Bessingham Road, Thurgarton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11

A wonderfully positioned home in about 12 acres.

Description

Lime Kiln Farm is the rare combination of a relatively modern house on a manageable scale, in an unspoilt rural and peaceful setting with about 12 acres of its own meadows, gardens and outbuildings. It is a brilliant package of buildings and land, and has a tremendous amount of adaptability to suit many lifestyles.

The house, of traditional brick and flint construction, was built in the mid 1990s in a south facing position. It has a conventional layout, with good scale to all rooms with each enjoying views over the land and countryside beyond. An entrance hall opens to the staircase hall, with the two principal living spaces either side. An open plan kitchen/breakfast room is a great space to enjoy, with fitted kitchen including peninsular open to the dining space. The dual aspect windows allow in plenty of light. The same can be said for the living room, which is triple aspect with French doors out to the garden. This room also includes a wood burner, and is a spacious yet cosy room.

Upstairs there are three double bedrooms off a central landing. All of the rooms have their own built-in wardrobes, providing essential storage, and all are served by the large bathroom with shower. The house has a user friendly and conventional layout.

Outbuildings and grounds
To the east of the house is a range of outbuildings that provide excellent opportunities. A traditional former dairy provides plenty of storage space, with an adjoining workshop and storage. This is connected to a further covered area of about 15.5m x 11.9m. The latter now has areas where the roof has failed, and will need investment to utilise fully. The former dairy is in good order.

The grounds are a defining feature of Lime Kiln Farm. About 12 acres, surrounding the house, of gently undulating land that has been well maintained, creating a park-like setting. An initial drive leads up to the house and garage, with an expansive gravelled parking and turning area. Lawns sweep round the house from east west, framed in part by hedging. A paved terrace enjoys a south to west aspect, onto which the French doors from the living room open to. The lawns stretch away from the house, blending into managed woodland, with willow, oak, beech and horse chestnut. To the south of the woodland is a productive orchard, underplanted with seasonal bulbs providing a fine display of daffodils in the spring.

The wider land is a significant expanse of meadowland, an open space that has been grazed by sheep to create an even area of grazing. The area has been well managed and not over grazed.

Location

Thurgarton is a small village closely associated with the neighbouring, and well served, village of Aldborough. Well known for its picture perfect cricket pitch and green in the centre of the village, there is a primary school, village shop with post office, doctors surgery, a public house and good transport links with local towns. Other local interest includes the excellent Gunton Arms, to the east of Alby Hill, with its sister pub the Suffield Arms equally as impressive.

Thurgarton sits in the triangle of Holt, Cromer and Aylsham. The picturesque Georgian town of Holt is renowned for its award winning restaurants, boutique shops and other excellent amenities. The market town of Aylsham is similar, whilst the coastal town of Cromer has a further array of amenities, shopping and access to the beach. The North Norfolk Coast, much of which is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has excellent beaches, good sailing and bird watching facilities.

The cathedral and university city of Norwich is about 25 miles to the southeast and has a thriving business community and is a regional centre for shopping and cultural activities with its renowned theatre. Norwich has a mainline railway station with regular trains to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Norwich Airport is situated to the north of the city.

Square Footage: 1,603 sq ft


Acreage: 12.12 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority
North Norfolk District Council
Council Tax Band E

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.

NB: Floor plans prepared by ehouse are for guidance only. Savills do not accept any responsibility for their accuracy.

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2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.