Property code: OC-OLDRE
Looking over open countryside and surrounded by landscaped gardens, this stately property exudes grandeur the minute you turn up the tree-lined driveway and first lay eyes on its cream exterior and original sash windows. Its location on the edge of Thurlton gives it a true rural feel but with the benefit of a shop and pub within 0.2 miles. There are more pubs and shops at Reedham (4 miles), a village on the Norfolk Broads, where you can also find an animal park, local brewery, and one of the last operational railway swing bridges in the country. If you fancy a day at the seaside, the coast is just 10 miles away with the resorts of Great Yarmouth (11 miles) and Lowestoft (12 miles) within easy reach. Alternatively, head to the fine city of Norwich (14 miles) to explore the castle, two cathedrals, medieval lanes and independent shops, pubs and restaurants.
The downstairs of the property offers an abundance of living space, whether you want to gather together or prefer to spread out. The elegant sitting room is bright and tastefully decorated with patio doors leading to the garden and a TV and DVD arranged around an open fire. There’s also a cosy snug with deep sofas, a roaring wood burner and TV, and a library with desk, soft seating to curl up with a book, and a telescope to stargaze. The large kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook up a storm, including an oil-fired AGA, electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave and large fridge/freezer. The room contains an informal breakfast table, and next door there’s a formal dining room – once the parish meeting room – with seating for ten and a working piano. Two staircases lead upstairs: the main one by the front door and a second off the kitchen. Once up, you’ll find five spacious bedrooms. The master bedroom contains a super-king-size bed that can be set up as a twin, a chaise longue, and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, twin sinks and WC. There’s a spacious twin room with access to a Jack and Jill bathroom, a second king-size bedroom that can also be a transformed to accommodate twin beds, and a double room with en-suite bathroom featuring a shower over bath and WC. Completing the upstairs is a bedroom with single bunk bed and pull-out bed with plenty of toys, and two spacious bathrooms, one with roll-top bath, walk-in shower and WC, and the other with a shower over bath and WC.
The mature garden wrapping around the property is filled with trees, shrubs and flowerbeds, and carpeted with wildflowers in spring and summer. Gather around the fire pit on a chilly evening toasting marshmallows and to enjoy some family time. The garden opens onto rolling countryside and is often frequented by wildlife, making it a delight for nature lovers.
Code: OC-OLDRE