The Oak House, The Street, Tibenham, Norfolk

The Oak House, The Street, Tibenham, Norfolk

Tibenham is a south Norfolk village that offers village hall, church and public house. The property is situated approximately 6 miles from the village of Long Stratton, which has a wide range of facilities and amenities including secondary school. Long Stratton lies along the A140 trunk road between Norwich and Ipswich. The market town of Diss is approximately 9 miles and has a further range of facilities including a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 100 minutes. The Cathedral city of Norwich is approximately 17 miles to the north. An outstanding detached Grade II Listed farmhouse believed to have origins dating back from the early 17 th century and occupying an exceptional semi-rural position in the centre of this desirable village. The versatile accommodation offers considerable character throughout with inglenook fireplace, former bread oven currently utilised as a storage cupboard, mullion windows and a vast array of exposed timbers and studwork. Since acquiring the property the present owners have completed an extensive redecoration programme presenting it to wonderfully high specification. Further benefits include a large double garage with workshop, ample parking and attractive well maintained grounds which in turn boast far reaching countryside views. In all about 0.60 acres. A stunning Grade II Listed detached farm house with considerable character believed to date back to the 17 th century offering versatile accommodation and generous gardens in a rural setting. FRONT PORCH: Tiled flooring and attractive part glazed oak door leading to: ENTRANCE HALL: With exposed brick and staircase rising to first floor. DRAWING ROOM: 8.78 x 6.64 (28 10 x 21 9 ) Formally the barn of The Oak House this splendid room offers extensive exposed beams and studwork under a vaulted pitched roof along with a large red brick fireplace with inset multi-fuel burning stove set upon pamment tiles under an oak bressumer. A bespoke oak staircase rises to the superb mezzanine floor which provides an idyllic retreat creating the perfect reading area, offering elevated views over the drawing room. DINING ROOM: 4.68 x 4.32 (15 4 x 14 2 ) A truly magnificent dual aspect room providing views of the front and rear grounds, oak door with Suffolk latch, large inglenook fireplace with inset multi-fuel burning stove, set upon pamment tiled hearth under an oak bressumer with former bread oven currently utilised as storage. A wealth of exposed timbers and studwork. Door to rear terrace. SITTING ROOM: 4.96 x 3.86 (16 3 x 12 8 ) A charming room boasting triple aspect room through leaded light windows with vaulted ceiling, attractive oak door, brick fireplace with inset multi-fuel burning stove on a tiled hearth and stairs rising to mezzanine floor currently utilised as a study by the present owners. Also offering delectable views of the rear garden and neighbouring countryside beyond. KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM: 4.68 x 4.51 (15 4 x 14 10 ) A delightful room with oak framed door leading to the side terrace. Also offering a wealth of exposed timbers and studwork along with mullion windows, red brick fireplace with multi-fuel burning stove set upon a tiled hearth under an oak bressumer. The kitchen has been finished with high quality range of bespoke units under Sile-stone work surface/preparation areas, incorporating a double Villeroy and Boch sink with mixer tap over. Integrated appliances include an eye level double oven, electric four ring hob and dishwasher. Space for free standing fridge freezer.

RECEPTION HALL: 4.68 x 2.62 (15 4 x 8 7 ) Offering front aspect of the grounds and stairs rising to the first floor. Doors to: ENSUITE: Enclosed corner panelled bath with mixer tap over, low level W.C and wash hand basin. SHOWER ROOM: A splendid room with a large shower cubicle, low level W.C and wash hand basin with a vanity surround. Stairs rising to: Second floor VESTIBULE AREA: Providing dual aspect and access to front and rear gardens with attractive tiled flooring. Door to: UTILITY ROOM: A useful room with rear aspect and space and plumbing for washing machine. First floor LANDING AREA: Offering a wealth of character including exposed timbers and studwork and further staircase leading to second floor. Doors to: BEDROOM ONE: 4.74 x 4.39 (15 7 x 14 5 ) An attractive dual aspect room hosting a degree of character including timbers and studwork, large built in storage cupboard which offers potential (subject to necessary planning) to create a Jack and Jill bathroom/shower with bedroom two. SECOND LANDING AREA: With front aspect and stair case rising to second floor. BEDROOM TWO: 4.68 x 4.42 (15 4 x 14 6 ) Incorporating an attractive red brick fireplace creating the main focal point of the room, and extensive built in double wardrobes. Triple aspect providing views over the grounds. BEDROOM THREE: 3.45 x 2.28 (11 4 x 7 6 ) Currently utilised as a guest suite, this delightful dual aspect room boasts wonderful views of the front and side gardens and neighbouring countryside beyond. Door to: BEDROOM FOUR: 5.70 x 3.12 (18 8 x 10 3 ) A dual aspect room boasting wonderful views of the rear garden and countryside beyond. Door to: ENSUITE: With front aspect, low level W.C, wash hand basin and panel enclosed bath with mixer tap over. BEDROOM FIVE: 4.62 x 2.82 (15 2 x 9 3 ) with dual aspect, built in eaves storage cupboard and separate built in wardrobe. Outside The Oak House is set back away from the road and is approached by a pair of wrought iron gates mounted on brick pillars leading to an expansive driveway that provides ample parking for several vehicles, which in turn allows access to the front of the house and the large double garage. DOUBLE GARAGE: 6.87 x 5.89 (22 6 x 19 4 ) A substantial room accessed via two distinct hinged opening doors, designated work shop area under a pitched pan tiled roof offering ample eaves storage. To the rear of the garage is a tremendous log store which measures (5.89 x 2.62) and benefits from three external doors. The remainder of the garden is predominantly lawn, bordered by a wide variety of mature hedging specimen trees shrubs and plant. The side gardens offer a degree of privacy in particular the one neighbouring the open countryside which in turn gives access to the rear terrace. An expansive terrace area abuts the rear of the property creating an idyllic area for alfresco dining and enjoying long warm summer days.

The grounds continue to lead away from the property offering extensive lawn area with a variety of mature fruit trees including plum and apple. Further beds offer an array of shrubs and flowing plants. The grounds in all extend to approximately 0.6 of an acre (sts). SERVICES: Mains water, electricity are connected, private drainage. Oil fired central heating. NOTE: None of the services have been tested. LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Norfolk Council, South Norfolk House, Swan Lane, Long Stratton, Norwich, NR15 2XE. (01508) 533633 VIEWING: Strictly by confirmed prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.