REPPS WITH BASTWICK TOWERING OVER THEM ALL

“Across the fields you’ll see a sail or two go by, from your garden retreat, it’s so much more than meets the eye. A period home watched over by its historic tower, with business and development potential, from which your ideas can flower. From the thatched elevations to the beautiful woodland and fields around, at this attractive home, character and creativity abound.”

• A very pretty Thatched Cottage, which includes a Grade II Listed Tower within the 1.146 acres of Grounds • Four Bedrooms; Two Bathrooms; Two Separate Cloakrooms Four Receptions • Spacious Breakfast Kitchen with Separate Utility • Original Character with Fireplaces, Pamments, Timber Floors and Beams • Part Walled Gardens; Formal Gardens and a Small Area of Woodland, surrounded by Adjoining Farmland • The Property offers a Range of Opportunities, from continuation of the Established Cattery Business or Conversion of the Outbuildings to Holiday Cottages as Planning Permission has been Granted • The Outbuildings include Garaging, Workshop and Stabling • The Outbuildings including Cattery extend to 2,663sq.ft • The Accommodation extends to 2,509sq.ft A beautiful thatched cottage that’s been extended over the years, along with a range of outbuildings and potential cattery and/or holiday lettings business, all sitting within gorgeous gardens of over an acre, this property also comes with a unique feature – a four-storey church tower commanding spectacular views over the surrounding village and countryside. Rich In Character There was a church on this site back in the 11th century, with the tower added in the late 13th or early 14th century. While the main church was knocked down after the Reformation, the tower remains today, along with a pretty font that stands within the gardens here. The house itself has all the charm of the quintessential thatched cottage but it’s unexpectedly bright and airy inside, with excellent proportions. It’s this that first drew the owners here: “At the time, the cottage needed a lot of work. It took us two years to get it all done – re-thatching, taking the rooms back to brick, new windows, heating, plumbing, wiring and so on. We have done everything, top to bottom, so there’s no work to do. It’s all been finished to a high standard and in keeping with the character of the house. There are some lovely and unusual features, including two corbels from the old church now adorning a large fireplace in the sitting room. So Many Choices There was previously a large cattery here but it wasn’t in a good state of repair, so the owners took it down and built a bespoke cattery of more manageable size that enabled them to bring in a useful income. “We have a loyal customer base and have built up an excellent reputation. While we’re closed for the time being, the new owner could pick up with our client base and start up again if desired.” The owners have also been granted planning permission to convert the cattery into a luxury three-bedroom holiday let and have permission for the other outbuildings across the drive – you could run a thriving business here. “It would work well as each cottage would have their own parking and garden and you’d still have plenty of privacy in the cottage, so there’s good income potential but with minimal disturbance to your home life.” The tower has been used for storage and has power and water already in place, so while it is Grade II listed, there may be potential here too. Of course, you could leave everything as is and just enjoy this as a wonderful family home in a glorious position situated in the Norfolk Broads National Park. A Leisurely Life The owners love the peaceful setting here and all the wildlife, with marsh harriers, swans, kestrels over the fields, jackdaws nesting in the tower and more, as well as glimpses of sails as boats make their way down the nearby river. Whichever way you look, there’s a view! The gardens are gorgeous and divide into different areas, each with its own character. Highlights include weathered brick walls, a rainwater hopper dated 1713 running into an old well and the 14th century octagonal church font. There’s a stable and tackroom, so you could have a pony here, plus the land has been enclosed by stock fencing. “We did it so our dogs could run around safely. And when we take them out for walks, we’re spoilt for choice around here,” the owners smile. You have the village on the doorstep, all around you, plus and the coast within easy reach. The owners often spend time at the coast and love the holiday feel you can enjoy living here. The Accommodation You take in the thatched elevation of the cottage, of which the original cottage is believed to date back to 1713, before moving through the front door into the… Entrance Hall You note the coat hanging space to your right before moving through a further door into the… Main Reception Hall Here you have a continuation of the timber flooring underfoot, with a door providing access through into a boot room. Part timber panelled walls in the hall, add extra character, with a further door leading through to the… Sitting Room A versatile space, this room is bathed in natural light due to its numerous windows to two aspects. There is a continuation of the timber floors underfoot, whilst a fireplace with pretty tiles inserts acts as a wonderful focal point. Returning to the hall you move through to an inner hallway. To your left, double doors take you through into the… Breakfast Kitchen Found to the rear of the home, the breakfast kitchen serves as the heart of the home, with an island unit found to its centre. Wonderful pamment tiles can be found underfoot, contrasting beautifully with the kitchen cabinets and black granite work surfaces, which can be found to three aspects. Integrated within the cabinets is a dishwasher, a butler sink, a Rangemaster stove with extractor fan above, whilst there is additional space for an American style fridge freezer. A breakfast bar is also incorporated within the island unit. Double doors lead of the kitchen, through into a walk in pantry and utility area. Also found off the kitchen, a door takes you through to the… Conservatory From here you have access out to the rear gardens. Also accessed off the inner hall, is the… Dining Room Here you have a continuation of the timber floors underfoot, whilst a large south facing window provides plenty of natural light. You also notice the stove, that acts as a focal point within the room.

Family Room A generous space, which once again due to its many windows, is bathed in natural light. Further character includes a beam to the centre of the ceiling and timber floors underfoot along with a fabulous fireplace with late 12th, early 13th century corbels supporting the mantle, once again with a stove found within on a pamment hearth. A separate door provides access to the inner hallway. Continuing along the inner hallway, you discover numerous storage cupboards, before finally arriving at the… Bathroom Newly renovated, the bathroom includes a focal point roll top bath, an impressive separate shower, a recessed WC and a wash basin. All of which contrast beautifully with the timber floors and part timber panelled walls. The first floor accommodation is generous in its nature and consists of... Three Double Bedrooms and Fourth Single The master bedroom consists of an en-suite bathroom and a walk in dressing room. All of the bedrooms have large windows, as does the landing, providing stunning views over the formal gardens, tower, the River Bure in the distance and the adjoining farmland. Each of the bedrooms also offers a range of fitted wardrobes. Also off the landing you discover a first floor WC. The Grounds Enjoying a wonderful rural location, access to the property is through double wrought iron gates with the shingle drive sweeping up along the western side of the property. Flanking the drive on the left is a range of outbuildings, which have been given planning permission for conversion to another luxury holiday cottage. These outbuildings consist of a workshop, a single storey stable block and a double garage with a first floor workshop. There is also additional space available for parking for several vehicles. To the right side of the drive is a wonderful wall, which acts as a boundary for the formal gardens. From the drive you capture your first glimpse of the thatched elevations of the pretty cottage. To the rear of the cottage, double wrought iron gates beneath an archway, offer access through to a paved terrace. Here you stand back and take in the character of St Peter’s steeple, your very own piece of history, your very own monument. From the drive you pass through the gate under the bowers of Wisteria, to the principal part of the garden. Here you also discover Cherry and Pear trees along with plenty of Bluebells. Box hedging flanks the pathways, as well as two lions that sentry your approach to the front door. You explore the outer reaches of the garden and meander round to a pond, this part of the garden is divided by a further brick wall, which separates the front garden from the side and rear gardens, with access via a further archway. Here you discover five brick pillars with deep garden beds adjoining. Close by there is an external store and a small deep well with a gargoyle head spout set within the brick wall. You also notice a pattern of pathways which entwine across the lawn. Close by you also find the outbuildings, which have been part and parcel of the current owners cattery business. There are 20 units in total and these could easily continue to be run as a cattery if the new owners desire. This outbuilding has also been granted planning permission for conversion to a luxury holiday cottage. To the side of this is a further detached building, which encompasses a stable and a tack room. To the far reach of the garden, a wooded area and wild garden creates a pleasant walk way around the circumference. Here you also find Ash, Beech, Oak and Horse Chestnut trees. From this part of the garden, you move through a metal gate to the enclosed rear garden, where you can peer out over the rear boundary and watch any passing boats on the Bure River as they pass through . In all, the gardens and grounds extend to 1.146 acres. Agents Note All plans for the luxury holiday cottages are available to be viewed with the vendor upon request.

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… Potter Heigham offers easy access to the broads, in particular Hickling Broad which is part of an ecologically unique nature reserve with abundant wildlife including bitterns, swallow tail butterflies and protected plants. Hickling Broad forms part of the wider Broads National Park. Hickling is the largest of the Norfolk Broads and its 400 acres of water, 1,200 acres of reed bed provide a spectacular setting as well as providing sailing, wind surfing, bird watching and delightful walks. Hickling village, the centre of which is situated to the north west, has a school, sailing club and 2 public houses. The coast (3 miles) offers fantastic beaches at Sea Palling and Horsey. The town of Acle (4 miles) provides schools, shops, pubs, restaurants, a medical centre, post office, library and a weekly market (visit www.acle-village.info for more information). Stalham (6 miles) has a good range of shops and amenities, including a Tesco supermarket and secondary schools. How Far is it To… The Cathedral City of Norwich is about 19 miles away and has excellent educational, cultural and recreational facilities. There is a regular rail service to London Liverpool Street (about 2 hours) and Norwich airport provides daily flights internally and to continental Europe. The Coast can be found to the north with its quaint villages and sandy beaches. Favoured spots include Holt, Wells on Sea, Blakeney and the Burnhams. A 45 minute drive south will see you arrive at Thetford Forrest with its many nature trails and bicycle paths whilst Stansted Airport is a further hour drive with its many destinations offered throughout mainland Europe. Directions Leave Norwich heading east on the A47 southern bypass. Upon reaching the Acle roundabout take the exit signposted Caister On Sea A1064, shortly after take a left hand turning prior to Billockby onto the B1152 signposted . Continue along this road and upon reaching turn left onto the A149 coast road, followed by an immediate right hand turn into Grove Road. Continue along this road, whereby after a further 0.5 of a mile, the property will be found directly in front of you. Services Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Private Drainage via Septic Tank Borough Council

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