Turnpike House

Carleton Rode, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1NL

Guide Price

£900,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Aug 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 3.9 acres
  • 3 beds

Residential Tags: Grade II, Thatched Roof

Property Tags: N/A

Land Tags: Woodland

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Aug 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: Grade II, Thatched Roof
  • Property Tags: N/A
  • Land Tags: Woodland
Location The property is situated along The Turnpike (B1113), a mile from the picture postcard village of New Buckenham which offers a pub, independent store and café, a village green, and its very own castle. For wider amenities including supermarkets there are three close options, Attleborough which is 6 miles away with various transport links via road and rail, Wymondham which is 8 miles away or the bustling town of Diss with direct rail links to London Liverpool Street (90 minutes journey time) only 9 miles away. The fine City of Norwich is 12 miles to the north. This is a wonderful location being both in the countryside but not isolated and with amenities close to hand.  

The Property Turnpike House is a fine example of an early timber framed thatched house, which is believed to date to the 17th Century. There is a wealth of exposed timber and two mullion windows adding character to the house, which has undergone a number of sympathetically completed improvements. There are three reception rooms, two of which feature inglenook fireplaces the sitting room being fitted with a gas stove, the dining rooms inglenook has an electric stove. The third is a garden room to the rear of the house which has panoramic views of the garden and surrounding countryside, it benefits from a contemporary gas stove enabling yearlong comfort to enjoy the changing seasons. Between the reception rooms is the bright and spacious kitchen and breakfast room. Via the bespoke staircase, the first floor provides a well appointed family bathroom and three double bedrooms, the master bedroom proffers an elegant en suite. The house is fitted with oak framed double glazed windows throughout. Overall this is a fine grade II listed building, offering a stylish mix of accommodation.  

Outside The house is accessed through gates via a sweeping 300 metre driveway, bordered on both sides by trees and lawns, there is ample parking. A gate to the side offers access to the rear of the property past the well, opening out onto over an acre of fenced lawns which lead in turn to a further gateway and access to the spinney at the top of which a summer house can be found in a secluded glade. The property is set in just under 4 acres. In addition there are a number of outbuildings, the closest to the house has been converted into a utility room with laundry facilities and a heated office area, the other outbuildings comprise a workshop, a 40' storage building and the mower/gardening shed.  

Services Mains water and electricity are connected. There is a sceptic tank. The gas stoves are powered by gas cylinders. The heating and hot water is supplied by an oil fired boiler. 

Viewing Strictly by appointment with TW Gaze. 

Freehold. Council Tax Band F.

Marketed by: TW Gaze, Wymondham

Land Registry Data

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