Opportunity to purchase this character Grade II listed period farmhouse with attached two bedroomed annex situated in the broadland village of Hickling. The property also benefits from several outbuildings, paddock and stables and approximately 145 acres of agricultural land (sts) which has be let on a lease arrangement to provide a substantial income together with additional income from annex and sub-let farmland .
THE PROPERTY Elegant detached Georgian period farmhouse offering spacious accommodation and adjacent self contained annexe. The property retains many period features. The gardens are well established and there is a paddock and stables adjacent to the property plus approx 145acres(sts) of Agricultural Farming Land which has been let on lease arrangement.
LOCATION Hickling is a favoured Broadland village which offers access to the Norfolk Broads from the famous Hickling Broad where there are sailing facilities, nature reserve and walking trails. There are two public houses in the village one being on the edge of the Broad. Hickling also offers a first school. Further facilities available at the nearby market town of Stalham including middle and secondary schools, doctors, dentist, supermarket and a variety of shops. Sandy beaches are within a short drive at Sea Palling. The city of Norwich is approximately eighteen miles distance and Anglia rail services are available from Wroxham.
ACCOMMODATION Recessed porch leading to:- RECEPTION HALLWAY Stairs to first floor. Radiator.
SITTING ROOM 15' 7'x14' (4.75mx4.29m) Georgian sash window to front aspect. Stone fireplace with brick hearth and oak fender and mantle. Corner display unit. Recessed and shelved alcove. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. Double doors with access to annex. DINING ROOM 14' 1' x 13' 10' (4.29m x 4.21m) Sash window to front aspect. Fireplace with wooden mantel and tiled hearth. Two shelved cupboards. Picture rail. coved ceiling. Door to:- INNER LOBBY Door to kitchen and sitting room. Ceramic tiled floor. CLOAKROOM/STORAGE ROOM 7' 4' x 12' 0' (2.23m x 3.65m) Cloaks cupboard. Double base unit with worktop. Radiator Doors to porch. Half door to:- UTILITY ROOM 17' 1'x9' 6'(5.18m x 2.89m) Double aspect windows. Double drainer base unit . Tiled splash backs Plumbing for washing machine. Radiator. Door to porch SEPERATE W.C Low level w.c. Corner wash hand basin. Radiator REAR PORCH Doors to garden.
DRAWING ROOM 17' 1'x15' 4' (5.20mx4.76m) Two Pvcu double glazed windows to side aspect. Panelled walls, recessed LPG gas stove. Two recessed alcoves with shelving. Beamed ceiling.
KTICHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 25' 11' x 12' 6' (7.89mx3.81m) Two PVCu double glazed windows to side aspect. Range of base and eye level wall cupboards. Four oven oil fired aga. Single drainer sink unit with mixer taps. Recessed spot lights. Plumbing for dish washer. Tiled floor. BREAKFAST AREA Breakfast bar. Wall cupboard. Stable door to rear yard.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Two airing cupboards. Stairs to attic/storage area. DRESSING ROOM 8' 8' x 5' 5' (2.64m x 1.65m) PVCu double glazed window to side aspect. Pedestal wash hand basin. Recessed spot lights. Radiator. BATHROOM 14' 6' x 9' 6' (4.42m x 2.89m) PVCu window to side aspect. Double shower cubicle with power shower with four body jets. Jacuzzi corner bath. Two heater towel rails. Range of beech effect units with two inset basins cupboards. Mirror above. Recessed spotlights. Fully tiled walls. SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Low level WC. Radiator.
BEDROOM 3 13' 5' x 12' 8' (4.08m x 3.86m) Georgian sash window to side aspect. Wash hand basin. Radiator.
STAIRS TO MEZZANINE FIRST FLOOR LANDING Serving the two first floor bedrooms. Fitted wardrobe. Window with views to farmland. Coved ceiling.
BEDROOM 4 12'10x11'9 (3.91mx3.58m) PVCu double glazed window to side aspect. Fitted mahogany wardrobe. Wash hand basin. Decorative coving. Radiator.
STAIRS TO MEZZANINE LANDING 1 Serving the first floor bedrooms. Fitted wardrobe. Window with views to farmland.
BEDROOM 1 15' 9' x14' 2' (4.80mx4.31m) Window to front aspect. Heated Towel rail. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Door to:- SHOWER ROOM Fully tiled with mains shower. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM 2 15' 7' x 14' 2' (4.75m x 4.31m) Georgian sash window to front aspect. Range of fitted wardrobes with vanity unit. Decorative coving. Radiator.
ATTACHED ANNEX COTTAGE HALL Radiator, double storage cupboard and double cloaks cupboard. PVCu double glazed entrance room.
LOUNGE 18' x 15' 4' (5.49m x 4.67m) Two double radiators, fireplace with wood burner. PVCu double glazed window.
KITCHEN 9' 6' x 10' (2.74m x 2.08m) PVCu double glazed window. Plumbing for washing machine. Storage cupboards.
BEDROOM 1 17' x 13' (5.18m x 3.96m) Double radiator. PVCu double glazed window.
BEDROOM 2 (L-shaped) 17' x 12' 10' (5.18m x 3.91m) PVCu double glazed window. Wash hand basin. Storage cupboards.
BATHROOM Three piece suite. Electric wall heater.
EXTERIOR OF ANNEX The annex is reached via a private driveway. The garden is partly walled with hedged boundaries and established flower borders.
EXTERIOR OF MAIN HOUSE The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with established flower beds and mature shrubs and trees. Entrance gates to circular driveway with raised central bed. REAR GARDEN Walled garden mainly laid to grass. Fruit trees. Raised patio area. GARDEN ROOM 13' 5' x 9'2'(4.08mx2.70m) With potential for annex. Pamment flooring, window to front aspect, french doors to garden. Door to:- Storage room with separate w.c. Double doors and stable door to rear garage/storeroom. 18' 7' x 16' 3' (5.66m x 4.95m) REAR YARD Boiler room/Workshop with oil fired boiler serving house and annex. OFFICE 16' x 10' (4.88m x 3.95m) with radiator, storage cupboard, build in safe. TRIPLE BAR GARAGE of steel construction with power and light to side of property. STABLES AND PADDOCK Two stables with open hay barn. Paddock of approximately three quarters of an acre. Separate vegetable garden..
AGRICULTURAL LAND Apprx 145 (sts) acres of Agricultural Faming Land currently under a lease arrangement until 2017 which provides a substantial income. Apprx 25 acres (3 fields) under sub-let arrangement provides additional income.
