Chapel Hill, New Buckenham, Norwich NR16 2BD

New Buckenham has long been a sought-after village, known for its beautiful array of historic period properties and set within a conservation area. Surrounded by idyllic countryside the village features an extensive network of rural walks and still retains a strong, active local community supported by a range of local amenities including a general store, public house, village hall, and church. Primary and secondary schools are available nearby in the neighbouring village of Old Buckenham, which also offers a similar selection of amenities centred around a large common. The historic market towns of Diss and Attleborough are both within easy reach, with Diss located 7 miles to the east and Attleborough 5 miles to the north. Both towns provide a wide range of everyday shops, services, and facilities, as well as mainline railway stations with regular direct services to London Liverpool Street (Diss line only), Cambridge (Attleborough line only), and Norwich.

The property enjoys a tucked-away position, set back from a small no-through lane and forms part of an attractive row of period cottages, each uniquely charming, creating a quintessential cottage scene. Dating back several hundred years, the property is predominantly of oak timber-frame construction with attractive colour-washed rendered elevations under a pitched clay pantile roof. It is now Grade II listed, acknowledging its historical importance to the village.

Deceptive in size, the property offers over 1,200 sq ft of living space. Over the years, it has been sensitively restored, enhanced, and upgraded, with much care taken to retain and expose the many charming period features one would expect to find in a property of this nature. The main reception room is of particular note; generously sized, it features an impressive inglenook fireplace with a large oak bressummer beam and an inset cast-iron stove set upon a brick-weave hearth. The room displays an extensive range of exposed oak timbers and beams, alongside a releveled mullion window and three period windows to the front aspect dating from different eras. The kitchen/diner is also a good size, situated to the rear of the house and offering pleasing views over the gardens. The kitchen's design is perfectly in keeping with the cottage, featuring oak work surfaces and a bespoke dresser. A Rayburn stove to the side provides central heating and serves as an attractive focal point. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a well-proportioned utility room with a vaulted ceiling which provides excellent storage space. A snug/study lies to the other side of the kitchen, also enjoying a quiet position at the rear of the property with direct access to and views over the rear gardens.

On the first floor, there are three bedrooms set off a well-sized landing. As seen in the photos, the landing features an attractive stained-glass and leaded window, alongside exposed timbers, beams, and storage cupboard space. The principal bedroom is situated to the rear, boasting vaulted ceilings and stunning elevated views over the gardens and the rural countryside beyond. Bedrooms two and three are also well-sized in their own right. Finally, the bathroom is beautifully presented, featuring a white three-piece suite.

The gardens are a feature in themselves, having been thoughtfully planted and now well established. Abutting the rear of the property is a well-sized patio, creating an excellent space for alfresco dining thanks to its south-westerly aspect. Steps lead to an area of lawn flanked by planted borders giving an abundance of charm and colour during the summer months. Beyond this is an additional area of the garden featuring vegetable patches, a greenhouse, and a timber shed. At the rear boundary, the gardens back onto rural meadow which runs down to the ruins of a moated 12th century castle, providing a stunning backdrop.

RECEPTION ROOM: - 4.44m x 6.60m (14'7" x 21'8")

KITCHEN: - 5.71m x 3.02m (18'9" x 9'11")

UTILITY: - 3.84m x 1.35m (12'7" x 4'5")

SNUG/OFFICE: - 3.78m x 2.01m (12'5" x 6'7")

BEDROOM: - 3.81m x 2.13m (12'6" x 7'0")

BEDROOM: - 4.32m x 2.34m (14'2" x 7'8")

BEDROOM: - 2.06m x 4.14m (6'9" x 13'7")

BATHROOM: - 2.54m x 2.01m (8'4" x 6'7")

SERVICES:
Drainage - mains
Heating - Rayburn/radiators
EPC Rating - Grade II Listed
Council Tax Band D
Tenure - freehold

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