Colkirk, Norfolk

www.fineandcountry.com • Lovingly restored traditional cottage with a spacious extension of contemporary industrial design • Generous Plot centrally located within a Rural Village • Large entrance hall with vaulted ceiling and galleried landing area above • Open plan living, dining area with bespoke kitchen leading out to the garden with 5m wide sliders • Separate Sitting Room, Family Room, Study and Utility • Four Bedrooms, Family Bathroom and Two En-Suites, downstairs Shower Room • Front, Side and Enclosed Rear Gardens & Off Road Parking • Total Accommodation extends to 2515 sq.ft • Planning permission for a modern three-bay carport/garage • Energy Rating C Traditional on Trend stylish family home. “Our architect Modern Convenience

Sitting on a large plot in the centre of the village of friend came up with the idea of the The heart of the house is the open centre hallway and extending to plan kitchen and dining area, with Colkirk this stunning four bedroom family home has the size we have, and we wanted to a bespoke kitchen and five and a been transformed from the original 2 up 2 down make it appear as ‘barn style’ on the half metre sliders opening onto the back, with the modern centre link garden. “We spend a lot of time in traditional cottage by the addition of a spacious joining the two buildings together.” this area, and with friends over it is and contemporary barn style extension to the rear, Driving the owners’ commitment definitely a great social/entertaining cleverly linked by a large and light centre hall. More to the project was their love of space.” The owners were particular the large plot which lies within about the positioning and size of than doubling its original footprint this has been a the centre of the village, and their the windows in the design of their labour of love for the current owners, with every recognition that there was the home. “The glass in the house aspect of the layout and design of this property being potential to build something very allows the light to flood in - it is a special on it. very light and airy house.” From meticulously considered with attention to detail to the moment you walk through the create a unique modern industrial style, whilst being There’s no question that the front door and into the full height

sympathetic with the renovation of the original transformation has been a labour entrance space, there is the feeling of love for the owners, who said, of space, and this continues with the cottage. This property is a must see. “Everything has gone into the house galleried landing directly above, with to make it exactly as we wanted it. large windows offering a fantastic Every detail has been thought about view over the rooftops. Design Excellence and has some reason behind it.” “We could see what great potential it had and as we had done projects before but not for ourselves, we thought it would be an amazing opportunity,” the owners said. Purchasing the cottage in January 2017, they renovated the original building throughout whilst preserving the exterior almost as it was. To this they added an extension considerably larger than the original footprint, so creating a spacious and

“Our home works so well with its layout and design. The interior is almost like a piece of artwork!” The playroom has provided the beautiful magnolia tree, with a family it is also within the catchment area owners’ children and their friends of ducks as regular visitors to the for Fakenham and Litcham, with with their own space, with glazed pond. the highly reputable Litcham High doors so that an eye can be kept on School. Dereham is only a short them. Although they haven’t had the drive away if the amenities offered opportunity to see their plans for by a town are required. Throughout the house, the selection the garden through to fruition, of the right materials has been the owners have planted grasses of paramount importance to the along the front of the house owners as they realised their vision, with grey pebbles to add to the from the scaffold-board stairs and contemporary style. Also outside, landing flooring, to the bespoke planning permission has been bathroom units (with sinks sourced granted for a modern three-bay specially from France and Poland). carport/garage on the driveway, with sufficient height to house a Garden Potential horse trailer and caravan. The owners describe their garden as a blank canvas. Having cleared it Welcoming Village with the removal of several trees, “The village is very friendly and then laying it to lawn, the garden sociable with lots of events held was to be the next stage in their throughout the year.” With a local ongoing project. “We have had an pub and an abundance of paths and amazing garden design done which tracks for dog walking and horse was our plan for this year if we were riding, it also boasts a very good staying,” they said, adding that, “The village school and village play area garden is a south facing sun trap.” At with gym equipment. Although present there is a natural pond and Colkirk offers the peace and quiet log seating area at the front with a of the North Norfolk countryside, “All our effort and thought has gone into this house to create what an amazing space we have, and one that works.” “The village is very friendly and sociable with lots of events held throughout the year.” Floor Plans

Energy Graphs Additional Information

LOCAL AUTHORITY Breckland District Council AGENT’S NOTES Oil central heating with a pressurised system and mains water

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On the doorstep How far is it to...? Directions Colkirk has a village pub, The Crown, a Colkirk lies approximately 2.5 miles to Leave Fakenham heading out towards village church and primary school. The the south of the market and racecourse Swaffham on the A1065. Take the turning nearest high school is in Fakenham along town of Fakenham. Travelling west along on your left for Dereham and Brisley, the with other amenities such as doctors the A148, King’s Lynn is about 24 miles B1146. Pass through the village of Pudding and main supermarkets, a range of cafes, away with its major shopping centre and Norton, continue along the Dereham restaurants and public houses. The nearest main line connections to London, journey Road B1146. Take the turning on the right post office is found in Fakenham. time 1 hour 40 minutes. Taking the A1067 to Hall Lane and follow it along to Crown eastwards (25 miles) is the Cathedral City Road where it will join School Road. The of Norwich again giving a main line railway property will be located on the left hand connection to London. The North Norfolk side. coast is a short drive away with its many attractions.

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