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" Wonderful sun rises and breath taking sunsets can be enjoyed from this exceptionally well placed country residence. A home for all seasons immersed in north Norfolk‘s glorious open countryside.

Quill Cottage comes to the open market for the first time in more than 40 years. A much loved and cherished country retreat for a family over several decades this individual, period home now presents a rare opportunity to create your dream Norfolk home.

Whilst it would be more than fair to say the property would benefit from renovation and enhancement, it offers a wealth of character and great potential whilst commanding a splendid plot in an exceptionally discreet environment.

Spanning two floors, with later additions, the current accommodation extends to around 2,400 sq. ft. with a high degree of flexibility and certainly immense potential for enhancement subject to relevant planning consents .

A front porch leads through to a hall which is flanked by two traditional reception rooms each boasting a wealth of period charm like pamment tiled floors, exposed beams and open fireplace. There is a kitchen and utility room, plus a rear boot room which offers great potential for adaptation.

At the rear of the cottage a later extension provides a well proportioned, triple aspect sitting room which enjoys delightful vistas over the garden and beyond to open countryside. The ground floor is complete by a versatile study room and guest WC.

To the first floor there are two principal bedrooms each with en suite facilities plus an additional third double bedroom with an adjacent family bathroom and separate WC. Off the principal bedroom is an area that would lend itself very well to a dressing room or occasional bedroom area.

Many of the rooms enjoy wonderful, uninterrupted views over rolling countryside with no near neighbours.

Quill Cottage is nestled in an established garden plot of around 0.2 acre stms and is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedgerow boundaries. There is an attached garage on the east elevation. With no near neighbours, the cottage is surrounded on all sides by some of north Norfolk‘s most picturesque countryside which provides and abundance of local wildlife, a unique environment and a high degree of privacy.

Located on the East edge of the pretty village of Hindringham the location is ideal for enjoying direct access over glorious open countryside but equally is well positioned for local towns like Holt and the coastal hot spots of Blakeney, Wells next the Sea, and Holkam.

HINDRINGHAM A small rural village, not far from the unspoilt north Norfolk coast. St Martin Parish Church sits within the village of Hindringham and dates back to the 14th century, standing prominent behind a long line of flint cottages. There is also a village hall and a Primary School.

Hindringham Hall is a beautiful moated manor house with a brick and flint exterior and dates back to the Tudor period. The current owners have developed the gardens over the past 30 years and you can now visit the Caf©, listen to the birdsong and enjoy the various tranquil gardens between the months of April and October, when the gardens open to the public.

Within easy reach is the Thursford Collection of steam engines and funfair rides with its wonderful Christmas Spectacular Show the largest of its kind in England.

The north Norfolk coast, with its many miles of beaches and salt marshes, is also nearby. Hindringham is situated midway between the busy historic market town of Fakenham with its many amenities and National Hunt Racecourse, and the lovely Georgian town of Holt, where a strong sense of community thrives among the proud residents and local businesses of Holt, with many independent shops that add vibrancy to the Georgian town centre.

With a traditional butcher, fishmonger and greengrocer, the town even has its own department store and food hall, Bakers and Larners, a local landmark which has been run by the same family since 1770.

Life moves at a leisurely pace in Holt, and there are plenty of places to idle over a coffee or bite to eat. Believed to be the oldest house in town, Byfords deli and caf© is a central landmark and fabulous place to stop and watch the world go by. On the edge of town is the eponymous Gresham‘s school.

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water and electricity. Drainage via a septic tank. Oil fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX Band D.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref 0360 2375 5150 2622 3661
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TENURE Freehold.

LOCATION What3words claw.wicket.registry

PROPERTY REFERENCE 37681.

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