Old Becclesgate, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19

Introduction
A beautifully restored Grade II listed home perfectly blending history and luxury. This elegant 4-double bedroom, 3-storey residence features a bespoke solid wood kitchen, stunning sitting room, natural stone finishes, underfloor heating, and air conditioning. South-facing and filled with light, it offers picturesque views, generous parking with a garage, versatile outbuildings, and a cellar steeped in history. Believed to be one of Dereham's oldest buildings and once a monastery, the cellar reportedly served as a wartime refuge and may have linked to the Guildhall via now-bricked up tunnels. A rare opportunity to own a timeless home combining character and contemporary living.

Property Advertorial
A magnificent 4-bedroom, 3-storey Grade II listed home in the heart of Dereham, offering picturesque church views, bespoke interiors, and a blend of period features with contemporary comforts.

Nestled in the historic heart of Old Becclesgate, Dereham, this magnificent semi-detached Grade II listed period residence, reputedly one of the oldest properties in the town centre, offers a truly unique opportunity to acquire a home of unparalleled character and modern luxury. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-reception house seamlessly blends its rich heritage with contemporary living, all whilst enjoying picturesque views of St Nicholas Church.

Spanning three storeys, the accommodation is thoughtfully designed to maximise both space and light. The ground floor immediately impresses with a welcoming ambience. The sitting room leading off the hall entrance, is a true highlight, boasting a captivating red brick inglenook fireplace housing a cosy wood-burning stove, perfectly complemented by exposed wall and ceiling beams that evoke a sense of timeless charm. This is a space designed for relaxation and entertaining, offering warmth and character in equal measure.

The heart of this home is undoubtedly the stunning bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room. A culinary enthusiast's dream, it features exquisite quartz worktops and a comprehensive range of built-in and integrated appliances, ensuring both functionality and style. A central island unit incorporates a practical breakfast bar, illuminated by elegant pendant lights, creating a focal point for casual dining. The kitchen further benefits from a feature red brick fireplace, high ceilings, and tall sash windows, allowing natural light to flood the space. For added comfort during warmer months, air conditioning units are thoughtfully installed in both the kitchen and sitting room.

Adjacent to the kitchen, a well-appointed utility room provides essential convenience, equipped with a sink, quartz worktops, and a freestanding automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. A tall cupboard discreetly houses the gas boiler, which efficiently provides underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, with thermostatically controlled radiators ensuring comfort on the first and second floors.

Adding to the property's unique appeal is a dry cellar, accessed from the boot room via elegant Travertine floored steps. This intriguing space, with its inset clay wall pots leading to a red brick storage area under a reduced head height red brick semi-circular arched ceiling, presents incredible potential for a bespoke wine cellar, offering a glimpse into the property's storied past.

The first floor is home to a luxurious master bedroom suite, a sanctuary of comfort and style. This impressive space features a characteristic red brick fireplace and tall sash windows, adding to its period charm. The suite is further enhanced by an en-suite shower room and a generous walk-in wardrobe complete with fitted cupboards and pull-out drawers, providing ample storage. Air conditioning ensures a comfortable environment year-round. Also on the first floor is a spacious second double bedroom, featuring its own charming red brick fireplace, and served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

The second floor continues to impress with two additional double bedrooms. Bedroom three also benefits from a feature red brick fireplace, adding to the property's consistent character. Both bedrooms on this floor are served by a contemporary family bathroom, which includes a luxurious double-ended bath and a stylish wash hand basin mounted within a modern drawer and cupboard unit, offering a perfect blend of classic and contemporary design.

The beautifully landscaped split-level gardens enjoy a sunny south to west aspect, with lawns, an extensive gravel driveway, and access to a garage with power, lighting, and an electric roller door. A raised walled terrace with artificial grass offers the perfect spot for entertaining. Additional rooms adjoining the garage, plus an external W.C. and storage space, offer exciting potential for conversion into a studio or annexe (subject to planning).
This exceptional home truly offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Dereham's history, meticulously restored and updated for modern living, all within a vibrant town centre location. This magnificent residence is not just a house; it's a lifestyle choice for those seeking character, comfort, and convenience in one of Norfolk's most charming market towns. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the unique qualities and extensive features this property has to offer.

Agents Note
Vehicular access to this property from Old Becclesgate is via a Right of Way across the neighbouring property's driveway, prospective sellers are advised to check this information through their legal representatives.

Dereham
Dereham, a charming market town in Norfolk, offers a blend of rural tranquillity and modern convenience, making it an appealing place to live. The ongoing dualling of the A47 from Dereham to Norwich, is a key east-west route linking Norwich to Peterborough, this road improvement work is enhancing road safety whilst reducing travel times. This infrastructure upgrade facilitates easier access to Norwich and the broader East Anglia region.
Educationally, Dereham is well-served with a range of schools. Secondary options include Dereham Neatherd High School, which boasts top 30% exam results in Norfolk. Dereham Neatherd High School and Northgate High School. For younger learners, the town offers several primary and junior schools, such as Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy and Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Leisure and cultural amenities are abundant. Dereham Leisure Centre provides facilities including a 25m swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, and group exercise classes. The Mid-Norfolk Railway, East Anglia's longest heritage line, offers scenic steam and diesel train rides between Dereham and Wymondham, with attractions like the Polar Express? during the festive season.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Dereham is approximately 45 minutes' drive from the north Norfolk coast, offering easy access to beaches like Wells-next-the-Sea. The town also features a variety of local clubs and societies including a football club and running club.

Council Tax Band D

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Important Anti-Money Laundering Information for Prospective Buyers
Please be advised that in order to comply with HMRC Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, all individuals involved in the purchase of a property will be required to provide identification at the point of when the sale is agreed and before the release of the 'Memorandum of Sale' to the solicitors. This ID verification will be conducted through Millbanks chosen AML provider, 'Guild 365.' via an app. The process will incur a cost of £30.00 per individual, inclusive of VAT, and will be facilitated via a link that also enables payment. We appreciate your cooperation in providing the necessary information to ensure compliance with HMRC AML requirements.

The information given in these particulars is intended to help you decide whether you wish to view this property and to avoid wasting your time in viewing unsuitable properties. We have tried to make sure that these particulars are accurate, but to a large extent we have to rely on what the seller tells us about the property. We do not check every single piece of information ourselves as the cost of doing so would be prohibitive and we do not wish to unnecessarily add to the cost of moving house.
" Once you find the property you want to buy, you will need to carry out more investigations into the property than it is practical or reasonable for an estate agent to do when preparing sale particulars. For example, we have not carried out any kind of survey of the property to look for structural defects and would advise any homebuyer to obtain a surveyor's report before exchanging contracts. If you do not have your own surveyor, we would be pleased to recommend one. We have not checked whether any equipment in the property (such as central heating) is in working order and would advise homebuyers to check this. You should also instruct a solicitor to investigate all legal matters relating to the property (e.g. title, details of tenure, planning permission etc.) as these are specialist matters in which estate agents are not qualified. Your solicitor will also agree with the seller what items (e.g. carpets, curtains etc.) will be included in the sale."
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