Ketteringham | Norfolk | NR18 9RY PICTURE PERFECT

The Thatched Cottage Low Street | Ketteringham | Norfolk | NR18 9RY PICTURE PERFECT

‘From its convenient situation to its flexible accommodation and sympathetic extension, this Grade II Listed cottage has bundles of original character, it really is a sensation! Throw in a beautiful leafy garden with a large studio and you will find, a thatched residence that’s chocolate box pretty, and surely one of a kind!’

• A wonderful Grade II Listed, Thatched Cottage situated in the convenient village of Ketteringham • Three Bedrooms; Two Bathrooms/Shower Rooms • Three Receptions including a stunning Sitting Room • Spacious Kitchen and Breakfast Area; Separate Utility Room • Original Character is found throughout with Exposed Brick, Exposed Beams and Timbers, Inglenook Fireplaces, Pamments and Brick Tiles • Detached Double Garage with Large Studio/Office Above • The Accommodation extends to 1,726sq.ft • Energy Rating: E With its fairytale appearance and almost magical setting, the Thatched Cottage, in Ketteringham, captivated the owners from the moment they first set eyes on it. Now after a great deal of work - the property has been transformed into a home that is as comfortable and easy to live in, as it is wonderful to look at. “We wanted to live in the countryside but also to have easy access to the city,” they explained. “We were also looking for a house that had lots of character, but as soon as we saw the Thatched Cottage, we knew this was it.” So Much Character They loved the old beams and studwork in the cottage, and the fact that, for a country cottage, it had an unusual amount of headroom. When they first moved in they went through a process of sympathetic restoration. The work carried out was thorough, and ranged from re-ridging the thatch through to stripping out and repairing rotten roof beams, and creating a new outside terraced area. “We had everything done sympathetically, and the cottage has lost none of its original character.” Great For Entertaining The open layout of the ground floor of the Thatched Cottage now makes it ideal for entertaining. The current owners love cooking and the presence of the breakfast room means they are not cut off from their guests. “The layout is fantastic now - it feels very open. If we have friends round we can be cooking and preparing food and still feel part of the party because we can chat to them at the same time,” they said. The sitting room, with its beamed ceiling and inglenook fireplace has become the perfect sanctuary after a busy day at work. Comfortable sofas and stripped wooden floors work with the exposed timbers to create a friendly, informal ambience. “This is a lovely room to be in, especially in the winter; said the owner. “We love lighting the fire and making hot toast on it when the weather is cold and damp outside - or at Christmas, roasting chestnuts.” Care In Decorating All the rooms in the Thatched Cottage have been carefully decorated and furnished to blend with the style of the cottage. Pale creams and shades of white set off the wooden flooring, timber beams and exposed brickwork and pamments. “The furniture is fairly traditional, leather chairs and old wood etc. In the bathroom it was a must to have a free standing bath. “The kitchen and shower room are exceptions to the style we have gone for. It does blend very well with the rest of the cottage but are very modern, with stainless steel splashbacks and modern glass sinks, for example!’ Fruitful Garden Another favourite spot for putting their feet up is the garden. This is a pretty English cottage garden, leafy and green with plenty of places to soak up the sunshine. With a grapevine, a huge walnut tree and three cherry trees, there is plenty of fruit to enjoy as well. “In the summer we use the garden a great deal. We have barbecues on the terrace at the weekends and during the week, after work, we pull the banana hammock out on to the lawn, grab a cold beer or a glass of wine and just lie there until all the stress of the day has disappeared.” Summary This is a very pretty Grade II Listed thatched residence oozing with character and charm. It has the potential to extend and create a larger property, subject to the necessary planning permissions, if you so wish. From the entrance hall you move through to the breakfast area which has an open plan nature with the kitchen and is partly divided by a low level brick wall and pillars. The kitchen itself has space for a range cooker, whilst integrated within is a dishwasher and larder fridge. The separate utility room has space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and a fridge freezer. From an inner hallway you move through to the sitting roo, which is partly divided by vertical beams and is full of original character from its inglenook fireplace with its exposed brick surround to the beams overhead. To the other side of the vertical beams is a smaller snug/reading area. The dining room forms part of the newer extension to the cottage and brick tiles and exposed beams to the walls and ceilings are in keeping with the original cottage. From the dining room, a rear hallway leads to a self contained accommodation wing. Perfect as guest accommodation or equally as the master bedroom suite complete with shower room and a further room currently used as a study. Returning to the main reception hall, you move up the stairs onto the landing where you discover a large storage space before moving into bedroom two, which once again has plenty of original character. The master bedroomis blessed with some of the best views from the house, whilst the character in here includes timber flooring and exposed timbers to the walls. situated just of the master bedroom and also accessed by the original staircase is the main bathroom/en-suite to the master. This delightful bathroom includes a roll top bath and a Victorian style wash basin. Externally the property is approached from the laneway via a shingle drive which leads directly to a detached double garage with large studio/office above. The front garden is bordered from the lane via mature hedging with a number of mature trees found throughout including pine, willow and sycamore. The front garden is a combination of shingle, providing additional off street parking, and a large circular area of lawn. Access to the rear garden can be found either side of the cottage. It consists mainly of lawn with a large south east facing terrace leading directly off the kitchen and sitting rooms. Large flowerbeds can be found throughout the garden containing all manner of shrub and plant life. Mature trees include walnut, cherry and silver birch. Accessed off the terrace is the utility room with an adjoining wood store. In all, the plot extends to 0.304 acres.

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… The village of Hethersett is just a mile away and has primary through to high schools as well as village shops, post office, doctors surgery and public houses. The market town of Wymondham with its large supermarket, doctors surgery, full range of sought after schools including Wymondham College, its popular market square with weekly markets, high street stores, public houses and leisure centre is only a five minute drive south of Ketteringham. Immediately to the north of Ketteringham is the East Anglian capital, Norwich. The cathedral city has an enormous range of facilities including a main line rail link to London Liverpool Street and an International Airport. How Far Is It To… The famous Norfolk Broads are within thirty minutes with all the related water activities, nature walks and wildlife. Thetford Forest with its numerous walks and cycling routes can be found approximately 20 minutes to the south. The North Norfolk coast is a one hour drive with its sandy beaches, quaint villages and vast array of wildlife. Equally the Suffolk Heritage Coast can be found to the east (one hour) with the pretty villages of Southwold and Aldborough. Directions Leave Norwich on the A11 Newmarket Rd and prior to reaching the market town of Wymondham .take a left hand exit signposted Ketteringham. Shortly after take your first right into High Street and proceed into the village. Continue past the village hall and upon reaching the timber village sign take the right hand fork in the road where the property will be the second on your left hand side clearly signposted with a Fine and Country For Sale Board. Services Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Private Drainage South Norfolk District Council

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