5 bedroom house

DESCRIPTION Pheasant House comprises a most attractive detached period property believed to date back to c1835 with later Victorian additions, wonderfully positioned in professionally landscaped gardens and grounds approaching 0.39 acres (stms). Constructed of mellow Norfolk red brick under a pitched pantile roof the house was historically two farm cottages, a further cottage having been attached in Victorian times. In the early 19th century the three cottages were converted to one house creating a very special family home.

The house enjoys distinctive period features which include pamment tiles, open fireplaces, and picture rails. Amongst the characteristics of this fine property are the beautiful proportions of the house itself; in particular, the elegant sitting room with access out onto the side terrace. The kitchen breakfast room features a beautiful Kestrel kitchen with granite worktops and an AGA with fine views out over the gardens and grounds. Further rooms to the ground floor include an impressive formal dining room, spacious and versatile entrance hall, utility room and cloakroom.

The extensive bedroom accommodation and family bathroom are located off an impressive landing to the first floor. The principal bedroom was changed a number of years ago to increase the size of the room and enjoys a four-piece en-suite. Bedroom 2 features useful fitted wardrobes, whilst Bedroom 5 is currently used as a dressing room.

Outside – Pheasant House is approached via a shingled driveway which leads past the woodland up to the front of the property where there is plenty of parking/turning for several vehicles. The gardens and grounds are quite delightful and have been subject to major changes with the help of well renowned professional gardener, Sam McKay. There are well stocked herbaceous borders and shrubberies which surround the laid to lawn gardens beautifully and offer all year-round colour. A large Indian sandstone terrace was installed and enjoys two magnificent seating areas with views over the gardens to the South and West. In addition, the garden features a further summer house, greenhouse, and large shed. The area of protected woodland to the front of the property is included in the sale and there is plenty of room for a two-bay cart lodge or garage with footings already in place.

Services – Main's water, mains drainage, mains electric, oil fired central heating. Broadband with ethernet cabling. 

LOCATION The attractive and popular Broadland village of South Walsham is a thriving centre, with a primary school and bus service to Norwich. The village is situated about 9 miles to the east of the city. Pheasant House is situated a short distance from Fairhaven Gardens, which extends to 180 acres and has a renowned woodland and water garden adjoining South Walsham Broad: the house is a short walk from the Broad itself. Wroxham, the acknowledged capital of the Broadland network, is about 7 miles away and the nearby village of Acle has a medical centre and well regarded primary and high schools. There is a train service from Acle to Norwich with connecting trains to London and Cambridge.  

DIRECTIONS Leave Norwich on the B1140 signposted to South Walsham and Acle. Continue into the centre of South Walsham and drive through the village, turning left into School Road just past the church. Continue along School Road and turn left into Broad Lane and right into Pheasant Walk. Pheasant House can be found immediately on the left-hand side. 

AGENT’S NOTES: (1) The photographs shown in this brochure have been taken with a camera using a wide angle lens and therefore interested parties are advised to check the room measurements prior to arranging a viewing.

(2) Intending buyers will be asked to produce original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed. 

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents' Norwich Office. [use Contact Agent Button]

These particulars were prepared in July 2021. Ref. 035640

Marketed by: Brown & Co, Norwich