Woodgate, Swanton Morley

The Lifestyle:
This home will particularly suit a couple who are downsizing to their forever bungalow, or relocating for a more rural lifestyle and don’t want to compromise on outside space. With only two previous owners, bungalows like this do not come up often in Swanton Morley village; a popular place to lay down long term roots, within a well serviced and friendly village, with a strong sense of community. If you love contemporary interiors and would prefer a refurbished property which is ready to move straight in to, yet has some scope for you to further improve, this could be ideal. The new owners will particularly enjoy listening to the birdsong in this really private and peaceful, south facing rear garden which backs onto Norfolk Countryside.

The Home:
On the edge of the village in Woodgate, set back from the road at the end of a long gravel driveway sits this elevated, detached bungalow with field views to the rear. If you enjoy open plan aspects, but like to have your own space from time to time, this property could be an idea fit; there are two large reception rooms and two large double bedrooms as well as an additional 2 rooms which the current seller uses as an office and a reading room.
The home has large feature windows with many rooms being double aspect, which showcases the outside gardens and also provides excellent levels of natural sunlight throughout the home. Enter through the front door into the kitchen, which has stylish and contemporary white gloss cabinets with an oak worktop over. There is an integrated 4 ring induction hob and electric double oven. From here you can access the main hallway or directly into the open plan sitting/dining room. This room is triple aspect, centering on a beautiful fireplace, tiled hearth with a multi fuel burner; perfect for the colder months. A linking conservatory provides exceptionally private views over the rear garden.
The 20ft master bedroom runs the full depth of the property and has double aspect views over the front and rear gardens. There is a further large double bedroom to the front and two additional rooms which are smaller and more suited to an office, reading/dressing room or even a nursery/playroom.

The fully enclosed front garden is mostly laid to lawn, with shrub and flower boarders. The gravel driveway leads down to Woodgate. At the back of the property is a brick built garage/workshop with concrete roof (no asbestos present), summer house, lawned garden with flower borders. Mature hedgerow to the rear with Norfolk countryside beyond.

Improvements:
The existing owner has improved the property cosmetically with new flooring throughout, a high end fitted kitchen with gloss cabinets and a new 3pc bathroom suite. Fully redecorated to include internal doors throughout and a wood burner in the main reception room. A new heating system and boiler have also been installed and the gravel driveway resurfaced as well as chimney stack re-built as new.

Location:
Swanton Morley is a large but rural parish 3 miles to the north east of Dereham, 12 miles east of Swaffham and 16 miles west of the cathedral city of Norwich. There are regular bus services to both Norwich and Dereham. The well served village of Swanton Morley has a quality butchers, village shop, delicatessen, post office, garage, primary school, delightful village green and a village hall and local sports clubs which include football, 2 bowls clubs and a cricket club. The village is located within easy reach of the River Wensum with its fantastic spots for fishing and for nature lovers there are many footpaths to discover in the area. There are two public houses, the Angel & Darbys, independent family freehouse which welcomes pets and children and has a great climbing frame to the pub garden. Their new summer menu includes a wood fired pizza oven and BBQ and all dishes are cooked to order using locally sourced produce.


Other Information:
SERVICES CONNECTED Mains electricity, water, drainage and broadband. Oil Fired Central Heating
COUNCIL TAX Band: C
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING: D