5 bed bungalow for sale

Ropes Hill, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk NR12

A unique opportunity to purchase a unique waterside home with masses of further potential Occupying an exceptional elevated plot of approximatly an acre, this impressive 1950s chalet bungalow seamlessly blends traditional charm with contemporary modern living. Recently having umder gone a comprehensive course of modernisation, including beautifully refitted Howdens Shaker style kitchen and refitted shower and bathrooms, the property offers generous, flexible accommodation across two distinct floors.
There is an efficient gas central system complimented by air-con and heating to the master bedroom.

Positioned in one of the Norfolk Broads’ most coveted locations, the plot delivers outstanding south-facing views across its own private mooring on Ropes Hill Dyke, Horning Sailing Club, and the sweeping countryside beyond.

The residence boasts approximately 78 feet of private frontage along Ropes Hill Dyke, complete with a substantial 38 foot by 20 foot mooring and private slipway with a winching anchor point, that gives direct, effortless access to the River Bure and the broader Norfolk Broads network.
The surrounding grounds extend to approxinatly 1 acre of south-facing gardens, sun terraces, and practical outbuildings for storage, including a 19 ft by 15 ft workshop and a recently built mower shed. Ample off-road parking is complemented by a substantial oak framed triple garage.

The expansive ground floor opens with a welcoming entrance hall with a large cloakroom and study/bedroom 6, leading into a formal dining room and a generous lounge, both arranged to maximize natural light and frame the scenery. The contemporary refitted kitchen caters effortlessly to modern living. Sleeping space on this level include a master bedroom suite with a private en-suite shower, two additional bedrooms with en-suite showers, and a flexible study that easily serves as a sixth bedroom.
Ascending to the first floor, a central landing connects two further spacious bedrooms along with a refitted full family bathroom, offering an exceptional degree of layout flexibility for family or guests.

Situated just a short stroll from Horning’s picturesque village centre, residents enjoy immediate access to local amenities including village stores, popular pub-restaurants, a primary school, church and the celebrated Horning Sailing Club.
For broader services and transport connections, the recognized capital of the Broads, Wroxham, sits just three miles away, while the historic cathedral city of Norwich rests within a convenient ten-mile drive.

Please note that an aml fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.

Description

Occupying an established plot of approaching half an acre, this mature chalet bungalow has its own boat house and mooring on Ropes Hill Dyke. Believed to have been built in the 1950s, the property has been enlarged and offers versatile accommodation, but would benefit from updating and modernisation. The accommodation currently comprises entrance hall, dining room, lounge, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite shower, two further ground floor bedrooms, bathroom, study/bedroom four, first floor landing, bedrooms five and six, family bathroom, gas central heating, double garage.



The gardens are a particular feature of the property being south facing and having a range of useful outbuildings/stores. There is a wet boat house of approximately 38ft x 20ft, slip way and some 78ft of frontage to Ropes Hill Dyke which offers easy access to the main River Bure and the Norfolk Broads generally. Horning's picturesque village centre lies within a short walk and offers a range of facilities including post office, village stores, restaurant/public houses, sailing club and primary school. The Broads capital of Wroxham lies within three miles and the city of Norwich within ten miles.

Entrance Hall

With double doored cloaks cupboard, timber panelled walls, glazed door to inner hall.

Study/Bedroom Six (2.74m x 2.06m)

With panelled walls, suspended ceiling, double panel radiator.

Dining Room (4.5m x 5.64m)

Double glazed bay window, double panel radiator, coving, glazed panels to hall, archway to:

Lounge (4.72m x 4.5m)

Stone fire surround, fitted log effect gas fire, two double panel radiators, coving, ornate plaster mould ceiling. Double glazed double doors and windows to garden.

Inner Hall

Bedroom Two (5.59m x 4.72m)

Double glazed bay window, ornate moulded plaster ceiling, fitted range of wardrobe cupboards, radiator.

Bedroom Three (3.05m x 3.66m)

With wash basin, double doored wardrobe cupboards, radiator, coving, double glazing.

Family Bathroom

With blue suite comprising panelled bath, wash basin, low level WC, tiled walls.

Inner Lobby

Master Bedroom (5.03m x 3.8m)

With double glazed bay window, radiator, coving.

En-Suite Shower Room

With glazed shower cubicle, vanity wash basin with cupboard beneath, low level WC, double panel radiator.

Kitchen (4.72m x 3.96m)

Stainless steel double drainer sink, range of three base cupboards, plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwashing machine, work surface with base cupboards, space for any future eye level wall cupboards, peninsular breakfast bar with base cupboards beneath, walk-in pantry cupboard, tiled walls, double doored airing cupboard. Door to:

Side Hall

Doors to front and rear gardens, door to attached garage. Staircase to first floor landing.

Cloakroom

With low level WC, doors to front and rear garden

First Floor Landing

Panelled walls.

Bedroom Four (4.11m x 3.96m)

Double doored wardrobe, radiator.

Bedroom Five (3.96m x 4.42m)

Irregular shape. Double doored cupboard, radiator.

Bathroom

With panelled bath, wash basin, low level WC.

Outside

Tarmac driveway with flower beds, shrubs, bushes and borders, car parking turning space. Attached double garage. Wrought iron gates to either side, standing for boat/storage area. Attached workshop/store. Rear garden with paved patio areas, flower beds, shrubs, bushes and borders, lawns. Timber built workshop. Timber tool shed/lawn mower store. Lower lawns with fruit trees. Riverside garden with timber built boat house. Quay headed river frontage. Slip way. In total there is some 78ft frontage to Ropes Hill Dyke.

Double Garage (5.18m x 5.94m)

With sliding door.

Boat House (11.58m x 6.1m)

Including store 12ft x 8ft.