and side, whilst an original cast-iron fireplace with a tiled hearth serves as the rooms main focal point. Exposed timber floorboards, telephone point, radiator and door to sitting room. The dining room is currently utilised as the owners study and could also be adapted for any number of purposes.
SITTING ROOM 27' 4" > 12' 2" x 20' 5" > 7' 11" (8.34m > 3.72m x 6.24m > 2.43m) A charming L-shaped reception space abound with charm and character. Within the main body of the room there is a cast-iron multi-fuel stove set within a brick built fireplace with a quarry tiled hearth. A pair of timber frame double glazed windows overlook the formal gardens to the side, with a further window on the front elevation. Exposed beams and brickwork and a staircase rising to the first floor landing. At present, the room is laid out to include a sitting area, dining area and also the owners own bar. Beneath the stairs there is a useful built in storage cupboard. Television point, three radiators a glazed door opening to the inner hall.
INNER HALL 12' 9" x 7' 9" (3.91m x 2.38m) Another well-sized room which is central to the accommodation, from where there are doors opening to the kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor bathroom, sitting room and garden room, with a further door opening to the side garden. Timber parquet flooring, telephone point and radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM This room is partitioned into two main areas comprising;
KITCHEN 18' 0" x 10' 0" (5.51m x 3.05m) Galley style kitchen with a selection of cream fronted shaker-style units extending along two walls with fitted work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. To one side of the room, a brick built chimney breast houses the new floor mounted oil boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating to the property. Adjacent to the chimney breast is a built in airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water cylinder. On the opposite wall, there is a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit which is set into the worktops beneath one of two timber frame double glazed windows which look out to the gardens at the side. Built in Rangecooker, plumbing and space for a washing machine, dishwasher and a tumble dryer. Partially vaulted ceilings with exposed timberwork, tiled flooring and a formed opening to the breakfast area.
BREAKFAST AREA 10' 5" x 7' 6" (3.19m x 2.30m) A pleasant room with comfortable space for a six seat dining table and additional furniture, glazed double doors on the rear wall open onto a delightful timber deck within the walled garden. Tiled flooring, radiator and an interlinking door to the annexe.
GARDEN ROOM 12' 7" x 8' 5" (3.84m x 2.57m) Another pleasant sitting area, predominantly of timber construction with glazed elevations to two sides and a pitched polycarbonate panelled roof. Partially glazed entrance door and paved flooring.
GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM A pleasantly appointed suite comprising panel sided bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment over, Victoriana style pedestal washbasin and matching WC. Timber panelling up to dado height, tiled flooring, radiator and an obscure glass window to the side.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING With doors to all three first floor bedrooms and the family bathroom. Timber frame double glazed window to rear and access to loft space.
BEDROOM ONE 13' 8" x 11' 5" (4.17m x 3.49m) Double bedroom with a timber frame double glazed window overlooking the front aspect, shelving built into the alcove recesses and radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 13' 9" x 11' 8" (4.20m x 3.56m) Almost identical in proportion to bedroom one, with a timber frame double glazed window on the front elevation and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 13' 2" > 9' 8" x 9' 4" (4.02m > 2.96 x 2.87m) Currently laid out as the owners library, this room could certainly be described as a third double bedroom. Fitted shelving units along three walls, timber frame double glazed window enjoying views to the rear and radiator.
BATHROOM Comprising panel sided bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Built in linen cupboard, radiator and an obscure glass window to rear.
THE ANNEXE
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Approached from the driveway over a paved pathway which leads to the timber front door opening to
KITCHEN 10' 2" x 6' 3" (3.10m x 1.91m) A neatly appointed and cleverly arranged kitchen with worktops extending along three walls around a range of base level and wall mounted storage units. Integrated four ring hob with a matching brushed steel oven below, timber frame window to rear, radiator and doors opening to the lobby area and also back into the main residence.
LOBBY AREA Timber frame window to front, door to shower room and a formed archway to the bedroom/living area.
BEDROOM/LIVING AREA 17' 6" x 11' 5" > 8' 7" (5.34m x 3.50m > 2.62m) Again, a clever use of space to allow for a double bed and also a sitting area. Sliding doors to a built in wardrobe which makes good use of the recess, timber frame window to front, television point, telephone point and radiator.
WET ROOM 6' 2" x 3' 9" (1.9m x 1.157m) Comprising wall mounted electric heater, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls and tiled flooring incorporating a flush level drain. Wall mounted electric heater, towel rail and obscure glass window to rear.
OUTSIDE The gardens provide one of the major selling points to this property. Keen gardeners are sure to be impressed by the riot of colour and texture on display in to every corner of the outside space. The well sized grounds extend to approximately 0.3 acres (sts) and comprise numerous areas which have been partitioned and connected by a series of hedges, trees, archways and paths. Amongst the most eye catching of the trees are a Judas Tree, an impressive Walnut, Monkey Puzzle and an Indian Bean Tree.
The property is approached over a shingle driveway which provides generous off-road parking and leads to the colourfully planted garden to the front of the annexe. Gated access at the side of the house leads through to the stunning formal lawn, which is enclosed by trees with an attractive wildlife pond; beyond which there is a statue set within the foliage. Beyond the trees at the bottom of the lawn, an opening leads through to the orchard which adjoins the vegetable garden. Amongst the varieties on offer are apples, plums, pear, greengage and peach; as well as raspberries, gooseberries, strawberries and currants. The vegetable plot leads to the 'work area', with a timber workshop and a covered store. Immediately to the rear of the main house, the walled garden provides the perfect place to either entertain or just to sit out and enjoy the peaceful setting. The walled garden is once again, abound with vibrant exotica, including bananas, palms, gunnera, paulownia, fig and kiwi, not to mention a vine which cloaks the pergola over the timber deck.
COUNCIL TAX Band E.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, drainage and water supply. Oil fired central heating.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 8134-7626-2900-0411-4996
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above.
MATTISHALL The popular village of Mattishall is about 9 miles to the west of Norwich and 4 miles from the market town of Dereham. The village has a good range of amenities including a village store, post office, social club, church, doctor's surgery with pharmacy, butchers, fish and chips takeaway, hairdressers and a very popular junior school. There are also two cafés, one being near the church and a childrens nursery at Southgreen Enterprise Centre. In addition to this the village has its own cricket, football, bowls and golf clubs for all ages. The village is about 2 miles from the A47 providing straight-forward access to Norwich and Dereham. The city of Norwich provides a wider range of amenities including major rail links to London and beyond and Norwich International Airport.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Timber door opening to
ENTRANCE PORCH Well-proportioned entrance area with timber frame windows to either side, pamment tile flooring and a fully glazed timber door opening to the formal dining room.
FORMAL DINING ROOM 13' 3" x 11' 11" (4.04m x 3.65m) An impressively versatile double aspect reception room with timber frame double glazed mullion windows to the front and side, whilst an original cast-iron fireplace with a tiled hearth serves as the rooms main focal point. Exposed timber floorboards, telephone point, radiator and door to sitting room. The dining room is currently utilised as the owners study and could also be adapted for any number of purposes.
SITTING ROOM 27' 4" > 12' 2" x 20' 5" > 7' 11" (8.34m > 3.72m x 6.24m > 2.43m) A charming L-shaped reception space abound with charm and character. Within the main body of the room there is a cast-iron multi-fuel stove set within a brick built fireplace with a quarry tiled hearth. A pair of timber frame double glazed windows overlook the formal gardens to the side, with a further window on the front elevation. Exposed beams and brickwork and a staircase rising to the first floor landing. At present, the room is laid out to include a sitting area, dining area and also the owners own bar. Beneath the stairs there is a useful built in storage cupboard. Television point, three radiators a glazed door opening to the inner hall.
INNER HALL 12' 9" x 7' 9" (3.91m x 2.38m) Another well-sized room which is central to the accommodation, from where there are doors opening to the kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor bathroom, sitting room and garden room, with a further door opening to the side garden. Timber parquet flooring, telephone point and radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM This room is partitioned into two main areas comprising;
KITCHEN 18' 0" x 10' 0" (5.51m x 3.05m) Galley style kitchen with a selection of cream fronted shaker-style units extending along two walls with fitted work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. To one side of the room, a brick built chimney breast houses the new floor mounted oil boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating to the property. Adjacent to the chimney breast is a built in airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water cylinder. On the opposite wall, there is a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit which is set into the worktops beneath one of two timber frame double glazed windows which look out to the gardens at the side. Built in Rangecooker, plumbing and space for a washing machine, dishwasher and a tumble dryer. Partially vaulted ceilings with exposed timberwork, tiled flooring and a formed opening to the breakfast area.
BREAKFAST AREA 10' 5" x 7' 6" (3.19m x 2.30m) A pleasant room with comfortable space for a six seat dining table and additional furniture, glazed double doors on the rear wall open onto a delightful timber deck within the walled garden. Tiled flooring, radiator and an interlinking door to the annexe.
GARDEN ROOM 12' 7" x 8' 5" (3.84m x 2.57m) Another pleasant sitting area, predominantly of timber construction with glazed elevations to two sides and a pitched polycarbonate panelled roof. Partially glazed entrance door and paved flooring.
GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM A pleasantly appointed suite comprising panel sided bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment over, Victoriana style pedestal washbasin and matching WC. Timber panelling up to dado height, tiled flooring, radiator and an obscure glass window to the side.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING With doors to all three first floor bedrooms and the family bathroom. Timber frame double glazed window to rear and access to loft space.
BEDROOM ONE 13' 8" x 11' 5" (4.17m x 3.49m) Double bedroom with a timber frame double glazed window overlooking the front aspect, shelving built into the alcove recesses and radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 13' 9" x 11' 8" (4.20m x 3.56m) Almost identical in proportion to bedroom one, with a timber frame double glazed window on the front elevation and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 13' 2" > 9' 8" x 9' 4" (4.02m > 2.96 x 2.87m) Currently laid out as the owners library, this room could certainly be described as a third double bedroom. Fitted shelving units along three walls, timber frame double glazed window enjoying views to the rear and radiator.
BATHROOM Comprising panel sided bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Built in linen cupboard, radiator and an obscure glass window to rear.
THE ANNEXE
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Approached from the driveway over a paved pathway which leads to the timber front door opening to
KITCHEN 10' 2" x 6' 3" (3.10m x 1.91m) A neatly appointed and cleverly arranged kitchen with worktops extending along three walls around a range of base level and wall mounted storage units. Integrated four ring hob with a matching brushed steel oven below, timber frame window to rear, radiator and doors opening to the lobby area and also back into the main residence.
LOBBY AREA Timber frame window to front, door to shower room and a formed archway to the bedroom/living area.
BEDROOM/LIVING AREA 17' 6" x 11' 5" > 8' 7" (5.34m x 3.50m > 2.62m) Again, a clever use of space to allow for a double bed and also a sitting area. Sliding doors to a built in wardrobe which makes good use of the recess, timber frame window to front, television point, telephone point and radiator.
WET ROOM 6' 2" x 3' 9" (1.9m x 1.157m) Comprising wall mounted electric heater, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls and tiled flooring incorporating a flush level drain. Wall mounted electric heater, towel rail and obscure glass window to rear.
OUTSIDE The gardens provide one of the major selling points to this property. Keen gardeners are sure to be impressed by the riot of colour and texture on display in to every corner of the outside space. The well sized grounds extend to approximately 0.3 acres (sts) and comprise numerous areas which have been partitioned and connected by a series of hedges, trees, archways and paths. Amongst the most eye catching of the trees are a Judas Tree, an impressive Walnut, Monkey Puzzle and an Indian Bean Tree.
The property is approached over a shingle driveway which provides generous off-road parking and leads to the colourfully planted garden to the front of the annexe. Gated access at the side of the house leads through to the stunning formal lawn, which is enclosed by trees with an attractive wildlife pond; beyond which there is a statue set within the foliage. Beyond the trees at the bottom of the lawn, an opening leads through to the orchard which adjoins the vegetable garden. Amongst the varieties on offer are apples, plums, pear, greengage and peach; as well as raspberries, gooseberries, strawberries and currants. The vegetable plot leads to the 'work area', with a timber workshop and a covered store. Immediately to the rear of the main house, the walled garden provides the perfect place to either entertain or just to sit out and enjoy the peaceful setting. The walled garden is once again, abound with vibrant exotica, including bananas, palms, gunnera, paulownia, fig and kiwi, not to mention a vine which cloaks the pergola over the timber deck.
COUNCIL TAX Band E.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, drainage and water supply. Oil fired central heating.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 8134-7626-2900-0411-4996
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above.