House for sale in Quidenham, Norfolk - 4 to 5 bedrooms, 3 to 4 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms

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Location: Oakley is situated in the rural Conservation Village of Quidenham, a mid-point for the triangle created by the southNorfolk towns of Diss, Attleborough and Thetford.  The nearby village of East Harling (2 miles) is particularly well served providing an excellent range of local shops, two public houses, medical facilities and well regarded schooling.  Nearby Eccles (2 miles) offers a railway station on the Breckland line serving Cambridge and Norwich.  To the south east the market town of Diss can be found where the mainline railway station serves London Liverpool Street, a journey to London scheduled to take around 90 minutes.  Norwich, the cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia, is about 20 miles to the north east via the A11 and has a thriving business community with cultural and leisure activities for most tastes.  There is an expanding airport on the north side of the city which has an increasing number of flights to European destinations with most international destinations available via Schipol.

The Property:  Oakley is a contemporary home situated in an idyllic rural setting within this historic village.  The property has been recently redecorated to a high standard and has been extended over the years to create well proportioned, naturally light accommodation which extends to approximately 2,600sq.ft. over two floors.  Most of the rooms take full advantage of the pleasant aspect over the 2.7 acre grounds which include an impressive high walled garden and kitchen garden.

The entrance hall has a carpeted staircase rising to the first floor landing and ample storage cupboard beneath.  Doors leading to the reception rooms and a downstairs Shower Room.  The Drawing Room is a double aspect room of generous proportions, measuring 28’ into the bay window x 14’11”.  French doors open out to the walled garden.  The Sitting Room has a pleasant aspect over the grounds to the front of the property and has French doors leading to the conservatory.  A Poggenpohl, designer Kitchen/Breakfast Room overlooks the walled garden and has a good sized walk-in pantry.  An adjacent Utility Room accesses the store and log store and also providing access to the garden and car parking.

The first floor accommodation provides the Master Bedroom with ‘his and hers’ built-in wardrobes and an En-Suite Bathroom which is fully tiled and fitted with a four piece suite of corner spa bath, jet spray shower cubicle, close coupled wc and pedestal hand wash basin. Bedroom 2 affords a lovely view over the walled garden and farmland beyond.  Bedroom 3 has a built-in wardrobe and wash basin inset to a vanity unit.  Views over the walled garden and surrounding farmland.  Off the landing an Ante-Room with built-in wardrobe leads to Bedroom 4 which is well lit by a velux window.  This room does have some restricted head height with sloping ceilings.  The Family Bathroom comprises a three piece suite of tiled bath with shower attachment over and half screen, close coupled wc and pedestal hand wash basin.

Outside:  The grounds to Oakley are a true delight, extending to approximately 2.7 acres with a wide variety of mature planting.  Set well back from the road, the driveway passes the lawned front garden with turning circle and garage access.  To the side an established wood and to the rear is an impressive high walled garden with mature plants, well tended lawn and ice house.  There is also a fenced kitchen garden.

Services:  Mains water and electricity are connected.  Private drainage and LPG fired central heating system. Please note that the services/appliances/central heating and heating system/plumbing and electrical installations have not been tested by the selling agents and the purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the condition and warranty of these items.

Directions:  From Diss heading west on the A1066 towards Thetford.  In the village of South Lopham bear right just past the White Horse pub, following this road through North Lopham and on to Kenninghall.  Upon reaching the staggered crossroads continue straight over signposted to Quidenham.  In about 1 mile, the driveway entrance to Oakley will be seen on the left hand side almost opposite the church.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with TW Gaze, 10 Market Hill, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4WJ - Telephone (01379) 641 341.

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property reference: TWSA999002220