Guestwick | Norfolk LIFE OF LUXURY An exquisite six bedroom property with three bedroom annexe is the sort of opportunity that doesn’t come around too often. Standing proudly in the middle of the plot and boasting impressive accommodation, as well as spectacular gardens, you’re sure to fall in love with this stunning rural home. • Impressive Residence found in a Rural Village Setting • Considerably improved by the current owners with thought for versatile living • Ideal for the growing/extended family or for Business opportunity • Main House with Four Reception Rooms and Six En-Suite Bedrooms • Annexe with Open Living/Kitchen, a further Three Bedrooms and Family Bathroom • Connecting the main house and the Annexe is an Office (currently under construction) • Sitting in grounds with Formal Gardens, Driveway and Paddocks approaching 5 Acres • The Accommodation extends to 5,521sq.ft • Energy Rating: E With the original building dating back to 1842, in the 1980s it became a pig farm and renamed The Gables, the current owner purchased it in 2007 and carried out major renovations and extensions. “It’s a wonderful home with a real aura,” he said. “We saw it in black and white in the back of the Eastern Daily Press and I just knew I wanted this house – something about it drew me in. It was love at first sight and it hasn’t disappointed since. Sitting in the property or out in the garden is the most peaceful place you could imagine. It’s bliss.” Class And Comfort “With the number of rooms we have here there’s lots of space and variety,” remarked the owner. “If we want some peace and quiet, the snug is a really relaxing space, with the fire roaring away. And the family room is a very comfortable area that is great all year round but especially in the summer, with the doors opening out to the side terrace with views over the gardens and church beyond.” The three-bedroom annexe also offers so much flexibility in terms of future use. “It could house relatives - permanently or temporarily – and this house is just a dream when it comes to hosting family and friends. With so many bedrooms and bathrooms, everyone has their own space; everyone is happy and content.” The Good Life “We adore the outside space we have,” the owner continued. “I know I’ve mentioned this already but the peace and tranquillity is quite something – you cannot hear a pin drop. There’s lots of grass for the children to run around on and the gazebo with log burner and seating area is a real luxury. Sitting out there with a drink and a book is the definition of relaxation. It really is quite special.” On a practical note, the barns, which have been in situ since the property’s former life as a pig farm, provide further potential. “I’ve always thought that they could easily be converted into successful holiday lets.” Pole Position “We’re tucked out of the way and if you want quiet country living, this plot is just perfection,” the owner commented. “It’s a friendly little village and we’re also on the Marriott’s Way - a traffic free, 26 mile route which is wonderful for cycling, walking and horse riding.” Guestwick’s position in the county is an enviable one, with many pretty towns and great days out within striking distance. “I love the fact that you can be in Norwich, Fakenham, Wells, Cromer and many other places within about 25 minutes. Having the stunning North Norfolk coast so close by is a real treat.” The Accommodation You take in the impressive front elevation before moving under the covered storm porch and move through the solid timber door into the… Reception Hall Immediately in front of you a turning staircase leads to the first floor, timber flooring, column radiators and panelled doors into… Office Located to the front elevation with a bay double glazed leaded window overlooking the front carriage driveway, column radiator, beautiful high ceilings, fireplace with brick hearth and timber surround, wood flooring, a pair of solid timber doors into the… Family Room High ceilings, double glazed French door opening out to the side terrace with views over lawned gardens and church beyond, red brick fireplace with wood surround and tiled hearth, door back into the reception hall. Across the hallway a door into the snug, but first a door leads to an inner hall with door and steps leading down into the basement with tiled flooring, light and power, currently used for storage but would make an ideal wine cellar. Cloakroom Two toilet cubicles with low level wcs, wash hand basin, stone flooring. Next to the cloakroom is a walk-in coat and boot room. Through a further door into the… Sitting room An impressive room with beautiful vaulted beamed ceiling, a recent addition to the property designed and built in-keeping with the original structure of the property, arched double glazed leaded windows to both elevations, two sets of bi-fold doors lead out to the rear terrace, stone flooring, fireplace with built-in glass fronted wood burner. Glazed doors into the kitchen. Snug A centre floor to ceiling red brick fireplace with raised hearth and wood burner set within, two double glazed leaded windows to front aspect, a pair of doors lead into the… Kitchen Breakfast Room A dual aspect room with a double glazed leaded bay window to the front, currently laid out in two areas, firstly there is the dining area with door into the utility room, the kitchen itself has a feature double glazed leaded window overlooking the rear garden, granite work surfaces with an extensive range of drawers and cupboards below, fitted twin ovens, microwave and coffee machine, electric hob with extractor above, stone flooring and in front of the twin bowl granite sink unit there is a well which has been covered by toughened glass and lights. The granite work surfaces continue into a breakfast bar and a further area with additional base and wall units including a built-in fridges and freezers, pull out spice rack units and there is space for a dishwasher. Door into the sitting room and a door concealing the second staircase up to the first floor. Utility Room Double glazed window and part glazed door opening out to the rear garden, stainless steel sink unit, tiled splasback, roll edge work surface, space for washing machine and tumble drier. Base units and a larder style unit. Returning to the reception hall, you take the stairs up to the first floor landing which could be used as a study space, roof window, column radiator and doors into… Master Bedroom Suite The sleeping area has high vaulted ceilings, ornamental feature fireplace with wood surround, exposed wood flooring, two column radiators either side of a pair of double glazed French doors which lead out on to an enclosed balcony. Through a large arch is the dressing area and bathroom, double glazed leaded bay window, steps upto a Jacuzzi style bath, vanity unit with work surface, drawers and cupboards, concealed cistern wc and a wash hand basin with mixer tap, wall mounted heated towel rail, walk-in tiled shower cubicle, concealed clothing rails. Moving across the landing, door and step down to a further landing area and the second set of stairs, you move into… Bedroom Two Double glazed window to the rear, column radiator, door in to the En-Suite with low level wc, wash hand basin with tiled splashback, corner tiled shower cubicle, tiled flooring. Bedroom Three Double glazed window to the rear, walk-in wardrobe, column radiator and door into the En-Suite with low level wc, wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle, roof window and wall mounted heated towel rail. Bedroom Four Located to the front of the property with double glazed leaded windows, built-in wardrobe with cupboard above, ornamental feature fireplace with wood surround and part exposed brick wall. Door into En-Suite Bathroom with roof window, low level wc, wash hand basin, corner panelled bath with shower over, wall mounted heated towel rail. Bedroom Five Located to the front with double glazed leaded bay window, column radiator, walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails and En- Suite Bathroom with low level wc, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, wall mounted heated towel rail. Bedroom Six Double glazed leaded window to the rear with views over the property’s gardens and adjacent fields, walk-in wardrobe and an En-Suite with low level wc, wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower over, wall mounted heated towel rail. Outside From the road the property is set back behind a mature boundary of trees, plants and shrubs, there a carriage driveway and to one end is the access for the studio and annexe. This area is mainly gravelled providing plenty of off road parking and also ideal storage for boats/trailers/caravans. The south and front elevations have mainly been laid to lawn. To the side and rear the garden once again has been mainly left to lawn and an area has been left for a vegetable garden. The boundaries are mainly fencing and hedging. There are some former commercial style high roofed open sided barns. There is also a covered seating area and sleeper steps upto a brickweave area with fireplace and log burner. An extensive range of mature trees can be found throughout the garden. The Annexe Ground floor accommodation consists of an open plan Sitting Room/Kitchen with a range of wall mounted units, sink unit with mixer tap over, work surfaces which extend to create a breakfast bar, base mounted drawer and cupboard units.