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Furlongs, Wiveton

18 High Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BH I Tel: 01263 711880 I [email protected] I www.pointens.co.uk

Furlongs, Long Lane,

Wiveton, Norfolk NR25 7DD

Norwich 24 miles, Holt 4 miles,

North Norfolk Coast 1 1/2 miles

GUIDE PRICE £950,000


Furlongs is situated in an

unrivalled idyllic location. The house is surrounded by 3.31 acres of grounds designed by the pre-sent owner as a natural wildlife ha-ven. Away from all busy roads and surround by unspoilt farmland

adjacent to Wiveton Downs the North Norfolk coast is just 1 1/2 miles away.

THE PROPERTY

A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial detached house situated in a truly idyllic

location. Furlongs is surrounded by a tree lined four acres of gardens which the

present owners have cultivated into a superb wildlife haven. Situated a short

distance from Wiveton Downs. The grounds are totally private and away from all busy

roads. The accommodation to the property is arranged over three floors and

comprises of, an entrance porch leading to a entrance hall, a triple aspect sitting

room with a fire place housing a wood burner. A double aspect kitchen/breakfast

room with an Aga, dining room, utility room and cloakroom. A first floor landing leads

to a master bedroom suite with a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. The second

bedroom also has an en-suite, two further bedrooms with a fifth bedroom/office, and

a shower room. A staircase leads to the second floor where there is a thirty nine feet

attic room. The property also has the benefit of UPVC double glazed windows and

doors and oil fired central heating. Outside the property is approached through a

wooden five bar gate which leads to a long tree lined driveway, this then leads to the

side of the property and a parking area. The majority of the grounds are laid to lawn

and flowering shrubs with three large wildlife meadows and a pond. There are several

buildings within the grounds to include a double car port, a large wooden storage

shed, a fully lined and insulated studio/workshop and a pump house. The grounds

extend to 3.31acres (subject to survey).

THE LOCATION

Wiveton is a pretty coastal village around one mile east of Blakeney. The village

boasts a splendid church and a popular public house, the Wiveton Bell Inn. The

Georgian market town of Holt is about three miles away where excellent shopping

and other amenities are available including Gresham’s, a renowned public school for

boys and girls. The North Norfolk coast, much of which has been classified as being

of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a Heritage coastline, is some three miles

further distant and offers numerous recreational pursuits including bird sanctuaries,

safe sandy beaches and excellent sailing facilities at Blakeney and Morston. There

are 18-hole golf courses at Cromer, Sheringham and Brancaster with Cley next the

Sea renowned as a major bird watching sanctuary with fresh and salt water

marshes. Norwich, the Cathedral City and regional centre of East Anglia, is about

twenty five miles away and has a regular train service to London Liverpool Street with

an approximate fastest journey time of one hour and forty minutes. Norwich airport,

which is situated to the north of the City, is about twenty two miles distant.

DIRECTIONS

Leave Holt on the A148 road to Fakenham. Proceed into the village of Letheringsett

and after passing the Kings Head public house on your left, turn right where

signposted Blakeney. After around three miles you will come to Wiveton village green

and turn left here where signposted Camp Site ¾ mile. Continue along this road for

around one mile until reaching a crossroads. Turn left here towards Saxlingham. The

entrance to Furlongs will then be found after around 1/4 mile on your left hand side

identified by a Pointens for sale board.

Accommodation

The accommodation comprises of:-

Front Door leading to:-

Entrance Porch

Door to entrance hall, staircase to first floor, radiator.

Sitting Room (19’9 x 13’5 Treble Aspect)

Red brick fireplace housing a wood burner, television point, two radiators. Patio door to

the garden.

Dining Room (16’ x 12’5 double aspect)

Radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (19’9 x 13’ Double Aspect)

Range of fitted base units with working services over, inset Butler sink with mixer tap.

Gas surface hob, three door Aga, extractor hood, plumbing for dishwasher. Tiled floor

and double doors leading to the garden.

Utility Room (11’6 x 9’5)

Two radiators. Staircase to first floor with cupboard under. Tiled floor, base unit with

working surfaces over, inset single drainer sink with mixer tap. Range of matching wall

units. Coat pegs, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Shelved pantry,

door to garden.

Cloakroom

Pedestal washbasin, wc, tiled floor.

First Floor Landing

Cupboard housing a factory lagged hot water cylinder.

Bedroom One (13’ 9 x 13’6 Double Aspect)

Radiator, fitted shelving.

Dressing Room with hanging rails, fitted shelving, radiator.

En-suite (Double Aspect)

Panelled bath with Victorian style mixer tap with shower attachment, pedestal wash

basin, wc. Airing cupboard, radiator, tiled floor and walls.

Bedroom Two (9’9 x 9’6)

Radiator.


En-Suite

Tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower, wc, pedestal washbasin.

Bedroom Three (9’6 x 8’4 Double Aspect)

Radiator.

Bedroom Four (13’ x 9’9)

Two radiators. Staircase to First Floor.

Bedroom Five/ Office (13’4 x 11’5 Treble Aspect)

Two night storage radiators, stairs leading down to the utility room.

Shower Room

Tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower, wc, pedestal washbasin, radiator. Tiled floor and

walls.

Second Floor

Attic Room (39’9 x13’)

Four Velux windows and a fitted work bench,. A passageway leads to :-

Further Attic Room (11’7 x 8’2)

Two Velux windows.

Curtilage

The property is approached through a five bar gate which leads to a sweeping tree lined

shingled driveway that leads to the side of the house, a shingled parking area and a double bay open fronted Cart Shed (19’9 x 19’). There are patio areas to the front and

rear of the property. The extensive grounds are a combination of various lawned areas

and wild life areas with meadow flowers, there are also an array of mature trees and shrubs within the garden and a wildlife pond. A wooden Garden Shed (47’ x 12’), two

aluminium greenhouses and a pump house. A fully lined Studio/Workshop (30’ x 14’) with tiled floor, worktop and sink with running water and a tiled floor, two night storage

radiators. A cloakroom with a pedestal washbasin and wc, a tiled shower cubicle with a

fitted shower and a tiled floor. Hard standing concrete pad, a modern plastic oil tank. The grounds which extend to 3.31acres are completely private and surrounded on all four

sides by a belt of mature conifers and trees.


General Information

Tenure: Freehold.

Services: Mains electricity. Water is via a private bore hole. Septic tank draianage.

Local Authority: North Norfolk District Council: Tel 01263 513811.

Council Tax Band: F.

Energy Performance Certificate Band: D

Viewing arrangements: Strictly via the sole agents, Pointens Estate Agents,

tel 01263 711880.

Ref: H31094.

Agents Notes: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are Instructed.

All our properties can be seen on the internet at

www.pointens.co.uk, www.rightmove.co.uk and www.onthemarket.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE

These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall

view of the property. Measurements and distance are given as a guide only.

We have endeavoured to ensure the information given is accurate but we

would urge you to contact the office before travelling any great distance to

ensure that your impression of the property is as we intended. None of the

services, appliances or equipment have been tested and purchasers should

satisfy themselves on matters prior to purchase.

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