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Other, 2 bedrooms, Freehold
A beautiful detached single storey contemporary steel framed timber and glass house.
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A beautiful detached single storey contemporary steel framed timber and glass house. Set in a half acre of natural woodland gardens running down to the River Wensum. The property includes a 120ft stretch of riverbank with full fishing rights and wild life in abundance!
A light and airy living space with floor to ceiling glass wall with views over the gardens and river bank, multi fuel burner, under floor heating, open plan to;
Fitted with a contemporary range of base and eye level units, integral oven and electric hob, sink and drainer unit, dishwasher, patio doors to sun deck, separate utility area.
Doors to;
Fully glazed patio doors with views overlooking the garden and river.
A modern suite with double Jacuzzi bath and shower, low level WC, wash hand basin.
Can either be used as a dressing room or an occasional single bedroom. Sealed unit double glazed floor to ceiling window to front, built in hanging/storage space.
The garage has recently been upgraded with under floor heating etc and is currently used as a home office/studio with uninterrupted views of the gardens and river. The building has the potential for an additional en suite bedroom area together with a light and airy studio workspace.
The property is set in a half acre of natural woodland gardens running down to the River Wensum with wild life in abundance. The main garden features landscaped lawns running down to the river with less cultivated areas left to encourage the natural habitat. A small courtyard garden has been developed between the two buildings to accommodate an attractive sun deck and outdoor dining area. There are a total of three sun decks; an outdoor kitchen/BBQ area; raised vegetable beds; potting and tool sheds; utility store and log store.
The driveway provides parking space for up to six cars. The entrance gates to the property are electrically operated, there is a gate entry system and the house cannot be seen from the public roadway. It is fitted with a security alarm system with remotely controlled outside lighting.
Situated between the villages of Ringland and Old Costessey the property is freehold, secluded and is in the attractive rural area known as the Wensum Valley. It is just 6 miles outside the City of Norwich and approximately 45 minutes drive to the Norfolk Coast.
The property offers the ideal country retirement retreat or out of town second home. It is just a couple of hours drive from London and has good transport links. A Post Office and general store together with a local pub and restaurant just over one mile away. There is a choice of 3 golf courses within 1 to 4 miles of the property and the area offers excellent course fishing, archery and shooting. This part of the River Wensum can be navigated for several miles by canoe or other small river craft.
The property stands approximately 3 meters above the level of the river and is well protected by natural flood defences surrounding the house and the local area. (official Environmental Agency Risk Assessment Report available) The property is serviced by a low energy treatment plant and has many other ecologically friendly features including passive solar heating; low energy lighting; high spec glazing and insulation and 'A' rated domestic appliances. The build was completed in 2005/06.