4 Bed Detached House For Sale

Located in the heart of Shipdham village, this exquisite red brick Georgian property has undergone a meticulous renovation and extension, orchestrated by Icon Architectural in Norwich, resulting in an exceptional contemporary family home.

No detail has been overlooked, evident in the Cat 5 wiring, underfloor heating in the new extension, and luxurious bathrooms. Original features have been lovingly preserved from the elegant vertical window shutters, to the varnished floorboards and cast-iron fireplaces in the bedrooms.
The grand, Georgian sash windows flood the reception rooms with natural light and have been expertly restored. The front sitting room boasts a wood-burner, and the rear reception room features a stunning brick fireplace, ready for a flue installation.

The original kitchen has been replaced by what is now the true jewel in the crown, a magnificent open plan kitchen/dining/ living space. Flooded with sunlight from multiple sets of bi-folds and a lantern skylight, this room has been designed not only for family life, but also for those who love entertaining.

The principal bedroom with its own en-suite, and large second bedroom both showcase original cast iron fireplaces, while the two smaller double bedrooms overlook the garden. The luxurious family bathroom is a sanctuary with a free-standing bath and large shower.

The generous plot is accessed through electric gates leading to a spacious driveway, providing ample off road parking, and a well-designed double cart lodge, offering potential for a loft conversion or annexe, subject to the necessary consents. The fully enclosed garden presents a canvas for personalised landscaping and embraces indoor/outdoor living. 

SHIPDHAM Almost two miles in length, Shipdham is Norfolk's longest village nestled between the market towns of Watton and Dereham in the Breckland region and a designated Conservation Area.

Noted in the Domesday Book as a thriving, well-established settlement of 70 households, it was one of the largest of the time with a church and woodland. During World War II, the village became home to the USAAF 44th bomber group, which was based at its airfield, and the historic site is now home to Shipdham Aero Club and museum.

Today, Shipdham has a thriving community with a GP surgery, Post Office, nursery and primary school, shops and local pub making it a fantastic village for all ages. Along with a clutch of beautiful period properties, Shipdham has grown in recent years with the development of several quality new-build developments which have been sympathetically incorporated within their rural setting.

Less than 6 miles away is the classic country market town of Dereham, an architectural haven with plenty of Georgian gems set on generous plots, blended with more recent developments.

A twice weekly market appears on Tuesdays and Fridays, along with a strong cohort of independent and specialist shops and free parking, making the town a fabulous place for an afternoon spent browsing.

With good local schools, a leisure centre and golf course, Dereham and its surrounding villages, such as Shipdham, are fantastic locations to enjoy the best of Norfolk country living.
 

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Heating via gas central heating.
 

COUNCIL TAX Band D. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING C. Ref:- 2237-3425-8200-0237-6202
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys. 

TENURE Freehold. 

LOCATION What3words: ///cornering.nodded.assets 

PROPERTY REFERENCE 42579. 

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