Well Cottage Northacre | Caston | Norfolk | NR17 1DG FAMILY FAVOURITE

‘For a family favourite you need look no further, this period cottage most divine offers tremendous character features with modern living so fine. Its substantial gardens are simply glorious, its rural location a dream, a home with a past and your future, an opportunity supreme!’

• A pretty Detached Cottage situated within the rural hamlet of Northacre, Caston • Five Bedrooms; Two Bathrooms/Shower Rooms • Four Receptions including a Conservatory • Spacious Breakfast Kitchen • Character found throughout with Timber Floors, Exposed Beams, Fireplaces, Vaulted Ceilings and Slate Flooring • The Gardens extend to 1.5 acres • A Small Range of Outbuildings; Carriage Drive • The Accommodation extends to 2,100sq.ft • Energy Rating: E “This has been such a tremendous family home for us; both our boys have grown up here and we have all appreciated the amount of outdoor space and the cottage’s wonderful rural setting”, so enthuse the owners of this superb period cottage. Set in one and a half acres of grounds, the very oldest parts of Well Cottage date from 1810, with newer additions over the years, all of which sit most sympathetically as a whole. “The original parts of the cottage are just bursting with character, with all the gorgeous original features, yet you also have this tremendous living space with the more modern kitchen and conservatory” the owners add, concluding, “it’s the best of both worlds!” Offering compelling family accommodation within a charming rural hamlet that boasts a primary school and public house within walking distance, Well Cottage is simply delightful. Bursting With Original Features Originally two cottages, the oldest parts of Well Cottage form the impressive main reception hall and the gorgeous sitting room. “We use the reception hall as it was intended, but it could have many uses, not least as a second sitting room” the owners note. And what a lovely space. A mass of exposed beams and timbers generate an instantaneously intimate and welcoming ambience, with a lovely original fireplace as its centre piece. The sitting room is equally compelling, another room boasting a plethora of exposed timbers, with glorious wooden flooring and another feature fireplace. As the owners state, “both fireplaces are working, but we use the wood burner in the sitting room most – it is so lovely and cosy in the winter, definitely our favourite room.” Family Friendly The sitting room leads directly into the breakfast kitchen, which was completely replaced by the current owners in 2004. A really welcoming space, it’s quite a size and fitted out most sympathetically with farmhouse style cabinets and timber worktops. With quarry tiles underfoot and a number of exposed beams, this room feels totally in keeping with the rest of the cottage – and benefits from gorgeous views of the rear garden. There are double doors through into the conservatory from here, generating a most convivial family space. As the owners explain, “we added the conservatory in 2004 and one of the main reasons was to link the whole cottage together – so that the space is both more usable and attractive as a result.” The conservatory itself is a smashing room, large enough to accommodate soft seating down one end and a large dining table the other; it’s the owners’ room of choice for large family gatherings. “We always de-camp to the conservatory for Christmases and we’ve had lots of great dinner parties in there too” they confirm. Of course there are also delightful views of – and access onto - the substantial rear garden from the conservatory, rendering it an ideal entertaining space in the summer. Glorious Gardens The expansive rear gardens are a huge feature of Well Cottage. Designed to be relatively low maintenance, the formal gardens comprise a lovely expanse of lawn and a mass of mature shrubs and trees. There is also a most picturesque pond which attracts a lot of wildlife into the garden – including a huge variety and quantity of birds. As the owners confirm, “we have a fabulous amount of really colourful birds in our garden almost all year round – and one year we had a hen pheasant bring off 13 chicks from a nest under the kitchen window!” The garden has been a constant source of pleasure for the owners and their two sons over the years, with numerous games of football, cricket and badminton as well as regular camping parties on the lawn. “Both the garden and the cottage are just ideally suited to bringing up a family, with space for everyone to get on and do their own thing, but also wonderful social areas where we all enjoy getting together” the owners conclude. The Accommodation You take in the pretty elevation of Well Cottage before moving through the original front door recessed within a porch. Main Reception Hall A flexible space it could be used for a number of different purposes. A fantastic amount of original character can be found within the room with the exposed beams and timbers and a wrought iron fireplace to one wall to the side of which is a recessed storage cupboard. A window overlooks the front of the property. In the main reception hall you notice the stairs rising to the first floor along with a storage cupboard, whilst a door to the side of the fireplace takes you through into the … Sitting Room Beautiful timber floors underfoot immediately catch the eye, whilst you have a continuation of the exposed beams above. Twin windows provide light and views to the front of the property with an additional window to the gable end. The room itself is focused around another fireplace, this time with a wood burner set within. From the sitting room you have access through into the breakfast kitchen but more of that later. Returning to the main reception hall you move through into an inner lobby, off the lobby you have access through into the downstairs bathroom as well as the study. Returning to the lobby you move through into the newly introduced… Conservatory A wonderful addition to the home with fantastic views of the rear garden, the conservatory connects the breakfast kitchen with the receptions rooms found to the front of the property allowing a nice easy flow. Superb slate flooring can be found underfoot. The current owners use this as a combined dining and living space. French doors lead out to the garden along with double doors that lead through into the… Breakfast Kitchen Also accessed off the sitting room, the breakfast kitchen has cabinets to three aspects contrasting well with the timber work surfaces. This significant space is large enough to have a table situated centrally within the room. Within the cabinets is a dishwasher and a ceramic sink unit, whilst there is additional space for an American style fridge freezer and a freestanding range. The room’s character is a combination of quarry tiles underfoot and exposed beams which can be found above. A large window offers pretty views out over the spacious rear gardens. Situated just off the kitchen is the Rear Reception Hall / Utility where there is plenty of space available for a range of white goods. Returning to the main reception hall you move up the stairs to the first floor. A door to your right takes you through into… Bedroom Five Although this is the smallest of the bedrooms it could conceivably still fit a double bed. You notice the sloping ceilings and exposed beams along with the timber floors underfoot, whilst a window to the rear elevation offers views out over the gardens. Bedroom Two A good size double bedroom with the space enhanced by the vaulted ceilings. Twin windows to the front elevation provide natural light. You note a couple of recesses providing both storage and shelf opportunities. Returning to the landing you notice the exposed trusses before discovering the… Main Bathroom Consisting of a four piece suite and dominated by its roll top bath, whilst there is also a shower cubicle behind the door. The room’s character once again consists of sloping ceilings and beams. Bedroom Four As with the majority of the room’s in the house there is tremendous character within this room with its space enhanced by the fabulous vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and timbers offering further character. A window to the front elevation offers views of the garden. Bedroom Three Another double bedroom once again with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and timbers. A window can be found to the front elevation. Before moving through into the master bedroom you discover an additional first floor WC. Master Bedroom This room offers the best views out over the rear gardens from any room within the house, with an additional window found to the gable end. Above are exposed trusses, whilst to the corner of the room is a wardrobe. The Grounds Well Cottage is approached from the road via a carriage drive with mature hedging affording privacy from the street. The front garden is a combination of lawn and shingle with access to the rear garden found to either side of the property. The rear garden has a large area of shingle and a terrace leading off the rear of the property. Beyond here are extensive formal gardens with beautiful mature trees found throughout including an Indian bean tree, oak, poplar, ash, cherry and copper beech just to name a few. A small range of timber and brick outbuildings including a newly added timber garage can be found along one boundary, whilst you also discover a large feature pond to the centre of the garden along with various garden beds found dotted throughout. To the bottom of the garden is a selection of fruit trees, mainly apple, both cooking and eating. In all, the spacious grounds extend to 1.5 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… Well Cottage is close to the thriving market town of Watton which offers a large range of amenities including a Tesco supermarket, restaurants, high street shops, banks, sporting clubs, churches and surgeries. . A short distance away is the thriving market town of Attleborough with its wider range of amenities including Attleborough High School and a variety of shops and health care. It is also well positioned for the renowned Wymondham College which is less than 11 miles away and for family entertainment Banham Zoo is around 13.5 miles away. How Far Is It To… The cathedral city of Norwich can be found to the east with its main line rail link to London Liverpool Street and its international airport. The newly opened Chapelfield Development has transformed Norwich’s shopping district into one of the largest retail centres in the country. The world-renowned Norfolk Broads can be found to the North East with its many waterways and array of wildlife. The North Norfolk coast with its quaint villages and sandy beaches is approximately one hours drive whilst Thetford Forest with its bike and nature trails can be found closer to home to the south of Hingham. Directions Leave Norwich on the B1108 passing through the villages of Barford, Hingham and Scoulton. Shortly after Scoulton take a left hand turn signposted the B1077 to Attleborough and Great Ellingham. Continue along this road for approximately 1.6 miles before turning right signposted Northacre whereby the property can be found on the right hand side prior to reaching the next junction clearly signposted with a Fine and Country For Sale Board. Services and District Council Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Private Drainage via Septic Tank Breckland District Council

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