Foulsham | SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED

This beautifully presented former Post Office is bursting with character and charm. Boasting delightful accommodation, including a sublime kitchen, the setting is an absolute winner too, with local amenities, picturesque countryside and the stunning coast all within striking distance.

• Full of Character and Beautifully Presented by the current Owner • Superb Setting with local amenities, conveniently situated with access to the North Norfolk Coast, and Fakenham • Sitting Room, Dining/Snug, Superb Kitchen with walk in Pantry, Ground Floor Bathroom/Shower • Four Bedrooms (One En-Suite), Garden and Off Road Parking • Features include Beams, Panelled Doors, Timber Flooring and Beams • Total Accommodation extends to 1494 sq.ft • Energy Rating E Set in the popular village of Foulsham, the owners fell in love with this former post office the moment they set eyes on it. “The property is over 130 years old and it’s full of character,” they commented. “We have pictures of the house back in the 1900s which will, of course, stay with the property. We’ve also been told that the village is one of few in the country with three different monarchs’ post boxes; the one on our property is a King George V one.” This palpable sense of history combined with hugely appealing living spaces presents a compelling family home. Favourite Spaces “The kitchen is the absolute hub of the home”, the owners enthused. “From a practical angle it has everything you need – and just where you want it – and the pantry is a real asset. It’s a very sociable space and one that everyone gravitates towards.” The breakfast bar is a nice feature – and will ensure that no one cooks alone! – while the easy flow through to both the snug and lounge/diner makes entertaining a pleasure. “The snug is another highlight for us,” they continued. “It’s so cosy and really comes into its own in the winter with the wood burner crackling away.” While the master bedroom is a lovely space, the owners tend to gravitate towards the attic room. “Waking up in the attic room is like being on holiday! It’s just such a delightful room with the gorgeous beams and sunlight streaming in through the windows.” Standout Features There are two individual features that really shine for the owners. “The stained glass window at the top of the stairs is our favourite original feature in the property and it casts the most wonderful light in the mornings. Our other favourite is the porthole which we bought from an antique shop on a whim; it’s added a really original feel to the bathroom.” Out & About “The garden is a complete suntrap; it gets the sun almost all day long,” said the owners. High walls and planting offer good privacy as well as other homegrown benefits. “Although the trees have only been planted a year, we’ve already harvested some of our own apples.” In the past, surplus fruit may well have been sold by householders and traders in Foulsham’s marketplace - a feature that, despite ceasing to exist in the 18th century, still imbues the village with a keen sense of history. “The location has so much going for it,” they added. “The residents are really friendly and there is an active programme of events run at the village hall. The beautiful pub serves fabulous food – and the village school is just moments from the property.” Situated at the mid- point between Norwich and the idyllic North Norfolk coast, opportunities abound in any direction, as the owners confirmed. “A trip to the theatre or to the seaside for fish and chips is never more than half an hour away.” The Accommodation As you walk through a part glazed door with double glazed mock sash windows to the front you immediately enter into the sitting room, there is a beautiful exposed brick feature wall with part beamed ceiling and wood effect flooring, column radiators and exposed timber doors that lead to… Inner hall With a connecting door to the kitchen and a turning staircase leading to the first floor. Dining Room/Snug Double glazed mock sash window to the front, there is an inglenook style fireplace with wood surround and a glass fronted wood burner set within. Either side of the chimney are built-in shelves and storage cupboards below, exposed timber flooring and two column radiators. Kitchen A picturesque double glazed window overlooking the property’s enclosed garden, the main focal point is the centre kitchen island which has a ceramic 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, solid wood worksurfaces extending to create a breakfast bar, with an extensive

range of drawers and cupboards below including a wine rack. A fireplace which has been shelved, spaces for a free standing fridge freezer and a range style cooker with a decorative tiled splashback and fitted extractor hood. Tiled flooring, two column radiators and an arch leading to… Pantry Part shelved with further worksurfaces and storage space below, tiled flooring and with a window looking across to the rear garden and the rear hallway. Rear Hallway An ‘L shaped’ hallway with a double glazed window to the rear and a glazed door leading to the garden, through a further timber door is a walk-in utility cupboard with fitted shelving and room for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Ground Floor Bathroom/Shower Room Patterned double glazed window to the rear, a low level WC, roll top bath sitting on claw feet with a Victoriana style shower head attachment and a wash hand basin with mixer tap over. Take a step up into the walk-in tiled shower cubicle where there is a drench style shower and a ship port window. Taking the stairs to the first floor… The landing has a stained glass arched window, a cupboard housing the hot water tank and a study area where the current owners have a bespoke built desk and bookcases, doors that lead to… Master Bedroom Double glazed mock sash window to the front, there are built-in double width wardrobes with hanging rails, a part glazed timber door leads to the en-suite and has a matching white suite comprising a low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and a walk-in tiled shower cubicle, part tiled walls and tiled flooring. Step down to… Bedroom Two Vaulted beamed ceiling, double glazed window to the rear and double glazed roof window, there are a range of built-in cupboards with a mixture of shelving and hanging rails. Bedroom Three Double glazed mock sash window to the front and column radiator. Bedroom Four Double glazed mock sash window and column radiator. Outside Rear Garden A combination of brick and flint walled and fenced boundaries, two brick built outhouses which are used for sheds. Paved patio enclosed fenced garden with a continuation of the patio creating a path through the rear garden and across to the timber built workshop.

Decorative paved patio seating area with the remainder of the garden being laid to lawn with plant and shrub borders. There is a gated access to the rear of the property providing hard standing off road parking. On The Doorstep Foulsham is a pretty village, which is graced with some fine Georgian Houses, a result of the fire, which swept through in 1770. Within the village there is a village store and a public house. Not far away is Pensthorpe Gardens and Nature Reserve. Pensthorpe lies within the Wensum Valley, which acts as a migration corridor and the reserve is made up of numerous different kinds of habitats, all of which attract different species. How Far Is It To?… Foulsham lies approximately 8 miles south east of Fakenham and 16 miles north-west of Norwich. With Holt only 10 miles north. Often described as the ‘Gateway to the north Norfolk coast’, the thriving market town of Fakenham has the famous Fakenham Race Course, Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park and The Thursford Collection right on its doorstep. For more information go to: www.fakenhamweb.co.uk, while the Cathedral City of Norwich offers a wide range of cultural and leisure facilities and a variety of good schools both in the public and private sectors. Norwich also has its own main line rail link to Liverpool Street and an international airport. Directions Leave Fakenham south-east on the A1067 towards Norwich. Remain on this road and adjacent to the water tower turn left sign posted ‘Foulsham’. Continue into the village, and the property will be found on the left hand side adjacent to the Public House.

Agents Notes: District Council - Band B Services: OFCH, Mains - Water, Sewage and Electricity

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