Little Hockham Lane Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24
£625,000 Guide
5 Bedroom Detached House Under Offer
The property has been gradually modernised throughout the owner's time here, incorporating functionality and adopting country living with contemporary fixtures. The accommodation extends to 2,066 sq. ft. To the ground floor, there is a triple aspect sitting room which provides great views of the gardens and an ideal space to cosy up in front of the gas fire on a winter's evening. The dining room sits centrally within the property, offering versatility and the opportunity to create a modern open plan living space by knocking the existing wall through into the kitchen/breakfast room, subject to the relevant permissions. Furthermore, it leads into the conservatory, which is a particularly enjoyable space for the owners, enjoying the garden with its abundance of wildlife and flowers.
Approached from a country lane, enjoying a peaceful, private location this detached family home offers village life at its finest. Situated within the charming, historic village of Great Hockham benefiting from a real sense of community and lovely local countryside and forest walks on your doorstep.
The property enjoys a generous frontage which overlooks paddocks to the front aspect and is fronted by a magnificent old copper beech tree, sitting on a quarter of an acre plot (STMS). Entered onto a sweeping shingled driveway, there is ample parking for the entire family, and a single garage and car port.
The kitchen/breakfast room and utility room have both been upgraded, offering modern fixtures and ample storage space. Furthermore, the kitchen enjoys a dual aspect and space for a dining table. The study is conveniently located towards the rear, providing a peaceful atmosphere to work from home and has a door leading out onto the garden.
Upstairs provides space for all four bedrooms, including the principal bedroom which has an en-suite shower room and large fitted wardrobes. Furthermore, bedroom two is an ideal guest bedroom for friends and family, benefiting from a nursery/dressing room, and features a picture window with window seat, overlooking the copper beech and paddocks to the front aspect. Both remaining bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and share the family bathroom.
The rear garden is a real feature of the property; the owners have transformed the space with mature and established beds providing colour throughout the garden. Furthermore, there have been individual seating areas created to sit and enjoy, ideal for entertaining or watching the world go by.
GREAT HOCKHAM A picturesque village, Great Hockham has the village green at its centre. The village currently has a primary school (100 pupils) and a popular pub, The Eagle. There is a church, community hall and playing field on the outskirts of the village and there are also a number of nearby campsites. Within walking distance of the village is Thetford Forest, with its numerous walks and trails (including the Pingo Trail) and the Peddars way forms part of the village's western parish boundary. Hockham is well known for the former Breckland author Christopher Bush (1885-1973), who wrote under both his own name and the pseudonym Michael Home. His Breckland novels give an excellent insight into village life at the turn of the 19th century.
Attleborough is a market town situated within the Breckland district and is located between Norwich and Thetford, around 8 miles from Great Hockham. The town has a range of amenities including four schools, a town hall, shops, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, takeaway restaurants and a doctors. Every Thursday you will find the local market, which was established in the town as far back as 1226.
SERVICES CONNECTED Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating and LPG for gas fireplace.
COUNCIL TAX Band E.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 7700-1957-0922-0101-3323
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TENURE Freehold.
PROPERTY REFERENCE 39539
Tenure: Freehold
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