Little Melton | Norfolk MAKING EVERY MOMENT COUNT
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Little Melton | Norfolk MAKING EVERY MOMENT COUNT “A glorious setting down a long private drive, you’re in the heart of the countryside here. Just over nine acres of grounds include paddocks and lakes, with spectacular views to hold dear. Yet the village lies but a stroll away, with the city just a short drive too. The perfect place to make memories with family and friends – a home to treasure through and through.” • An impressive Family Residence, which has been sympathetically extended and also incorporates a Self Contained Annexe • Standing in 9.4 acres • Four Bedrooms; Four Receptions • Fully Renovated Main Bathroom; Second Bathroom • Spacious Breakfast Kitchen • Integral Access to Self-Contained One Bedroom Annexe • Formal Gardens; Lakes; Paddocks • A Range of Versatile Brick and Tile Outbuildings • Stunning Rural Views • Easy Access to the UEA, the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital and Major Trunk Roads • The Accommodation extends to 4,523sq.ft inc Annexe and Garage • Energy Rating: D You can live the country dream here but still be in the city in just 15 minutes. Glorious open countryside surrounds the fields, lakes and gardens at this former farmhouse. Inside there’s plenty of room for a large family while a sociable couple will jump at the chance to fill this home with their nearest and dearest. There’s business potential too and it’s ideal for anyone with horses, or those who enjoy fishing and other outdoor pursuits. For The Long Term This period farmhouse has been in the same ownership for well over 30 years and has been updated and upgraded regularly during this time. A happy home to three generations of the same family, it’s evolved to meet different needs over the decades and each occupant has put their own stamp on the property, so while parts of the building date back over 100 years, others are just five years old, although the alterations have been made so sympathetically that you’d never know! The house as a whole flows comfortably and effortlessly and has proved to be a wonderful home and amazing place in which to raise children. Meeting Many Needs This is a very sociable place and the owner has had lots of fun here. It’s been the setting for many family gatherings with Christmas dinners in the cosy beamed dining room, retiring to the sitting room for a snooze in front of the log burner, as well as summer barbecues in the grounds. “My son finds that friends always want to come here. He’s been able to have his own playroom and he’s had a great time, with the space for sleepovers, parties and so much more.” While the house works well for entertaining, it’s big enough and sufficiently flexible to ensure you can always find a quiet spot if you want to relax reading a book. The owner’s favourite place is her first floor sitting room, with beautiful views over the lakes. At Home With Nature During the family’s time at the house, the land has been put to many different uses. There’s plenty of fun to be had, building tree houses, fishing for carp in the lake, rowing on the water, playing football with friends or camping out in the fields. It’s ideal for horses or livestock and there’s business potential here too. “I did have planning permission for two shepherd’s huts by the furthest lake plus a barbecue area and was considering a glamping business with fishing available, so you could pursue that,” explains the owner. She has also rented out a paddock to friends with horses, had sheep in a field here for a local farmer, kept chickens and more besides. The land is certainly picturesque and private with lots of wildlife too, especially by the water. You wake up to deer making their way across the lawn, this year swans have appeared on the lake for the first time, while geese have their young here every year. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of the resident kingfishers, darting by in a flash of blue. There’s no light pollution so the incredible sunsets are completely unspoilt and on a clear night it’s so dark that all you see are the stars. A World Away While it feels very rural here and you really are in your own corner of the countryside, it’s a very convenient corner! You can walk into the village in ten minutes, or stroll to nearby Hethersett in 20 minutes. You’re close to the A47, so commuting is a breeze, with the hospital, research park and university just a 15-minute drive from home – and when you come back at the end of a long day, you can switch of totally as it feels like another world The Accommodation You move through the front door into the… Main Reception Hall From here you have internal access into the self-contained annexe, whilst an inner hallway leads you to the receptions on the ground floor. The flexible floor plan allows for up to five reception rooms or equally a couple of those reception rooms could be incorporated as bedrooms. You currently have a large…. Sitting Room With bi-fold doors leading out to the formal gardens, adjoining which is a… Music Room Although the current owner uses it as a music room, it could obviously be used for a number of different purposes. Also found on the ground floor is a large… Bathroom Complete with separate shower. Games Room Complete with a spiral staircase that rises to the first floor. To the other end of the house you discover an inner hall, with stairs rising to the first floor. Here you also discover a large storage cupboard along with the ground floor WC. A further door takes you through to the… Breakfast Kitchen Cabinets can be found to all four aspects, whilst windows offer a fabulous double aspect to the front and rear. Adjoining the kitchen is the… Dining Room Another wonderful space, blessed with possibly the best views from the house over the formal gardens and lakes. With windows affording a triple aspect. The first floor accommodation is equally versatile, with the current arrangement incorporating a… First Floor Sitting Room Where once again you have stunning views over the private gardens and lake. This could equally be a fabulous master bedroom if required. Three Double Bedrooms These are all accessed off an inner hallway. All of the bedrooms have numerous large windows affording spectacular views over differing parts of the garden. With one of the bedrooms benefitting from the spiral staircase mentioned earlier. You discover the recently renovated… Main Bathroom Complete with a wonderful focal point centre bath and a separate shower. The Grounds Set well off the road and approached by a 150 metre long drive, the property enjoys a wonderful rural location standing in 9.4 acres of formal gardens, paddocks and lakes and is surrounded on three sides by adjoining farmland. Flanking the drive are a selection of mature trees, beyond which, the current owner incorporates paddocks for horses. Beyond the paddocks, you will find a selection of field shelters and beyond that an orchard. To the end of the drive, the grounds open up with a paved driveway leading directly to a large brick and tile garage/workshop/storage barn, which could be used for a number of different purposes. The drive continues past this outbuilding, where you discover a further range of buildings including two open fronted cart bay outbuildings which are currently used for storage. Formal gardens surround the home and are laid to lawn, with a fabulous selection of mature trees found dotted throughout. Beyond these formal gardens are the twin lakes, which invite a wonderful selection of local bird life and includes both an island and a bridge. The property enjoys a beautiful park like setting, with mature trees and hedges found to boundaries affording tremendous privacy. You also have full access around the entire perimeters of both lakes, with the grounds in total extending to 9.4 acres. It is hard to believe that Norwich is only 5 miles away. 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… Little Melton is a small village set to the south side of Norwich offering excellent access to both the A11 and the A47. There is also good access to the new Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Sainsburys and Tescos Supermarkets. The village itself has a thriving shop satisfying most needs, a highly regarded school and public house. How Far is it To… The Cathedral city of Norwich is approximately 5 miles away and offers extensive shopping, cultural and leisure facilities with a main line station connecting to London Liverpool Street and commuter links to Cambridge.