Bergh Apton Norfolk the Perfect Package

BERGH APTON NORFOLK THE PERFECT PACKAGE

“With the chocolate box charm of the quintessential country cottage, this home could easily grace the cover of a property magazine. Beautifully renovated and then further extended, for the character interior the frontage sets the scene. It’s hard to resist the allure of this home – so well finished, it’s spacious and surprisingly light, with views over farmland from every bedroom window, plus a lovely country garden to inspire and delight.”

• A very pretty Part-Thatched Cottage, with Delightful Gardens of 0.3 of an acre • Situated in a Superb, Rural Location to the Outskirts of the Village of Bergh Apton • Four Bedrooms; Two Bathrooms/Shower Rooms • Three Receptions • Breakfast Kitchen • Original Character can be found throughout with Exposed Beams, Timbers and Brick, Fireplace, Timber Floors and Pamments • Off Street Parking for Several Vehicles • The Property enjoys a Wonderful Rural Location with Views over Adjoining Farmland • The Accommodation extends to 1,515sq.ft • Energy Rating: E This pretty cottage boasts more than meets the eye, with a modern extension that offers flexible living space and adds to the appeal. It’s all set in open countryside on the edge of a very popular village known for its strong sense of community and offers easy access to the vibrant and historic city of Norwich. A Beautiful One-Off The cottage dates back to around 1650 in its oldest parts and would likely have started life as two houses. There would originally have been a chimney on each side and one of them still remains today – a gorgeous fireplace in the impressive dining room. The current owners have been here for 20 years, having fallen for the character of what is now their home. “When we came here, a lot of the major work had been done, including the roof. We got to do all the finishing touches,” they smile. They first extended the kitchen, then around seven years ago added a two-storey extension that houses a sitting room on the ground floor and master bedroom and shower room above. The modern parts of the cottage complement the original building but don’t compete, so each part has its own distinct character. Rising To Every Occasion This is a very versatile house. There’s a ground floor bedroom and bathroom that can be used as a suite and closed off from the rest of the house. “When our family visit, it’s nice to be able to give them their own space.” Upstairs, there are three further bedrooms and a shower room, all with beautiful views across the fields all around. The owners love a sociable kitchen and that’s what you have here. They enjoy cooking and like to be in the heart of everything when doing that. They have celebrated many special occasions here with family and friends, including weddings, birthdays, the arrival of new grandchildren, Christmas dinners and more. Community And Country Keen gardeners, the owners have created a lovely cottage style garden, with a large expanse of lawn where their grandchildren can play. There’s plenty of birdlife, including pheasants and partridges from the surrounding farmland, robins nesting by the front door, a family of wrens with the young ones learning to fly, and more. In the fields you see hares, muntjac and the occasional Chinese water deer. “We have great neighbours here and we’re surrounded by countryside so it’s idyllic. But we’re still very much a part of the village community and have embraced that,” smile the owners. There are groups for everything here, including art, history, gardening, singing, conservation and more. The owners have been surprised by the amount happening in Bergh Apton but also by how well placed they are here for travel up to Norwich. “And we’re within very easy reach of the coast, which is always a hit when friends and family come to stay!” The Accommodation You move through the front door which is recessed beneath the pretty porch, into the… Dining Room A fantastic main reception, full of original character with exposed beams and a fireplace. A large window to the front elevation which is south facing provides plenty of natural light. Adjoining the dining room, you have access through into a… Snug With further exposed beams and timbers as well as a double aspect which provides plenty of light. To the rear of the home, you have access through to the… Breakfast Kitchen Another generous space enhanced by its higher than normal ceilings. Character includes pamment tiles to the floor, timber work surfaces and timber panelling to the ceiling. Cabinets can be found to two aspects, with twin windows offering both light and pretty views of the rear garden. The current owners also incorporate a table within this space, whilst there is additional space for a range of white goods. Integrated within the cabinets is a butler sink, a ceramic hob and, double electric wall ovens. Also from the kitchen you have access out to the side of the property. Returning to the dining room, you move through to the rear of the cottage, where you discover a… Ground Floor Bedroom with an adjoining Bathroom This bedroom offers a great deal of versatility to the cottage as it located on the ground floor and would also be perfect to be used as a guest bedroom. Once again it has wonderful views over the rear garden, whilst an exposed beam can be found to the centre of the ceiling. Returning to the dining room, you move past the fireplace and into the new two storey extension, which was built by the current owners in 2012. This area on the ground floor incorporates a wonderful…

Sitting Room With bi-fold doors leading out to the terrace and rear gardens. Character includes an exposed beam above and timber floors underfoot, whilst you a feature fireplace to one wall. You move up the stairs to the first floor, where you are greeted by… Three Double Bedrooms All of which benefit from higher than average ceiling heights, as well as large windows which provide plenty of natural light. Each of the bedrooms offer wonderful views over the surrounding area, whilst also providing plenty of natural light, not normally associated with a cottage. There is also a first floor… Shower Room This is fully tiled and can be found within the new extension. The first floors character is a combination of new and old, with exposed beams and part vaulted ceilings combining with timber floors and introduced beams. The Outside Situated on a quiet country lane to the outskirts of the village of Bergh Apton. The property is approached via a shingle drive, which leads through a double five bar timber gate. The front garden is a combination of shingle, which provides off street parking for several vehicles, flanked on either side by deep colourful garden beds containing a variety of colourful shrubs and trees. From the drive you capture your first views of the chocolate box pretty, part-thatched elevations of the cottage. Which is draped in both climbing rose and wisteria. The front of the cottage is south facing in nature and enjoys sunshine for the majority of the day. Access to the rear gardens can be found on the eastern side of the home via a picket gate, with a paved pathway leading to the breakfast kitchen. Leading off the rear of the home is a paved terrace, whilst you also discover a greenhouse and a timber outbuilding. The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn, however once again there are deep garden beds found dotted throughout, containing once again a variety of colourful plants, shrubs and mature trees. The garden adjoins farmland to its rear boundary and is deceptive in its nature as its wraps around to the eastern side, and is accessed through a wonderful wooden trellis draped in climbing vine. The garden continues behind the neighbouring property where you discover a timber outbuilding as well as a rear access drive, which is enclosed via a metal gate. The current owners have a second drive that provides access to the rear gardens, of which they have a shared right of way over, but is owned by the local farmer. From the rear garden you have superb views over the adjoining area, with the garden in total extending to approximately 0.3 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… Bergh Apton lies some 8 miles south of Norwich and is a sprawling parish rather than a concentrated village. The local garden centre has a post office and restaurant within it along with a farm shop. Bergh Apton is widely known for its friendly community spirit with a wide range of organisations including a Local History Group, Conservation Trust, Yoga Club, Dog Training, Singing and a Parish Council just to name a few. There are a number of good local state schools nearby, with private options also available at Langley or in Norwich. How Far Is It To… Norwich lies approximately 8 miles north west of Bergh Apton and offers a wide range of leisure and cultural facilities as well as a main line rail link to London Liverpool Street and an international airport. The thriving market town of Beccles is approximately 13 miles south east. Situated on the River Waveney it has some good riverside walks as well as a plethora of shopping and eateries. Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft are easily accessible. The attractive market town of Diss is about 20 miles south west, with its large variety of shops, auction house and museum. It too boasts a main line rail link to London Liverpool Street. Try www.diss.co.uk for more information. Directions Leave Norwich on the A146 Beccles road and after about 4 miles take the turning to the right, after The Gull public house into Slade Lane, signposted Yelverton. Prior to reaching the village of Yelverton, turn left into Back Lane. Upon reaching the next junction, turn left signposted Bergh Apton, before taking the next turning into Church Meadow Lane. After a short distance, turn left into Upper Kiln Lane. After approximately 0.5 of a mile, take a further right hand turn into Lower Kiln Lane, before a further left into Wellbeck Road, with the property found shortly after on your left hand side clearly signposted with a Fine and Country For Sale Board. Services Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Private Drainage via Septic Tank South Norfolk District Council

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