Grandora

A modern four-bedroom detached property with a six-bedroom detached annexe set in landscaped gardens and grounds of approx. 0.49 acres (stms), located in the north Suffolk village of Blundeston, just 1.8 miles inland from the east coast and 2.8 miles from Somerleyton.
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MAIN HOUSE – GROUND FLOOR

Ground Floor

- Entrance hall
- Sitting room
- Kitchen/dining room
- Utility room
- Bedroom with en suite
- Bathroom
- Office/bedroom five
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MAIN HOUSE – FIRST FLOOR

- Spacious landing
- 3 bedrooms
- Shower room
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ANNEXE – GROUND FLOOR

- Sitting room
- Utility room
- 4 double bedrooms, all with en suite
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ANNEXE – FIRST FLOOR

- Kitchen
- 2 bedrooms (1 with en suite)
- WC
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OUTSIDE

- Landscaped garden
- Decked seating area
- Ample off-road parking for several vehicles
- Sun room with light & power
- Large timber framed workshop/garage
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DRIVING DISTANCES (approx.)

- Coast: 1.8 miles
- Somerleyton: 2.8 miles
- Lowestoft: 3.6 miles
- Great Yarmouth: 8.6 miles
- Beccles: 11.5 miles
- Norwich: 23.6 miles
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SITUATION

Grandora is located in the semi-rural village of Blundeston. The village offers a primary school, church, public house, village hall with a children’s play park and a village green. Various Supermarkets, secondary schools and local amenities can be found just a short distance outside of the village. The Grade I listed St Marys church is of medieval origin and another local landmark of interest is nearby Somerleyton Hall with many attractions.

The village of Somerleyton is a delightful unspoilt village with thatched houses circling the village green. There is a primary school, active village hall, a bicycle shop, post office and the well-known Gastro Pub – The Dukes Head. There is a marina with access to the Norfolk Broads network. There is also a railway station in the village with regular connections to Lowestoft, Norwich and onward to London. The surrounding area is known for its outstanding natural beauty and walks along the Angles Way. Lowestoft is Britain’s most easterly town, has a historic marketplace, various selection of shops, and Blue Flag award-winning beaches, and two piers.
There are a number of excellent schools in the area to suit all ages, a bus station and train station which both run regular services to Norwich and surrounding areas.

The nearby villages of Fritton and Browston have golf courses, outdoor activity centres and country clubs. There are excellent shops, supermarkets, and schools nearby, including Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth, and Beccles.

The North Norfolk and Suffolk Coasts offer unspoilt beaches, with nature watching, sailing, and swimming, and are all within easy driving distance.

The nearby Georgian market town of Beccles provides excellent day to day shopping, leisure facilities and an outdoor swimming pool. The market is on Fridays. The Cathedral City of Norwich is 23.6 miles to the northwest and provides extensive shopping, recreation and business facilities and has a mainline railway station with commuter trains to London, and an expanding airport with frequent services to Schipol Airport.
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DIRECTIONS

From Norwich take the A146 Beccles and Lowestoft road, south from the city. After passing Loddon, bear left at Hales by the garage towards Raveningham. Follow this road to the T Junction and turn left onto the A143 Haddiscoe / Great Yarmouth road. After Haddiscoe bridge and the traffic lights turn right onto the B1074 Lowestoft and Somerleyton Road. Continue on this road for 4.9 miles, and then turn left onto Hall Lane. Continue along Hall Lane and the property will be located on the left-hand side of the road, opposite the children’s play area.
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WHAT3WORDS

hazy.skid.brass
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DESCRIPTION

Grandora House was originally a modest bungalow constructed in the 1960’s. The property has been extended over the years to create a comfortable home, offering spacious and flexible accommodation. The annexe was constructed in 2015, and offers highly adaptable six-bedroom accommodation, with five en suite bathrooms.
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MAIN HOUSE – GROUND FLOOR

The main entrance is to the side aspect, with the door opening into the entrance hall. From the entrance hall there is access to principal rooms on the ground floor, and from here the staircase rises to the first floor.

To the right of the entrance hall is the double aspect sitting room with a window to the side aspect and two bay windows to the front.

The kitchen/dining room offers double aspect views over the garden, and a set of French doors opening out to the decked seating area at the rear of the property. The kitchen was newly installed and extended during 2021 and offers a range of built-in cabinets, large central island with breakfast bar, quartz worktops and inset ceramic sink. There are a range of integrated appliances including fan oven, combi microwave, 5 ring induction hob, extraction unit, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and wine cooler. The adjoining utility room has recently been re-fitted with a range of units, sink, and worktop, and space and plumbing for laundry appliances. The airing cupboard housing the gas combi boiler is also sited here.

There is a large bedroom with an aspect to the side of the property, enjoying lovely views of the village church. There is an adjoining en suite, featuring a walk-in shower, wash hand basin, storage, and WC.

There is a study that could provide an additional bedroom if desired.

The main bathroom is spacious and modern and offers a roll top bath, walk-in shower, wash hand basin, and heated towel rail.
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MAIN HOUSE – FIRST FLOOR

The staircase rises to a spacious landing, with dormer window and Velux window to the side aspect. There is ample space for creating a work/study area, and from here there is access to the loft space.

Bedrooms 1 and 2 benefit from double aspect views and built-in wardrobes. The dressing room adjacent to bedroom 1 has plumbing installed and could be converted into an en suite bathroom (subject to any necessary consents). Bedroom 3 has a Velux window to the side aspect.

There is a shower room on the first floor, with wash hand basin and WC.
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ANNEXE – GROUND FLOOR

The annexe is accessed either through the utility room to the side aspect, or from the rear of the property, into the hallway, which extends the length of the property to the sitting room. There are 4 double bedrooms on the ground floor, each with a set of French doors opening out to the terrace, all benefit from underfloor heating, and all are served by an en suite wet room.

The double aspect sitting room benefits from underfloor heating, and a set of French doors open out to a storm porch and brick weave terrace.

The utility room has a glazed door to the side aspect, underfloor heating, and a range of built-in cabinets with a sink, and space and plumbing for a washing machine.
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ANNEXE – FIRST FLOOR

The staircase rises to a spacious landing with Velux window and access to substantial eaves storage. There are two further bedrooms on this floor, one of which has an en suite that comprises of a walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC. There is a further WC with pedestal wash hand basin.

The kitchen offers a range of built-in units, with integrated ceramic hob and fan oven, and ample space for freestanding appliances.
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OUTSIDE

The House and Annex are on the same title and share the land/gardens etc. The properties sit well back from the road and are approached through cast iron gates over a shingled driveway. To the front of the property there are plant and shrub borders, and ample space for multiple vehicles to turn and park. A 5-bar timber gate to the left of Grandora opens to the rear garden and provides access to the annexe.

To the rear of the property there is a decked seating area and a substantial brick weave garden, which has been beautifully landscaped with shingled planted raised beds and there is a brick-built sunroom with light and power.

There is an additional decked seating area, beyond which there is an expanse of lawn and raised sleeper beds, and shrub borders. The rear garden is southwest facing and fully enclosed within timber fencing. At the far end of the garden there is a purpose-built workshop with a partitioned section with separate entrance and a covered seating area to the side aspect.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY

East Suffolk Council, Band: E
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SERVICES

Gas central heating, mains electricity, water, and drainage. Combi boiler in the main house, and a pressurised system serves the annexe.
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EPC RATING

Main House: C

Annexe: B
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LAND REGISTRY

The house and annexe are on one title - SK133160
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TENURE

Freehold
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us.

2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on.

3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale.

4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained.

5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property.

6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller.

7. Note to potential purchasers who intend to view the property; if there is any point of particular importance to you, we ask you to discuss this with us before you make arrangements to visit or request a viewing appointment.

8. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment through Jackson-Stops.
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DATE DETAILS PRODUCED

December 2022



Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Norwich