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" STAR COTTAGE Sowerbys are delighted to offer this charming three bedroom character cottage, idyllically positioned within grounds of approximately 0.55 acres (stms), overlooking unspoilt views of the surrounding countryside within the picturesque village of Bradenham. Built in the mid-nineteenth century, the property was originally used as a public house, as is evident by a number of existing character features such as the half-cellar at the rear of the cottage. The current owners have embraced the quirky charm of the cottage and adapted the accommodation to create a warm and pleasant home which provides versatile and well-presented space. There are three reception rooms at the front of the cottage; the formal dining room, the sitting room and a delightful garden room which has been converted out of an original stable, from where visitors can best enjoy the views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. At the centre of the ground floor there as an inner hall which links the accommodation together, with doors leading to the utility room and a formed archway opening to the well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room. Also on the ground floor there is a separate study, cloakroom, half-cellar and two entrance porches which, we believe indicate the separate entrances into the two original bar areas. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a generously sized family bathroom. The outside space on offer at the property truly sets it apart from many other cottages of this type. Included within the grounds is a formal lawn at the rear with a central pond, a meadow with a recently planted woodland, paved entertaining area, further gardens to the front of the property alongside a gravel driveway which extends to the front of the detached garage.   
 

BRADENHAM The village of Bradenham is conveniently situated near Shipdham, approximately five miles south west of the town of Dereham and twenty miles west of the city of Norwich. The River Yare rises to the east of Bradenham and flows to the east, and the River Wissey rises in the village and flows to the west. The village also has a large village green with a children's play area, public house a very active and well known cricket club playing on the village green as well as a bowls and football club. Shipdham has a post office, newsagents, coal merchant, chip shop and church, whilst Dereham is a busy mid Norfolk market town with a wide range of amenities including schools, a leisure and fitness centre, golf course, museums and many shops and cafes. It is ideally located for both the north Norfolk coast, Norwich International Airport and the mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London.
 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Pathway leading to a partially glazed timber door which opens into the… 

ENTRANCE PORCH Pamment tiled flooring and timber frame double glazed windows to either side. Inner door leading to the… 

DINING ROOM 15' 1" x 9' 10" (4.6m x 3m) A charming reception room, currently utilised as the formal dining room. Brick built fireplace with timber bressumer beam over and pamment tile hearth and timber frame double glazed windows to front and side allowing light to flood in. Low level door to understairs storage cupboard, exposed ceiling beam and radiator. Opening to inner hallway and door to study. 

INNER HALLWAY This spacious lobby area is a central point to the property with original latched and brace doors opening into the sitting room, utility room and a formed archway which is open-plan to the kitchen/breakfast room. Winding staircase rising to the first floor landing, telephone point and central heating thermostat. 

SITTING ROOM 14' 0" x 11' 8" (4.27m x 3.56m) A cast-iron wood burning stove set into a brick built fireplace with pamment tile hearth serving as the rooms´ centrepiece. Timber frame double glazed window to front, radiator, telephone point and television point. Partially glazed door leading to the… 

SECOND PORCH The presence of a secondary porch on the front elevation serves as a reminder as to the properties previous use as a public house and also provides a pleasant symmetry to the front of the house. Timber frame double glazed windows to either side and door to front. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 8" x 10' 2" (4.47m x 3.1m) A well-appointed fitted kitchen with a range of painted timber base level storage units extending along 2 ½ walls with fitted work preparation surfaces over which incorporate a 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Space for a Rangecooker with built in extractor hood over and decorative display niche set into original chimney breast. Twin Velux roof lights, pamment tile flooring and ample space for a six seat dining table. Glazed timber stable door on rear elevation and inner doors leading to a built in coat cupboard and the ground floor cloakroom. 

CLOAKROOM Comprising low level WC, pedestal washbasin, pamment tile flooring and radiator. 

UTILITY ROOM 10' 11" x 7' 5" (3.33m x 2.26m) Porcelain butler sink set into work preparation surfaces which extend along one wall with fitted storage under alongside plumbing and space for a washing machine. Floor mounted oil boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property, original half-bonded brick flooring, timber door to side and inner door opening to the… 

GARDEN ROOM 12' 3" x 10' 6" (3.73m x 3.2m) A delightful additional reception room converted out of the original stables. Windows to the front and side allow light to pour into this space with a pair of fully glazed double doors which open out onto an Indian sandstone paved terrace. 

STUDY 14' 11" x 7' 2" (4.55m x 2.18m) Accessed from the formal dining room, this room enjoys the character of a curved wall with a serving hatch opening to the inner hallway and one wall of built in timber bookcases with storage cupboards under. Original fireplace with timber mantle and pamment tile hearth and timber frame double glazed window to side enjoying views of the garden. Hatch to bedroom three and inner door the… 

HALF CELLAR 16' 0" x 8' 1" (4.88m x 2.46m) Another reminder of the properties former use with original half-bonded brick flooring and a low level side entrance door. An ideal storage space, the half cellar has electrical power and lighting and a timber frame double glazed window on the rear elevation.  

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Doors leading to three first floor bedrooms and the family bathroom. Radiator. 

BEDROOM ONE 15' 0" > 11' 10" x 12' 11" (4.57m > 3.61m x 3.94m) Well-proportioned double bedroom with recess to house additional furniture. A trio of built in wardrobes provide internal shelving and hanging space. Timber frame double glazed window to front, exposed original timber beam and wall plate, television point, telephone point, radiator and access to loft space. 

BEDROOM TWO 15' 3" > 11' 2" x 11' 3" (4.65m > 3.4m x 3.43m) Original fireplace with pamment tile hearth, timber door to built in storage cupboard with internal shelving and hanging space and a further recently added double wardrobe. Timber frame double glazed window to front and radiator. 

BEDROOM THREE 15' 0" x 7' 11" (4.57m x 2.41m) Another well-sized bedroom with a timber frame double glazed window to rear and a Velux roof light on the rear pitch of the roof. Radiator and telephone point. 

FAMILY BATHROOM Fully refurbished bathroom suite comprising; P-shaped bath with curved glass screen and electric shower over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Inner door to built in airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water cylinder and extensive timber shelving. Timber frame double glazed window to rear and radiator. 

OUTSIDE The outside space on offer at the property truly sets it apart from many other cottages of this type. The property is approached from the roadside over a gravel driveway which provides off-road car parking for several vehicles and in turn leads to the detached garage. The gardens at the front of the cottage are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with trees and shrubs and enclosed by neatly maintained hedges. A timber gate opens on to the rear garden which is a beautifully maintained vista of plants and shrubs, beyond which you are able to see for miles across meadows and woodland. Immediately outside the garden room, there is an Indian sandstone paved entertaining area which provides the ideal place to sit and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. At the centre of the rear garden there is a well-established pond, surrounded by mature plant life which offers a haven for wildlife. The garden gently meanders down to a stream, around which the owners have created their own ´wild garden´ with a seated area and a number of recently planted trees.  

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8806-8878-4729-3026-0693
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