High Street, Swaffham Prior

A charming Grade II Listed cottage dating back to the early 1800s, Priory Cottage was previously the home of Edwin Muir, a prominent poet and critic of the mid-twentieth century. The property retains a number of character features and enjoys an established walled garden with a garage and driveway.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Solid timber entrance door, door to living/family room and opening to:

Dining Room - A dual aspect room with original window to the front and window to the side. Inglenook fireplace with herringbone brickwork hearth and original wooden flooring. Door to the inner hallway.

Living/Family Room - A series of original windows to the front aspect, a stunning inglenook fireplace with herringbone brickwork hearth and wood burning stove, secondary redbrick fireplace with wooden mantle over, exposed wall and ceiling timbers and good sized storage cupboard. Door to the inner hallway and door to staircase leading to cellar.

Cellar - A good sized space with scope for conversion, subject to needs and relevant approval.

Inner Hallway - Doors to adjoining rooms, access to the loft space, door providing access to the rear garden and staircase rising to the first floor.

Kitchen - A dual aspect room with two double glazed windows to the rear and double glazed window to the side. Fitted with a range of base units with work surface over and tiled splashbacks, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, space and plumbing for appliances and additional bespoke built-in storage.

Study - Built-in storage and skylight window providing natural light.

Guest Room/Bedroom 3 - Double glazed window to the side aspect and redbrick fireplace (no longer in use).

Bathroom - Suite comprising panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal wash basin, part tiled walls and tiled flooring. Double glazed window to the rear aspect.

First Floor -

Landing - Window to the rear aspect and beautiful original doors to adjoining rooms.

Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room with original windows to the front and side, exposed ceiling timbers, built-in wash basin and built-in 'Jack and Jill' style storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2 - Sash window to the side aspect, built-in wash basin, built-in eaves storage, door to 'Jack and Jill' style storage cupboard and access to the loft space.

Box Room/Bedroom 4 - Original window to the rear aspect.

Wc - Comprising low level WC and window to the rear aspect.

Outside - The property is set in a stunning location, overlooking Swaffham Prior's two churches. Double gated access leads to a driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to the garage. Adjoining the rear of the property there is a gravelled terrace and an outdoor tap. A picket fence with gate leads to the established walled garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and planted with a variety of flowers and shrubs.

Garage - Timber double doors providing vehicular access and an adjoining car port.

Sales Agents Notes - Please note the property is grade 2 listed and located in a conservation area.

The property is constructed using brick, lath and plaster wood frame with a tiled roof. 

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