Baconsthorpe, Holt

A superb, detached chalet style bungalow offering generous accommodation, situated in rural North Norfolk, approximately 5 miles from the coast at Sheringham and 4 miles from Holt and enjoying beautiful views over the countryside.

Location The village of Baconsthorpe is set in the heart of the Norfolk Norfolk Countryside, just 4 miles South East of Holt and 5 Miles from the nearest beach and railway station at Sheringham. It boast the ruins of a 15th century fortified manor house with moat, known as Baconsthorpe Castle; an English Heritage site, and a lovely spot for picnics.

There are primary schools at Holt and Sheringham and the nearby villages of Greshams and Aldborough. Baconsthorpe is in the catchment area for Sheringham High School and sixth form. Both towns play host to a wide range of excellent shopping and leisure facilities. The Bittern line train operates between Sheringham and Norwich.

Description This individual detached, brick and flint chalet style bungalow is situated on the outskirts of the village and enjoys beautiful rural views from the first floor windows. The accommodation is light, airy and generous throughout. It is accessed via the garden room and comprises an entrance hall, comfortable sitting room with wood burning stove, open plan kitchen/breakfast room and dining room with bi-fold doors into the garden room a great space for entertaining. There are also two double bedrooms on the ground floor, one with en-suite cloakroom and a family bathroom together with a utility. On the first floor a superb principle bedroom with a juliette balcony provides delightful, far reaching countryside views alongside a further double bedroom and shower room.

There is an attached garage with inspection pit and additional parking on the drive. The landscaped rear garden features a home office with power and light, summer house and carefully concealed oil tank which provides the fuel for the central heating. Other benefits include double glazing and a good degree of insulation.

This lovely home would suit a family or retired couple with visiting relatives and an internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that it has to offer.

The accommodation comprises:-

uPVC double glazed front door with matching side panel to:-

Garden Room 12′ 3" x 12′ 3" (3.73m x 3.73m) Of part brick, part uPVC double glazed construction with glass hipped roof and central ceiling fan, vinyl flooring, oak skirting boards, entrance door to:

Reception Hall 12′ 6" x 5′ 8" (3.81m x 1.73m) plus 32′ 6" x 2′ 10" Stairs to first floor, recessed spot lights, radiator, storage cupboard, opening to a long hallway leading to a side uPVC double glazed door to the side of the property.

Sitting Room 18′ 6" x 12′ 2" (5.64m x 3.71m) (front & side apsect) A light and airy room with radiator, brick-built fireplace with wooden mantle over and quarry tiled hearth housing a wood burning stove, tv aerial point, 3 wall light points, carpet, ceiling coving.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 21′ 0" x 12′ 1" (6.4m x 3.68m) (9′ 10" min) (side aspect) Fitted with a range of base units with working surfaces over, matching wall units, tiled splashback, brick-built feature fireplace with large oak mantle housing an oil fired Aga, space for an electric cooker, space and plumbing for a slimline dishwasher, space for a fridge/freezer, double bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap, radiator, cooker point, part tiled walls, vinyl flooring, inset ceiling lights, ceiling coving, door to reception hall, arched opening to:-

Dining Room 14′ 5" x 9′ 10" (4.39m x 3m) (front & side aspect) Radiator, bi-fold doors opening into the garden room, carpet, ceiling coving.

Boot Room/Utility 9′ 7" x 8′ 9" (2.92m x 2.67m) (rear aspect) Fitted with base unit with sink and taps over, space and plumbing for washing machine, worktop, tall larder cupboard, radiator, wall mounted oil fired boiler providing central heating and domestic hot water, recessed spotlights, uPVC double glazed French doors to rear garden.

Cloakroom 5′ 10" x 2′ 10" (1.78m x 0.86m) (side aspect) Wall mounted hand basin, radiator, extractor fan. (This space originally contained a WC and we understand the plumbing is still in situ).

Bedroom 3 13′ 3" x 13′ 2" (4.04m x 4.01m) to include en-suite (rear aspect) Radiator, telephone point, TV point, carpet, ceiling coving,door to:-

En-Suite Cloakroom 4′ 10" x 2′ 10" (1.47m x 0.86m) Wall hung corner basin, vinyl flooring, ceiling coving.

Bedroom 4 12′ 11" x 9′ 7" (3.94m x 2.92m) (rear aspect) Radiator, telephone point, TV point, ceiling coving.

Bathroom 9′ 7" x 6′ 9" (2.92m x 2.06m) (rear aspect) Fitted with a coloured suite comprising panelled bath with tiled splashback, low level W.C., pedestal hand basin, mirror, light and shaver point, tiled shower cubicle, extractor fan, radiator, vinyl flooring, inset ceiling lights, ceiling coving.

First Floor

Landing 10′ 8" x 6′ 4" (3.25m x 1.93m) (rear aspect) Velux window, eaves cupboard, , recessed spotlights, radiator, carpet, door to:-

Principal Bedroom 20′ 6" x 12′ 7" (6.25m x 3.84m) (side aspect) With two Velux windows, radiator, tv aerial point, eaves storage and french doors opening to a Juliette balcony offering superb views over open countryside, inset ceiling lights, carpet.

Bedroom 2 14′ 0" x 9′ 7" min (0m x 2.92m) With three Velux roof lights, eaves storage, tv aerial point, radiator, TV point, access to roof space, inset ceiling lights, carpet.

Shower Room 7′ 11" x 5′ 11" (2.41m x 1.8m) Fitted with a modern suite comprising pedestal hand basin with mixer tap, low level W.C., large shower cubicle with electric shower over, extractor fan, recessed spotlights, Velux roof light, tiled floor and part tiled walls, large built-in airing cupboard housing lagged water cylinder.

Outside The property is approached over a tarmac driveway providing off road parking and leading to the attached GARAGE 16′ 6" x 10′ 4" with up and over door, light, power, personnel door and window and inspection pit. The front garden is planted with attractive borders and beds, shrubs and trees and is edged by a neatly tended mixed hedgerow providing a good degree of privacy. A brick pavior path edged by dwarf wall leads under a pergola to the gate accessing the rear garden. It extends all the way to the rear and the dwarf wall supports timber pillars abundant with climbing plants, adjacent to which are some attractive flowering trees for year round colour and interest. The garden opens up onto a wide lawn which is partially planted with wild flowers. There is a paved seating area with steps leading up to a path to an external HOME OFFICE 9′ 3" x 7′ 8" of timber framed construction with uPVC double glazed French doors and window, power, light and vinyl flooring. At the rear of the garden there is a pergola supporting many climbing plants. At the far side of the garden is a SUMMERHOUSE 7′ 6" x 6′ 4" with double doors to the garden and windows on three elevations. Oil tank carefully hidden behind a timber structure. There are attractive garden trees dotted around borders planted with an array of shrubs and a cultivated garden with herbs and blackberries. Paved patio, outside lighting, power points and tap. Screen fencing.

Services Mains electricity, water and drainage are available.

Local Authority/Council Tax North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN
Tel: 01263 513811
Tax Band: D

EPC Rating The Energy Rating for this property is D. A full Energy Performance Certificate will be available on request.

Important Agent Note Intending purchasers will be asked to provide original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed.

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