Old Methwold Road, Whittington - Ref:100335013013

SITUATION AND LOCATION Believed to be named after a local family, Lancaster house holds many secrets that date back far earlier than its Victorian refurbishment which took place in 1900. Originally, it was built as a shooting lodge - a circular building that was thatched and had flint walls. Later, it was developed into a more substantial home and at one time was run as a school for gentlefolk.

Whilst the property has retained many of its Victorian features and has been updated and modernised over the years, more recently the current owners have made a number of significant improvements. These have included adapting the ground floor accommodation to include a separate cloakroom and utility room off the kitchen which together with the breakfast room has been completely refurbished to a high quality. The first floor layout has also been reconfigured to include an en-suite shower room off the master bedroom which has been fitted with a range of wardrobe cupboards. Many of the walls and ceilings have been replastered with new coving with mood lighting to the principle rooms and the property has been completely redecorated with upgraded fixtures and fittings as well as new floor coverings where laid.

Outside, fascia's, guttering and downpipes have been replaced, all external timber refurbished, and the gardens have been landscaped with lawned areas and new fencing.

The property occupies an elevated position with first floor views to the West over open Fenland. Standing in generous established gardens the property has a private in and out driveway and courtyard with access to a modern brick built double garage. These gardens are well screened by established trees and bushes and enjoy a high degree of privacy.

Lying behind the house is a two bedroom detached cottage annexe built of traditional chalk lump and brick with a slate roof. Modernised and converted to accommodate guests visiting, this property could be utilised either as additional accommodation/annnexe or for the more entrepreneurial as a holiday let or private rental.

The sale of Lancaster House represents a unique opportunity to purchasers and viewings are highly recommended!

The small West Norfolk village of Whittington lies only a short distance from the larger village of Stoke Ferry with it's useful day to day village amenities and is within easy reach of the market towns of Thetford (approx. 16 miles), Downham Market (approx. 6 miles) and Brandon (approx. 7 miles). All these towns have a mainline railway and there are good road links to London, The Midlands and The North.

RECEPTION HALLWAY With UPVC sealed unit double glazed entrance door and windows; two radiators; under stairs storage cupboard; moulded cornicing; staircase leading to first floor; Victorian quarry tiled floor.

DINING ROOM 15' 10" x 13' 11" (4.84m x 4.25m) Victorian cast iron fireplace set in marble surround with tiled inset and hearth; UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect; cornicing with integrated lighting; radiator; fitted carpet.

LOUNGE 16' 0" x 14' 0" (4.88m x 4.28m) Cast iron Victorian fireplace set in marble style surround with tiled inset hearth; UPVC sealed unit double glazed bay window to front aspect; two radiators; cornicing with integrated lighting; fitted carpet.

CLOAKROOM Washbasin with mirror and lighting over, WC; some tiling to walls; chrome towel rail/radiator; UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows; Victorian quarry tiled floor.

BREAKFAST ROOM 11' 0" x 8' 11" (3.37m x 2.73m) Fitted range of matching contemporary wall and floor cupboard units to match kitchen area Radiator; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; UPVC sealed unit double glazed door to paved terrace; fitted carpet; ceiling fan/light archway leading to:

KITCHEN 12' 5" x 11' 9" (3.81m x 3.60m) Well fitted with contemporary range of matching wall and floor cupboard units with work surfaces over incorporating single drainer one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap; slot-in Belling range cooker with integrated induction hob and with extractor canopy over; space for American style fridge/freezer; LED lighting; wall mounted Wall Star oil fired boiler (serving central heating and domestic hot water; UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows and door to outside with roller blinds; central island with work surfaces over; LVT flooring.

UTILITY ROOM 6' 9" x 6' 11" (2.07m x 2.12m) Further range of wall and floor cupboard units to match kitchen. Work surfaces over incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine; cupboard housing hot water cylinder and immersion heater; Upvc sealed unit double glazed window; LVT flooring.

STAIRCASE LEADING FROM RECEPTION HALLWAY TO FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING Radiator; access to loft space; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; moulded cornicing; fitted carpet.

MASTER BEDROOM ONE 15' 11" x 12' 0" (4.86m x 3.67m) Fitted range of built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving and sliding mirrored doors; Cast iron Victorian fireplace set in ornamental surround with tiled inset and hearth; UPVC sealed unit double glazed bay window to front aspect; fitted carpet.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM 10' 5" x 9' 4" (3.20m x 2.87m) Large walk-in shower with integrated overhead waterfall shower and hand held shower attachment, W.C and vanity washbasin with illuminated mirrored bathroom cabinet over; chrome heated towel rail; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; fully tiled walls and flooring.

BEDROOM TWO 15' 4" x 13' 11" (4.68m x 4.25m) Radiator; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to front aspect; range of fitted wardrobe cupboards along one wall; fitted carpet.

BEDROOM THREE 12' 6" x 11' 6" (3.83m x 3.53m) UPVC sealed unit double glazed window with venetian blind; cornice with integrated lighting; fitted carpet.

BEDROOM FOUR 9' 1" x 11' 2" (2.77m x 3.41m) Radiator, UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; fitted carpet.

BATHROOM 12' 4" x 7' 0" (3.77m x 2.14m) Comprising bath with shower/mixer attachment, vanity washbasin and WC; walk-in shower enclosure with plumed in shower, Rain shower and hand held; UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows with roller blinds; chrome heated towel rail; tiled niches with lighting, fully tiled walls and flooring.

BASEMENT CELLAR 9' 1" x 9' 1" (2.77m x 2.77m) Accessible at the rear of the house via an external stairway.

THE ANNEXE COTTAGE Of chalk lump brick and flint construction under a slate tiled roof.

SITTING ROOM 18' 4" x 8' 2" (5.59m x 2.51m) With two night storage heaters; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window and UPVC sealed unit double glazed entrance door; fitted carpet; Staircase leading to first floor.

KITCHEN/DINER 14' 10" x 8' 2" (4.53m x 2.51m) Fitted range of pine fronted wall and floor cupboard units with work surfaces over incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink unit; plumbing for automatic washing machine; space for cooker and fridge; plumbing for dishwasher; fitted carpet to dining area and cushion flooring to kitchen area; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window and UPVC sealed unit double glazed door to outside; night storage heater; second staircase to first floor.

STAIRCASE LEADING FROM LOUNGE TO FIRST FLOOR

LANDING UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; airing cupboard with pressurized hot water cylinder and immersion heater; fitted carpet.

BEDROOM ONE 6' 11" x 8' 3" (2.13m x 2.54m) UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; night storage heater; fitted carpet. Leading to:-

SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle incorporating electric shower; wash basin and WC; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; fitted carpet; door leading to:-

BEDROOM TWO 14' 9" x 8' 3" (4.52m x 2.54m) Night storage heater; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; fitted carpet; staircase giving access to kitchen/diner.

OUTSIDE The property is tucked away behind a bank of established trees, shrubs and bushes that front the Methwold/Whittington Road (B1108) and is accessible off the Old Methwold Road which serves just a few individual homes and has no through road. Occupying an elevated position, Lancaster house occupies established gardens and has an in and out driveway with plenty of parking as well as access to the:-

DOUBLE GARAGE 19' 7" x 18' 2" (5.97m x 5.54m) Of brick and block construction under a slate roof; incorporating some light timber partitioning; twin electric up and over doors; UPVC sealed unit double glazed door to outside.

The gardens were landscaped to create an extensive paved alfresco area on the Southern side of the house

The formal garden lies to the North and is neatly laid to lawn. These gardens are well screened by conifer hedging and fencing and provide a high degree of privacy. To the front there is box hedging and planted areas as well as two large Holm Oak trees.



SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected. Septic tank drainage.
Oil fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX BAND F

ENERGY RATING (EPC) Awaiting Assessment.

• Outstanding Detached Period House
• Small West Norfolk Village
• Elevated Panoramic Views
• Two Reception Rooms & Kitchen/Breakfast
• Four Bedrooms Plus En-Suite
• Utility, Bathroom & Ground Floor Cloakroom
• Oil Heating & Upvc Double Glazing
• Two Bedroom Annexe Cottage
• Established Gardens & Double Garage
• Viewings Highly Recommended