Mill Road, Walpole Highway, Wisbech, Norfolk, PE14

A rare opportunity in the sought-after villages of the Walpoles. This unique four bed detached semi-rural character property which is immaculatley presented which offers an exquisite blend of traditional and modern features. Sitting on an over 0.25 acre plot, having annex potential, a double garage, and a 40ft garden room, Fairview is a charming family home which could also lend itself perfectly to multigenerational or blended family living.

Location
Walpole Highway, nestled in the picturesque countryside of North West Norfolk, close to the border of Cambridgeshire. Located within walking distance of Walpole St. Peter and the iconic medieval St. Peter’s church. The village convenience store & post office, primary school, and access to bus routes to Kings Lynn, Norwich, Peterborough, and Cambridge are all only a 10 minute walk away. The property is also only 7 miles away from Watlington Railway Station.

Description
From the moment you arrive at Fairview, you are greeted by breathtaking, far-reaching views and the exquisite curb appeal of the property. Entry is through double gates onto the limestone gravel driveway with space for multiple vehicles and gated side access to the back garden, all fully fenced and enclosed by mature foliage.

Fairview has been transformed internally and externally to realise its full potential. The beautiful oak porch leads into the house via a brand-new composite door into a welcoming family home, with secondary access through the fourth bedroom/section of potential annex area, currently used as a TV room/fourth reception room. Fairview boasts 4 double bedrooms (2 upstairs, 2 downstairs), 2 downstairs bathrooms, master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, 3 reception rooms (lounge, diner, and study), fully fitted utility room with laundry nook, a large kitchen/breakfast room, rear limestone patio with retractable canopy, double garage, fire pit, and 40ft garden room. All windows are UPVC double glazed with five-point locking systems, with the exception of the breakfast room area, which features brand-new, powder coated black aluminium double glazed windows and bifold doors, also with five-point locking systems.

The property offers a great deal of versatility, with part of the property easily lending itself to use as an annex, as well as an expansive garden and driveway, double garage, 40ft insulated & double-glazed garden room, all set in an idyllic & desirable location.

Walkthrough
Oak porch & Composite door leads into

Entryway
Access to reception rooms 1 and 2, and to stairs. Skylight above stairs floods the stairway & entryway with natural light.

Reception 1/Dining room 14’4 x 11’11 (4.37 x 3.63) - Stairs, Feature cast iron fireplace, Opening to reception 2, Door to kitchen, Traditional-style feature radiator, Window to front aspect, Flagstone flooring. Currently used as a library/reading room, but would perfectly work as a dining room.

Reception 2/Lounge 15’6 x 11’8 (4.72 x 3.56) - Window to front, Feature fireplace with oak beam, Traditional-style feature radiator. This room is currently used as a lounge, with luxurious carpet. Opening to study

Reception 3/Study 9’3 x 7’9 (2.82 x 2.36) - Flagstone flooring, Traditional-style feature radiator, window to rear garden providing views to rolling fields. Perfect as office or study, could lend itself to being a toy room. Door to bathroom 1, opening to kitchen/breakfast room.

Shower room 1 7'5 X 5'5 (2.29 x 1.78)- Black fixtures & fittings, chrome effect sink, ecoflush BTW concealed system, soft close, rimless toilet. Plenty of fitted cabinetry, ideal for hiding away toiletries. Shower cubicle with bifolding doors providing extra space when pushed back, extra-large shower tray with drying area, fixed head and separate handheld shower head, and black ladder radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast room 20' x 14'4 (6.10 x 4.37) - Flagstone flooring runs seamlessly into kitchen/breakfast room. The already-large room is made to feel even more expansive due to the extended height ceiling. Contemporary two-tone shaker style fitted kitchen with ample base and eye-level units. Double electric oven tower. Five ring electric ceramic hob, black granite one-and-a-half bowl sink, mixer tap with multi-function spray hose, tiled brick pattern splashback, extractor hood, large amount of worktop space, and washing machine point. Additionally, there is plenty of space for an XL fridge-freezer, as well as table and chairs. Great space for dining, capturing the enchanting views out of the newly-fitted oversized black aluminium windows, and out of the double rear gates, to rolling fields. Alternatively, open the bifold doors where the flagstone flooring is continued seamlessly out onto the patio area with retractable canopy.

Rear hall - Breakfast area has an opening to the back hallway. With herringbone style wood effect flooring, feature radiator, cottage-style doors on wrought iron sliders

Shower room 2 6'8 x 5'1 (2.03 x 1.55) - Extended height ceiling with skylight, black ladder radiator, shower area with sliding doors, chrome cylinder thermostatic shower with riser & showerhead, bowl sink, soft close BTW concealed system toilet with added ecoflush.

Bedroom 3 11’7 x 10’4 (3.53 x 3.15) - Cottage-style door on wrought iron slider, leading to another great sized double bedroom. Underfloor heating, carpeted floor, window to rear with views of fields & horse paddocks.

Utility area 11'6 x 7'10 (3.50 x 2.40) - Base and eye-level units, black sink and mixer tap, fan electric oven and 4-ring ceramic hob, extractor fan, opening to laundry nook with washing machine point and shelf space & option to stack appliances. Window with views to fields & horse paddocks.

Bedroom 4 21' x 7'10 (6.40 x 2.40) - Continued herringbone style wood effect flooring. Currently used as a TV room. Traditional style feature radiator, feature TV wall with integrated shelving, one window offering views of fields and horse paddocks to the rear, and another with views to front garden and fields beyond. Double glazed Georgian-style door with five-point locking system offers access to front garden & driveway.

Note that the area off of the kitchen/breakfast room, which includes the back hall, bathroom 2, bedrooms 3 & 4, and utility area, has potential to be used as a separate annex. Perfect for multigenerational living or blended families, or could be used as an Airbnb whilst offering a high degree of privacy.

First floor
Stairway/landing - Light floods in from the skylight, encompassing the stairway, landing, and downstairs entryway.

Bedroom 1 15’10 x 12’3 (4.83 x 3.73) - Magnificent sized master bedroom, traditional-style feature radiator, window to front, walk-in wardrobe with mirror and light, traditional-style real wooden flooring, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Door to ensuite.

Ensuite/Bathroom 3 15'6 x 7'9 (4.72 x 2.36) - Continuation of traditional-style real wooden flooring, three piece bathroom suite with chrome fixtures & fittings, floor mounted Victorian-style bath taps and shower hose with floor standing bath, sink cabinet for storage, plus further cupboard space, airing cupboard, boiler cupboard, and shelving. Window to rear.

Bedroom 2 12’3 x 10’10 (3.73 x 3.30) - Traditional-style feature radiator, carpeted floor, window to front, door to cupboard over stairs, feature TV wall with clothing rails & shelf space.

The property sits on a 0.27 acre plot. It has rear double gates to the double garage, with 2 up-and-over doors, window, electric supply, and has ample built-in storage space. The garage is perfect for a restoration project or as a workshop.

The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with established conifers bordering. The garden also features a fire pit perfect for toasting marshmallows on a winter night, area left to grow naturally to encourage wildlife, and path to decked area & 40ft high top container suited for usage as a garden room, office, studio space, or outbuilding, with french doors, double-glazed windows, full insulation, and sound dampening. Currently, it is split into 3 rooms, with plenty of electrical sockets and heating.

From start to finish, this home exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere, offering a pristine blend of modern, practical, and cottage character. Fairview is perfect for anyone desiring all the benefits of a new home, but with the history and charm of a traditional cottage.

Services
The property benefits from LPG heating provided by an external tank.
Drainage is provided by a septic tank