Kingfisher Close, Fakenham, NR21

9 Kingfisher Close presents a rare opportunity to acquire a superb detached family home that has been thoughtfully extended and refurbished to an exceptional standard.  Occupying an elevated position within a sought-after cul-de-sac off Valley Way, the property is located just one mile from the centre of the market town of Fakenham.

Beautifully presented throughout, the home offers stylish, contemporary and versatile family accommodation.  The impressive open plan kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home and is complemented by a separate utility, walk-in pantry and cloakroom.  A cosy sitting room has a gas fire, while a further reception room offers flexibility and could equally serve as a fourth bedroom, home office or playroom.  On the first floor are three bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with an en suite, together with a luxurious family shower room.  The high quality specification includes an American oak and glass staircase, oak veneer internal doors, double glazed windows and doors fitted with plantation shutters and gas-fired central heating, all combining to make this an ideal family home of comfort, style and practicality.

Fakenham, the largest town in North Norfolk, is a vibrant community ideally located between the Norfolk coast and the historic centres of Norwich and King’s Lynn. Its central position makes it a perfect base for exploring the region while offering plenty to enjoy locally.  Every Thursday the town hosts its famous market, filling the historic market place with stalls selling fresh produce, artisan foods, plants, clothing, crafts and household goods. Fakenham provides a wide range of amenities, including pubs, restaurants, cafés, a cinema, bowling alley, fitness centre, supermarkets, banks, independent shops, DIY and furniture outlets and a garden centre.

Education is well covered with schools from infant to sixth form and health services include a medical centre, pharmacies and dental practices. Set on the River Wensum, the town offers riverside walks, country trails and cycling routes linked to the National Cycle Network. Sports facilities include golf, squash, tennis and indoor bowls, with Fakenham Racecourse adding a distinctive local attraction.

With its strong community spirit, excellent amenities and prime location, Fakenham is one of Norfolk’s most appealing places to live, work and visit.

Mains water, mains drainage and mains electricity. Gas-fired central heating to radiators. EPC Rating Band D.

North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, NR27 9EN. Council Tax Band D.

GROUND FLOOR

The focal point of the flexible living accommodation is is an impressive open plan kitchen/dining room, featuring bi-fold doors that open onto a paved terrace and enjoy views over the rear garden. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of base and wall units and a central marble topped island incorporating a sink and drainer with the added benefit of a water softener. High quality integrated appliances include a Neff five-burner gas hob and Neff double ovens. Adjoining the kitchen, there is a walk-in pantry plus a well equipped utility room which has space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and American-style fridge/freezer, together with a sink unit. Doors to a cloakroom and a boiler room which also houses the pressurised hot water cylinder.

To the front of the property, a generously proportioned sitting room features a bay window and an attractive gas fireplace whilst, across the hallway, a further bay-fronted room offers flexibility and could b...

FIRST FLOOR

The first floor accommodation is equally well appointed and comprises a generous principal bedroom with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes, together with an en suite featuring a shower cubicle, compact bath, vanity unit incorporating a basin, WC. There are two further bedrooms, one of which benefits from a built-in wardrobe, both served by a contemporary family shower room fitted with a large walk-in shower cubicle with a Mira digital power shower, a vanity unit incorporating a basin, illuminated mirror, WC.

OUTSIDE

Number 9 is approached over a brickweave and gravel driveway, providing off road parking for several vehicles and an EV charging point. A timber side gate to the south side of the property leads to the rear garden, where a paved pathway provides access to the utility side door, together with space for refuse bins, outside tap. An extensive Indian sandstone patio extends the full width of the property with a brick-built barbecue and a further pathway to the north of the property, offering useful storage and access to a garden shed.

Steps rise up from the patio to a lawned garden bounded by a low picket fence and complemented by raised sleeper beds planted with a variety of mature trees and established shrubs and flowering plants. Beyond, a generous decked seating area provides an ideal space for outdoor entertaining and enjoys an attractive outlook back towards the house.