High Street North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20
Sold
4 Bedroom Cottage Sold
Sowerbys are delighted to present to the market this magnificent detached period cottage in the ever-popular village of North Elmham, offered for sale with no onward chain. Situated in an elevated position towards the edge of the village and backing onto the nearby English Heritage site and chapel ruins, Millers Old Cottage is packed with character and charming original features throughout. Originally thought to have been three cottages, the property now offers spacious and versatile living accommodation apportioned over two floors, with the current owners having maintained the home to an excellent standard both inside and out.
The cottage is approached via a shingled driveway to one side, which wraps around to the rear of the property providing ample parking and leading up to the detached garage. The entrance hall is accessed via a glazed panelled door and features a wonderful pamment tiled floor and the first of two sets of stairs leading to the first floor. The cloakroom is positioned off the entrance hall and a doorway leads into the stunning sitting room, which measures an impressive 34'10" x 15'10" with dual aspect windows and french doors to the rear allowing an excellent degree of natural light into this space. To each end of the sitting room you will also discover charming Inglenook fireplaces along with original timbers and beams. Moving through into the kitchen, a further Inglenook houses a must-have AGA, again this room enjoys a pamment tiled floor and a wealth of exposed timbers. A latched door from the kitchen leads to the second turning staircase taking you to the principal bedroom, a wonderful quirky feature to the property! Completing the ground floor there is a handy utility room and a garden room, the perfect spot to enjoy views over the beautiful gardens.
Moving upstairs, the majority of the first floor accommodation is into the vaulted roof space, which features yet more exposed beams and timbers. The afore-mentioned principal bedroom has its own staircase from the kitchen, whilst the main staircase leads onto the landing granting access to three further bedrooms and the bathroom. Bedroom two is of special note, featuring an en-suite shower room, which would be perfect for visiting guests.
The gardens are positioned to the rear of the property and feature a pleasant south easterly aspect. A stone patio extends from the rear of the property with the remaining garden being mainly laid to lawn. Well-stocked borders feature a wealth of mature shrubs and a variety of small trees, a real gardeners delight! Towards the end of the garden, breath-taking views can be found over the neighbouring paddocks and beyond to the Wensum Valley, county school and the chapel ruins.
NORTH ELMHAM North Elmham lies on the west bank of the River Wensum with its Medieval church of St Mary, which stands next to the grounds of the old cathedral and the ruins of the Bishops Chapel close by. There is a primary school, pub, doctor's surgery, post office and tea room, tennis club and a convenience store. Dereham is approximately five miles away, a busy market town, with a good range of shops, restaurants and cafes. There is also a golf course, swimming pool, secondary schools, hospital and a cinema.
SERVICES CONNECTED Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating and AGA. Telephone and broadband connections.
COUNCIL TAX Band D.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING F. Ref:- 0047-3911-9209-3359-0204
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://find-energy-certificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/find-a-certificate/search-by-reference-number and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.
PROPERTY REFERENCE 37076
Tenure: Freehold
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