The Old Sun House Damgate Street, Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 8BH Guide Price £500,000 to £550,000 For sale by Formal Tender Closing date Friday 15th January 2016 Landmark Grade 11 Listed house Set in one acre of spectacular gardens Coach house for possible conversion Location Damgate Street is a favoured and historic residential address within walking distance to the market square and a myriad of shops, cafes and local businesses. There is highly regarded schooling at the Wymondham High Academy in Norwich Road, whilst Wymondham College to the west of the town is a unique state and day boarding school. Three primary schools cater for students to year 6. Wymondham is home to a fine range of local shops and retailers including: a Co-Op, a Waitrose and Morrisons store, there is also a weekly market and monthly farmers market. The local train station lies on the Norwich to Cambridge main line with regular commuter connections on to London Kings Cross. A number of Norwich institutions such as the Norwich and Norfolk Hospital, the UEA, John Innes Centre and Research Park are within easy reach. The A11 is just minutes away by car and is now fully dualled down to the M11 to enable swifter access to such destinations as: Cambridge, Stansted airport and London itself in around 2 hours. The Property A landmark property - The Old Sun House was worthy of being one of the first Wymondham properties to be Grade 11 Listed in 1950. Formerly a public house of some fame, known as the Sun Inn, the property is thought to date from the early C17th. It has evolved over the passage of time to now provide a significant residence of around 3,000 sq ft set within a wondrous Norfolk garden of one acre. It is 32 years since the property was last offered for sale; in 1984 it was bought by Harold and Leonie Woolhouse. Harold a renowned botanist and a Director of the John Innes Institute and Leonie, an Australian artist and biology lecturer, set about laying out the structure of the one acre garden, which provides a source of delight all year round. In summer, a beautiful collection of traditional English roses is well known locally. The arrival of autumn brings forth colours that are spectacular, while the spring is enlivened by drifts of snowdrops, daffodils, primroses, other small bulbs and thousands of snakes' head fritillaries. Notably, there are five naturally occurring species of native orchids. The garden has been opened for charity for many years under the National Gardens Scheme and featured in publications such as the EDP, Country Living and Amateur Gardening. Classically proportioned rooms set this fine home apart, the sitting room features an impressive inglenook and a 24' dining room will accommodate the largest of family gatherings. A traditional kitchen with an AGA and pantry has an adjoining utility room. The first floor offers a layout of four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The larger of these bedrooms measuring 26'x16', has been used as an artists' studio. It is bathed in natural light and has a south aspect down over the courtyard and a view of the gardens. There are also two attic rooms for conversion to further bedrooms. Forming part of the property and attached to the house, is a former coach house and loft of about 720 sq.ft. This offers potential for further studio space, home office, annexe or garaging, subject to the usual council consents. Services Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected. Gas fired boiler supplying radiator heating system and domestic hot water. Please note that the services; appliances; heating and hot water system; plumbing and electrical installations have not been tested by the selling agents and the purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the condition and warranty of these items. Directions From the Agents office, turn right and proceed down the street away from the town and turn left down Damgate Street. Carry on toward the bridge over the river Tiffey and the property will be seen on the left. Pull into the gravel driveway which has ample parking. Viewing Strictly by appointment with TW Gaze. Freehold For illustrative purposes only. NOT TO SCALE. This plan is the copyright of TW Gaze and may not be altered, photographed, copied or reproduced without written consent. Important Notice 10 Market Hill, Diss, 33 Market Street, Wymondham, TW Gaze for thems elves and for their Client give notic e that:- 1. The particulars have been prepared to giv e a fair d escription for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contrac t. Norfolk IP22 4WJ Norfolk NR18 0AJ Prospective purchasers and lessees should seek th eir own professional advice. 2. All description s, dimensions, areas, distances, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith but should not be relied upon as statements or repr esenta tions of fact. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. 3. No person in the employ of TW Gaze has any authority to make or give any 01379 641 341 01953 423 188 representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of TW Gaz e, nor enter into any contract on beh alf of the Vendor. 4. 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