Property description

Sowerbys are delighted to offer this superbly presented and versatile family residence, occupying grounds in excess of half an acre (sts) in a pleasant village location, conveniently positioned for travelling around Norfolk. Currently being successfully run as a Bed & Breakfast, this Georgian residence (which has been substantially extended from its original form) also provides the kind of flexibility within the accommodation to be a spacious family home or to accommodate several generations under one roof. In brief, the interior comprises reception hall, 34’ kitchen/breakfast room, bay fronted sitting room with wood burner, dining room, residents lounge, guest bedroom with en-suite, side entrance hall, laundry room, study and cloakroom on the ground floor; with six bedrooms arranged around two landing areas on the first floor. Two of the first floor bedrooms are en-suite, with two further bedrooms sharing a luxuriously appointed bathroom with a ‘Jack & Jill’ door arrangement. The double aspect master room is a delight, with one wall of fitted wardrobes and far reaching views to the south and west. In addition to the main accommodation, there is also a lean-to storage room and a recently constructed rear entrance porch which houses an oil fired boiler which was installed by the current owners as part of a programme of refurbishment throughout the last 3 years. Other improvements include replacement timber framed double-glazed sash windows on the entire front and side elevations, with replacement UPVC installed at the rear. The kitchen/breakfast room has been completely re-configured and updated, along with all of the sanitary ware. Outside, the grounds are generous in size at both the front and rear, with attractive lawns flanked by colourfully tended borders and flower beds. A gravel driveway extends around the side and rear of the house to provide more than ample off-road car parking.  

SPORLE The village of Sporle lies close to the historic market town of Swaffham. There is a village primary school, pub, two churches, a Methodist chapel and community centre. Swaffham is a thriving and historic market town situated approximately 15 miles east of King's Lynn and about 30 miles from Norwich. There is an extensive range of local amenities including shops, Waitrose supermarket, pubs and restaurants together with a variety of leisure and sports activities including an excellent Golf Club. The town has an extremely popular Saturday market and many interesting historic buildings including the parish church and 'The Buttercross'. 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Steps up to a porticoed entrance with leaded flat roof and impressive timber door opening into… 

RECEPTION HALL 11' 9" x 6' 0" (3.58m x 1.83m) Located at the centre of the original part of the property, the reception hall provides a light and welcoming entrance area. Timber doors leading to the resident sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and dining room. Staircase rising to the first floor landing with a useful understairs storage cupboard, fire alarm and radiator. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 34' 11" x 9' 10" (10.64m x 3m) Completely reconfigured as part of the renovation project to include a comprehensive fitted kitchen area with a separate eating area positioned at the other side of the room. The kitchen comprises an extensive range of cream fronted shaker style storage units at both base and eye level. Integrated appliances include a four ring ceramic induction hob with extractor hood over, larder style refrigerator, larder style freezer, two ovens and a microwave. Plumbing and space for a dishwasher below the counter surfaces which extend into a peninsular unit/breakfast bar. Single bowl stainless steel sink unit set below one of three UPVC double glazed windows which enjoy views across the rear garden and a stainless steel rinser sink with chrome mixer tap. The breakfast area provides adequate space for a substantial ten seat dining table, from where there are double doors leading to the rear entrance porch. Two radiators, television point and doors leading to the main reception hall, side entrance hall and inner hall.  

SIDE ENTRANCE HALL A stylishly presented lobby area arranged over two levels with doors leading to the sitting room, study, cloakroom and back into the kitchen/breakfast room. Secondary staircase leading to the first floor, partially leaded side entrance door, wall light points, fire alarm and radiator. 

SITTING ROOM 18' 0" x 13' 9" + bay (5.49m x 4.19m) A beautifully presented bay fronted reception room with a recently installed cast-iron multi-fuel stove sat upon a slate hearth within an original brick built fireplace recess and a timber mantelpiece. Two replacement sash windows and French doors make up the bay on the front elevation, with a further sash window to the side. Timber shelving built into alcove recess, picture rail, television point, telephone point and two radiators. 

DINING ROOM 12' 1" x 12' 0" (3.68m x 3.66m) A well-proportioned and neatly presented reception space with a replacement timber framed double glazed sash to the front, built in storage cupboard with internal shelving and radiator. A brick built fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and mantle serves as the room’s main focal point with a door returning to the reception hall. 

RESIDENT SITTING ROOM 13' 6" x 12' 2" (4.11m x 3.71m) An original cast-iron fireplace with a timber surround, holds pride of place at one side of this cosy sitting room. Replacement timber frame double glazed sash to front, radiator, television point and door to inner lobby. 

INNER LOBBY Doors returning to the kitchen/breakfast room and to the ground floor guest bedroom.  

GROUND FLOOR GUEST BEDROOM 14' 8" x 10' 1" (4.47m x 3.07m) Double aspect bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the rear and inner window to the lean-to at the side of the property. Bi-folding doors to a built-in wardrobe with internal shelving and hanging space and a further door leading to a spacious storage cupboard. Fire alarm, television point, radiator, fire escape opening to the side lean-to and inner door to the en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Spacious and neatly appointed en-suite bathroom comprising panel sided bath with tiled surround with chrome taps and shower attachment over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Obscure glass window to lean-to and radiator. 

STUDY 8' 10" x 6' 3" (2.7m x 1.91m) A clever use of space with a multitude of telephone points and electrical sockets. Fitted shelving and door to laundry room. 

LAUNDRY ROOM 9' 0" x 8' 9" (2.74m x 2.67m) A highly useful space for a house of this size, with a length of fitted work surface extending along one wall incorporating a single bowl stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing and recess under the counter surface with space for an additional appliance alongside two fitted base level units. Twin UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, meter cupboard and fitted shelving. 

CLOAKROOM Comprising low level WC, corner mounted washbasin, radiator and UPVC double glazed window to rear. 

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH 10' 3" x 5' 0" (3.12m x 1.52m) Constructed during the renovation project by the current owners, the rear entrance porch is a practical lobby area ideal for families with pets. UPVC double glazed windows to two sides and a pair of fully glazed double doors opening at the rear. Pitched poly-carbonate panelled roof, tiled flooring and double doors returning to the kitchen/breakfast room. Floor mounted oil boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property and security light.  

FIRST FLOOR LANDING The central landing provides access to bedrooms, two, three, four and five.  

BEDROOM TWO Lobby area with inner doors to the en-suite bathroom and bedroom area. 

BEDROOM AREA 13' 1" max x 12' 5" (3.99m max x 3.78m) Pleasant double bedroom with a timber frame double glazed sash window enjoying views across the front garden and beyond to the surrounding farmland. Wardrobe built in to chimney recess, television point, and radiator. 

EN-SUITE Another totally refurbished suite comprising panel sided bath with tiled surround and glass screen with an electric shower over, pedestal washbasin with chrome mixer tap and close coupled WC. Timber frame double glazed sash window to front and radiator. 

BEDROOM THREE 13' 1" x 10' 3" (3.99m x 3.12m) UPVC double glazed window to rear, television point and radiator. Double doors to a built in wardrobe providing internal shelving and hanging space and a further door opening to the airing cupboard. Inner door to a shared bathroom, with a ‘Jack and Jill’ arrangement with bedroom five. 

BEDROOM FOUR 14' 3" max x 12' 6" max (4.34m x 3.81m) Another strikingly presented double bedroom with an original feature fireplace and timber frame double glazed sash window to front. Television point, radiator and partially glazed door to the en-suite shower room. 

EN-SUITE Fully tiled room with suite comprising a corner enclosure with electric shower over, pedestal washbasin, close coupled WC and electric wall mounted heater. 

BEDROOM FIVE 10' 7" max x 10' 2" (3.23m max x 3.1m) Accessed via doors from both landings with an additional inner door opening to the ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom shared with bedroom three. Double doors to built-in wardrobes, UPVC double glazed window to rear and radiator. 

‘JACK AND JILL’ BATHROOM 10' 4" x 6' 9" (3.15m x 2.06m) A luxuriously appointed bathroom suite with tongue and groove timber panelling extending along three walls up to dado height. Suite comprises a high backed free-standing roll top bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, circular cubicle with retractable glass doors and electric shower over, Victoriana style pedestal washbasin and matching close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail, UPVC double glazed window to rear and radiator. 

SECOND LANDING Accessed from the staircase which rises from the side entrance hall with doors leading to the master bedroom, bedroom six, shower room and cloakroom and an additional door to a built in airing cupboard. Access to loft space, UPVC double glazed window to rear and radiator. 

MASTER BEDROOM 16' 4" x 13' 10" (4.98m x 4.22m) A simply stunning double aspect master bedroom with replacement timber frame double glazed sash windows on the front and side elevations allowing light to floor in. One wall of built in wardrobes with high level storage compartments over, picture rail, television point, telephone point, radiator and access to loft space. 

BEDROOM SIX 7' 11" x 7' 8" (2.41m x 2.34m) An ideal children’s bedroom with a timber frame double glazed window to side and radiator.  

SHOWER ROOM Comprising a tiled enclosure with retractable glass door and electric shower over, washbasin built into bathroom storage unit, a timber frame double glazed window to side and radiator.  

CLOAKROOM Comprising close coupled WC and UPVC double glazed window to rear. 

OUTSIDE The property is approached over a shingle driveway which extends along the side and to the rear of the property to provide more than ample off road car parking. The grounds are generous in size with neatly maintained lawns to the front and rear. At the front, the lawns are flanked by herbaceous and shrub borders with a central pathway leading from the front door down to a timber gate which meets the roadside. The lawn at the rear is elevated with a planted flowerbed sloping down to meet the drive which provides a splash of colour at the rear aspect. The current owners have built a substantial timber workshop which comes complete with electrical power and lighting with a lean-to on the side of the property providing further dry storage. Throughout the gardens are a variety of mature trees, plants and specimen shrubs as well as various places to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.  

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8602-7764-3729-8526-9373 

SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains drainage, electricity and water supply. Oil fired central heating. 

AGENT’S NOTE The property is approached via a right of way over a private road owned by an adjacent property.

Fixtures, fittings and contents available by separate negotiation. 

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