45 Strumpshaw Road Brundall | Norfolk | NR13 5PG WINNING the SPACE RACE

45 Strumpshaw Road Brundall | Norfolk | NR13 5PG WINNING THE SPACE RACE

“With barn-style good looks and a handsome frontage, this impressive home sits comfortably in its green surrounds. Deer wander the garden and birds of prey dart overhead – a wonderful location for wildlife as tranquility abounds. Yet the lively village centre is just down the road – shops, schools, station, marina and more. So very convenient but blissfully peaceful, all that you need is a stone’s throw from your door!”

• A very impressive Modern Family Home, which enjoys an Edge of Village Location • Standing in Grounds of 0.5 acres • Four Bedrooms; Three Bathrooms; Four Receptions • Versatile Second Floor Attic Space, ideal for Games Room, Home Office or Annexe Type Accommodation • Spacious Open Plan First Floor Breakfast Kitchen and Living Area • Stunning Vaulted Ceilings • Double Garage: Long Drive Approach • Chain Free • The Accommodation extends to 3,457sq.ft • Energy Rating: TBA With a whopping 321sqm+ of space (that’s nearly 3,500 square foot), this attractive property has all the room you could need. It also offers generous gardens of around half an acre, wrapping around the house and providing beautiful green surroundings, the river and marina just down the road, first class bus, rail and road links, plus all the amenities of one of Broadland’s most popular villages. The owner believes his family have the best of both worlds here – and if you come to view this property, we think you’ll agree. Bitten By The Bug A bespoke build by the current owner, this is the first time the property has ever come to the open market. “I’ve always lived in this area and love the balance it offers between rural life and access to the city. When this piece of land became available, I knew I could build my ideal home here,” he confirms. An experienced developer, he wasn’t fazed by the size of the project and, since completion, has enjoyed making the most of life here for around 15 years. “The only reason I’m moving on is that I wanted to build another house and do it all again,” he says. Vistas And Visitors This is an upside-down house, to make the most of the setting. The ground floor houses five good sized bedrooms, some with dressing areas, ensuites and even one with a sauna. It’s hugely flexible: you could have a study, hobby space, music room – whatever you want. Head up to the first floor and take your pick from two spectacular rooms. One is the generous sitting room with spiral staircase leading you to the mezzanine above. The sitting room has stunning views out across the gardens and is wonderfully light, thanks to the triple aspect and beautiful double height ceiling, while also being cosy in winter thanks to the log burner. The other main room on this floor is the kitchen, with ample space for both dining and seating areas. Perfect as the centre of family life, it’s also brilliant for entertaining, as the owner has found: “We’ve had some amazing parties here over the years. You can easily have a lot of people just in one of these two rooms. We’ve even had a little barbecue on the balcony!” Upstairs, through the mezzanine is a lovely attic room, large enough for a number of uses. The owner had it as a gym, but it would also make a fabulous art or craft studio, games room for teens, or home office, hidden away from the rest of the house. City And Country Combine The owner has enjoyed seeing sunrises from the balcony, watching a doe and her young wander through the gardens, spotting birds of prey hunting nearby and so much more. You’re just down the road from the Broads and from an RSPB reserve, so the wildlife is amazing and so diverse. It’s hard to believe you’re just a ten-minute walk to the station, to the marina, the primary school, doctor’s surgery, library – the list goes on! This is a superb place to live if you want easy access to everything, but you value your own space and privacy. You can drive into Norwich in less than 15 minutes or head to the coast in less than half an hour. Yet when you’re sitting out in your garden or relaxing on the balcony, you’re tucked away in your own part of the lush Norfolk countryside. The Accommodation You move through the front door of the property, which takes you through to the main reception hall. The accommodation of this house is different to a traditional layout as the bedrooms can all be found on the ground floor. There are five double bedrooms in total, the largest being the master bedroom which has a walk-in dressing room and an en-suite shower room. Additionally there is a further en-suite to one of the other bedrooms as well as the main bathroom. Each of the bedrooms offer large windows or French doors, which provide plenty of natural light as well as views over the gardens. There is also a selection of storage cupboards. You move up the wonderful oak staircase with glass balustrading, pausing halfway to admire the fabulous views from a window overlooking the front of the property. The first floor accommodation is the real focal point of this home. The stunning sitting room, with galleried landing and first floor balcony benefits from two storey, full height vaulted ceilings along with twin triangular glass gable end windows. A spiral staircase can be found to the second floor. The room itself has a focal point wood burning stove set within in a fireplace. This room also benefits from the best views from the house and is the reason why the reception rooms are located to the first floor. Returning to the landing, you discover the first floor WC, before moving through into the spacious open plan breakfast kitchen and living area, which can be found to the opposite end of the house from the sitting room mentioned earlier. Offered with wonderful views to the front of the property, with a south facing nature ensuring plenty of natural sunlight. The kitchen area incorporates cabinets to three aspects contrasting beautifully with the classical black granite work surfaces. There are a number of amenities integrated within along with a breakfast table, which is incorporated within the cabinets. The current owners have incorporated both dining and sitting areas within this capable space. Separated from this area is the utility, where once again you have a selection of cabinets and work surfaces, along with space for a range of white goods. Returning to the sitting room, you move up the stairs to the second floor, where you discover a landing area with oak and glass balustrading with views back down to the sitting room below. From this landing a small door then affords access into a very generous roof space, which could be used for a number of different purposes subject to the new owners wishes. It has been used as overflow for accommodation, a gymnasium, storage and a home office. Three roof lights provide natural light and are south facing, whilst there is also additional storage found within the eaves. The Grounds The property is approached via a long sweeping drive with close boarded fencing acting as your boundary. The house is set well back from the road, standing impressively in its plot of approximately 0.5 acres. (to be measured) Sitting centrally in its gardens, which offer a blank canvas for new owners, the property enjoys an edge of village situation with views over adjoining countryside to the east. The drive leads directly to a detached double garage, whilst also affording parking for several vehicles. The majority of the garden can be found on the eastern and northern sides and is laid to lawn.

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… Brundall is a highly sought after village with just about every amenity catered for with a village shop, a post office, school, train station, Broads access, dental and doctors surgeries and various other high street stores. Access to the A47 is on your doorstep for easy access to most of the county. “Brundall is a great village, there is a village school, health centre and shops all within a few minutes walk, everything we need is here but we can get out into the country easily or into Norwich when we need to. We love being so close to the river for nice walks, sailing and boating” How Far Is It To? Access from the Broads can be gained either from Brundall situated on the River Yare or Wroxham, the acknowledged centre of the broads network which is approximately 8 miles distance. Brundall is well placed for the cathedral city of Norwich which lies approximately 7 miles west, with its wide variety of cultural and leisure facilities as well as a main line rail link to London Liverpool Street and an international airport. Great Yarmouth is approximately 12 miles to the east boasting 5 miles of sandy beaches. The sea front offers the Marina and Sea Life Centre amid various rides, shops and amusement arcades. For more information visit: www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk. Directions Head east on the A47 Southern bypass and upon reaching the first roundabout take the third exit sign posted Brundall. Continue through the village of Brundall, proceeding under the railway bridge, where the property will be found shortly after on your left hand side clearly signposted with a Fine and Country For Sale Board. Services and District Council Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Mains Drainage Broadland District Council

This property requires an Energy Performance Certificate, which is in the process of being done.

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