Eastgate Lodge Ringstead

Overlooking a paddock and open countryside to the rear, a substantial, modern, character house

EASTGATE LODGE 43 FOUNDRY LANE RINGSTEAD PE36 5LE

EASTGATE LODGE is a good-sized detached house with views to the rear over a paddock and rolling countryside beyond, situated along a quiet village lane.

The accommodation has been altered and extended to provide four reception rooms, a vaulted kitchen, study, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house is tastefully presented with traditional features, such as exposed oak timbers and beams and a fireplace in the sitting room with a wood-burning stove.

The kitchen is fitted with modern oak-fronted cabinets under polished granite worksurfaces and enjoys views over the garden and open countryside.

RINGSTEAD is a sought-after village surrounded by undulating farmland situated just two miles inland from the coast, a delightful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, famous for its beaches and bird and nature reserves. Ringstead has a village shop, a public house and many wonderful walks in the surrounding countryside, including one through the Downs, a glacial valley, to Old Hunstanton.

A championship links golf course can be found at nearby Old Hunstanton. A full range of shops and facilities are available in both the seaside resort and town of Hunstanton (3 miles) and the medieval port and market town of King’s Lynn (17 miles) from where a mainline railway station gives access to London Kings Cross in 97 minutes. The Georgian village of lies 10 miles to the east.

Guide: £595,000 (Freehold) Ref: BUR130149 (31.03.15.)

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ACCOMMODATION: ceramic tiled floor.

OAK-FRAMED PORCH Glazed entrance door to UTILITY ROOM Solid wood worktop surface and Belfast-style sink on brick piers. Brick dividers with space for washing ENTRANCE HALL Exposed oak timbers, tiled floor with built - machine and dishwasher. Recessed ceiling lighting and tiled in lighting. Staircase to the first floor with understairs recess. floor. Oil-fired central heating boiler. Built-in cloaks cupboard. KITCHEN Full width windows with part-glazed door to CLOAKROOM Hand basin and low level WC. Tiled floor. outside. Range of oak fronted units with drawers and granite worktop surfaces. Matching island unit with Belfast-style LIBRARY/FAMILY ROOM A double aspect room with two sink. Space for cooking range with stainless steel splashback pairs of glazed double French windows to the front and a and extractor hood above. Vaulted ceiling wit h two Velux casement window. Superb range of fitted bookshelves along roof lights on either side. Exposed timbers, recessed ceiling one wall. Ceiling beam and oak timbers around the door lighting and tiled floor. openings. Recessed ceiling lighting and ceramic tiled floor. PANTRY Fitted worktop surface on brick piers. Shelving, WINE ROOM Shelving, recessed lighting and ceramic tiled recessed lighting and quarry tiled floor. floor. FIRST FLOOR STORE/WORKSHOP Solid timber door to rear. Shelving along one wall. Fitted work bench. LANDING Two Velux roof lights, hatch to l oft space. Shelved built-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Large box STUDY room with light.

SITTING ROOM Brick fireplace, chimney breast and hearth BEDROOM ONE Small window to the side and window to with a fitted wood-burning stove. Three wall lights and oak the rear having far reaching views across adjoining farmland. flooring. Oak-framed opening to the garden room. Built-in wardrobe. Feature exposed roof timbers and post.

GARDEN ROOM Double aspect with f ull length glazed EN-SUITE BATHROOM Panelled bath with hand-held windows at the rear giving views over the rear garden with mixer/shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, basin and farmland beyond. Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and WC. two Velux lights. Area of exposed brick and chalk wall and solid oak floor. BEDROOM TWO Window to the rear with lovely rural views, built-in wardrobe. DINING AREA Two ceiling beams, recessed lighting and 3

BEDROOM THREE Windows on three sides, all having fi ne FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: rural views. Feature ceiling timbers. Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale. Some items BEDROOM FOUR Dormer window to the front, built-in such as carpets, curtains , light fittings, etc., may be available wardrobe. by separate negotiation if required.

SHOWER ROOM Dormer window, tiled shower cubicle, IMPORTANT NOTICE: basin and WC. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. Measurements and OUTSIDE: distance are given as a guide only. We hav e endeavoured to Double wooden entrance gates give access to a gravelled ensure the information given is accurate but we would urge driveway with parking and a turning space. An arched you to contact the office before travelling any great distance gateway to one side gives access around to the rear garden. to ensure that your impression of the property is as we There is a paved area to the rear of the house with railway intended. None of the services, appliances or equipment have sleepers and steps up to a lawned garden with hedging along been tested and purchasers should satisfy themselves on such one side and at the rear, and fencing to the other side. There matters prior to purchase. is a shrub bed at the bottom of the garden and a concrete fuel bunker and timber shed. To the side of the house is a lean-to storage area and log store. Ou tside double electric points and taps at both the front and rear of the property.

AGENTS’ NOTE: There is an ornamental gate in the rear boundary, although Eastgate Lodge has no formal right to pass through it.

DIRECTIONS: Take the A149 coast road from Hunstanton, through Old Hunstanton and take the first turning on the right signposted to Ringstead. At the junction, bear right along the High Street and take a left hand turning into Foundry Lane, which is a small turning just before The Gin Trap Inn. Follow the lane around to the right and Eastgate Lodge is on the left hand side.

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HEATING: Oil-fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX : Band E.

VIEWING: Early inspection is r ecommended through the Agents. For an appointment please telephone BEDFORDS , The Bower House, Market Place, Burnham Market, King’s Lynn, PE31 8HF. Tel: (01328) 730500. All our properties can be found on the internet at www.bedfords.co.uk

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B434 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330 7

Total Floor Area Approx. 257.9 sq. metres (2775.1 sq. feet)

Ground Floor Approx. 158.6 sq. metres (1706.7 sq. feet)

Garden First Floor Room Approx. 99.3 sq. metres (1068.4 sq. feet) 4.99m x 3.97m (16'4" x 13')

Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Kitchen 3.18m x 5.20m 3.78m x 4.57m 4.50m x 5.22m (10'5" x 17'1") (12'5" x 15') (14'9" x 17'2")

Pantry Dining Sitting Area Room 4.50m x 3.54m 4.50m x 4.57m (14'9" x 11'7") (14'9" x 15') Bedroom 4 Utility 3.05m x 3.57m Box (10' x 11'9") Room Study 3.01m x 3.57m (9'11" x 11'9")

Bedroom 3 3.77m x 3.57m Store (12'4" x 11'9") 16' x 5'6" Library/Family Room 6.52m x 4.20m (21'5" x 13'9") Wine Room

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC): A copy of the full EPC is available upon request.

BEDFORDS, The Bower House, Market Place, Burnham Market, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE31 8HF Tel: 01328 730500 Email: [email protected]

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