Sunny Dene The Street | Knapton | | NR28 0AD A VIEW TO TREASURE

“A truly wonderful character home, whether as a main residence or holiday abode. Beautifully restored by the current owners who fell in love with the location on this peaceful little road. Views over fields with birds passing by, it’s a quiet and tranquil place, with a friendly community in the village and the coast nearby – a lifestyle you’ll want to embrace!”

• A wonderful Converted Farm Building, situated in the village of Knapton • The Property is currently used as a Holiday Let • Two/Three Bedrooms; Two Bathrooms • Two/Three Reception Rooms; Kitchen with Breakfast Bar • Good Broadband for Working from Home • High Quality Workmanship with Ash Windowsills and Worktops, Oak Staircase, Oak Floors, Hardwood Handmade Windows • Character includes Vaulted Ceilings, Exposed Brick and a Fireplace with Wood Burner • Off Street Parking and South Facing Front Garden with Terrace • Easy Access to the Norfolk Coast • The Accommodation extends to 1,068sq.ft • Energy Rating: F This delightful cottage is thought to date back around 200 years and is packed with lovely features. The current owners have fully renovated the property, so there’s no work to do, and have used it as a second home, also renting it out as a very successful holiday let. Beautifully finished, it would make a wonderful main home or could continue to be rented out, as the quiet village location, countryside views, choice of walks and proximity to the coast make it a great place to be all year round. A Sense Of Quality When the owners first came here, they thought this was a period cottage. At the time, it had been in the same ownership since the 1950s and needed a complete renovation. They stripped the building back to its bones – and discovered that despite its cottage appearance, it actually started life as a farm building. They have transformed the property and finished it very sympathetically, using lots of natural materials throughout. You can see they have put their heart and soul into it, with high quality touches such as the bespoke, handmade ash worktops in the kitchen, inch thick solid wood flooring, handcrafted ash windowsills and more. Meeting Your Needs It’s also a very versatile place. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a bathroom, while the ground floor has a nice, open plan feel – still with each area retaining its own character. This means you have a possible three receptions, one leading into the next, with the option of a study or hobby space. “It’s great for entertaining too, as you can fit plenty of people in comfortably and everyone is together. We always have Christmas here.” Currently, one room is used as a ground floor bedroom and this is also a benefit as it means you can live on the ground floor if you want and keep the first floor for guests. The house is nice and cool in summer and cosy with the wood burner in winter. “The garden room is one of our favourites. It faces south and is filled with light. You can sit in there and look out over the fields. In summer, open the doors and move out onto the raised terrace and it’s just perfect!” All the garden is found to the front of the home, which means it’s a real suntrap. It’s also low maintenance – overall making this a great ‘lock up and leave’. Everything To Hand This is a quiet road with only a little passing traffic, so the owners enjoy sitting out and chatting with the neighbours or listening to the birdsong. “It’s warm out here right up into the evening. We always feel so peaceful and relaxed.” Knapton is only a small village but the owners have been welcomed into the friendly community here and have made great friends with people living nearby. The village has a safe and traditional feel and whether you use this as a holiday home or main residence, you’ll be made to feel incredibly welcome. It’s also a great place from which to explore the surrounding area. The is close to the house, or you can walk into nearby and head to the beach. You have all the shops and amenities of nearby, including a train station – and is within easy reach too. The Accommodation You move through the double front doors into the… Garden Room This runs across the front of the home. You immediately note the tiled floors underfoot, with the current owners utilising it as both a seating and dining area. There is a door to the far end affording access into the... Ground Floor Shower Room Complete with large walk-in shower, WC and wash basin. From the garden room you move through into the… Sitting Room Underfoot you immediately note the oak flooring, whilst the focal point within the room is the fireplace with the exposed brick of the chimney breast rising through to the ceiling, as well as a wood burner which is set within. A wonderful oak staircase rises to the first floor, whilst you also notice the exposed beams. Also accessed off the garden room is the… Third Bedroom/Dining Room A versatile room, this could be used for a number of different purposes. Once again you have further oak flooring underfoot and an internal window with an ash windowsill and further exposed beams to the wall. Kitchen Running the full depth of the home with high ceilings, the breakfast kitchen has handmade kitchen cabinets with beautiful ash work surfaces. Underfoot you have tiled flooring, similar to that found in the garden room. To the far end of the kitchen is a breakfast bar with space available for a whole range of white goods. Windows to the rear elevation afford views over the rear of the property to the working farm which this property once formed part of. The first floor accommodation consists of… Two Further Bedrooms The largest of which is the master bedroom, which has some of the best views from the house out over the farmland opposite. Underfoot you have the continuation of the timber floors from downstairs, whilst above you have vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and trusses. The second bedroom although smaller has a continuation of the timber floors, vaulted ceilings and exposed trusses along with a range of built-in oak wardrobes to the far wall. Once again, another large window offers spectacular views to the south. Main Bathroom Complete with vaulted ceiling and beams and fitted with a WC, wash basin and a double ended bath.

The Garden The property is situated on a quiet country lane and is south facing in nature with views across the adjoining farmland. A paved driveway provides off street parking, to the side of which is a pebble front garden interspersed with deep garden beds. There is a timber storage shed and a south facing raised terrace, which has direct access into the property.

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 village of Knapton is situated in an unspoilt area of open countryside about 18 miles to the north of Norwich, the cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia. The nearest coast at Mundesley is about 2miles and has excellent sandy beaches. The historic market town of North Walsham is about 4miles south and provides excellent shopping and banking facilities. There is also a local train station in the town with trains to on the coast and to Norwich with regular connecting trains to Liverpool Street. Norwich also has an expanding airport with regular connections to Schiphol. How Far Is It To… The coast with its renowned sandy beaches, bird reserves and excellent sailing facilities is close by. The Norfolk Broads are within easy reach and Wroxham the acknowledged centre of the Broads network is about 10miles. The picturesque Georgian town of Holt is about 12miles and has excellent shopping facilities as well as being renowned for being the home of Gresham’s public school. Further along the coast is Beeston Hall preparatory school for girls and boys. Golf is available at Royal , Sheringham, Mundesley and the Links at West . Directions Leave Norwich on the B1150 North Walsham Road, and travelling through Coltishall continue towards North Walsham. Turn left onto the North Walsham bypass towards Cromer and Mundesley, continue on the B1145 towards Mundesley and in the village of Swaffield bear sharp right following the sign towards Mundesley and Knapton. About 2 miles from the village of Swaffield there is a sharp right hand turn, follow this road towards Knapton. Upon reaching the centre of Knapton take a sharp left hand bend, continue straight over into The Street, whereby after a further 600 yards, the property can be found on your left hand side. Services and District Council Gas Central Heating, Mains Water, Mains Drainage North Norfolk District Council Tenure Freehold

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