5 bedroom house

'Heath Cottage' is a charming, detached brick and flint house, believed to date back to the 1800s, and centrally positioned within mature gardens and surrounded by undulating countryside. This fine period house has recently been the subject of a sympathetic and thorough programme of refurbishment. The works have included the replacement of many windows, the installation of central heating, new kitchen and bathrooms, and complete redecoration throughout. A subtle extension to the ground floor has now created a ground floor bedroom option and provides a versatile space that could be adapted to suit a variety of needs and desires.
The house now presents beautifully, with well-proportioned accommodation set over two floors that extends to over 2,200 sq. ft.
A spacious entrance hall leads through to a delightful open plan sitting/dining room, which is complete with wood-burner and direct access out to the south facing gardens. The custom-built kitchen is well arranged with gas cooker, fine views over surrounding countryside and open plan to the breakfast area with wood burner and bi-fold doors out to the gardens. This impressive area delivers a wonderful 'central hub' to the house and with direct access onto a sun terrace the entertaining options are endless. Tucked away on the west elevation is the new extension that has independent access from the side and incorporates a bedroom and versatile snug area. The bedroom discreetly connects to a ground floor shower room and WC to provide an 'independent suite'. Off the main reception is a perfectly placed home office with dual aspect views over the gardens.
To the first floor is a principal bedroom, with en-suite shower room, three further double bedrooms and a family sized bathroom. All rooms have fine views of the surrounding gardens and countryside.

Heath Cottage is approached from the north, through a five-bar wooden gate set between hedging, onto a gravelled drive and parking area adjoining the house.
The mature gardens and grounds of Heath Cottage extend to around 0.4 acre (STMS) and surround the house on all sides. The house sits centrally within the gardens with established boundaries made up of mixed hedging and mature trees. The main areas of lawn are to the north and south, interspersed with herbaceous beds and shrubs providing year-round colour. In particular in the south facing garden is a thriving bed of lavender, roses trained to the house, and a delightful, paved terrace with raised flower bed, providing a wonderful area for outside dining or simply enjoying the view over countryside. Also to the south is an area enclosed by picket fencing (this can be easily removed), currently used as a goat paddock, with a chicken run and composting area adjoining.  

LOCATION Conveniently located close to the popular town of Holt, and within a short drive of the famous North Norfolk coastline Heath Cottage is situated just outside the village of Thursford.
Thursford is a small rural village tucked away between Fakenham and the North Norfolk Coast. The village has a church, a public house, garage and Thai restaurant. Fakenham is a short drive away and it has a cinema and supermarkets, a busy Thursday street market and a monthly Farmers Market. The Georgian market town of Holt is only eight miles away with a wide range of shops, boutiques and eateries, amenities and Gresham's School. It's also the home to the famous Thursford Collection of steam engines and old funfair rides. The North Norfolk Coast with its long sandy beaches and salt marshes are also nearby.
 

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Oil fired central heating, Calor gas for cooker and two wood burners.
 

COUNCIL TAX Band F. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 8066-7022-2189-3887-5992
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PROPERTY REFERENCE 34204

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