A substantial Georgian Family Home found in an elevated position with beautiful views across open Fields/Farmland Rural Countryside Living with an

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1 Sporle Norfolk

2 GEORGIAN GLORY Offering six bedrooms, five bathrooms and some quite outstanding living spaces, this substantial property really does catch the eye. And with some major improvements and renovations adding to its appeal in recent years, you could truly wish for no more.

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5 A substantial Georgian Family Home found in an elevated position with beautiful views across open Fields/Farmland Rural Countryside Living with an abundance of further potential and versatility Former Bed & Breakfast Three Reception Rooms, Large Kitchen/Family Room, Utility Room, Shower Room Six Bedrooms (one on the ground floor); Four En-Suites Front and Rear Gardens sitting on a plot of just under ½ Acre (0.49 acres) The Accommodation extends to 2,688sq.ft Energy Rating: E This wonderfully presented Georgian property has an interesting history, with the original part of the building dating back to 1806 and a newer extension added in the 1950s. And the work did not stop there far from it. The current owners have put a great deal of time and effort into creating an exquisite six-bedroom family home. It s been an on-going project for us, they said. We fell in love with the property straight away and we wanted to improve it even further by renovating and refreshing the inside and outside of the building. It s a standout house in the village and we feel that it s now more attractive than ever. Rooms To Manoeuvre There is so much space and potential here due to the amount of rooms at your disposal, the owners remarked. The next people that come in can certainly reshape a lot of the rooms according to their taste and requirements. In terms of our favourite areas, the kitchen family room has been well used and well loved. It s an excellent size, as is the master bedroom. The sitting room is another room we re fond of with the wood burner roaring it s cosy and homely when it s cold and with the French doors leading to the outside, it works well in the summer too. Another thing we wanted to emphasise is the terrific farmland and garden views on offer here, due to the house s elevated position. Business Opportunity The property has previously been utilised as bed and breakfast accommodation and I ve heard that it was booked up most of the time, continued the owners. Due to the number of rooms and the way the house is configured, it could easily be used for this purpose again in the future. Because of the nature of the house, and the amount of bedrooms and bathrooms, it s also a perfect place for entertaining. You can have lots of family over for special occasions and they all have their own space. Something For Everyone We are keen gardeners and a lot of energy has gone into making the most of all the outside space, commented the owners. With the two separate spaces to the rear the lawned area and fruit garden it offers interest and variety and it s also extremely private and secluded. It s a substantial garden and a real haven for families. Friendly Faces Sporle is a very relaxed and pleasant village - everyone says hello and has time for you, the owners continued. You don t see that everywhere these days and there s a nice community

6 feel. The village also has amenities - including a school and shop - and there are plenty of other facilities nearby. In fact, the attractive town of Swaffham really is on your doorstep, with good links to Norwich and King s Lynn via the nearby A47 another bonus feature of this location. It s been great to have Swaffham a stone s throw away Waitrose is only around three miles down the road and there s plenty else going on in the town as well! The Accommodation You move through the front door with window over into the Entrance Hall Immediately in front of you one of two staircases leads to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard, panelled door into Snug Double glazed sash style window overlooking the front gardens and views over farmland beyond, cast iron fireplace with wood surround, connecting door into a small inner hallway which in turn provides access into the kitchen and ground floor Bedroom Two double glazed windows to the side and one to the rear overlooking the garden, walk-in wardrobe and built-in storage cupboard. Timber door into the En-Suite Bathroom with patterned double glazed window to the rear, matching suite comprising of low level wc, wash hand basin, bath with shower attachment, tiled splashbacks. Returning to the entrance hall, a door leads into the formal Dining Room Double glazed sash window to the front, brick built fireplace with raised tiled hearth and mantle, built-in storage cupboard, connecting door into a split level inner hall with the second staircase leading to the first floor. Cloakroom Patterned double glazed window to the rear, low level wc, wash hand basin, tiled splasbacks. Walk Through Office with door and window to the Utility/Laundry Room Two double glazed windows to the rear, work surface with inset stainless steel sink unit, tiled splashback, cupboards under, space for washing machine and tumble drier. Returning to the split level inner hall, taking a couple of steps down a panelled door to the right into the sitting room whilst immediately in front of you is the side entrance lobby with door leading to the side driveway and a window overlooking the front. Sitting Room A beautiful room with high ceilings, double glazed bay windows and French doors opening to the front garden, lovely views over the property s garden and farmland beyond, double glazed sash style window to the side, fireplace with built-in log burner, wood surround, raised slate hearth, built-in bookcase and picture rails.

7 Kitchen Family Room A superb size room with three double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, exposed beam, double glazed French doors open on to the rear entrance lobby, there is an abundance of wall and base units, worktops, stainless sink unit with mixer tap over, second sink unit with mixer tap, upstands, space for dishwasher whilst integrated within is a built-in electric induction hob with extractor over. A further range of units with built-in fridge and freezer, two ovens and larder style units with pull out drawers. Rear Entrance Lobby Brick and double glaze construction with French doors leading out to the rear garden, windows either side and double glazed window to the rear, tiled floor, floor mounted boiler. From the formal entrance hall you take the stairs to the first floor and leads to one of two landings, door into Bedroom Five Double glazed sash style window with lovely views across the neighbouring farmland, door into the En-Suite Bathroom with patterned double glazed sash style window, low level wc, wash hand basin, panelled bath with electric shower over, tiled splashbacks. Bedroom Two Double glazed window to the rear, cupboard housing the hot water tank, door into a Jack and Jill Bathroom Patterned double glazed window to the rear, low level wc, wash hand basin, rolltop bath sitting of claw feet with Victoriana style shower head attachment, separate walk-in tiled shower cubicle, wall mounted chrome heated towel rail. Door into adjoining Bedroom Three Double glazed window to the rear, door out to the second landing. Bedroom Four Double glazed sash style window to the front, door into En-Suite Shower with low level wc, wash hand basin, shower tray with wall mounted electric shower, tiled walls. Moving across to the second landing, double glazed window to the rear, cupboard housing another hot water tank, door into Master Bedroom Dual aspect with double glazed windows to front and side, range of built-in wardrobes with cupboards over, shelving unit. Study/Nursery Double glazed window to the side. Separate WC Patterned double glazed window to the side, low level wc. Shower Room Double glazed window to the side, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, walk-in tiled shower cubicle, tiled flooring.

8 Outside The property is approached from the main street on to a small private road where the entrance can be found on your left hand side, moving on to a gravelled driveway which provides off road parking for a number of vehicles and leads to the gated entrance into the rear garden. A path leads to both the front and side entrance. The boundaries are a mixture of fence and hedging. There is an extensive lawned area with a range of plant and shrub borders. The rear garden has paved patio areas and shingle pathways, the garden is currently divided into two areas being a slightly raised lawn area with extensive plant and shrub borders, base for large shed/workshop. Beyond the lawned gardens is a fence and gated entrance into a fruit garden with a range of raised planters with a tree lined and fenced boundary. On Your Doorstep The village of Sporle is mainly built along one meandering main street and is situated 4 miles from Swaffham. Sporle has a primary school and a village shop Three Ways which is only a 15 minute walk away and open from early till late. The parish newsletter carries a wealth of information on things to do in Sporle such as the reading group, pensioners lunch group, art club and pre-school group. Sporle church, St Mary s, has a bell tower at its west end and a Gothic font. It also has an interesting Methodist church. How Far Is It To. Only 19 miles is Kings Lynn which offers a wide variety of schools, cultural and leisure facilities, plus a main line railway station with links to London Kings Cross taking 1 hour 40 minutes. Only a few miles away is the historic market town of Swaffham which is situated just off the A47 and has an extensive selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and a wide choice of sports activities. The town also has a popular Saturday market and many interesting historic buildings which include The Buttercross and majestic Parish Church. The market town of Fakenham is just 14 miles southwest and has a wide variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, the well-known Thursday Flea Market and the Fakenham Race Course, with Golf Course and Leisure Centre. Directions From Fakenham, leave south-west on the A1065 towards Castle Acre, remain on this road and just before Castle Acre and the old George & Dragon public house turn left onto Castle Acre Road. Remain on this road until you reach the village of Sporle, continue on The Street for about a mile and the property will be found on the left hand side identified by our Fine & Country For Sale sign. Norfolk Country Properties. Registered in England and Wales No Registered Office - 15B Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1FH copyright 2016 Fine & Country Ltd.

9 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed

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