Arden House Overstrand | Norfolk Stories by the Sea
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ARDEN HOUSE OVERSTRAND | NORFOLK STORIES BY THE SEA “A beautiful residence in a glorious position, a connection to local history and a lovely place to call home, this is a house that’s perfect for making memories, having fun with friends and family in a setting all your own. Located within a seaside village but totally private, peaceful and secluded with abundant wildlife around, access to walks and close to the beach, this property would make a great family house or B&B and is sure to astound.” • A superb Country House sitting in Generous Walled Gardens of 1.6 acres • Situated in the Coastal Village of Overstrand • Five Double Bedrooms; Six Bathrooms • Three Receptions; Study • Spacious Open Plan Breakfast Kitchen and Living Area • The House is set Well Back from the Road and is approached by a Long Drive • Double Garage • Stunning Walled Gardens; Mature Setting • The Accommodation extends to 3,771sq.ft • Energy Rating: C A wonderful forever home, this is a place where you’ll have fun and make so many memories with your family and friends alike. Lovingly updated, extended and improved by the current owners, it’s incredibly bright and airy throughout. Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, through stone pillars and down a private drive, it sits within generous walled gardens that offer sunny and shady spots among the mature trees and flowers, plus plenty of wildlife to keep you company. Stroll out from your home and you’re in the heart of Overstrand, with the golden sandy beach just a short walk away. A Glorious Awakening! Overstrand was once a sleepy fishing village, until the London journalist and travel writer, Clement Scott, came to visit in 1883. He fell in love with the area and called it ‘Poppyland’. A number of Scott’s well-to-do London friends were enticed up and some bought land in the village to build second homes, earning Overstrand the name ‘Village of Millionaires’. The pioneering architect Sir Edwin Lutyens designed Overstrand Hall and The Pleasaunce here. When the original occupants of The Pleasaunce, Lord and Lady Battersea, died in the 1930s the grounds were sold off. This property was built within the former kitchen garden, and whilst the part-walled gardens are now mainly ornamental, they retain a number of original features, including 12ft high handmade, Italian wrought-iron gates, apple, pear, rose and laburnum pergola walks and a head gardener’s office. A Home And A Haven The house is tucked away behind two sets of gates, one leading to the spinney at the front of the property and one set from the old kitchen garden. The house itself sits within the walled garden and was built in the 1930s for the Chivers jam-making family. It’s been altered and extended over the decades, with the current owners making their mark, and is now a spacious and contemporary residence filled with light, boasting beautiful views of the garden on every side. The rear of the house faces south and has a large terrace that’s a fabulous suntrap. “This is a super party house.” They’ve made lots of memories here, including Christmas dinners with the family, birthday celebrations, summer parties on the terrace, barbecues, beach walks and more. Unwind Or Explore The gardens contain a number of fruit trees and specimen trees and have mature and magnificent trees dotted around to provide shade and privacy. The owners have added a Victorian style greenhouse and large fruit cage so keen gardeners will be in heaven here, while families will love having space for their children to run around, playing and exploring. As you wander the grounds, you feel a world away from anywhere and it’s incredibly relaxing. When you want to return to civilisation, it’s just a stone’s throw away, with a café, shop, school, hotel, pub, Post Office and sporting clubs all within the village itself. “We’ve made so many friends here as there’s plenty going on, with regular events including music festivals, seasonal fairs, gardening clubs and more,” the owners confirm. And of course, there are so many things to do in this popular holiday destination, whether it’s a walk along the clifftops, a paddle in the sea, a round of golf just down the road or hopping on a train from nearby Cromer and heading down to the historic city of Norwich. The Accommodation You move through the front door located on the northern side of the property, into the… Main Reception Hall You notice the sky lantern above which provides natural light, whilst underfoot timber flooring catches the eye, as does the staircase to your right which rises to the first floor. Accessed off the main reception hall you have a large cloaks cupboard as well as a ground floor… Guest Bedroom Suite With a stunning en-suite shower room and French doors that lead out to the western side of the property. To the other side of the main reception hall is an inner hall with ground floor WC and shower room, walk in pantry and a generous… Study Which comes complete with a double aspect. The study could also be used as a sixth bedroom if required. Returning to the main reception hall, you move Utility Room The Gardens Along the rear boundary there is a selection of through to the centre of the home, where you Which is also accessed from the inner hallway The property is accessed through brick pillars, mature trees which afford privacy from the rear discover the… mentioned earlier. with double timber gates providing access neighbours. Here you also discover the working onto a shingle drive, which leads directly to a part of the garden with timber storage shed Sitting Room The first floor accommodation consists of a detached double garage, whilst also affording and compost areas. On the northern side of You immediately note the original timber further four double bedrooms. The largest of additional parking for several vehicles. Flanked the home, there is a further selection of deep flooring underfoot, along with the generous size which being the impressive... on either side of the drive is a selection of garden beds running along the northern walled of the room. Benefitting from views through to mature trees including holly, pine, oak and yew. garden boundary. Here you also discover a the dining room, whilst also providing natural Master Bedroom Suite From the drive impressive wrought iron gates fabulous oak framed woodshed. Further raised light. The sitting room is based around an This has a full range of wardrobes and a allow access into the stunning walled gardens. beds can be found on the western side of the impressive fireplace with a wood burner set superb en-suite bathroom complete with From here pathways lead around the entire home. In all, the gardens and grounds extend within. From the sitting room French doors also separate shower and corner jacuzzi bath. The house, whilst also guiding you throughout the to 1.6 acres. lead out to the western side of the property. master bedroom suite also has access out to garden. a mezzanine, which is accessed from the spiral Agents Note Dining Room staircase within the living area. This mezzanine The manicured lawns immediately catch the The current owners are in the process of Located to the rear of the home, the dining is used as a second study area but could be eye, as does the selection of mature trees and attempting to gain planning permission on a room is one of the most recent extensions used for a number of different purposes. The colourful garden beds. On the eastern side of parcel of land immediately found to the left of to the property and is dominated by its roof views from the master bedroom suite are the the garden and benefitting from the 12ft high the driveway upon entering through the brick lantern above, which is a fabulous feature and best from the home over the stunning walled wall is a bespoke greenhouse with a brick base, pillars. If successful they will retain this land, also provides plenty of natural light. Underfoot gardens. whilst a fabulous deep garden bed with box if not then the land is available via separate you notice the oak flooring, whilst a double hedging runs along the entire length of the wall. negotiation. fronted wood burner is a wonderful feature as Three Bedrooms Also on the eastern side of the house there well. From the dining room, French doors afford These remaining upstairs bedrooms are all is a wildlife pond, further paved pathways and access out to the south facing rear terrace. en-suite bedrooms and incorporate either a stunning twin cedars that can be found within bath with a shower over or a separate shower the lawn. Accessed off both the sitting and dining room, cubicle and also come with built in wardrobes. is the… Each of the bedrooms is full of natural light Leading directly off the rear of the home, is due to the large windows, which also offer an extensive south facing terrace with central Open Plan Breakfast Kitchen and Living Area differing vistas over the property’s gardens. water feature. Beyond the terrace are further This stunning space incorporates a superb They are also independently accessed off a areas of manicured lawns, once again with kitchen with an impressive island unit, a spacious landing. garden beds enclosed via box hedging. There breakfast/morning room and a living area. All is also a lavender hedge and twin wrought iron of which incorporate Italian marble floor tiles walkways, which are draped in a selection of underfoot.