Mulberry House Walton Road | Marshland St. James | Norfolk | PE14 8DP LEADING LIGHT • A Well Appointed & Pleasing Modern Detached Family Home • Located in the Ever Popular Village of Marshland St James • Under 30 min From King’s Lynn with Direct Trains to Central London • Within Easy Reach of Wisbech Grammar School and Town’s Amenities and Facilities • Large Kitchen / Dining Room/ Sun Room, Reception Room, Play Room, Gym, Study & Utility • Master Suite, Three Further Double Bedrooms, Two En-Suites, Family Bathroom & Downstairs WC • Gated Entrance, Ample Off Road Parking for Several Vehicles & Double Garage • Large Mainly Laid to Lawn Garden with Paved Patio Terrace • The Accommodation Approx. Extends to 4,192 sq. ft. 3 In a very peaceful spot with superb which then connects to a garden room with uninterrupted views of open farmland all three tall windows down to the floor at around, on the edge of a West Norfolk one end, and a wall of bi-fold doors onto fenland village, stands an exemplary home, the extensive, south facing terrace outside. one full of light and space that has recently “We even upgraded the patio tiles; all the been constructed using extremely high stone flooring and terrace came from Foras, quality materials, and is finished to an a local award-winning stone merchant, exacting standard. Set behind a thick hedge and we have underfloor heating virtually so concealed from the country road, the throughout supplied by two separate air attractive and substantial house is built in source heat pumps, with bedrooms only motley coloured bricks with a two storey upstairs having radiators – two in each,” section under a slate roof and an adjoining continues the owner. “It’s a very warm house single storey part, clad in black timber under as it’s so well insulated and we have Ecoglass a terracotta pantiled roof. It sits on a plot of in the windows, which is far more efficient at an acre which has several well established keeping the heat in than standard glass. We trees and an open lawned garden beyond have a log-burner in the living room which the terrace to the rear. is the highest kilo-wattage you can buy, but it’s very flexible as it can be turned right High Spec Home down so it is just an atmospheric visual effect without the heat being radiated.” “We bought the house in the early stages of construction,” says the owner, “so were able No Expense Spared to put our own stamp on it. We upgraded the kitchen hugely, in fact we upgraded a The kitchen is fitted with top notch brand, great deal including all the bathrooms too. Neff, built-in appliances which includes two It is an extremely high spec house as it was self-cleaning ovens, a steamer, a combi oven going to be a long-term home for us but and microwave, a dishwasher, a full-height things have changed so we are now moving fridge freezer, an induction hob and an out of the area.” extractor fan which can not only connect to Wi-fi, but has a choice of fifty different The house is a magnificently large and airy colours of lights depending on your mood! place with rooms of huge proportions There is a boiling water tap and a mixer in a contemporary open plan style. The tap with extendable hose over the double spacious entrance hall with its roomy built stainless steel sink; there is a double wine in cupboards for coats and boots, leads on cooler; there are pull-out cupboards, pull-out past a study, playroom, and gym before you drawers within drawers, and the worktops enter the vast nearly thirty-seven feet long are a sparkly white granite. “The kitchen was and twenty feet wide kitchen/dining room handmade by a local company KB Kitchens, and the island worktop has the largest piece of stone you can buy Plenty of Storage in one piece,” points out the owner. “There are USB plug points throughout the property, all the switches and sockets are in black Moving up the contemporary style staircase with its glazed nickel, and there is a hard-wired Bang & Olufsun TV and sound panelling, you find a spacious master bedroom with a fully fitted system throughout the house.” dressing room on entry – smart, clean-lined Hammonds built-in wardrobes and cupboards provide plenty of storage, in fact the The reception room on the other side of the house is of similar whole house has a plethora of built-in or fitted cupboards, and mammoth dimensions as the kitchen. Also a triple aspect room, there’s even a boarded-out loftspace above the two storey section. with further bi-fold doors onto the terrace it creates the perfect The master also enjoys an en suite, so too another bedroom. house for entertaining on a grand scale, particularly in summer, Bathrooms are fully-tiled in a contemporary fashion and all with with a natural flow from one room to another and from inside to heated mirrors. The family bathroom boasting a free-standing, out. double-ended slipper bath as well as a large walk-in shower. The mainly laid to lawn, low maintenance garden is completely private as there are no immediate neighbours, only some farm buildings on one side and wildlife roaming the fields! “We see lots of woodpeckers, pheasants and so many deer, often in herds,” declares the owner. “It’s incredibly peaceful here, and very secluded and private. The garden has a mature willow and apple tree, and some young fruit trees. There are evergreens at the entrance, and thick hedging along the road. At the back we put up post and rail to fully benefit the open aspect across the fields. The views from the front and back are fantastic.” The integrated double garage has an up-and-over door electrically-operated from a key fob, and is fully plastered and painted inside, with lights and sockets, so would be relatively easy to turn into an annex or use as an office if wished. Lively Local Community Marshland St. James is a lively village with a primary and a nursery, with further schools at Terrington St. John and Emneth. “There’s a new, very good village hall, the hub of all sorts of activities especially for children,” enthuses the owner. “It has a tea room too. For eating out it’s not far to Worzal’s on the other side of the A47, The Barn at Terrington, and The Crown at Outwell. And it is only 6 miles to Watlington train station with fast trains to King’s Cross, and it has a free car park! Secondary education is at Marshland High School in West Walton; Wisbech has the much sought after independent Wisbech Grammar School, as well as endless other facilities such as for shopping or There are USB plug points throughout the property, all the switches and sockets are in sports and leisure.” black nickel, and there is a hard-wired Bang & Olufsun TV and sound system throughout the house” We were able to put our own stamp on it. We upgraded the kitchen hugely, in fact we upgraded a great deal including all the bathrooms too. It is an extremely high spec house as it was going to be a long-term home for us” Energy Graph Additional Information LOCAL AUTHORITY Fenland District Council Council Tax Band - E AGENTS NOTES Mains Electricity, Gas, Water and Drainage. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Fine and Country or Norfolk County Properties has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We would also point out that we have not tested any of the appliances and purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any services. Agents notes: Norfolk Country Properties. Registered in England and Wales No. 06777456. The floor plans are for illustration purposes only. All measurements: walls, doors, window fittings and appliances and their sizes and locations are shown Registered Office - 15B Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FH conventionally and are approximate only and cannot be regarded as being a representation either by the seller or his agent. © Unauthorised reproduction copyright © 2019 Fine & Country Ltd. prohibited. Location Postcode for satellite navigation: PE14 8DP Location On The Doorstep... How Far Is It To... Directions Marshland St James is a village in the English county of Norfolk. Marshland St James is located near the village Elm. Elm is locally From King’s Lynn, take the A47 towards Peterborough. At the Marshland st James offers a chruch, primary school and local serviced by a primary school, a post office, local shop, hairdressers, roundabout take the first exit onto Pullover Road, signposted pub. The village lies 7.5 miles to the south east of the thriving garages, and a few public houses including an excellent restaurant. to Wisbech. After approx. 4.9 miles take the exit towards St historical market town of Wisbech. The town has a great The village is 12 miles southwest of King’s Lynn and 50 miles west John/Terrington and turn left onto Church Road and then right deal to offer, from its Georgian architecture, to its Church, of Norwich. The nearest town is Wisbech which is 7.5 miles north onto School Road.