Wesley Manse 15 Churchgate Way | Terrington St. Clement | | PE34 4PG TRUE SPIRIT

Built for a Methodist minister and spouse Is this wonderful, solid, red brick house: Sadly neglected for a long period of time But now it’s restored, all dandy and fine, For the last twenty years it’s been a much treasured home With its beautiful garden in which to potter and roam.

• Late 1920’s Residence Sitting in the Sought After Village of Terrington St Clement • Located a Few Miles of King’s Lynn with Direct Trains to Cambridge & London • Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Reception Room, Dining Room and Study • Four Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Wet-Room and Two WCs • Established, Easy to Maintain ‘All Seasons’ Garden • Ample Off-Road Parking and Garage • The Accommodation Approx. Extends to 1,955 sq. ft. Completed in 1929, Wesley Manse was built for Homely Feel the minister of the Methodist Church. It is a very “This is the first house I ever bought. It is an handsome red brick building sitting well back from incredibly well built house but was severely run the road in the sought after village of Terrington St. down; however, the potential was clearly visible Clement a few miles east of where the River Great and as soon as I walked in it was love at first sight! Ouse opens into at King’s Lynn. The At the time, money was short so the restoration symmetric façade is, rather charmingly, almost like a project was gradual but has been incredibly face with the central front door as an open mouth, thorough. This meant that the new kitchen and two oval windows as eyes under a neat green bathrooms had all the wiring, plumbing and so on, fringe of wisteria! replaced.

Old Orchard “We viewed a number of old properties but this The current owner has lived here for the last was the only one I entered and instantly felt ‘at twenty years, and holds the architect’s plans of home’ in, almost like I had lived in it for a long time, 1925, as well as the original paperwork attached to and I am not alone in that respect. Being Dutch, I the buying of the land and the conveyancing of the needed a home that would allow family to come house. “The land was originally an apple orchard and stay, and this house was perfect. Many hours the size of 1 acre, 2 rood and 16 perches. The were spent in the garden, Sandringham Woods, Methodist Church bought 1 rood and 12 perches,” Lakes, The Marsh (picking Samphire) and she reads. “The only three original trees left from the Norfolk Beaches. this massive orchard are in my garden.” Garden Wildlife of birds which we watch from the kitchen window. “We really love the garden. There was only grass Recently, I was working in the garden and had when I arrived here and I spent the last twenty years company from a baby robin; he actually landed on designing and planting. The two patios mean you my back as I was putting some plants in the potting can sit in the shade in the morning or afternoon, area. We have apple trees - Newton’s Wonder and where we enjoy complete privacy. There are plenty Braeburn - a pear, two plum trees and a cherry. of mature trees attracting a lot of wildlife. In fact, Regrettably, the birds love the cherries even more we have had a muntjac with her baby in the front than we do!” she laughs. of the garden for the last two years. There is a small wooded area and she seems to find that a safe place. Complete Renovation Project We catch her walking through the garden: a magical The whole house has been totally renovated, with experience. restoration preferred to replacement, including the fireplaces. However, “all external doors have been “The garden is incredibly easy to maintain as the replaced and painted in Sikkens paint from the perennials are well established. It has interest each Netherlands (it has a 10 year guarantee and does season including evergreens for winter structure, but not fade): it’s a very dark green, Grachten Groen, and the showstopper must be the two blue wisterias reminds me of home.” that cover three sides of the house. There are a lot always cool in summer and warm in winter: changes colour - it’s such a beautiful tree “It never feels hot upstairs in summer that I never tire looking at it. It is amazing which is a complete blessing. With so many living in what is, in essence, the middle of the windows, the sea air (it is only four miles village but it still feels so secluded and rural.” away) blows around the house in no time. For me, the staircase is probably the most Good Schools amazing feature in the house. It goes in The village is extremely well equipped three stages and suits the young and old. with a large number of amenities. There We laid new sisal with old stair rods to be are highly-rated schools: a primary and in keeping with the house’s era. Christmas secondary, bus links, a new Co-op, bakery, is a great time to dress the staircase and it newsagent, hairdressers, Indian, Chinese, looks utterly magical and magnificent with Fish and Chip shop, Pizzeria, hardware The property has extraordinarily large timber Practical Home garlands running all along the spindles and store, a big GP practice, pharmacy, vet sash windows which allow light to pour into the As the owner informs us, it is a very practical landing.” practice, garage, two pubs, Newstart Centre, house. “The nineteen sashes are original, even house. “The large kitchen with its green Brazilian Montessori Nursery and more. There are with some of the old glass, and provide amazing slate floor benefits under-floor heating and Endless Storage also tennis courts that can be used, a cricket light in the house, which people frequently the pantry allows for easy access storage. “There is great storage in the house as it field and a playground. comment upon,” she says. “I have come to The granite worktops are easy to keep clean, has a walk-in cupboard under the staircase understand that light plays a really important and the Shaker oak kitchen doors provide a (the size of Harry Potter’s room!) which we The owner concludes, “I know I may never role in the comfort of living.” There is a great contemporary look which will not date. We have shelved. There is also the massive linen live in a place quite like this again and feel feeling of space and calm inside. Everything is in have a microwave combination oven which cupboard on the landing, it has lots of full hugely privileged to have lived here and tip top condition with virtually all of the house makes cooking really easy, quick and fun. We depth shelves. renovated it. We have so much love for this having just been re-decorated in its neutral kept the original clothes’ rack as it’s the best house with such fond memories but we colour scheme; all the blinds have been custom- dryer in the world!” “And it never ceases to astound me how have to move on. I truly hope somebody made and the ones for the three windows in nice some of the views are,” enthuses else will be as happy here as I have been. the master bedroom are double-lined. The house also seems to have its own natural the owner. “Opposite the house there is There is only one word to describe this thermostat as the owner reports that it is an enormous beech tree that constantly house and it is ‘love’.” The nineteen sashes are original, even with some of the old glass, and provide an amazing light in the house, which people frequently comment upon”

We viewed a number of old properties but this was the only one I entered and instantly felt ‘at home’ in, almost like I had lived in it for a long time, and I am not alone in that respect”

The garden is incredibly easy to maintain as the perennials are well established. It has interest each season including evergreens for winter structure, but the showstopper must be the two blue wisterias that cover three sides of the house”

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LOCAL AUTHORITY King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council Council Tax Band - D

AGENTS NOTES Mains Electricity, Water and Drainage. Oil Fired Central Heating. Under-Floor Heating. Combi Boiler.

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On The Doorstep... How Far Is It To... Directions

Terrington St Clement is a large village situated around 7 miles west of Terrington St Clement lies just over 7 miles west of Kings Lynn From King’s Lynn follow the A17 towards and Sleaford. King’s Lynn. The fabulous coast is a short drive away and is a and 16 miles northeast of Wisbech. , the gateway Continue on this road for approximately 5 miles. At the designated area of outstanding natural beauty, boasting some of the country’s best beaches. Terrington offers a wide selection of amenities including to the North Norfolk Coast is just 22 miles away with it’s rock crossroads, turn right onto Station Road, signposted Terrington a supermarket, farm shop, doctors surgery, post office, newsagents, bakers and pools, swimming pool, indoor leisure centre, theatre and Sea St Clement. Continue to the end of the road, then turn right various restaurants. With the market towns of Wisbech and Kings Lynn within Life centre. The County capital of Norwich lies just 48 miles onto Lynn Road and immediate left onto Churchgate Way. Stay easy reach, the latter offering a 1 hour 40 min train service to London King’s to the east and offers a host of retail and cultural facilities, as on this road and the property will be found on your left clearly Cross, nowhere is that far away. well as a main line train link to London Liverpool Street and an marked with Fine & Country ‘For Sale’ board. International Airport.

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