A unique opportunity to purchase this charming detached Georgian house situated in this popular village. This unique home of character enjoys generous established gardens and includes a separate detached two storey cottage, formerly a bake house, and now refurbished to provide useful additional space. This property is available 'Chain Free' and early viewings are recommended.
SITUATIONLOCATION This delightful Georgian detached residence is situated within the popular west Norfolk village of Northwold, occupying a large plot with established formal gardens. Meadow Farmhouse is a charming home, having been updated and modernised over the years whilst retaining many features of it's period including Georgian sash windows and stained glass detail. The property offers good sized comfortable accommodation including a separate lounge and dining room, a study area and garden room as well as three bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor, the principal bedroom having a dressing room off. There is oil fired central heating.
Located at the rear of the main residence is the 'Bake House'. Believed to be older than Meadow Farm house, this original Bakers cottage and bakery, with original bread ovens, has been converted and offers a number of uses such as a home office, guest accommodation or potential as an annex or holiday let/AirB&B.
The established gardens are a particular feature of this lovely home, being well stocked with many varieties of shrubs, trees and bushes and providing a high degree of privacy in this village setting. A driveway and court yard provide good parking and there is a useful detached garage.
Chilterns are privileged to be instructed to act in the sale of this wonderful unique home which offers a fantastic opportunities to this buyers seeking a period residence on a Norfolk village. Early viewings are recommended.
Northwold is a Norfolk village containing all the usual village amenities including a primary school; a social club and church. The town of King's Lynn, with its range of shopping facilities, lies approximately 19 miles to the North and the market towns of Brandon and Thetford are located to the South, 7 and 12 miles respectively. Northwold is positioned well for access to London via the A11 and onto the M11.
RECEPTIONHALLWAY21' 4" x 7' 1" (6.52m x 2.16m) Entrance door with arched stained glass window above; radiator; stained glass detail to rear window; archway leading to:
STUDY14' 3" x 6' 10" (4.36m x 2.09m) Radiator; secondary glazing to soft wood casement window; sash window with secondary glazed sash; trap door to wine cellar; fitted carpet; leading to:
SITTINGROOM14' 0" x 11' 11" (4.29m x 3.64m) Currently used as dining room. With double aspect sash windows with secondary glazed sashes; two radiators; matching wall lights; fitted carpet; door to reception hallway.
DININGROOM/SNUG13' 4" x 13' 2" (4.08m x 4.02m) Fireplace with quarry tiled hearth (not in use); sash window with secondary glazed sash; two radiators; fitted carpet; glazed panelled door leading to garden room.
KITCHEN15' 5" x 8' 9" max (4.70m x 2.69m) Fitted range of pine fronted wall and floor cupboard units with work surfaces over incorporating double bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap; slot in electric cooker with extractor over; ceramic splash tiling; under stairs storage cupboard; floor mounted oil fired boiler (serving central heating and domestic hot water); UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; ceramic tiled floor; door leading to:
GARDENROOM18' 4" x 9' 11" (5.60m x 3.04m) Of part cavity brick construction under a tiled roof with hardwood framed sealed unit double glazed windows with fitted blinds; sealed unit double glazed hardwood framed sliding doors to outside; radiator; quarry tiled floor.
STAIRCASELEADINGFROMRECEPTIONHALLWAYTOFIRSTFLOOR:
GALLERIEDLANDING13' 8" x 8' 2" (4.18m x 2.51m) Stained glass arched feature window with secondary glazing; access to loft space; storage cupboard; matching wall lights; radiator; fitted carpet.
BEDROOMONE13' 9" x 10' 11" (4.20m x 3.35m) Double aspect sash windows with secondary glazed sashes; radiator; storage cupboard; fitted carpet; leading to:
DRESSINGROOM/BEDROOMFOUR12' 6" x 9' 3" (3.83m x 2.84m) L-shaped Situated off bedroom one with secondary glazed sash window as well as secondary glazed sash; fitted carpet.
BEDROOMTWO13' 9" x 11' 11" (4.21m x 3.65m) Radiator; double aspect sash windows with secondary glazed sashes; built-in wardrobe cupboard; radiator; fitted carpet.
BEDROOMTHREE10' 4" x 8' 3" (3.17m x 2.52m) L-shaped Radiator; secondary glazing to sash window; airing cupboard with insulated copper cylinder and immersion heater; fitted carpet.
BATHROOM12' 5" x 7' 3" (3.80m x 2.21m) Corner panelled bath with plumbed in shower over; pedestal washbasin and W.C; electric heated towel rail; part tiling to walls; radiator; sash windows, one with secondary glazed sash; shaver socket; fitted carpet.
THEBAKEHOUSE Located to the rear of Meadow Farmhouse and believed have been built some years before, The Bake House was in fact a bakery and the original bread ovens are still in place. Of chalk lump and brick construction under a glazed pantiled roof, this two storey building has been restored and now offers a number of uses to suit the homeowner from a home office to running a small business. Alternatively, holiday accommodation or AirB&B or just as a guest house with independent space. Any desire to change the current use of the cottage should be investigated with the local planning authority.
ENTRANCEHALL12' 3" x 8' 3" (3.74m x 2.52m) Night storage heater; casement window with secondary glazing; staircase leading to first floor.
LAUNDRYROOM13' 1" x 12' 0" (3.99m x 3.67m) Irregular in shape Incorporating Butler sink and plumbing for automatic washing machine; night storage heater; ceramic tiled floor; range of original built-in cast-iron bread ovens.
SEPARATEW.C. Part tiling to walls; tiled floor.
STAIRCASEFROMHALLWAYLEADINGTO:
STUDIO24' 5" overall x 12' 1" (7.45m x 3.70m) Two night storage heaters; exposed beams and joists; fitted carpet.
OUTSIDE The property is situated gable end on to West End and retained by wrought iron railings. Vehicular access is through wrought iron gates which lead onto a driveway which expands into a courtyard and parking area and leads to a:
DETACHEDBLOCKWORKSINGLEGARAGE With electric remote controlled garage door.
There is also a secondary vehicular access to the other side of the house off West End, although this has not been used recently.
The generous and established gardens are well stocked with many varieties of shrubs, trees and bushes including rose bushes that are mature and give a good degree of privacy. These gardens open out to provide a formal walled lawned garden area beyond which is a wooded area.
SERVICES Mains Water and electricity is connected. Oil Fired Central Heating.
Septic Tank Drainage.
RIGHTS&EASEMENTS The septic tank is located within the garden of 27-29 West End, Northwold, which is adjacent this property. The charges register under title number: NK309003 states that no:25 has legal rights over 27-29 to access the property to maintain, repair and empty the septic tank and any line of pipes that run across that land.
AGENTNOTE Probate is currently being applied for and must be granted before legal contracts can be exchanged.
Charming Georgian Residence
Village Location
Large Established Gardens
Four Reception Rooms Plus Cellar
Three Bedrooms Plus Dressing Room
Bathroom & Ground Floor Cloakroom
Oil Heating
Character Features Including Georgian Sash Windows