Rose Villa Little Melton | Norfolk Coming up Roses

ROSE VILLA LITTLE MELTON | NORFOLK COMING UP ROSES

“With attractive pink elevations from the street, plus a generous garden too, this versatile period residence has been restored anew. Offering all the charm and character you could ask for; it’s been beautifully renovated with features to adore. Enjoy easy access to main roads and to the city,while at the heart of village life you’ll soon be sitting pretty!”

• An impressive Detached Period Residence, sitting in Generous Gardens of 0.3 of an acre within the village of Little Melton • The House is offered with No Onward Chain • Seven Bedrooms; Three Bathrooms • Four Receptions • Spacious Breakfast Kitchen with Separate Utility • A Range of Single Storey Outbuildings including an External Studio • Rear Terrace; Landscaped Gardens • Parking for Several Vehicles • The Accommodation extends to 2,815sq.ft • Energy Rating: D If you want country life without a long commute, you’ll find this hard to beat! Little Melton is always high desirable due to its proximity to Norwich, the A11 and the A47, yet it still retains that traditional rural village feel. This particular property brims with period character and the features have been lovingly restored by the current owners who have also carried out a number of improvements and alterations to make it the fine family home you can see today, sitting in splendid and delightful gardens. All-Round Appeal This beautiful period home dates back to 1833. When the owners first saw it they fell in love with its character and were excited to take on restoration of its original features. “It had a warm and happy feel and we could see there was potential to improve it. We loved the size of the garden and of course the village location. We’re just ten minutes from the hospital, research park and university with excellent primary education within the village itself and high schools in both Wymondham and Norwich. We’re close to the A11 and A47 for travel out of the area – and we can visit the Sainsbury Centre, the Broads and the beach or explore open countryside when we’re not working. Coming home here at the end of the day feels like another world and it’s a great place to recharge,” they explain. Character And Good Company The owners have carried out extensive works, replacing uPVC windows with bespoke hardwood frames made by a skilled carpenter, removing tiles and putting in wooden sills and restoring shuttered windows. They have transformed the former dairy into a lovely study and restored all the original Norfolk pamments on the floor. “Some of it was painstaking work but it’s been worth it.” The house is full of character and has lots of authentic features but it also works well for modern lifestyles. The owners have created a super family kitchen with dining and seating areas, a range cooker plus doors onto the garden. “When our boys were studying, they would come home and have a cuppa with us, then do homework at the table while we were preparing dinner.” The house became a hub for the boys and their friends when the children were growing up but it never disturbed the owners, as everyone had their own space. “They’d be in the summerhouse playing records or having poker tournaments, playing football on the lawn, all sorts. It was lovely that they could do all that. The house can accommodate a good number with ease.” The Great Outdoors The garden is just the right size – you can find something to do if you want to but it’s far from overwhelming, so you don’t feel like a slave to it. Leading out from the doors in the kitchen, the garden feels like an extra room in summer and the owners have used it far more than they expected. They have a barbecue and pizza oven out here for al fresco dining and enjoy sitting out watching the birds, with a huge variety appearing. One of the first things the owners did when they moved in was restore the barn: “To have all that storage has been amazing! We have a proper woodshed and the summerhouse on the end looking out over the garden. It’s a lovely place to sit in shelter when it’s windy or cool.” The Accommodation You move through the front door into the… Main Reception Hall Stairs directly in front of you rise to the first floor. To your left a door takes you through into the… Sitting Room/Library A versatile space, it could be used for a number of different purposes. There is a focal point fireplace with a wood burner set within, whilst a large window complete with shutters sits to the front elevation and provides plenty of natural light. To the corner of the room you have a door giving access to a half cellar. Sitting Room Also located to the front of the home, the sitting room includes timber panelling to the ceilings and another wonderful fireplace, once again with a wood burner set within on a pamment hearth. A large window provides plenty of natural light. The front two rooms and hallway have a solid oak floor, custom made from reclaimed beams from an old factory in the North of England. From the siting room, you move through to an inner lobby, noting the brick tiles underfoot, where a door to your left takes you through into the… Family Room Another flexible space it could be used for a number of different purposes. Twin windows afford lovely views over the shingled courtyard garden. From the family room, a door offers access out to the… Timber Conservatory Which can be found just off the shingle drive. Returning to the inner lobby, you move through the… Study Located on the western side of the home, a large window offers light and views over the side gardens. From the inner lobby you move through to the side reception hall. Here an external door provides access out to the wonderful courtyard garden, whilst you also discover the ground floor WC and shower room. From here an inner hallway leads you through to the rear of the property, where you discover the homes focal point, the… Open Plan Breakfast Kitchen and Living Area This impressive south facing space once again incorporates bi-fold doors which afford access out to the courtyard garden. The kitchen itself combines cabinets to three aspects with timber work surfaces, both of which contrast beautifully with the slate floor tiles. An island unit can be found to the centre of the room, beyond which the current owners incorporate a breakfast table as well as a seating area

to the side. Numerous windows along with bi-fold doors provide plenty of natural light. Within the kitchen is an oil fired Rayburn, with additional character including an open fireplace. Situated just off the kitchen, there is access to a utility area. The first floor accommodation is accessed by two staircases, which provide two landing areas. There is an interconnecting doorway, which leads to both parts of the first floor. From the main staircase, you have independent access to… Four Double Bedrooms All of these bedrooms benefit from plenty of natural light, with one of the bedrooms also offering a pretty cast iron fireplace. The largest of these bedrooms can also be accessed from the rear staircase and incorporates a full range of built in wardrobes and a sink unit. These four bedrooms and the single bedroom are serviced by the main bathroom. Single Bedroom This is ‘U’ shaped and currently used for storage. Main Bathroom Complete with a separate WC and bidet. The rear staircase acts as not only the access to the master bedroom suite but a further… Two Bedrooms Being a double and a single. The double bedroom benefits from some of the best views from the house out over the rear gardens and also includes twin built in wardrobes. These two bedrooms are serviced by a second bathroom. Second Bathroom Which has an overhead shower attachment within the bath. Agents Note This property with its twin staircases would be ideal for extended families or both teenage and guest accommodation as the house can be separated in two on the top floor if required. The Gardens The property is bordered from the road via a combination of mature hedging and a high level brick wall of which you have access through onto a large shingle drive, which provides parking for several vehicles. The front garden is laid to lawn with attractive garden beds found to three aspects, with a central wrought iron gate affording access via a path to the front door. Situated to the other side of the drive is a large single storey brick and pan tiled barn, which is divided into a number of garden stores and a single garage, whilst there is also an impressive studio with double glass doors leading onto the patio area. This is accessed through a lovely oak gate. The rear garden is defined into various areas leading directly off the rear of the home, including the breakfast kitchen, is a beautiful landscaped shingled garden with tiled pathways guiding you throughout and a central feature apple tree. The patio has a wonderful seating area surrounded by deep garden beds as well as a wildlife pond. Beyond this area which is screened by semi-mature trees are the more formal gardens which are laid to lawn, once again including many deep garden beds containing all variety of mature plants and trees, including further apple, hazelnut, pear and magnolia. Beyond this garden and accessed through a wrought iron archway are further lawned areas interspersed with a vegetable garden containing a variety of further fruit trees and soft fruits. To the very bottom of the garden and concealed by mature hedging is the maintenance part of the garden. Boundaries consist of high level close boarded fencing, with a selection of mature trees and hedging affording further privacy. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.5 of an acre.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed On Your Doorstep… Little Melton is a small village set to the south side of Norwich offering excellent access to both the A11 and the A47. There is also good access to the new Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Sainsburys and Tescos Supermarkets. The village itself has a thriving shop satisfying most needs, a highly regarded school and public house. How Far Is It To… The Cathedral city of Norwich is approximately 4 miles away and offers extensive shopping, cultural and leisure facilities with a main line station connecting to London Liverpool Street and commuter links to Cambridge. There is an international airport to the north of the city. “The property enjoys the rarity of being set in the heart of a Norfolk village yet within a stone’s throw of Norwich. It takes just a couple of minutes to reach the major A47 road, with its connections around Norwich and out of the county. The local shop, school and pub/restaurant are only a short walk away.” Directions Leave Norwich on the B1108 Watton Rd. Shortly after passing over the A47 Southern Bypass turn left signposted Little Melton. Continue into the village of Little Melton whereby the property will be found shortly after the village shop on your left hand side clearly signposted with a Fine and Country For Sale Board. Services Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Mains Drainage South Norfolk District Council

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