www.fineandcountry.com • A rare opportunity to buy in this popular rural village • Fantastic position with beautiful views over Fields, Farmland and Countryside • Thought to offer further potential if required • Rear Lobby, Sitting Room, Kitchen & ground floor Bathroom • Three Bedrooms and Shower Room • Parking with Front, Side and Rear Gardens • Total Accommodation extends to 1006sq.ft • Energy Rating C energy efficient and warm as it With its original Victorian fireplace Traditional Style, Modern Comfort could possibly be. The preference and glorious outlook, the front was to use local craftsman for the bedroom is a favourite room of the With a setting in the small hamlet refurbishment: the renovation of owner’s, who spoke fondly about of West Lexham, this attractive the windows alone was a very waking up in the morning to the costly exercise as the original ones birds singing and the sun shining. “It traditional brick and flint semi- were removed and stone blasted is very special,” the owner said, also detached family house has been by a firm of Norfolk specialists adding, “I simply love the views at sympathetically restored by the before being re-fitted with new the rear and have enjoyed eating glazing. A new shower and lavatory outside at every opportunity.” For current owner to a very high were installed upstairs, while the those colder months there is a standard. Backing onto rolling downstairs bathroom was retained, wood burner in the sitting room. countryside with stunning views, the and the ground floor was tiled The kitchen was also completely throughout to make the property replaced at the time of the property offers three bedrooms, front suitable for dogs. refurbishment with new units, a and rear gardens, and the potential cooker and a fridge/freezer. In 2019 the decision was taken to convert an outbuilding for use as a to install a separate septic tank so The property has been let in recent gym or office. that the property was no longer years and has proved to be very dependant on the one it was popular with tenants so could be sharing with four other dwellings in purchased with this in mind, but is the village. equally a wonderful family home All Change or the perfect weekend getaway. “I wanted the cottage to remain traditional but refurbished to a high standard,” the current owner said. Recognising the potential of the unmodernised traditional flint cottage with beautiful traditional iron windows, the owner purchased the property in 2008 and set about a complete restoration. This included insulating throughout and re-glazing where it was appropriate to ensure that the cottage was as
“I simply love the views at the rear and have enjoyed eating outside at every opportunity.” Outside Village Benefits The current owner spoke highly of As the property has been let to West Lexham is a pretty village the amenities in the nearby village of tenants, the rear garden has been with quiet, rural surroundings which Litcham which include The Bull pub, designed to be low maintenance offer some exceptional walks with a butcher, doctor’s surgery, general and is laid to grass apart from a Peddars Way nearby, and is also store and schooling for 4-16 year brick terrace which is perfect for within easy reach of the coast for olds. When the facilities offered by those summer evenings. New walking and sailing without paying a town are required, Swaffham is fencing has been erected around coastal prices. The newly refurbished approximately six miles away, and the property on three sides which is pub, George & Dragon at Newton the nearest railwaystation is at Kings dog proof, with an area of hedging near Castle Acre is very popular and Lynn. beyond which lies the valley. An is within walking distance. outbuilding currently used for a large freezer and general storage “I often walk to Castle Acre with has the potential to be converted the dogs to the village shop and into a small gym or office. to the magnificent medieval castle grounds. It too has a pub.” “West Lexham is a lovely quiet rural Norfolk village within easy reach of Swaffham for shopping, including Waitrose!” “With easy access to the North Norfolk coast and the market towns of both Swaffham and Fakenham.” Floor Plans
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On the doorstep How far is it to...? Directions West Lexham is a short distance from the picturesque The historic market town of Fakenham is found From our North Norfolk office in Fakenham village of Castle Acre, about four miles from the approximately 10 miles away with a host of leave South West on the A1065 toward market town of Swaffham and is well known for its amenities including supermarkets, the popular Swaffham. Before reaching Newton-by-Castle 13th century priory and castle ruins. At the centre market day on a Thursday and also a farmers Acre turn left signposted West Lexham, follow is a fine church and further out a grocery shop. market once a month. Kings Lynn is within 23 along this road and the property will be found Castle Acre has a Post Office, high speed Fibre miles and for those visiting Burnham Market can on the left hand side, identified by our F&C for Broadband and a good selection of high quality pubs be found within 10 miles. sale board. and restaurants within easy reach. The River Nar flows through fields surrounding the village and these offer an ideal area for country walks. Swaffham is a thriving market town with a popular Farmers Market every Saturday and a number of major Supermarkets including Waitrose
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