Felmingham, North Walsham

Location Felmingham is a charming village nestled along the B1145, conveniently positioned just 1.8 miles west of North Walsham, 5.2 miles east of Aylsham, and under 10 miles from the picturesque Victorian seaside town of Cromer. The village is home to a stunning 15th-century parish church, featuring an impressive tower, as well as a village hall and a handy local store with a post office.

For daily shopping needs, North Walsham is the nearest town, offering a vibrant mix of national retailers, independent shops, and a bustling weekly market, alongside a popular monthly farmers' market. Supermarkets in the area include Sainsbury's and Lidl, while the nearest Waitrose, located on Cromer Road, is just a 5-minute drive (1.9 miles) from the property. North Walsham also boasts comprehensive local amenities, including schools for all ages, a sixth form at Paston College, as well as healthcare facilities such as doctors, dentists, opticians, and a library.

North Walsham is well-connected via the Bittern Line, with regular train services running between Norwich, Cromer, and Sheringham, making commuting and travel easy and convenient. 

Description Nestled down a tranquil country lane on the outskirts of Felmingham, this delightful detached period home is set within approximately 0.43 acres (subject to survey) of beautifully landscaped gardens. A unique highlight of the property, the gardens have been thoughtfully designed into distinct "rooms" including seaside, wildflower, herb, folly, pond, and formal areas, all of which enjoy a sun-filled southerly and westerly aspect.

This charming and characterful home offers spacious, centrally heated accommodation with a wealth of period features. The ground floor boasts three generously sized reception rooms, including a sitting room, dining room, and family room, each with feature fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen has been tastefully remodelled from the original layout with the removal of a wall creating a bright and airy kitchen/breakfast room with a glazed door to the garden, an opening to the garden room and more recently an additional opening to what is now the dining room. A well-fitted utility room, along with a convenient downstairs W.C., completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, four double bedrooms provide ample space for family living or hosting guests. The bedrooms share access to a contemporary shower room and bathroom, both fitted with modern suites. Additionally, there is a study/home office, which could easily serve as a fifth bedroom if required.

South View enjoys a prime location for those who love the great outdoors. Heath Road leads directly to Bryant's Heath, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), offering beautiful walking routes. From here, you can also access the renowned 61-mile Weavers Way footpath, stretching from the seaside town of Cromer to Great Yarmouth.

If you're seeking a tranquil rural retreat with character, charm, and exquisite gardens, South View is a must-see. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this exceptional countryside property

The accommodation comprises:-

Entrance door to:- 

Reception Lobby 4' 7" x 2' 9" (1.4m x 0.84m) Tiled floor, small paned door to:- 

Sitting Room 16' 4" x 15' 6" (12' 8" minimum) (4.98m x 4.72m) (Front Aspect) Redbrick feature fireplace with wood burning stove on quarry tiled hearth, telephone point, radiator, built-in under stairs cupboard, exposed ceiling timber, wood block flooring, doors to the sitting room and family room. 

Family Room 16' 2" x 12' 6" (4.93m x 3.81m) (Front and Side Aspect) Feature redbrick fireplace with wood burning stove on quarry tiled hearth, double radiator, exposed ceiling timber, two wall light points and wood block flooring. 

Dining Room 16' 3" x 13' 6" (into alcoves) (4.95m x 4.11m) (Front and Rear Aspect) An impressive and imposing inglenook style fireplace with bressumer beam and wood burning stove on pamment hearth, double radiator, exposed ceiling timber, tv point, wood block flooring, opening to: 

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 21' 1" x 9' 4" (8' 1" minimum) (6.43m x 2.84m) (Side and Rear Aspect) Most attractively fitted and comprising inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap and cupboards under, range of base cupboard and drawer units with bamboo work surfaces over, inset four ring AEG electric hob, integrated Bosch double oven with drawer under, matching wall cupboards with integrated extractor unit, double and single radiators, inset ceiling downlights, ceramic tiled floor, opening to:- 

Day/Garden Room 13' 4" x 10' 4" (4.06m x 3.15m) A most impressive room with double doors to the garden, double radiator, dimmer switch, skylight windows in warm roof, ceramic tiled floor. 

Utility Room 8' 1" x 6' 8" (2.46m x 2.03m) (Rear Aspect) Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher, tall cupboard, space for upright fridge/freezer, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, door to:- 

Cloakroom 8' 0" x 2' 8" (2.44m x 0.81m) (Side Aspect) With white contemporary suite comprising of low level W.C. and vanity hand basin with mixer tap, pop up waste and cupboards under, fully tiled walls and ceramic tiled floor. 

First Floor  

Landing 21' 6" x 3' 6" (6.55m x 1.07m) With radiator, carpet and access to roof space. 

Principal Bedroom 16' 4" x 13' 3" (4.98m x 4.04m) (Front and Rear Aspect) To include alcove wardrobing, double radiator, carpet, access to large roof space with window & power. Door to:- 

En-Suite Bathroom 8' 0" x 7' 1" (2.44m x 2.16m) (Rear Aspect) Fitted with a white contemporary suite comprising of P bath with mixer tap, pop up waste and independent shower over with shower screen, vanity hand basin with mixer tap and pop up waste and drawers under, low level W.C., attractive part tiled walls, radiator, shaver point, inset ceiling downlights and extractor fan, access to roof space, double radiator and ceramic tiled floor. 

Bedroom 2 13' 5" x 12' 7" (4.09m x 3.84m) To include a built in cupboard housing the lagged hot water tank with fitted immersion heater and built-in shelved double cupboard, double radiator and carpet. 

Bedroom 3 12' 5" x 10' 2" (3.78m x 3.1m) (Front Aspect) With built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf, double radiator, carpet. 

Bedroom 4 12' 11" x 8' 1" (3.94m x 2.46m) (Rear Aspect) Double radiator and carpet. 

Study 9' 11" x 8' 0" (3.02m x 2.44m) (Rear Aspect) Double radiator and carpet. 

Family Bathroom 7' 2" x 5' 7" (2.18m x 1.7m) Most attractively fitted with a white contemporary suite comprising of corner shower cubicle with Triton shower unit, low level W.C. with concealed cistern and vanity hand basin with mixer tap and cupboards under, mirror, shaver point, chrome ladder radiator, double radiator, most attractively tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor. 

Outside To the front of the property the garden has a variety of shrubs and roses, together with honeysuckle and box hedging. It is approached via a track over which there is a right of way over the neighbours land giving access to the front door.

The property is approached from the road via a private drive and double timber gates with a concrete entrance and gravel beyond, providing plenty of parking and a turning area. There is an area of garden to either side with fruit trees and established trees to include blue cedar, sycamore and silver birch. Log store and oil storage tank. Attached block built GARAGE (25' 2" x 13' 1") with double timber doors, inspection pit, power, light and oil fired boiler which serves the central heating and domestic hot water, personal door to the garden.

The rear and side garden has been cleverly divided into a number of rooms. Immediately to the rear of the house is a formal area of garden laid to lawn with surrounding borders to include perennials, shrubs and bushes together with small pond and rockery, raised bed, a variety of ferns and a pergola walkway with shrubs and climbers. Walking clockwise a patio area is finished in slate chippings and can be accessed from the kitchen/breakfast room. An old redbrick and flint wall provides a screen from the garden with gravelled paths and a rich of variety of planting. Beyond a brick-built store/potting shed and two greenhouses to your right, whilst on your left is the pond garden with large established pond with water plants, a variety of grasses, magnolia and azaleas plus fruit trees. There is also a well in this area. Walking between the greenhouses and through an opening in a well tended privet hedge takes you through to the wildflower garden with two apple trees and a mapple. This area of garden is bounded by a well tended laurel hedge and a grass path takes you past established roses and clematis to the gravelled herb garden and to the summerhouse overlooking the formal garden. Finally, there is the beach garden, with decked foot bridge and a variety of planting in gravel. This area of the garden is screened by the neighbours most attractive willow fencing. The whole plot extends to 0.43 of an acre (subject to survey).  

Services Mains water and electricity are available. Septic tank drainage.
There are solar panels on the main roof which are owned outright. 

Local Authority/Council Tax North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN
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Tax Band: F 

EPC Rating The Energy Rating for this property is D. A full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. 

Important Agent Note Intending purchasers will be asked to provide original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed. 

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