3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Castle Acre Road, Great Massingham PE32

Semi-Detached, Three-Bedroom Cottage For Sale

The Norfolk Agents are pleased to present this charming and thoughtfully extended, semi-detached cottage, sympathetically restored and much loved by the same family for over 30 years, with three bedrooms, generous gardens and ample off-road parking, occupying a tucked-away position in the heart of Great Massingham. Over the years, the current owners have carefully extended and restored the cottage, retaining much of its period character while introducing the comfort and practicality required for modern family life. Exposed beams, period fireplaces and areas of original brickwork sit comfortably alongside light-filled living spaces and useful modern additions.
Accommodation

The accommodation begins with an entrance hall leading into a generous family room, with a further living room providing a more intimate space in which to relax. The living room has exposed timber beams and a log-burning stove, creating a particularly cosy focal point and giving the room the character one hopes to find in a period village home. To the rear, the kitchen and dining room stretches to almost 23ft in length and forms the heart of the house. Skylights and French doors bring an abundance of natural light into this generous space, whilst the doors provide an easy connection to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with quality cabinetry, an integrated oven and dishwasher, together with space for further appliances. There is ample room for a dining table and comfortable seating, making this a wonderfully sociable room for both everyday life and entertaining. A separate home office is particularly useful for those working from home, whilst the ground floor also provides a utility room, boot room and bathroom, adding a level of practicality not always found in a cottage of this age.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, arranged around a central landing. The principal bedroom is a good-sized double, with two further bedrooms providing flexibility for children, guests or additional hobbies. Characterful details and built-in storage add to the appeal, whilst a separate WC serves the first floor.
Outside

Outside, the enclosed garden is mature and private, with a generous lawn, established trees, colourful borders and several timber sheds. There is plenty of room for children to play, for keen gardeners to make their mark, or simply to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The garden also offers scope for further landscaping or development, subject to the necessary consents. A gated driveway provides ample off-road parking and, being set back from Castle Acre Road, gives the property a pleasing degree of privacy.
Location

Great Massingham is one of those Norfolk villages that is particularly easy to fall for. Centred around its expansive village green and distinctive duck ponds, it combines attractive period properties and open spaces with a strong community spirit and a useful range of local amenities. The village has a primary school, pre-school, village shop and post office, together with a village hall offering a variety of clubs, activities and events. For coffee, lunch or something to take home, the Cartshed Tea Room is a popular local destination, while The Dabbling Duck provides a restaurant and B&B. The village's ponds and open spaces have received a number of awards, including the cpre Community Open Spaces Award and edp Pride in Norfolk awards. St Mary's Church stands prominently beside the green, its 13th-century porch having once served as a schoolroom. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding countryside provides plenty of opportunity for walking and exploring, whilst King's Lynn is approximately 15 miles away for a wider range of shopping, leisure and transport facilities. Pickwick therefore offers a particularly appealing combination: A characterful and adaptable Norfolk home, a generous garden and parking, and the opportunity to become part of one of the county's much-loved village communities.

SERVICESThe property is connected to mains electricity and water supply. Private drainage provided by a Cesspit tank. Oil-fired central heating throughout

council tax band: C

tenure: Freehold

EPC rating: E

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