White House Dereham Road | Colkirk | Norfolk | NR21 7NQ RURAL BLISS

In its setting in the quiet rural village of Colkirk, this early 19th century character home offers a wealth of wonderful features including exposed wooden beams, the original bread oven in the kitchen, and two of the most amazing brick open fireplaces, both with wood burners. Boasting two/three bedrooms, generous open plan living spaces and an established garden, this detached family home is ideally situated for access to the market town of Fakenham which is two miles north, the celebrated North Norfolk coastline which is a 20 minute drive, and both Norwich and King’s Lynn within convenient driving distances. Early viewing is strongly recommended.

• Beautifully presented character Cottage, Popular rural village location • Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility • Two Bedrooms, Ground Floor Shower & En-Suite • Character features include Inglenook Fireplace, Exposed Beams & Brickwork • Gardens and Parking • Energy Rating D • Total Accommodation extends to 1400sq ft

Ideal Home When they first viewed it ten years ago the current owners immediately fell in love with White House and have lived there ever since. “The open plan living areas and the large open fireplaces with great wood burners give it such a wonderful cosy but traditional feel,” they said. Built in the early nineteenth century, the wooden beams and old bread oven which is still in situ in the kitchen certainly give the property the feel of traditional cottage. It was originally two cottages which were combined, and because of this there are two large brick fireplaces in each of the two main living areas, both with wood burners. There are also two staircases, both of which lead up to the two main bedrooms. The present owners have made improvements in their time, extending the kitchen and removing the box room to provide additional space, and installing a range master cooker as they love to cook. Other projects including replacing the roof around eight years ago, and at the same time new windows were added. A new shower room has been installed in the last year. “The large dining room and open plan living areas have been great for entertaining and having children and adults all socialising together,” the present owners said, adding that “The garden lends itself to barbecues and lovely evenings just chilling out.” Perhaps the most striking thing about White House is the sheer amount of living space, all of it open plan which, as the owners remarked, “Just lends itself to entertaining and socialising with friends and family.” The two bedrooms on the next floor are also very generously proportioned, and as the owners said the advantage of two bathrooms means that there is never a queue. “The guest bedroom has the potential to be converted into two rooms and this was our plan for the longer term, but we haven’t got round to doing it yet!” they said. “We regularly have families staying in the room since it has a king size bed and double sofa bed, with space for further blow up mattresses.” Outside The property has a gravelled drive to the front with space for several vehicles and to the rear a lovely established garden. “The cottage garden has colour all year round. The lavender smells amazing currently!” There are two garden sheds, one at the front and one at the rear, and also a summer house in the rear garden. As the owners pointed out, “The garden is a moderate size so doesn’t take a lot of looking after.” The raised lawned area and a paved area by the house are ideal positions from which to observe the visiting wildlife. “The buddleia attracts amazing butterflies when it’s out and many sorts of birds visit to use the bird bath. There is a constant buzz of wildlife activity and background noise when you sit and listen, which we love to do.” Traditional Village Colkirk is a peaceful rural village dating back to before the Domesday Book and comprising a variety of modern and period properties plus a thriving village school, church, village hall, and sports field. As the present owners said, “Colkirk is a lovely village with lots of easy accessed walks, a great play area and outdoor gym on the green. There’s also a good primary school and nursery in the village. The Brisley Bell, an amazing pub, is just down the road and we love to go there for its exceptional food.” If the amenities of a town are required, Fakenham is a couples of miles to the north, while Norwich and Kings Lynn are both around twenty miles by car. “We are also only twenty minutes from the North Norfolk coast so it’s very easy to pop there in the evening or weekend for a stroll and fish and chips!” the owners said.

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… Colkirk has a village pub, The Crown, a village church and primary school. The nearest high school is in Fakenham along with other amenities such as doctors and main supermarkets, a range of cafes, restaurants and public houses. The nearest post office is found in Fakenham. How Far Is It To… Colkirk lies approximately 2.5 miles to the south of the market and racecourse town of Fakenham. Travelling west along the A148, King’s Lynn is about 24 miles away with its major shopping centre and main line connections to London, journey time 1 hour 40 minutes. Taking the A1067 eastwards (25 miles) is the Cathedral City of Norwich again giving a main line railway connection to London. The North Norfolk coast is a short drive away with its many attractions. Directions... Leave Fakenham and head on the Dereham Road B1146, after a 1.5 miles turn right onto Market Hill and merge onto Crown Road. Turn left onto Dereham Road and the property will be found on the right hand side identified by our F&C For Sale board.

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