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Home Farm Wereham | Kings Lynn | Norfolk | PE33 9AT STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER Lying in the Wissey valley, about five miles east of Downham Market and twelve miles south of King’s Lynn is the very attractive little village of Wereham the heart of which is a conservation area. The flint church, dedicated to St. Margaret of Antioch, and the George and Dragon pub overlook the village green with its large and pretty duck pond. On the outskirts of the village, up a slight incline, set behind mature trees and hedging on a private plot of over two acres is an extended single storey home that was once the farmhouse for a strawberry farm. INSIDE • An established Detached Bungalow set back from the road • Ideal for Equestrian buyers with a plot of approximately 2.3 acres (STMS) • Generous accommodation includes Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen and Dining Room • Four Bedrooms, Family Bathroom & En-Suite • Great Range of Outbuildings including Stables • Total Accommodation extends to 1687sq.ft • Energy Rating D Very Energy Efficient “It was my father’s house,” says the owner. “He came here almost twenty years ago at the time when the farm had just ceased trading. Just prior to that in 1998 it was significantly extended at the back, and then my father fully restored the whole house including re-wiring and re-plumbing. He also, more recently, installed twelve solar panels which not only supply all the electricity, but heat all the hot water too leaving enough to feed back into the National Grid providing an income of about £700 each year.” With so much space inside and out, all presented in sound order, the property would make an excellent family home. Light, Airy and Spacious The house is light and airy and gives a great sense of space as rooms are large with three pairs of French doors - from the kitchen, the living room and the master bedroom - opening onto the garden at the KEY FEATURES south-facing rear. A generous entrance hall leads through double doors into a dual aspect, over twenty- eight feet long living room with a fireplace housing an electric fire acting as a focal point. Another pair of double doors open into the dining room which is also accessed from the kitchen. The capacious kitchen is farmhouse style with a tiled floor, units lining the walls, and plenty of room for a table and chairs in the middle. Another dual aspect room, it enjoys morning sunshine through two windows over the sink, and light floods in all day at the far end where the French doors open onto the paved terrace. “The large, range style electric Belling cooker is almost brand new,” attests the owner. “It was bought and installed last year and I don’t think my father used it very much.” Above is an extractor hood, and space and plumbing is under counter for a dishwasher and a washing machine, and on one side, for a tall fridge freezer. A useful walk-in pantry is at the far end so there is no shortage of storage. Flexible Spaces All the bedrooms are very good sized doubles with the master bedroom benefitting an en suite that has a large shower, washbasin and lavatory, as well as French doors flanked by glazing onto a sizeable decked area to the south. The family bathroom accommodates a corner bath with mixer tap, a washbasin and a lavatory. The other two bedrooms are to the front, alongside a large study with copious KEY FEATURES amounts of bookshelves (possibly available to new owners) which might become a fourth bedroom if required. A study or playroom could be created in place of the current dining room as there is much space for a dining table at the back of the living room. “There is quite a large loft area,” mentions the owner, “if someone wanted to convert it into more accommodation [subject to planning]”. OUTSIDE Perfect for Horses The property sits on a plot of over two acres and would make a superb equestrian property. It already has a small brick built stable block that comprises two loose boxes and a tack room, beyond a workshop and open-fronted, two bay cart-lodge that was introduced during the owner’s father’s time. The original garage, the first outbuilding you come across as you enter through a pair of five-bar gates and up the gravel drive. “The garage was used as a farm shop in the days when it was a strawberry farm,” informs the owner. “Dad constructed two rooms within it – a utility area where there is plumbing, and a separate hobby room. It has electric light and power sockets.” Beyond the garage, a large gravelled space enclosed by hedges provides parking for four or five cars, before the cart-lodge, workshop and stabling. OUTSIDE Peace and Tranquility The sunny garden, mainly lawn, is south facing sheltered by a great number of trees. A paved terrace stands directly off the kitchen and living room – perfect for alfresco dining – which adjoins a decked area outside the master bedroom. “It’s all very peaceful here and completely private,” attests the owner. “There’s a neighbouring farmer’s field on one side, and a property on the other where they keep horses and who enjoy riding across farmland directly from their door. The two acres so ideal for grazing stretch immediately from the back garden, and, as the property is on a gentle rise, the views over open countryside are wonderful. Incidentally, we have a ride-on tractor that would be available under separate negotiation if desired.” QUOTATIONS “In 1998 it was significantly extended at the back, and then my father fully restored the whole house including re-wiring and re-plumbing” “He installed twelve solar panels which not only supply all the electricity, but heat all the hot water too leaving enough to feed back into the National Grid providing an income of about £700 each year” “The large, range style electric Belling cooker is almost brand new. It was bought and installed last year and I don’t think my father used it very much” “There is quite a large loft area if someone wanted to convert it into more accommodation [subject to planning]” “It’s all very peaceful here and completely private” “The two acres so ideal for grazing stretch immediately from the back garden, and, as the property is on a gentle rise, the views over open countryside are wonderful” INFORMATION On Your Doorstep... Wereham is a small village and civil parish in the county of Norfolk. In the centre of the parish is a large pond, supplied by a fine spring of water called “St. Margaret’s Well”. The Parish Church, dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch, is next to it. Overlooking the beautiful village pond is a local, friendly, family run traditional pub called ‘The George and Dragon’. How Far Is It To... Wereham lies in the Wissey valley and is on the main A134 road. It is five miles to the east of the town of Downham Market which has direct rail service into London’s King’s Cross. The hanseatic town of King’s Lynn with its excellent shopping and leisure facilities is located 13 miles away. King’s Lynn also has a main line railway station with links to Lon-don King’s Cross, taking approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Neighbouring villages in-clude Boughton, West Dereham, Wretton and Stoke Ferry. Directions... Proceed into Wereham on the A134, continue through the village past the new village hall and the property is found on the right hand side, identified by our Fine & Country for sale sign. Services: OFCH Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council Norfolk Country Properties. Registered in England and Wales No. 06777456. Registered Office - 15B Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1FH copyright © 2016 Fine & Country Ltd. Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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. 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