1 the Granary Lenwade | Norfolk Down by the River

1 THE GRANARY LENWADE | NORFOLK DOWN BY THE RIVER

“Sitting within the curtilage of a Grade II Listed mill and offering contemporary comfort with historic appeal. This home is part of a former mill’s granary looking out over the river, the superb setting your heart will steal. With wildlife in abundance and fishing rights too, a communal woodland and gardens to view, your own private area to sit out and unwind – we think you’ll agree this is a real find!”

• A Converted, Former Granary enjoying an Idyllic Position with Views over the River Wensum • Sitting within the Curtilage of the Grade II Listed Lenwade Mill • Four Bedrooms; Three Bathrooms/Shower Rooms • Stunning First Floor Open Plan Main Reception Room with Balcony • Spacious Breakfast Kitchen with Separate Utility • Private Lawned Garden with a Large Terrace with Direct Access and Fishing Rights to the River • An Additional 2.5 acres (stms) of Communal Grounds • Single Garage; Allocated Parking for Three Cars as well as Visitors Parking • The Accommodation extends to 2,426sq.ft • Energy Rating: D A delightful and spacious family home with private parking and garden, sitting in communal grounds in the curtilage of a former mill, this is a property offering something a little different – and very desirable. It’s all set within a charming rural village between Norwich and North Norfolk, so it’s well placed for work and leisure alike. Historic Home There’s been a mill here for centuries but the current building dates back to 1890 and remained in use until 1984. It was converted in 1999 along with this granary and now forms part of an attractive group of seven homes, spread across the mill, granary and mill cottage. The properties sit on a gated, private site, with 2.5 acres of communal gardens and woodland to enjoy, ideal for children playing or for walking the dog. The houses are attractive and well-designed but it’s no surprise to find it was the setting that first drew the owners here: “It’s so green and the granary looks over the river and surrounding landscape, with so much wildlife around. This house has the largest private area of garden and is the only one to have private access to its garage to the side,” explain the owners. “We’ve had many barbecues out here and evening drinks looking over the river, watching the kingfishers dart by and black swans on the water. It’s a conservation area so it’s very unspoilt.” Entertaining Or Unwinding The house makes the most of the position with an upside-down layout. The bedrooms on the ground floor are all good doubles, with the master having an en-suite and dressing room. This bedroom and the second bedroom also lead onto the stunning garden room. With its glazed frontage, this is the perfect spot from which to enjoy the waterside setting when it’s not warm enough or dry enough to be outside. Upstairs, the super sitting room has double doors at one end to a wonderful open plan kitchen and dining room, with double doors at the other onto a glazed balcony. “We spent most of our free time at weekends relaxing out there. The view is always changing, whether with the seasons or because of the wildlife, so you never tire of it.” This is also a great place for entertaining, with the ability to open the rooms out for a comfortable flow. And because you have a garage and three dedicated parking spaces, plus visitor parking, inviting a crowd won’t be an issue! Outdoor Pursuits And A Village Community The property sits within the popular village of Lenwade. There are two pubs here, a café, butchers, shop, primary school and more, with a golf course just down the road. You’re also close to Norwich airport and to the city itself. The new northern bypass makes it easy to get around and about, while if you head in the other direction, you’re just a few miles from the pretty market town of Reepham and within easy reach of the beautiful North Norfolk coast. If you like walking, running or cycling, you can explore the area at a more leisurely pace, perhaps on the Marriott’s Way or Wensum Way. You have fishing rights on the stretch of river here too – it’s privately owned amongst the residents. The Accommodation You move through the front entrance door, noting the stairs that lead up to the first floor landing. In the main reception hall you have oak flooring underfoot along with an under stairs cupboard. Adjacent to which you find a large shelved linen cupboard. Bedroom Four Although this is the smallest of the bedrooms, it is still a good size double bedroom, with a window to the front elevation. Bedroom Three This sits adjacent to bedroom four and again is a good size double bedroom with a window to the front elevation. Main Bathroom Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising of a panel bath with mixer tap over and shower attachment, a low level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. There is an obscured window to the side aspect, whilst you have tiled flooring underfoot. A part glazed door takes you into a dressing area with built in wardrobes, shelving and drawers before moving through to the… Master Bedroom Suite Within here you note the window to the side aspect allowing views over your own private garden. To the corner of the room, you discover an en-suite bathroom, which is fitted with a three piece white suite comprising of a bath, a WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. Again you note the tiled flooring underfoot and an obscured window to the side elevation. Double doors with part glazing provide access into the… Garden Room This is fully enclosed with glazing from floor to ceiling, so you can enjoy views of the river, even on a chilly day! Also within this garden room, you have access to the spiral staircase to the first floor, together with a further door housing the water cylinder and oil fired boiler. Returning back to the hallway, you discover… Bedroom Two Also located to the rear of the home, again this is a good size double bedroom with double doors providing access out to the garden room, as mentioned earlier. Shower Room Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising of a low level WC, a pedestal wash hand basin, a walk in shower cubicle and tiled flooring underfoot.

Moving up the stairs to the first floor, where you have an immediate sense of space, you arrive in the… Open Plan Reception Room Large glazed windows offer stunning views over the River Wensum, whilst also providing natural light. The room itself has French doors, which lead out onto the first floor balcony. From the balcony you notice the stairs down, together with a large storage cupboard (ideal for garden furniture). Out on this balcony, it also incorporates a spiral staircase, which as mentioned earlier leads down to the ground floor. Also within the large reception room, you discover the wood burner. From the sitting room you have a door into a very useful… Study/Playroom A part glazed door and windows to the side aspect allow plenty of natural light into this space as well as providing views over the garden. Returning to the sitting room you move through the double doors into… Kitchen/Breakfast Room You note the tiled flooring underfoot, whilst cabinets can be found to two aspects contrasting well with the granite work surfaces. There is a double bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, space for a range cooker with extractor above and a central island unit. Within the area you have two windows to the front aspect as well as a large dining room table and chairs. From here you have access into the… Utility Room A very useful space with obscured windows to the side aspect, whilst cabinets can be found to two aspects. Fitted with a single drainer sink unit with taps over, whilst there is space for a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer. The Grounds Number 1 The Granary is situated to the closest end of the development, set away from the road. Allocated parking can be found for three cars, whilst there is an enclosed single garage, which usefully can be accessed from the property’s garden with a personal courtesy door. A timber gate leads you into your own private garden, which can also be accessed from the terrace. The garden consists of a raised terrace along with a shingle area providing access to the courtesy door into the garage. A lawned area provides a further patio, whilst to the southern side of the property there are 2.5 acres of communal gardens, which is available to residents of the mill, with river frontage and a small pond. The development is approached by electrically operated gates.

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… The property is located within the village of Lenwade which has an excellent general store, a family butcher and a post office. The well known Bawdeswell Garden Centre is just down the road. Alternatively, you can take a walk down the many footpaths of Bawdeswell Heath. The market town of Reepham with its many individual shops and attractive market square is only a short drive away with bank, convenience store and public house just some of its attractions. “Lenwade is a lovely village. It is close to the market town of Reepham, and Fakenham and Norwich are just 20 minutes drive away. The house is in the catchment area for Reepham High School, which has a very good reputation. There are some beautiful places to cycle and walk close by.” How Far Is It To… Lenwade lies approximately 14 miles south east of Fakenham and 10 miles north west of Norwich. 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 London Liverpool Street and an international airport. Directions Proceed out of Norwich on the A1067 Fakenham road, passing through the villages of Taverham and Morton on the Hill. Upon reaching Lenwade proceed over the bridge, before turning left immediately afterwards into Lenwade Mill. Pass to the right of the mill, whereby number 1 is the first property on your left hand side. Services Broadland District Council Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Mains Drainage

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