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Guide price
£575,000
5 bed detached bungalow for sale
Rectory Road, Tivetshall St. Mary, Norwich NR155 beds
EPC rating: D
Key Information
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Tivetshall Community Primary School 0.6 miles
- Pulham Church of England Primary School 1.3 miles
- Diss 4.9 miles
- Spooner Row 8.9 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Almost 2,500 sq ft internal floor area
- Large open plan dining/kitchen/living area
- Large orangery/garden room
- Woodburning stove and oil fired central heating
- 5 good sized bedrooms, 2 with en-suites
- Further spacious sitting room
- Double length garage, ample parking and turning area
- Overlooking farmland front and rear
- Long sweeping rear garden. Almost half an acre (stms)
- Integrated appliances in the kitchen
** new in! ** ** viewing A must!** an exceptional detached country bungalow, providing extremely well appointed and spacious five bedroomed accomodation of almost 2,500 sq ft internal area, with A most spacious south facing open plan living area including A bespoke kitchen, with integrated appliances, flowing seamlessly into A lounge area with woodburning stove, two en-suite double bedrooms, three further double bedrooms, one currently used as A study and one as A playroom, A large sitting room, plus A superb orangery overlooking the rear garden, having double glazed UPVC windows and oil fired central heating, together with A two car length garage and driveway parking for multiple cars, set in long enclosed and well stocked gardens, approaching half an acre in area (stms), overlooking farmland to the front and rear, on the edge of this small village twixt long stratton and diss and about fifteen miles south of norwich. EPC rating "D".
entrance lobby
(5'5" plus built in cupboard x 3'10") (1.65m x 1.17m) Composite entrance door with decorative panels. South facing double glazed Upvc window, overlooking farmland opposite. Smooth ceiling and coving with inset spotlight. Deep fitted coat cupboard housing water softener. Ceramic wood effect tiled floor.
Open plan living area
(37'6" x 26'11" to extremes)(11.43m x 8.2m) A most spacious "L" shaped open-plan Living Area comprising:
Dining area: (9'2" x 8'8")(2.79m x 2.64m) Coved smooth ceiling with numerous inset spotlights and smoke alarm. Two double glazed south facing Upvc windows with low level shutters, overlooking farmland opposite. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Ample space for dining table and chairs. Ceramic wood effect tiled floor. Continuing through to the:
Kitchen area: (23' x 18'3" max, 16'6" min)(7.01m x 5.56m max, 5.03m min) Coved smooth ceiling with inset spotlights. Further south facing double glazed window with shutters beneath, overlooking farmland opposite. The very spacious kitchen is fitted out with an extensive range of high-gloss faced cupboards topped with a marble effect Corian worksurface with inset ceramic sink, high rise chrome mixer tap and inset five burner gas hob, supplied by lpg gas bottles, with extractor fan and integrated light above. One wall consists of a range of built-in cupboards/units, housing three Neff electric ovens (one a microwave grill/oven) and a tall integrated freezer and separate integrated tall fridge. There is also an integrated dishwasher. A large central island unit with six deep storage drawers, and three low level modern contemporary lights above, with seating for four, provides further dining space and is the focal point of this splendid room. A large wall cupboard with matching high-gloss doors provides further storage space. Ample power points. The ceramic floor continues throughout the open plan area. Continuing through the open plan Kitchen to the:
Lounge area: (14'6" x 11'4")(4.42m x 3.45m) Coved smooth ceiling with inset spotlights and west facing double glazed Upvc window and French doors, opening onto a paved area. This sitting area has a tall vertical radiator with thermostatic valve and corner wood burning stove, with stainless steel chimney flue, set onto a curved glass base, creating a cosy feel to this area. Power points and ceramic wood effect tiled floor.
Utility room
(9'1" x 5'5")(2.77m x 1.65m) With a glazed panel interior door and external rear door. South facing double glazed Upvc window to the front, overlooking farmland opposite. Smooth ceiling with smoke alarm. Glass effect light fitting. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and additional under counter space. One base cupboard topped with work surface and inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit, with decorative tiled splash backs. Wall extractor fan. Ceramic wood effect tiled floor.
Family bathroom
(9'1" x 8')(2.77m x 2.44m) A panelled door leads into the light bright family bathroom. Smooth ceiling, with coving and glass effect light fitting. East facing obscure double glazed Upvc window. Radiator. Fitted out in a white suite comprising of large corner bath with chrome mixer tap/shower spray, close-coupled w.c. And pedestal handbasin with chrome mixer tap, mirrored wall cupboard above and shaver socket. Large walk-in fully tiled shower cubicle with sliding glazed door, white shower tray and Triton electric shower within, inset spotlight above and feature end glass block wall. Wall mounted storage cupboard with shelf. Ceramic tile floor.
Inner hall
(35'10" x 4'10" max, 4'5" min)(10.92m x 1.47m max, 1.35m min) A glazed panel door from the open plan area leads to the long Inner Hallway, with doorway access to all bedrooms/study. Smooth ceiling with coving, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Two radiators with thermostatic valves. Glass effect light fittings. Picture wall lights. Wall mounted heating controls. Two access hatches, with loft ladders, to insulated roof spaces. Fitted carpet.
Principal bedroom one
(16'4" to wardrobes x 10'3")(4.98m x 3.12m) A white six-panel door leads into the spacious Principal Bedroom. Two light points. East facing double glazed Upvc window with chrome effect curtain pole above. Coved smooth ceiling. Radiator with thermostatic valve. One wall fitted with large sliding door mirror fronted wardrobes, with hanging rails and shelves within. Fitted carpet. A glazed door leads to the large:
En suite bathroom
(10'1" x 7")(3.07m x 2.13m) Light and spacious with two east facing obscure glazed Upvc windows with fitted blinds. Smooth ceiling with inset spotlights. Two wall mounted chrome heated ladder towel rails. Fitted out with a close-coupled w.c., large freestanding oval deep bath with chrome mixer tap and two wall shelves behind. Large walk in shower cubicle with curved sliding doors, rain-head shower over, chrome mixer spray and white tray, wall mounted storage rack, large circular raised basin set onto a storage vanity unit, with shelves and a drawer and tiled to half height beyond. Wall mounted cabinet with double mirrored doors, shaver socket and chrome wall mounted towel rail. Ceramic decorative tile floor.
Guest bedroom two
(12' x 9'10")(3.66m x 3m) A good size bedroom with artex ceiling and coving. Central light point. East facing double glazed Upvc window with chrome effect curtain pole above. Radiator with thermostatic valve. TV aerial point. Fitted carpet. An obscure glazed panel door leads to:
En suite shower room
(9'8" into shower x 5'9"max, 5'min)(2.95m x 1.75m max, 1.52m min) East facing obscure double glazed Upvc window with fitted roller blind. Artex ceiling with coving and inset spotlights. Wall mounted chrome heated ladder towel rail. Fitted out in a white suite consisting of a close-coupled w.c, pedestal handbasin with chrome pop-up waste and mixer tap and wall mounted mirror above with deep recess shelf. Large fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle with glass sliding door, chrome mixer shower, white shower tray and wall mounted storage rack. Deep recess area to the side of the shower. Ceramic tile floor.
Bedroom three
(11'5" x 10'5")(3.48m x 3.18m) West facing double glazed Upvc window with curtain pole above. Artex ceiling, with coving and central light point. Fitted out with white units over the bedhead and either side of the bed, consisting of two single wardrobes with recessed shelved areas, and fitted top cupboards above the bed. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom four or study
(11'4" x 10'4")(3.45m x 3.15m) West facing double glazed Upvc window. Artex ceiling with coving, inset spotlights and central light point. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Currently used as a Study.
Bedroom five or playroom
(10'4" x 10')(3.15m x 3.05m) A good sized double bedroom. East facing double glazed Upvc window. Artex ceiling with coving. Radiator. Wall mounted corner shelf. Large wall mounted mirror to one wall. Chrome ceiling track with four spotlights. Durable slot in tiled floor covering. Currently used a as a Playroom.
Sitting room
(16'2" x 15'5")(4.93m x 4.7m) A large opening from the Inner Hallway leads to this most spacious room. With north facing double glazed Upvc window, with curtain pole above, and double French doors leading into the Orangery. Artex ceiling, with coving and central light point. Radiator with thermostatic valve. White moulded surround set on a light marble effect hearth housing a coal effect lpg gas fire (currently not in use). Karndean light oak plank flooring.
Orangery/garden room
(27'2" x 13'2")(8.28m x 4.01m) A large light and spacious room with north and west aspects, under a hipped glazed roof, with views across the long sweeping garden. Inset spotlights to the smooth ceiling surround. West and north double glazed Upvc windows with top opening lights and north double glazed Upvc French doors opening onto the garden, with sidelights. Karndean light oak plank flooring. Ample space for dining table and chairs. External four panel Upvc door, with top glazed fan light, to the driveway on the east side of the property. Ample power points.
Double length garage
(35'1" x 11'1")(10.69m x 3.38m) Partly attached to the east side of the bungalow, of block construction, rendered externally, under a tiled roof, having remote control operated electric roll-shutter front door, double glazed Upvc door to the side, rear window, four strip lights, power points and various base and wall cupboards.
Outside
There are external floodlights on sensors above the front door and by the side door of the garage. Satellite TV dish on the front. On the east side of the bungalow is a Grant oil-fired condensing combination boiler, providing hot water and central heating. To the rear of the garage is a 2,500 litre Titan oil storage tank, behind a trellis screen. On the front gable of the bungalow is an external floodlight and stainless steel outside lights on sensors. Outside power points. Propane gas cylinder serving the hob in the Kitchen. Outside tap, on the east side. Various rainwater butts.
The gardens
The property is set back from Rectory Road, behind a wide grass verge to the frontage, backed by a sleeper edged shrub border, which returns along the west side, where it is backed by a low brick wall. A wide entrance opens into a large shingle drive/turning area, which provides parking for 4 or 5 cars to the front of the bungalow. Wrought-iron double gates open to a long shingle drive on the east side, which extends to the garage and provides further tandem parking space for 4 or 5 cars.
The long garden to the rear includes a wide paved patio across the rear of the Orangery. A lawn leads to a stepped timber decking area, with an ornamental pond, rockery and waterfall. The decking extends to the west side of the garden, where there is a timber and felt roofed summer house (8'x 6' plus front canopy) (2.44m x 1.83m). To the rear of the pond is a paved sitting area beneath a rose covered pergola. The lawn continues, interspersed by three sleeper edged beds, to the rear, where there are raised vegetable and soft fruit beds. To the side is a polytunnel (15' x 10')(4.57m x 3.05m). Along the west side timber screen boundary fence are various cordon fruit trees. The whole rear garden is enclosed to the sides by timber lapped and closeboard panel screen fencing and by a well established mixed thorn hedge to the rear, beyond which is open farmland.
Measurements
The frontage to Rectory Road and the width of the garden at the rear are both about 50'(15.24m). The front drive/ parking area is about 33'(10.06m) deep and the drive to the garage is almost 80'(24.38m) in length. The rear garden is about 267'6"(81.53m) in length and the total depth of the whole property is about 392'(119.48m). The area is approximately 0.45 of an acre (stms).
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Mains gas is not available.
Council tax
The property is in Band E
local authority
South Norfolk Council
tenure
Freehold with vacant possession
EPC
The EPC Rating is "D - 61".
Viewing
By appointment through our office by phone or email.
Directions
From Long Stratton, proceed south on the A140 to the Pulham roundabout, continue straight over on the A140 and then take the next right turn, after about half a mile and just into the 50MPH limit, into Rectory Road, where the property is on the right after about half a mile.
entrance lobby
(5'5" plus built in cupboard x 3'10") (1.65m x 1.17m) Composite entrance door with decorative panels. South facing double glazed Upvc window, overlooking farmland opposite. Smooth ceiling and coving with inset spotlight. Deep fitted coat cupboard housing water softener. Ceramic wood effect tiled floor.
Open plan living area
(37'6" x 26'11" to extremes)(11.43m x 8.2m) A most spacious "L" shaped open-plan Living Area comprising:
Dining area: (9'2" x 8'8")(2.79m x 2.64m) Coved smooth ceiling with numerous inset spotlights and smoke alarm. Two double glazed south facing Upvc windows with low level shutters, overlooking farmland opposite. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Ample space for dining table and chairs. Ceramic wood effect tiled floor. Continuing through to the:
Kitchen area: (23' x 18'3" max, 16'6" min)(7.01m x 5.56m max, 5.03m min) Coved smooth ceiling with inset spotlights. Further south facing double glazed window with shutters beneath, overlooking farmland opposite. The very spacious kitchen is fitted out with an extensive range of high-gloss faced cupboards topped with a marble effect Corian worksurface with inset ceramic sink, high rise chrome mixer tap and inset five burner gas hob, supplied by lpg gas bottles, with extractor fan and integrated light above. One wall consists of a range of built-in cupboards/units, housing three Neff electric ovens (one a microwave grill/oven) and a tall integrated freezer and separate integrated tall fridge. There is also an integrated dishwasher. A large central island unit with six deep storage drawers, and three low level modern contemporary lights above, with seating for four, provides further dining space and is the focal point of this splendid room. A large wall cupboard with matching high-gloss doors provides further storage space. Ample power points. The ceramic floor continues throughout the open plan area. Continuing through the open plan Kitchen to the:
Lounge area: (14'6" x 11'4")(4.42m x 3.45m) Coved smooth ceiling with inset spotlights and west facing double glazed Upvc window and French doors, opening onto a paved area. This sitting area has a tall vertical radiator with thermostatic valve and corner wood burning stove, with stainless steel chimney flue, set onto a curved glass base, creating a cosy feel to this area. Power points and ceramic wood effect tiled floor.
Utility room
(9'1" x 5'5")(2.77m x 1.65m) With a glazed panel interior door and external rear door. South facing double glazed Upvc window to the front, overlooking farmland opposite. Smooth ceiling with smoke alarm. Glass effect light fitting. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and additional under counter space. One base cupboard topped with work surface and inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit, with decorative tiled splash backs. Wall extractor fan. Ceramic wood effect tiled floor.
Family bathroom
(9'1" x 8')(2.77m x 2.44m) A panelled door leads into the light bright family bathroom. Smooth ceiling, with coving and glass effect light fitting. East facing obscure double glazed Upvc window. Radiator. Fitted out in a white suite comprising of large corner bath with chrome mixer tap/shower spray, close-coupled w.c. And pedestal handbasin with chrome mixer tap, mirrored wall cupboard above and shaver socket. Large walk-in fully tiled shower cubicle with sliding glazed door, white shower tray and Triton electric shower within, inset spotlight above and feature end glass block wall. Wall mounted storage cupboard with shelf. Ceramic tile floor.
Inner hall
(35'10" x 4'10" max, 4'5" min)(10.92m x 1.47m max, 1.35m min) A glazed panel door from the open plan area leads to the long Inner Hallway, with doorway access to all bedrooms/study. Smooth ceiling with coving, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Two radiators with thermostatic valves. Glass effect light fittings. Picture wall lights. Wall mounted heating controls. Two access hatches, with loft ladders, to insulated roof spaces. Fitted carpet.
Principal bedroom one
(16'4" to wardrobes x 10'3")(4.98m x 3.12m) A white six-panel door leads into the spacious Principal Bedroom. Two light points. East facing double glazed Upvc window with chrome effect curtain pole above. Coved smooth ceiling. Radiator with thermostatic valve. One wall fitted with large sliding door mirror fronted wardrobes, with hanging rails and shelves within. Fitted carpet. A glazed door leads to the large:
En suite bathroom
(10'1" x 7")(3.07m x 2.13m) Light and spacious with two east facing obscure glazed Upvc windows with fitted blinds. Smooth ceiling with inset spotlights. Two wall mounted chrome heated ladder towel rails. Fitted out with a close-coupled w.c., large freestanding oval deep bath with chrome mixer tap and two wall shelves behind. Large walk in shower cubicle with curved sliding doors, rain-head shower over, chrome mixer spray and white tray, wall mounted storage rack, large circular raised basin set onto a storage vanity unit, with shelves and a drawer and tiled to half height beyond. Wall mounted cabinet with double mirrored doors, shaver socket and chrome wall mounted towel rail. Ceramic decorative tile floor.
Guest bedroom two
(12' x 9'10")(3.66m x 3m) A good size bedroom with artex ceiling and coving. Central light point. East facing double glazed Upvc window with chrome effect curtain pole above. Radiator with thermostatic valve. TV aerial point. Fitted carpet. An obscure glazed panel door leads to:
En suite shower room
(9'8" into shower x 5'9"max, 5'min)(2.95m x 1.75m max, 1.52m min) East facing obscure double glazed Upvc window with fitted roller blind. Artex ceiling with coving and inset spotlights. Wall mounted chrome heated ladder towel rail. Fitted out in a white suite consisting of a close-coupled w.c, pedestal handbasin with chrome pop-up waste and mixer tap and wall mounted mirror above with deep recess shelf. Large fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle with glass sliding door, chrome mixer shower, white shower tray and wall mounted storage rack. Deep recess area to the side of the shower. Ceramic tile floor.
Bedroom three
(11'5" x 10'5")(3.48m x 3.18m) West facing double glazed Upvc window with curtain pole above. Artex ceiling, with coving and central light point. Fitted out with white units over the bedhead and either side of the bed, consisting of two single wardrobes with recessed shelved areas, and fitted top cupboards above the bed. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom four or study
(11'4" x 10'4")(3.45m x 3.15m) West facing double glazed Upvc window. Artex ceiling with coving, inset spotlights and central light point. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Currently used as a Study.
Bedroom five or playroom
(10'4" x 10')(3.15m x 3.05m) A good sized double bedroom. East facing double glazed Upvc window. Artex ceiling with coving. Radiator. Wall mounted corner shelf. Large wall mounted mirror to one wall. Chrome ceiling track with four spotlights. Durable slot in tiled floor covering. Currently used a as a Playroom.
Sitting room
(16'2" x 15'5")(4.93m x 4.7m) A large opening from the Inner Hallway leads to this most spacious room. With north facing double glazed Upvc window, with curtain pole above, and double French doors leading into the Orangery. Artex ceiling, with coving and central light point. Radiator with thermostatic valve. White moulded surround set on a light marble effect hearth housing a coal effect lpg gas fire (currently not in use). Karndean light oak plank flooring.
Orangery/garden room
(27'2" x 13'2")(8.28m x 4.01m) A large light and spacious room with north and west aspects, under a hipped glazed roof, with views across the long sweeping garden. Inset spotlights to the smooth ceiling surround. West and north double glazed Upvc windows with top opening lights and north double glazed Upvc French doors opening onto the garden, with sidelights. Karndean light oak plank flooring. Ample space for dining table and chairs. External four panel Upvc door, with top glazed fan light, to the driveway on the east side of the property. Ample power points.
Double length garage
(35'1" x 11'1")(10.69m x 3.38m) Partly attached to the east side of the bungalow, of block construction, rendered externally, under a tiled roof, having remote control operated electric roll-shutter front door, double glazed Upvc door to the side, rear window, four strip lights, power points and various base and wall cupboards.
Outside
There are external floodlights on sensors above the front door and by the side door of the garage. Satellite TV dish on the front. On the east side of the bungalow is a Grant oil-fired condensing combination boiler, providing hot water and central heating. To the rear of the garage is a 2,500 litre Titan oil storage tank, behind a trellis screen. On the front gable of the bungalow is an external floodlight and stainless steel outside lights on sensors. Outside power points. Propane gas cylinder serving the hob in the Kitchen. Outside tap, on the east side. Various rainwater butts.
The gardens
The property is set back from Rectory Road, behind a wide grass verge to the frontage, backed by a sleeper edged shrub border, which returns along the west side, where it is backed by a low brick wall. A wide entrance opens into a large shingle drive/turning area, which provides parking for 4 or 5 cars to the front of the bungalow. Wrought-iron double gates open to a long shingle drive on the east side, which extends to the garage and provides further tandem parking space for 4 or 5 cars.
The long garden to the rear includes a wide paved patio across the rear of the Orangery. A lawn leads to a stepped timber decking area, with an ornamental pond, rockery and waterfall. The decking extends to the west side of the garden, where there is a timber and felt roofed summer house (8'x 6' plus front canopy) (2.44m x 1.83m). To the rear of the pond is a paved sitting area beneath a rose covered pergola. The lawn continues, interspersed by three sleeper edged beds, to the rear, where there are raised vegetable and soft fruit beds. To the side is a polytunnel (15' x 10')(4.57m x 3.05m). Along the west side timber screen boundary fence are various cordon fruit trees. The whole rear garden is enclosed to the sides by timber lapped and closeboard panel screen fencing and by a well established mixed thorn hedge to the rear, beyond which is open farmland.
Measurements
The frontage to Rectory Road and the width of the garden at the rear are both about 50'(15.24m). The front drive/ parking area is about 33'(10.06m) deep and the drive to the garage is almost 80'(24.38m) in length. The rear garden is about 267'6"(81.53m) in length and the total depth of the whole property is about 392'(119.48m). The area is approximately 0.45 of an acre (stms).
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Mains gas is not available.
Council tax
The property is in Band E
local authority
South Norfolk Council
tenure
Freehold with vacant possession
EPC
The EPC Rating is "D - 61".
Viewing
By appointment through our office by phone or email.
Directions
From Long Stratton, proceed south on the A140 to the Pulham roundabout, continue straight over on the A140 and then take the next right turn, after about half a mile and just into the 50MPH limit, into Rectory Road, where the property is on the right after about half a mile.
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