Property description

Dating back to the 1800's, this Detached Character Cottage occupies a secluded position, with grounds of approximately 1.1 Acres (stms). With equestrian facilities and stabling provided, the property offers a wealth of potential, having been recently modernised and updated. Impressive character features can be enjoyed throughout, including exposed timber beams, brick built fire places, and an original bread oven. Accommodation comprises reception hall, sitting room, family/dining room, kitchen/dining room with solid wood units and granite work surfaces, period style family bathroom, utility room and study to the ground floor. The first floor is equally impressive offering three well proportioned double bedrooms including the master with walk in wardrobe and re-fitted en suite, and further shower room. To the outside, formal gardens extend from the rear of the property, with a large lawned area and spinney, with access to the driveway, stables, and hard standing. 

The Broadland Village of Beighton is set within idyllic countryside surroundings and is located East of the Cathedral City of Norwich and offers easy access to both Brundall and Acle and of course the A47 to both Norwich and Great Yarmouth. 

DIRECTIONS Leave Norwich via the A47 heading towards Great Yarmouth. Proceed over the Brundall roundabout and after approximately 3 miles turn right onto the B1140 signposted Cantley. Take the first left onto Coxhill Road and proceed over the bridge. Continue along this road which becomes High Road, where the property is located on your right hand side, prior to the centre of the village, indicated by our For Sale board. 

Approached via a private shingled driveway wrought iron double gates lead to the shingled driveway and turning space which services the main property and equestrian facilities. Ample off-road parking is provided with access leading to the double car port whilst views can be enjoyed across the gardens and paddock.  

Obscure glazed entrance door to: 

RECEPTION HALL Upon entering the property you can fully appreciate the character and charm which is on offer with parquet flooring underfoot and exposed wall and ceiling timber beams which set the tone throughout the property. Stairs lead to the first floor landing with a storage cupboard below whilst the hall provides access to the principal reception rooms and adjoining utility room and family bathroom. The hallway offers a cast iron style radiator, cupboard housing electric fuse box, smooth ceiling, uPVC leaded double glazed window to front, doors to: 

UTILITY ROOM 8' 9" x 7' 3" (2.67m x 2.21m) Located to the front of the property and ideal for when returning from a long countryside walk with muddy boots this versatile space offers a fitted range of wall and base level units with complementary rolled edged work surfaces and inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, space for fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, uPVC leaded double glazed window to front with rural views, wood flooring, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlighting and extractor fan, door to: 

STUDY 11' 8" x 7' 4" (3.56m x 2.24m) Centred around a dual aspect uPVC leaded double glazed windows providing views to the front and side, this bright and flexible room offers wood flooring, radiator, telephone point, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlighting and loft access hatch. 

FAMILY BATHROOM Modernised period style four piece white suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal hand-wash basin, panelled bath with mixer shower tap, shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled twin head rainfall shower, tiled splash-backs and wood panelling, tiled flooring, cast iron style radiator, uPVC obscure leaded double glazed window to side, extractor fan, coved ceiling with recessed spotlighting.  

FAMILY/DINING ROOM 15' 1" x 11' 11" (4.6m x 3.63m) Accessed from the reception hall this versatile room is centred around the brick built fireplace with inset cast iron multi-fuel burner and pamment tiled hearth, tiled flooring can be found underfoot with a uPVC leaded double glazed window providing views across the rear garden. Doors lead off to the sitting room and kitchen/dining room whilst also offering a stable door to rear, exposed timber beams, radiator and wall lighting. 

SITTING ROOM 21' 1" x 12' 2" max (6.43m x 3.71m) Central cast iron multi-fuel burner with tiled hearth and inset bressumer timber beam, exposed timber beams to all walls, wood flooring, built in original cast iron bread oven, uPVC leaded double glazed windows to rear x2, door to rear garden, radiator, television point, wall lighting, smooth ceiling. 

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 20' 2" x 12' 5" (6.15m x 3.78m) Comprehensive fitted range of solid wood wall and base level units with granite work surfaces and inset butler sink with mixer tap over, tiled splash-backs, space for 'Range-master' electric cooker with extractor fan over, solid wood flooring, space for fridge/freezer and dishwasher, space for dining table, uPVC leaded double glazed windows to side, uPVC leaded double glazed French doors to rear garden, television point, radiator, wall lighting, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlighting and exposed timber beams. 

STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Fitted 'sea-grass' carpet, uPVC leaded double glazed window to front offering rural views, wall lighting, smooth ceiling with loft access hatch, doors to: 

MASTER BEDROOM 14' 8" x 12' 4" (some restricted height) (4.47m x 3.76m) Fitted 'sea-grass' carpet, cast iron style radiator, uPVC leaded double glazed window to rear with garden views, smooth ceiling with exposed timber beams, doors to: 

WALK-IN WARDROBE 6' 2" x 4' 8" (1.88m x 1.42m) With hanging rails and storage, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler, smooth ceiling with exposed timber beam. 

EN-SUITE Refitted period style white three piece suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal hand-wash basin, double shower cubicle with twin head thermostatically controlled rainfall shower, tiled walls and flooring, cast iron style radiator, extractor fan, velux window to front, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlighting. 

DOUBLE BEDROOM 15' 4" x 8' 8" max (some restricted height) (4.67m x 2.64m) Fitted 'sea-grass' carpet, radiator, uPVC leaded double glazed window to rear, smooth ceiling. 

DOUBLE BEDROOM 20' 2" x 12' 4" (some restricted height) (6.15m x 3.76m) Offering the potential to create a walk in wardrobe or en-suite (stp) with fitted 'sea-grass' carpet, radiator, uPVC leaded double glazed window to side and rear offering a dual aspect, television point, smooth ceiling. 

SHOWER ROOM White period style three piece suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal hand-wash basin, shower cubicle with electric shower, tiled splash-backs, wood flooring, radiator, uPVC obscure leaded double glazed window to front, smooth ceiling with extractor fan. 

OUTSIDE REAR The grounds of the cottage have been landscaped over the years creating a driveway, stables and hard standing, potential paddock, and formal gardens. Starting with the formal gardens, a patio extends from the rear of the property, enjoying a south facing aspect, creating a wonderful entertaining space. The lawns extend with various flower beds, whilst the formal gardens remain enclosed which is ideal for dog lovers! The potential paddock extends beyond this, and could easily be incorporated to the main garden with further flower beds, shrubbery and woodland area. An open aspect leads to the stables, hard standing and driveway. 

CAR PORT Providing parking for two vehicles. 

STABLES With a hard-standing area to front and covered storage area. 

STABLE 1 11' 10" x 11' 4" (3.61m x 3.45m) Stable door and window to front. 

STABLE 2 19' 3" x 11' 4" (5.87m x 3.45m) Stable door, door and window to front.