4 bedroom property for sale

• ******open house*****
• Sat 24th March
• 10am- 1pm
• character detached house
• 40ft workshop
• commercial use granted
• large parking area
• double garage
• two storey barn
• further 'old barn'
• ideal annexe potential
• further outbuildings
• former world war II shelter
• main residence offers 4 bedrooms
• balcony with field views
• sitting room
• dining room
• kitchen/breakfast room
• walk-in pantry
• scullery
• two bathrooms
• garden room
• cloakroom
• rear garden
• gardeners cloakroom

history and character define this Old Coaching Inn which has been re-furbished to provide graceful georgian style living also offering an array of outbuildings including two old barns, a 40ft commercial workshop, World War II shelter, a double garage, sheds and a wood store. In the 1800's the site offered a Blacksmith's, Livery and a Wheelwright. The original barn is 40ft long with wide double doors and all the perfectly preserved split ash beams exposed. The second barn is two storey, 19ft long with an old hay loft and many other character features. The light bright triple aspect workshop is in excess of 40ft long and has been partly re-wired. Permission is in place for commercial use of these outbuildings if so desired or there is the option to create stylish annexe accommodation or offices. Three phase electric power is supplied to all three. The property is situated in the desirable village of besthorpe, convenient for the excellent wymondham college, and close to the market town of Attleborough and all the amenities and excellent transport links it provides. Situated along the A11 corridor it is poised to benefit from the dualling of the A11 proposed for 2012, speeding up journey times to London and Cambridge considerably. The main property a four bedroom detached house, offers elegant high ceilings, multiple fireplaces, large spacious rooms and 'Iroko' hardwood Georgian style windows. The sitting room features exposed wood floors and an Inglenook style fireplace with inset wood burning stove. The kitchen/breakfast room has been re-fitted and forms the heart of this home at a spectacular 24ft in length. There is also a generous, dual aspect formal dining room, a scullery, a walk-in-pantry, a garden room, bathroom and two cloakrooms, one of which is accessed from the outside serving the outbuildings. Upstairs are four bedrooms; one of which enjoys a balcony leading off it which offers field views, and a re-fitted family bathroom. Curtilage: The property is approached via a gravelled driveway onto a parking area offering space for several vehicles and leading to the double garage. The owners have preserved an original 1960's pump sign as a decorative feature. Connecting the house to the barns is a shingled courtyard garden with a central decorative feature. The rear garden is enclosed, laid to lawn and is accessed through the Old Barn. It offers mature trees including apple and walnut, and a bbq area. The property benefits from solar panels providing hot water along with the central heating system which is oil fired, and further benefits from a newly installed sealed pressurised water system. This elegant property is so versatile it offers endless possibilities and potential to create a wonderful family home along with interesting and attractive business premises or offices.
Location: The property is located within the sought after village of Besthorpe on the edges of Attleborough. On offer in this bustling market town are supermarkets such as sainsbury'S and a mix of award winning restaurants, trendy cafe's and eateries, a gallery, a range of leisure facilities and well respected schooling for all ages. Situated along the A11 corridor the town is one of the best connected in Norfolk and is well placed to benefit from the dualling of the major london to norwich route. The town also offers a train service to cambridge and norwich allowing for convenient commuting. The airbus comes through several times daily connecting the town to all major international airports. There is also a fast direct link to London Liverpool Street, from nearby Diss 12.5 miles away, with a journey time of one and a half hours. The race track of snetterton is only a few miles away as is lotus cars.