Ash Close, Swaffham

SUMMARY
>> UNIQUE CHARACTER COTTAGE HIDDEN IN A CONSERVATION AREA! A charming 3 bedroom three-storey linked-detached cottage, boasting spacious, characterful accommodation, located within two enclosed courtyards with two outbuildings and off-road parking! >> VERY MOTIVATED VENDOR!


DESCRIPTION
Situated in one of the oldest parts of the town in a conservation area, this unique property will amaze and delight you.

Offering character in abundance, this spacious, light-filled home has been recently re-decorated and improved throughout, offering a 'move straight in' feel. In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall with a brand new front door and turned staircase rising to the first floor landing. This leads to a beautiful lounge with exposed beams and feature wood burning stove. Leading onto a modern open-plan kitchen/dining room features a brand new Range style oven and French doors to the courtyard garden. Off the kitchen there is a utility room and pantry with a handy ground floor w.c. This is complemented on the first floor by a spacious landing area, which is also used as a cosy reading nook, together with a large dual aspect double bedroom with original fireplace and the family bathroom. On the second floor there is a further large landing area/home office, second large dual aspect double bedroom and third double bedroom.

Outside, the property combines uniqueness and charm with its characterful cottage courtyard gardens. Step down into the formal brick paved courtyard with a former tack room that could be converted into a home office, annexe, studio, garage or more, subject to any relevant consents.

Offered for sale CHAIN FREE, internal viewing is absolutely essential!

Accommodation: 
Approaching this large characterful cottage from the courtyard, a brand new part double glazed composite external entrance door opens into the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall 
Boasting a turned staircase rising to the first floor landing with a large under-stairs storage cupboard, radiator and pamment tiled flooring. From here, a door leads into the well-proportioned lounge.

Lounge 19' 3" x 12' 8" ( 5.87m x 3.86m )
A bright and airy space featuring an open brick fireplace with inset wood burning stove, decorative surround and hearth, two built-in storage cupboards, radiators, television point, exposed wooden flooring, exposed ceiling beams, fitted timber shelving, inset ceiling spotlights and a large multi-pane double glazed Sash style window to the front aspect. A door opens to the kitchen/dining room.

Kitchen/Dining Room 21' 1" x 9' 10" max narrowing to 7' 6" ( 6.43m x 3.00m max narrowing to 2.29m )
This large, modern kitchen offers a range of wall and floor mounted kitchen units with solid wood work surfaces, rubbed over with Danish oil on a regular Baid, inset enamel Butler style sink with mixer tap, tiled splash backs and surrounds and a brand new Range style oven is included with three ovens, 5-ring gas hob, induction hob and stainless steel extractor hood over. Dishwasher (included), space for fridge-freezer, space for dining table, slate tiled flooring, inset ceiling spotlights, multi-pane double glazed Sash style window to the side aspect and double glazed French style doors open to the courtyard garden. A door leads into the utility room.

Utility Room/Pantry 
This handy room offers space and plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler, slate tiled flooring and fitted timber shelving. A door gives access to the ground floor w.c.

Ground Floor W.C 
Suite comprising low level w.c and wall mounted hand wash basin with slate tiled flooring and a double glazed multi-pane Sash style window to the side aspect.

First Floor Landing/Study Area 
This spacious landing area is also used as a cosy reading nook, boasting a staircase rising to the second floor landing with a radiator and carpet flooring. From here, a second landing area with doors give access into bedroom 1 and the family bathroom.

Bedroom 1 12' 7" x 11' 9" + recess ( 3.84m x 3.58m + recess )
A large dual aspect double bedroom with a feature Victorian style cast iron fireplace, built-in open-faced storage area with shelving and hanging, radiator, television point, exposed wooden flooring and dual aspect multi-pane double glazed Sash style windows overlooking the front and side.

Family Bathroom 
Suite comprising low level w.c, hand wash basin and free-standing roll-top claw-foot bath with hand-held shower attachment, tiled splash backs and surrounds, heated towel rail, slate tiled flooring and a double glazed multi-pane Sash style window overlooking the front aspect.

Second Floor Landing/Office 
At the very top of this stunning property is a further well-proportioned landing area, which could lend itself well as a roomy home office/study area, with loft access, exposed wooden flooring and a double glazed Velux style window. From here, doors lead into the remaining bedrooms.

Bedroom 2 12' 5" min x 11' 9" + recess ( 3.78m min x 3.58m + recess )
(Sloping ceilings) Another large dual aspect double bedroom with a radiator, exposed wooden flooring, multi-pane double glazed Sash style window overlooking the side aspect and multi-pane double glazed Dormer window overlooking the front aspect.

Bedroom 3 11' 1" x 6' 7" ( 3.38m x 2.01m )
(Sloping ceilings) A smaller bedroom with a radiator, exposed wooden flooring and a multi-pane double glazed Dormer window overlooking the front aspect.

Outside 
Directly in front of the cottage, there is an enclosed and gated courtyard garden with an access gate opening onto Ash Close. In front of the gate, there is off-road parking space for one vehicle. The courtyard garden is laid mainly to paving, interspersed with dozens of species of beautiful plants, accessed through a pergola of jasmine and roses. A walkway with brick and flint walls leads to a more formal brick-paved courtyard, which gives access to the tack room outbuildings.

Outbuildings (Tack Room) 
The cottage also comes with a second property within the grounds, which could lend itself well for a multitude of uses, subject to any necessary planning permissions or consents, with the accommodation comprising;

Saddle Room 
Original wood wall panelling, original open cast iron fireplace and saddle holders. A door opens into a second storage room.

Storage Room 
Mostly wood-lined with lighting and a pull-down ladder for additional storage.

Location 
Swaffham is an historic market town, located approximately 30 miles from the Cathedral City of Norwich, 16 miles from King's Lynn, 17 miles from both Sandringham and Thetford Forest and 28 miles from the coastal town of Hunstanton. The beautiful Norfolk Broads is also only about an hour away. Swaffham boasts ample free parking within the town and is also on an excellent bus route. There is a small, social history museum, many public houses, restaurants and cafes, together with supermarket facilities and smaller shops. Within the town there are schooling facilities for all ages, sport and leisure facilities and on the outskirts, a popular golf club. Swaffham market is held every Saturday and has stalls including fresh meat, fruit & vegetables, cheeses, eggs, housewares, confectionery, tools and plants. There are direct train links to Cambridge and London Kings Cross from nearby Downham Market.


DIRECTIONS
Take Ash Close to the left hand side of our William H Brown Swaffham office and continue towards Spinners Lane. The property will be found along on the right hand side, identified by our William H Brown "For Sale" board.



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2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
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