Great Melton, Norfolk
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Great Melton, Norfolk www.fineandcountry.com • A very pretty Grade II Listed Cottage, standing in beautiful Landscaped Gardens within the village of Great Melton • Four Bedrooms; Two Bathrooms • Four Receptions • Spacious Breakfast Kitchen with Separate Utility • Original Character can be found throughout with Exposed Brick, Exposed Beams and Fireplaces • Double Garage; Additional Off Street Parking • Beautiful Private Landscaped Gardens of approximately 0.3 of an acre • The Accommodation extends to 2,416sq.ft Coming Full Circle Medieval Magnetism from home. “We’re so sad to leave, This property originally consisted of especially after putting in all this hard work! It’s a lovely period home that “This charming Grade II two medieval chambers that were converted into two cottages. In more comes with everything you need for listed cottage has space recent times it’s been opened up to modern life,” the owners explain. and location exciting, create one very spacious home that still together with original retains its abundant charm. The owners Warm And Friendly features that beguile and fell for the character here and saw the The owners are a sociable couple are truly inviting. From potential to make this their long term who love to entertain and the cottage its fabulous inglenook home, offering everything they sought: really lends itself to this. The kitchen fireplaces to the exposed “We’ve made a number of changes to has double doors leading out onto beams and timbers get it just right – the biggest of which the terrace and is open to a stunning has been creating a kitchen extension breakfast room with floor to ceiling captivating, the magnificent with floor to ceiling glass where we glazing allowing light to flood in. This glazed kitchen and stunning can watch the birds. There’s a pair of is a wonderful area for entertaining views – a rare opportunity red kites we often see gliding above.” or simply for relaxing day to day. The is waiting.” They have also fitted new bathrooms, owners spend most of their time in recarpeted throughout, replaced the here, before moving in to the sitting windows and doors and redecorated. room in the evenings. This is particularly Two former outbuildings have been homely in the colder months. “In winter converted into a large, fully-equipped we love cooking a roast dinner for Perfectly positioned, this character office that’s ideal for anyone working friends then sitting by the wood burner cottage offers timeless charm with plenty of space and heaps of original features. It’s a superb and delightful home in an impressive setting and the owners have created beautiful gardens that further enhance the appeal. “When you’re out in the garden all you hear are the sound of the birds.” with a bottle of red wine. In summer pretty village pubs nearby to sample Kitchen we host barbecues in the garden.” the food and drink. There are also Forming part of the new extension, They have created different seating loads of bridleways and public access built by the current owners, the areas outside in which to catch the sun footpaths within easy reach. “Yet we’re kitchen has been linked to the original throughout the day, so you can take only a mile from Hethersett and close outbuildings via a glass conservatory. breakfast on one terrace then have a to Norwich and Wymondham. This is a Kitchen cabinets can be found to two late dinner on the other. Upstairs all position that will prove hard to beat,” aspects contrasting beautifully with the four bedrooms are a great size and two they smile. wooden work surfaces. There is plenty have en-suites as well. of space available for a free standing The Accommodation range and an American style fridge Splendid Cottage Gardens You take in the pretty elevation of freezer. From the kitchen, French doors When the owners first came here the cottage, in particular noting the lead out to the rear terrace, beyond the gardens were mainly lawned. But attractive climbing rose. You move which is a light and bright breakfast area being keen gardeners they saw that a through the front door, which takes you with floor to ceiling windows affording beautiful cottage garden would really through to the… fabulous views over the gardens. enhance the attractive property and immediately set to work. The gardens Main Reception Hall Beyond here is the... are now well stocked with traditional Noting the original brick flooring planting that suits the setting and offers underfoot. To the far end of the hall, a Open Plan Family/Breakfast colour and interest throughout the door offers access through into the… Room year. “We’ve also put in a new seating This was formally an external office. area with a pergola and terrace, dug Ground Floor Bathroom An internal wall has been removed to a pond that’s full of fish – and created Complete with overhead shower provide a fantastic open plan area ideal a working area with a greenhouse, attachment and glass screen. There is for family living and every day dining. vegetable garden and fruit cage,” they also a WC and a wash basin. explain. When you sit out here all you Returning to the main reception hall, can hear is birdsong. It really is an idyllic Utility Room you move through into the… spot. “We see wood peckers, squirrels Formerly the kitchen to the property, and the garden is alive with so many the generous utility room incorporates Formal Dining Room different birds.” cabinets to two aspects, which contrast So much original character in here beautifully with the quartz work from the multitude of exposed beams A Desirable Setting surfaces. Integrated within the cabinets overhead to the generous inglenook You’re set well back off the main road is a dishwasher and a ceramic sink unit, fireplace found to the far wall with a here so it’s very secluded. The only cars whilst there is plenty of space available wood burner set within on a pamment that come up are visiting you or your for further white goods. Also within the hearth and an original bread oven. neighbours! It feels as though you’re utility there is plenty of room for boot Windows and a glass door offer a in the heart of the countryside but and coat storage, whilst there is also double aspect over front and rear you’re only 10 or 15 minutes from the a multitude of exposed beams found gardens, whilst you also notice the city centre, so it’s that lovely balance of overhead. original stone staircase found to the rural and convenient. The owners enjoy side of the fireplace. Beyond the formal cycling and have spent many a happy You move through to the rear of the dining room is the… day exploring the area and visiting cottage into the… “The kitchen is a stunning room with floor to ceiling glazing and a part glazed roof and leads onto the open plan family/ breakfast room, which is ideal for family living.” “The cottage is incredibly cosy in winter and a wonderful place to retreat from the cold outside.” “Upstairs all four bedrooms are a great size and two have en-suites as well.” Sitting Room and Snug Area The Grounds garden beds throughout with a vast Once again the sitting room is The property is approached via an majority of mature plants and shrubs dominated by its exposed beams initially shared drive before leading which provide colour for most of the overhead, as well as a smaller fireplace, onto your own private drive via a five year. Leading directly off the rear of once again with a wood burner set bar gate. The drive leads directly to a the cottage is an extensive terrace within. You notice the recessed book detached double garage with additional area, which has direct access into the shelving to the side of the fireplace, off street parking for several vehicles. breakfast kitchen. Additional areas whilst once again windows offer a To the left of the drive is an area within the garden include a timber double aspect to the front and rear. designated to both an orchard and a summer house, a chicken run, a timber There is an open plan nature with the vegetable garden. Both of which are storage shed and a second west facing adjoining snug area, which once again productive and include both a fruit terrace which enjoys the evening sun. has a fire place, this time more of a cage and a green house. This area is To the side of which is a wildlife pond. feature. Further windows provide light, bordered by mature laurel hedging. The boundaries consist of both close whilst a full glass door offers views of The front of the cottage is bordered boarded fencing and picket fencing, the garden and external access. by low level picket fencing, flanked by ensuring that the rear garden is fully lavender, whilst a selection of garden enclosed, ideal for children and pets The first floor accommodation beds can be found along the front of and these in turn back on to woods can be accessed from either of the the cottage. With climbing rose also and farmers fields. In all, the gardens two staircases, with each offering found to the front elevation. Access extend to approximately 0.3 of an acre. independent access from two landings to the rear garden can be found to to all four bedrooms. the left of the cottage on the eastern side. The expansive rear garden is Master Bedroom Suite beautifully landscaped, containing deep This offers twin built in wardrobes as well as access to an en suite shower.