6 bedroom detached house for sale

THE HERMITAGE Rarely does the opportunity to acquire a property in the highly sought after village of Castle Rising occur, however even rarer are the opportunities to purchase substantial properties in this location. Sowerbys are pleased to offer The Hermitage on Lower Road to the market with extensive grounds of approximately 1.5 acres (sts). The property is presented in superb order with substantial accommodation with six bedrooms and four reception rooms and open plan kitchen/breakfast room. The property has been owned for in excess of 30 years by the current owners and this stunning family house has been superbly maintained, including the recent installation of many new windows. The property is set in the heart of the conservation village of Castle Rising in a sublime location with far reaching views over Castle Rising Estate and Sandringham Royal Estate. First hand viewing is absolutely essential to gain full appreciation of not only the quality of the house on offer, but also the peaceful setting in which it is located. 

CASTLE RISING Castle Rising is just outside King's Lynn. The village has a wealth of history including Castle Rising castle. There's a post office and a pub. King's Lynn has good schools, the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital and a range of out-of-town shops as well as the newly redeveloped Vancouver Shopping Centre. There is a direct main line rail link to London King's Cross (approx 1hour 50 mins) and the City of London by changing at Cambridge for Liverpool Street (approx 2 hours and 13 mins). Sandringham Estate is about 5 miles away with the house and attractive walks through the woods. Slightly further away is the North West Norfolk coastline with its long sandy beaches. For the golfing enthusiast there is the King's Lynn Golf Club close by and the challenging links courses of Hunstanton Golf Club and The Royal & West Norfolk Golf Club at Brancaster.
 

STORM PORCH Tiled flooring, welcome light point and sold timber door to... 

RECEPTION HALLWAY 14' 8" x 13' 5" (4.47m x 4.09m) Painted turning staircase to first floor, glazed double doors to sitting room, brace and latch doors to kitchen/breakfast room and WC.  

WC 7' 2" x 6' 5" (2.18m x 1.96m) Perrin and Rowe washbasin set on solid oak surround with handmade cupboards under and matching Perrin and Rowe WC. Double aspect windows to front and side, stripped wooden flooring and recessed lighting.  

SITTING ROOM 18' 6" x 14' 8" (5.64m x 4.47m) Wood burning stove set on brick hearth with oak surround, windows to front, exposed beams, and formed opening to... 

DINING ROOM 18' 8" x 11' 9" (5.69m x 3.58m) Steps down, double aspect windows to rear, French doors to rear gardens, exposed ceiling timbers, double glazed doors to garden room and brace and latch door to kitchen/breakfast room. 

GARDEN ROOM 24' 8" x 10' 9" (7.52m x 3.28m) Triple aspect windows, fully glazed double doors to terrace and gardens. Wall light points.  

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 18' 8" x 18' 8" (5.69m x 5.69m) Limestone flooring, fitted Miele kitchen with granite effect work preparation surfaces, fitted Belfast sink, wine storage, built in oven and grill at waist height, integrated dishwasher, tiled splashbacks, window to rear, exposed ceiling timbers and space for central breakfast table. Steps up to reception hallway and formed opening to... 

BOOT ROOM 18' 8" x 7' 6" (5.69m x 2.29m) Continuation of limestone flooring, door to boiler room, opening to utility room and door to side entrance lobby. 

UTILITY ROOM Continuation of limestone flooring, plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, Belfast sink unit with cupboards to either side and worktop over. Window to rear. 

DRYING ROOM Worcester Bosch wall mounted gas fired condensing combination boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating, wood effect flooring and alarm panel.  

SIDE ENTRANCE LOBBY Reclaimed brick flooring, glazed door to office, brace and latch door to cloakroom cupboard and door to front of property.  

OFFICE 18' 1" x 15' 6" (5.51m x 4.72m) Versatile sizeable room currently used as office, however there is potential for use as a ground floor bedroom or family room. Double aspect windows to front and rear of property, fireplace (currently unused) and fitted storage to side.  

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Central galleried landing with window to front, feature reclaimed ceiling timbers, stripped wooden flooring, hallway with brace and latch doors to bedrooms and family bathroom. Double doors to airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water tank, drying rail and slatted shelving.  

MASTER BEDROOM 24' 8" x 10' 9" (7.52m x 3.28m) Triple aspect windows, fitted storage, wardrobes and access to loft space.  

EN SUITE 9' 1" x 6' 4" (2.77m x 1.93m) Walk in contemporary shower cubicle, large washbasin with surround, close coupled WC, towel radiator, exposed timber flooring, painted part panelled walls and recessed lighting.  

BEDROOM TWO 11' 4" x 11' 4" (3.45m x 3.45m) Painted wooden flooring, window to front, built in wardrobe and wall light.  

BEDROOM THREE 11' 4" x 9' 0" (3.45m x 2.74m) Stripped wooden flooring, window to front and built in wardrobe.  

BEDROOM FOUR 14' 3" x 9' 4" (4.34m x 2.84m) Windows to rear with fitted bedroom furniture.  

BEDROOM FIVE 9' 4" x 9' 4" (2.84m x 2.84m) Window to rear.  

BEDROOM SIX/STUDY 10' 1" x 7' 7" (3.07m x 2.31m) Window to rear and fully fitted bedroom furniture.  

FAMILY BATHROOM 7' 2" x 7' 2" (2.18m x 2.18m) Fully fitted contemporary shower bath with hot and cold taps and shower system, close coupled WC, washbasin, chrome towel radiator, part tiled walls, window to front and painted wooden flooring.  

OUTSIDE Grounds extending to approximately 1.5 acres (sts) with gardens to all sides and simply stunning views over Castle Rising Estate extending to the Sandringham Royal Estate at the rear. Hard tennis court, detached triple garage with a further garden workshop at the rear. Various brick and pamment patios, extensive lawns and well tended flower and shrub borders with mature trees. Post and rail hedged and fenced boundaries with no immediately adjacent properties. Large sweeping 'in and out' driveway.  

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains Water
Mains Electricity
Mains Gas
Private Drainage (mains drainage available, pipes in place)
Telephone

Council Tax Band F
£2,098.53 p/a (2011/2012) 

DIRECTIONS From Knights Hill Roundabout take the A149 towards Hunstanton taking the first Left hand turn towards Castle Rising and proceed into the village through the one way road. At the junction turn left and proceed thru the remainder of the village. Upon leaving turn right into Lower Road the property is directly ahead on the bend.