Swale View, East Tuddenham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20

Exceptional edge of village home of high quality throughout, and open gardens of 0.8 of an acre.

Description

Oak Tree Barn is an exceptional executive home, forming part of a small and bespoke development of houses by the renowned developer Orchard Homes. Oak Tree Barn was acquired by the current custodian before it reached the open market, allowing them to commission not only internal upgrades to the already high standard of finish, but also a significant extension adding to the lifestyle the house presents.

Oak Tree Barn is a house of wonderful quality from the minute you enter through the wrought iron electric gates, with intercom, through to encountering the views for the first time when entering the superb main living space. Every turn is met with well-crafted and considered living space, with the emphasis on natural light creating a bright, airy and energetic living space.

The tone is set by the entrance hall, a fitting welcome, with substantial roof lantern. The hall is the conduit between the bedroom wing to the right, or to the day to day living space to the left. At the heart of everything is the extraordinary kitchen/dining/living/reading space. The superb space is so cleverly arranged, with each defined area blending into another, with a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere created by the natural light, vaulted ceilings, warm natural beams, and openness to the surrounding countryside. The bespoke kitchen, with large island unit, is well served by integrated Neff appliances and a full size triple zone Capel wine cooler and ‘Quooker’ 4 in 1 tap. A dining area is at the centre of the room, making it the perfect entertaining space between the kitchen area and the sitting area. The adaptable sitting area is curiously as appealing on winter nights with the wood burner providing a cosiness, whilst in the height of summer the bi-folds can be peeled back to open out to the substantial terrace area overlooking the gardens and wonderful views beyond. To finish this space is a reading area to one side of the room. One of the defining features of this particular part of the house is the ability to enjoy the views as much from the kitchen island, whilst enjoying lunch or relaxing on the sofa.

To get away from the open space, a sitting room with vaulted ceilings and large feature window, hosts a media unit with inbuilt cinema surround sound monitor audio speaker with space for a large TV, and complimented by an Onyx contemporary electric fire. A useful laundry room is directly off the kitchen, with Neptune style wall shelving and hand rail, high and low level cabinetry, airing cupboard and quartz worktops matching that of the kitchen. A pantry is of the same standard, with U-shape shelving, with the attention to detail extending to a ventilation air system providing natural ventilation, as a traditional pantry would have, and no underfloor heating to effect the temperature. A more informal entrance into a boot room, with charming fitted cabinetry, offers a great alternative for everyday back and forth and after long and muddy walks in the countryside.

The bedroom wing runs along the eastern side of the house, providing a pleasingly conventional and easy to live in layout. The defining principal bedroom is a super room which includes air conditioning and is over 5m x 4.5m, with vaulted ceiling and sliding glazed doors to the gardens. An en suite bath and shower room is luxurious, with an adjoining fully fitted dressing room. The fourth bedroom has been fitted with wardrobes so the house has ‘his and hers’ dressing room, but could easily revert back to a bedroom. The guest bedroom is another generous room, with en suite shower room, with a further double bedroom, and well fitted family bathroom completing this part of the house.

The house benefits from a Sonos controlled system with built-in Monitor Audio speakers including cinema sound, night and day remote controlled blinds, real wooden window shutters, air conditioning, under floor heating, air source heat pumps, USB power ports, CAT 6 wiring, 4 in 1 quooker tap, and smart phone remote controlled electrically operated front gates with intercom system, these are just some of the lengths gone to in creating a high calibre house.

Outside
Oak Tree Barn is entered via a wrought iron double gate, set between park fencing and complete with intercom. The tar and shingle drive sweeps round to the parking area in front of the house and garaging.

The gardens are a fine feature of the property, and are larger than most houses of this age in an edge of village position, with 0.79 acres to enjoy.

Initially to the south of the house are herbaceous beds on either side of the portico entrance, with an expanse of lawn cleanly edged around the driveway and parking. A magnificent Turkey Oak tree, with uplighters, is a fine feature of this part of the garden, and brings an instant maturity to the otherwise relatively recently landscaped surroundings. The same can be said for the ancient Olives, set in a south facing courtyard garden, with paved seating area to enjoy the sun trap, and well stocked beds.

The majority of the gardens are behind the house, opening out to the neighbouring farmland with far reaching views across Norfolk. An extensive paved terrace runs the width of the house, with plenty of space for outdoor furniture to create areas to enjoy, whether entertaining, dining or simply relaxing and enjoying the Norfolk skies and wildlife that potter by. The lawns stretch away from the house, continuing round to a an area planted with young trees, with further pleached trees on the boundary for privacy. The entirety of the rear gardens are ring fenced to contain either adventurous dogs or children, whilst to one side of the house is a further enclosed area with dog kennel, lawn and paving.

Within the garden is recently installed work shop, with power and windows taking in the view, and a purpose built home office, with air conditioning and CAT6 wired, with floor to ceiling glazing. The traditionally built double garage, is complete with electric roller doors, with a cart lodge to one side with EV charger.

Location

Oak Tree Barn is situated on the edge of East Tuddenham, within easy access of the A47 linking through to Norwich and the A11. The neighbouring well served village of Mattishall has a primary school, GP surgery with pharmacy, a village shop and Post Office, public house, café and golf club. The next door village of Honingham has a public house ‘The Buck, and a thriving farm shop ‘The Goat Shed’ selling fresh local produce alongside a café/kitchen.

The ancient Cathedral City of Norwich (9 miles) is the regional centre with an active business community and offers sporting and cultural activities for most tastes. There are good schools, university, airport and excellent shops and restaurants. The picturesque small market town of Reepham is about 8 miles and has highly regarded schools, which now includes a sixth form. The North Norfolk Coast is within easy travelling distance and there are numerous sport facilities in the region including golf and a number of 18 hole courses. Racing is also available at Newmarket and Fakenham, sailing and windsurfing are very popular and undertaken along most of the length of North Norfolk Coast, much of which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Square Footage: 3,587 sq ft


Acreage: 0.79 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Air source heat pump, mains water and electricity, private drainage. Air conditioning in the principal bedroom and studio and under floor heating and CCTV throughout the home, smart panels internally and intercom gated access all remotely controlled via a smart phone.

Local Authority
Breckland District Council
Council Tax Band F

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.