5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Montague Road, Sheringham NR26

Aysgarth is a beautifully presented Arts and Crafts–inspired period home, built in 1912 for the Reverend G.T.W. Trendell and designed by acclaimed local architect R.W. Featherstone. Occupying a prominent corner plot just a short stroll from Sheringham town centre and the beach, this elegant three-storey semi-detached property offers timeless character in a superb coastal setting.

The impressive reception hall, with its central fireplace, beamed ceiling, and distinctive corner pews, immediately showcases the home’s rich period charm. The ground floor features a stylish sitting room with bay window and wood-burning stove, a grand dining room with semi-circular bay, and a well-appointed kitchen flowing into a bright breakfast/family room with French doors to the front garden and a sunny rear courtyard. A study/home office, and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, five generously proportioned double bedrooms are arranged over two floors. The main bedroom enjoys a spacious en-suite bathroom, while a family shower room and separate WC serve the remaining rooms.

The main garden wraps gracefully around the front and side of the property, offering a wonderful degree of privacy. Parking for a small car is available within the grounds, with unrestricted on-road parking close by. To the rear, a charming paved courtyard provides the perfect spot for morning coffee or quiet relaxation.

This is a home that needs to be experienced to be fully appreciated. Step inside and you’ll be captivated by its character, quality, and generous living spaces. Call Millers today to arrange your viewing.

EPC Rating: E

Entrance Veranda

With quarry tiled flooring, decorative railings and part glazed entrance door to the reception hall.

Reception Hall

A truly delightful room brimming with Arts & Crafts character. At its heart, a beautiful tiled fireplace with a dog grate hearth, framed by a rich hardwood surround and an overmantel that sweeps elegantly into both alcoves. Each alcove is fitted with charming L-shaped pew seating, complete with hidden storage beneath, while decorative posts, a beam with classic bracket detailing, and a traditional plate rack add to the room’s unique appeal. Exposed ceiling timbers, wall mounted radiator, and a stripped pine floor complete this welcoming and characterful space. Doorway through to the inner hall.

Inner Hall

Carpeted staircase rising to the first floor, understairs storage, wall mounted radiator, stripped pine flooring, doors to the sitting room, dining room and inner lobby.

Sitting Room

A wonderful, bright and airy room with a large double glazed bay window to the front aspect, allowing the natural light to fill the room, multi-fuel stove inset within a red brick fireplace recess on pamment hearth with decorative fireplace surround and over mantle, stripped pine flooring, wall mounted radiator, picture rail and moulded cornicing.

Dining Room

A charming and spacious dining room, centred around a delightful red brick fireplace with a gas fire, quarry-tiled hearth and decorative hardwood surround. Natural light floods in through the curved, double glazed bay window to the side aspect, offering views over the enclosed garden. Additional features include a wall mounted radiator, stripped pine flooring, picture rail and moulded cornicing.

Inner Lobby

Quarry tiled flooring, open cupboard under stairs with a power point ideal for a fridge, doors to the study/home office, cloakroom and the kitchen.

Study/Home Office

Double glazed window to the rear aspect, fireplace recess with original mantelpiece brackets housing the recently installed (2024) Worcester gas-fired boiler, providing central heating and hot water, built-in cupboard and drawer units with work surface above and shelving to the alcove offer practical storage. Further features include a dado rail, wall mounted radiator, serving hatch to the inner hall, quarry tiled flooring and a pine-panelled ceiling that adds warmth and character.

Cloakroom

Obscure double glazed window to the side aspect, fitted with a white suite comprising a low-level WC and a corner wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback, wall mounted heated towel rail, space and plumbing for a washing machine and quarry tiled flooring.

Kitchen

Double glazed window to the side and rear aspect, an extensive range of fitted base and wall mounted units with Iroko work surfaces over, inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with twin side drainers, space and power point for cooker with extractor hood over, tiled splashbacks, space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher, wall mounted radiator, quarry tiled flooring, decorative coving and archway opening to the breakfast/family room.

Breakfast/Family Room

A superb, light-filled room with a striking lantern roof and twin sets of double glazed French doors opening onto the rear courtyard and main garden, wall mounted vertical radiator and engineered oak flooring.

First Floor Landing

As you ascend the stairs to the first-floor landing, you’ll notice an attractive rear-facing window with leaded and coloured lights. The landing features carpeted flooring, a wall mounted radiator, a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water tank with a fitted immersion heater, and an additional built-in linen cupboard. There is also a dado rail and a carpeted staircase leading up to the second floor. Doors from the landing provide access to the shower room, separate WC, main bedroom, and bedrooms 2 and 3.

Main Bedroom

Double glazed window to the front aspect, blocked cast-iron decorative fireplace, built-in cupboard, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, picture rail, and a door leading to the en-suite bathroom.

En-Suite Bathroom

Obscure double glazed window to the side aspect, part tiled walls, extractor fan, tile effect vinyl flooring, picture rail, wall mounted heated towel rail, white contemporary suite comprising of panelled bath with mixer tap over, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap over and drawers below, dual flush WC and double shower cubicle with overhead rainwater shower and hand-held shower.

Bedroom 2

Double glazed window to the front and side aspect, blocked feature fireplace, built-in alcove cupboard, wall mounted wash hand basin, carpeted flooring, picture rail and wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom 3

Double glazed window to the side aspect, blocked feature fireplace, built-in alcove cupboard, wall mounted wash hand basin, wall mounted radiator, picture rail and carpeted flooring.

Shower Room

Obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect, part tiled walls, wall mounted radiator with heated towel rail, tile effect vinyl flooring, shaver point, picture rail, white suite comprising of double shower cubicle and pedestal wash hand basin.

Separate WC

Obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect, low-level WC and tile effect vinyl flooring.

Second Floor Landing

Double glazed window to the rear aspect, built-in storage cupboard, dado rail, carpeted flooring, doors to bedrooms 4 and 5.

Bedroom 4

Double glazed window to the front aspect, fitted vanity wash hand basin with cupboard below and tiled splashback, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring and a generous built-in eaves storage cupboard.

Bedroom 5

Double glazed window to the rear aspect, blocked decorative fireplace, built-in alcove cupboard, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring and door to a generous attic storage space with boarded floor and light.

Garden

The fully enclosed main garden wraps around the front and side of the property, brimming with character and colour. Generously stocked borders overflow with a wide variety of perennials, shrubs, roses, and bushes, complemented by climbers, holly, and yew trees. Beautifully pleached hornbeams add an elegant touch while offering a natural screen from neighbouring properties.

An inviting lawn includes a paved patio, while a winding blockwork path meanders through the garden to a further patio beside the breakfast/family room, complete with outside tap, lighting, power points, and even a mature pear tree. From the road, double gates open to provide parking for a small vehicle, alongside two useful timber sheds (measuring approximately 9' x 6' 9" and 7' 4" x 5' 6"). The gardens are enclosed by a handsome original red brick and flint wall, complemented by timber fencing.

At the rear, a delightful paved courtyard (approximately 24' x 10' minimum) offers a secluded retreat, shaded by a pleached plum tree and enhanced by the graceful blooms of established wisteria. With outside lighting and a peaceful ambience, it’s the perfect spot for breakfast or a quiet morning coffee.

Parking - Driveway

Driveway with potential for further parking and unrestricted on-street parking nearby.