The Cottage

The Cottage offers a versatile way of living. A four bedroom property, which has been extended over the years to create the perfect family home, with a separate office that could be converted to an annexe (subject to the necessary consents), and occupying 5.5 acres of land (stms), this could be the ideal small holding or equestrian property.

The original cottage is believed to date back to early 1800's, if not earlier, so the property is packed with character and original features. Through the five-bar gate and down the sweeping drive, The Cottage revels itself, truly a thing of beauty.

The current owners have thoroughly enjoyed their small holding here, keeping anything from alpacas and sheep to pigs and chickens alongside the wild nature in the neighbouring fields. Over the years the owners of The Cottage have added a double story extension, which provided them with a double garage, and a superb dressing room and en-suite to the principal bedroom.

As you step inside the property you are welcomed by a sense of warmth. The kitchen/breakfast room is towards the rear of the cottage and what a well-appointed room this is; with vaulted ceilings and dual aspect windows providing superb views of the garden, cooking and entertaining here is done in style. For formal evenings, a separate dining room will make sure that your guests feel extra special.

A welcome retreat is the cosy sitting room, with its original beams and inglenook style fireplace this space creates the ideal ambience to help you relax and unwind.

Moving to the sleeping quarters on the first floor, you'll find the four double bedrooms, which all enjoy stunning views. Imagine seeing your horses in the field to the front or the stunning sunset, this is a property that will make you feel as if you are on holiday.

For those who work from home, there is a separate home office. With power and light, access to a utility room and also an orangery, working from home is sure to be a pleasure. This space has excellent potential to be converted into an annexe, subject to the usual planning requirements.

As this property has been a small holding, you will find an array of barns, workshops and of course the land has been split into paddocks creating a desirable lifestyle property.

If you strive for peace and quiet, or are looking for a property with equestrian facilities and potential for a multi-generational way of living, The Cottage offers it all and more. 

RUNCTON HOLME A welcoming community with a thriving social club that hosts many activities throughout the year. The village of Runcton Holme is a short walk away from Woodlakes Park, which has a delightful family run restaurant for all to enjoy. Also, Landymore's Farm Shop and Tea Room is located in the neighbouring village of Stowbridge. In September 2021 a new primary school opened within Runcton Holme, welcoming children from the surrounding areas. With easy access to the A10, and a mainline train station at Watlington just 2 miles away by car or just over a mile if walking/cycling, the village has excellent transport links.

Just 9 miles away, perched on the banks of the River Ouse, King's Lynn has been a centre of trade and industry since the Middle Ages, and its rich history is reflected in the many beautiful buildings which still line the historic quarter.

King Street, which runs from Tuesday Market Place to the Custom House, was once known as 'Stockfish Row' for the number of fish merchants that lived ther. With a listed building every 26ft, Sir John Betjeman described it as one of the finest walks in England.

With Cambridge, Peterborough and Norwich all within an hour's drive and a direct rail line into London King's Cross arriving in the capital in just 1 hour 40 minutes, King's Lynn continues to attract a growing number of professionals seeking an easy commuter route. It's easy to see the appeal of this central location with a clutch of high street retailers and independent restaurants in the town's Vancouver Centre. The Majestic Cinema and King's Lynn Alive Corn Exchange are the place to catch a film or show, or check out what's on at St George's Guildhall, the UK's largest surviving medieval guildhall, today a vibrant arts centre.

 

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water and electricity. Septic tank. Oil fired central heating. 

COUNCIL TAX Band C. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 9095-3019-4208-0522-2200
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys. 

TENURE Freehold. 

AGENT'S NOTE There is a public footpath along the driveway at the southern end of the land, through a gate onto a neighbouring field. 

PROPERTY REFERENCE 39995

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