Hethersett | Norfolk | NR9 3RH a NEW CHAPTER BEGINS

Myrtle Cottage 1 Wiffens Loke | Hethersett | Norfolk | NR9 3RH A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS

“From medieval hall house to Quaker meeting place, this home has a story to tell. With authentic character and a real sense of space, it’s a wonderful abode in which to dwell. A desirable location adds to the appeal, tucked away in a village and hidden from view. Close to the city and enclosed by green gardens, a delightful all-rounder – just waiting for you!”

• A stunning Grade II Listed 16th Century Residence, with Later Additions, situated in the popular village of Hethersett • Three Double Bedrooms; The Option of a Fourth Bedroom; Two Bathrooms • Three Receptions; Study; Conservatory • Original Character found throughout with Timber Floors, Fireplaces, Brick Tiles, Exposed Beams and Exposed Timbers • The Home is Set Back from a Private Road in Generous Gardens with Twin Driveways • Garage; Parking; Summer House • Stunning Front Garden with Box Hedging; Generous Rear Garden; Terrace • The Gardens extend to approximately 0.36 acres (stms) • The Accommodation extends to 2,733sq.ft • No EPC Required This pretty period home has so much to offer. It’s full of features and has a flexible layout that’s perfect for families or sociable couples. Beautifully extended over the years, there’s no shortage of space here, yet the cottage retains an intimate and cosy feel. Generous gardens wrap around and you feel wonderfully secluded, yet you’re in the heart of Hethersett, with all amenities a short stroll from the front door. Less than 15 minutes from Norwich and Wymondham, it’s perfectly situated too. A Friendly Feel Dating back at least as far as the 16th century, this welcoming timber-framed home is sure to appeal to anyone who loves older properties. Former owners have traced the inhabitants back to the late 16th century and have discovered that the building was used as a Quaker meeting house in the 18th century. A number of interesting artefacts have been found both in the house and garden, and these, along with papers relating to the history of the property, will be left with the house for the new owners. “We have really enjoyed being part of the history here. Our children were older when we first arrived so we didn’t have everyone living at home, but over the years we’ve celebrated birthdays and Christmases together and had lots of visits from our grandchildren. It’s been an incredible place to call home – full of character and so comfortable.” Quality And Comfort During their time here, the current occupants have made further improvements without compromising on the character features that first attracted them. They’ve fitted a stunning, hand-made bespoke oak kitchen with a twist: “We spoke to a local artisan cabinet maker and asked him to build us a solid wood kitchen. He was doing some work for the National Trust at the time and they had just felled an oak in the grounds of Blickling Hall. We were lucky enough to have all our kitchen cabinets crafted from that one oak – it’s spectacular”. The conservatory is another excellent addition. Electric roof blinds keep it cooler in summer, while in winter, the sun streams in and warms the room quickly, so the owners spend much of their time in here. “We added a generously sized conservatory because all the other rooms are so well proportioned and we wanted it to suit the house. Although it’s a cottage, the dimensions are more like a farmhouse.” There are three large receptions, plus a study, on the ground floor. One of the rooms, the family room, has an en-suite shower room and its own external access, so it would be great as a bedroom suite or family room where children could have friends over. Upstairs, all three bedrooms are good doubles and the master suite is reached up a second staircase, giving it a high degree of privacy and a nice separate feel from the rest of the house. A Hidden Gem Outside, the garden wraps around and there’s a surprising diversity of wildlife and birdlife to be enjoyed. The hedgehog house has been well used, a green woodpecker feeds on the lawn most mornings, a family of bullfinches have made the garden their home – and more besides. The owners have enjoyed spending time out here and love being able to follow the sun around all day while always being wonderfully secluded. There are just a handful of houses down the loke and it feels very peaceful, but when you need to get out and about, you don’t need to go far. The schools, library, shop, surgery, supermarket, village hall and more are a stone’s throw from your front door, while main roads are less than a five- minute drive. You can join some of the many community groups and classes in the village, including art, breakfast socials and more – and when you need to head off to work, you’re around ten minutes from Wymondham or Norwich. You can even cycle to the university, science park or hospital in 20 minutes. The Accommodation Beautifully situated, the grade II listed cottage is set to the centre of its plot with a pathway guiding you to the front door. You move through into the… Main Reception Hall Where you note the block timber flooring underfoot. To your right a door takes you through to the… Sitting Room You have a continuation of the block timber flooring underfoot, with the room enjoying a fabulous triple aspect. The focal point without a doubt is its impressive fireplace and wood burning stove, with the exposed brick of the chimney breast. You also note the exposed beams overhead. A door conceals a staircase which rises to the first floor, but more of that later. You move through to the other side of the reception hall, where you discover the… Dining Room Another stunning room full of original character from its impressive fireplace and brick tiles to the exposed beams found overhead. Once again numerous windows and French doors provide natural light as well as views of the garden. Similar to the sitting room, there is another wood burning stove found within the fireplace. From the dining room French doors afford access through to the conservatory. From the dining room you move through to an inner hallway, where to your left you have a study, a second staircase and a door which leads you through to the… Family Room A versatile space, this room has also been used in the past as a fourth bedroom, with a door leading through to an en-suite shower room. A multitude of exposed beams can be found overhead, whilst windows provide plenty of natural light, with a door affording its own independent access. You move through to the rear of the property, where you discover the spacious…

Breakfast Kitchen Newly introduced by the current owners, the superb oak cabinets can be found to three aspects contrasting beautifully with the granite work surfaces. There are several appliances included within the cabinets, with the current owners also incorporating a large breakfast table to one end of the room. Set just off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry and a spacious utility room, from which you have external access out to the rear gardens and terrace. To the opposite end of the kitchen is the hardwood… Conservatory Complete with electric blinds to help regulate the temperature of the conservatory, this is the most recent addition to the property which has been added by the current owners. You have fabulous views of the rear garden, with French doors affording access out to the gardens. Underfoot you notice the tiled flooring. The first floor is accessed by twin staircases and consists of three double bedrooms and a spacious landing complete with original floorboards. Three Double Bedrooms Each of the bedrooms are very generous in their size and have part vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and fireplaces which catch the eye. Each of the bedrooms have their own independent access from twin landings along with large windows which offer fabulous views of the garden and the surrounding area. Found off one of the bedrooms is a large walk-in wardrobe/storage space. The largest of the bedrooms, the master bedroom, also has access to its own en-suite WC. The remaining two bedrooms are serviced by the… Main Bathroom Which includes an overhead shower attachment within the bath. The Outside The stunning cottage is situated down a private loke, standing in gardens of 0.36 acres. The property offers two separate drives, to the front and side, each in Indian sandstone. The front drive leads directly to a garage whilst also providing off street parking for several vehicles. As does the second drive. The front garden is part divided by mature hedging, with mature box hedging a wonderful feature. Interspersed with Indian sandstone pathways which lead to the front door, as well as generous areas of grass and an impressive pergola covered with mature roses. The grade II listed cottage itself sits centrally within its generous gardens and is partly enclosed by mature hedging and close boarded fencing. The rear garden can be accessed on the western side of the property where you discover the second drive along with a paved courtyard alongside a brick storage/pump house built in 1879. The modern pump supplies 2 outdoor taps from the adjacent well believed to be about 42 feet deep. This is securely covered. Impressive oak double gates afford access to the rear garden where you have an expanse of lawn as well as a paved terrace which runs along the rear of the home. The part walled garden offers deep garden beds to its perimeters offering a selection of mature plants and trees including wisteria, magnolia, ash and silver birch. There is an impressive water feature also found within the garden along with a timber summer house, a compost/maintenance area, which is out of view and a second timber storage shed which can be found to the rear of the garage. From the rear gardens you have access to the utility, breakfast kitchen and conservatory. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to 0.36 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… Hethersett has a wide variety of amenities including shops, two pubs, three schools, a church, doctors and dentists. The centre of Norwich is about 6 miles away and the village is on a bus route to the railway station in the city. It is also just a mile each from the A11 and the A47. From Hethersett there is easy access to the nearby market town of Wymondham with trains to Cambridge and London. Local schools include Hethersett High School, Hethersett Old Hall, Wymondham High and Wymondham College. How Far Is It To… Hethersett is such a highly regarded village because it combines both village environment with accessibility to Norwich. It is just 6 miles from the centre of the city with its main line rail link to London Liverpool Street and an International Airport. It also has great access to the County’s road network, being close to the A47 with its links to Kings Lynn and onwards to Lincolnshire, The Broads and the East Coast. The A11 of course gives great access to Newmarket (45 miles), Cambridge (65 miles) and onwards to London. Directions Proceed out of Norwich city on the A11, at the Thickthorn roundabout take the B1172 into Hethersett. Follow this road for approximately 2 miles and take the turning on the right hand side into Hethersett village. Take the first right at the Queens Head public house onto Queens Road, passing the school and library. Take the first right into Henstead Road then second left into Lynch Green. Continue along Lynch Green and prior to a sharp left hand turning, Wiffens Loke can be found on your left hand side clearly signposted with a Fine and Country For Sale Board. Continue down the loke, where the property is the first to be found on your left hand side. Services and District Council Gas Central Heating, Mains Water, Mains Drainage South Norfolk District Councill Tenure Freehold

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