Forge Cottage Road, , , , NR24 2EE

£575,000

Viewing by appointment with our Holt Office 01263 710777 or [email protected]

FORGE COTTAGE

'Forge Cottage' is a wonderful brick and flint cottage that boasts charming and character filled accommodation set in a delightful plot within the highly prized and rarely available village of Stody. Having been extended and renovated over the years by the present owners this delightful cottage boasts all the hallmarks you would expect of a traditional Norfolk cottage but with the added benefit of spacious and versatile accommodation. Presented in good order throughout, but with great scope for further enhancement, this fine period cottage offers the perfect opportunity to create your dream country home or retreat.

The well-proportioned and versatile accommodation briefly comprises; side entrance lobby, spacious sitting room with exposed beams and open fireplace, formal dining room/snug, open plan kitchen/diner with 'Shaker' style cabinets capped in oak worktops and French doors onto the garden, generous utility room, rear boot room with porch and a study. To the first floor there are three generous bedrooms, with the principal bedroom enjoying an en-suite bathroom, a bonus landing/study area and a family sized bathroom.

To the front of the cottage is a spacious shingle laid hard standing with ample parking options and access to the detached garage and workshop. To the rear of the cottage is a mature garden that is mainly laid to lawn with established soft borders and a range of fruit trees. The garden gently flows down to the banks of a meandering rivulet that stems from the and creates an idyllic and special environment. 'Forge Cottage' is nestled in a wonderful and peaceful location between the two highly sought-after villages of Stody and Hunworth. This very special location provides the perfect rural lifestyle set within the Glaven Valley with quiet lanes, rolling countryside and the added bonus of being within walking distance of The Hunworth Bell village pub and restaurant, arguably one of the finest in . KEY FEATURES

• Charming Brick & Flint Cottage

• Abundance of Charm & Character

• Well-Proportioned & Versatile Accommodation

• Three Bedrooms & Two Bathrooms

• Detached Garage & Workshop

• Established Gardens

• River Frontage

• Highly Sought After Location

LOCATION

The beautiful village of Stody sits in the Glaven Valley and is situated approximately 4 miles from the picturesque town of Holt. The village is well known for the many attractive cottages and houses that pepper the rolling landscape. The nearby former market town of Holt is one of the most attractive towns in Norfolk, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The main street is lined with colour-washed Georgian buildings, many of architectural importance. There are tea and coffee shops, lots of antique and curio shops, food shops and delicatessens, banks, independent shops and, of course, historic Gresham's School founded in 1555. The North Norfolk coast at Blakeney is six miles away due north. The cathedral city of is just twenty-six miles distant. From Norwich there are direct trains to Liverpool Street and is a convenient worldwide gateway via Schiphol Airport.

SERVICES CONNECTED

Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX

Band B.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

E. Ref:- 0371-2824-7415-2090-0901. To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://find-energy- certificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/find-a-certificate/ search-by-reference-number and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.

DIRECTIONS

From Holt take the B1149 Norwich Road and after 0.25 mile turn right to Hunworth. On entering Hunworth bear right at the green on to King Street and after 0.4 mile turn left on to Hunworth Road; the property will be found on the right after approximately 0.5 mile.

Viewing by appointment with our Holt Office: 1 Market Place, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BE 01263 710777 • [email protected]

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Sowerbys Limited is a company registered in and Wales, company no: 04151583. Registered office: The Granary, The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JT Sowerbys Estate Agents Limited is a company registered in England and Wales, company no: 05668606. Registered office: 54 Westgate, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5EL