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Dovecote House, Dereham Road, Higham

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

4

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

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Key features

  • BEAUTIFUL PERIOD PROPERTY
  • TWO ADDITIONAL TWO BEDROOM COTTAGES FORM PART OF THE SALE
  • GRADE II LISTED CHARMING MAIN HOUSE
  • COTTAGES IDEAL FOR RENTAL INCOME, HOLIDAY LETS OR MULTI GENERATIONAL LIVING
  • FOUR/FIVE BEDROOMS AND FOUR BATHROOMS
  • IDEALLY LOCATED CLOSE TO AMENITIES, IN THE MID NORFOLK MARKET TOWN OF HINGHAM
  • GENEROUS PLOT WITH PRIVATE WALLED GARDEN
  • GOOD BUS, RAIL, AND ROAD LINKS WITH A SHORT DRIVE TO NORWICH. CLOSE TO THE NORFOLK & NORWICH HOSPITAL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
  • DRIVEWAY WITH DOUBLE GARAGE AND LOFT/STUDIO POTENTIAL
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN

Description

The Norfolk Agents are delighted to offer this unique Grade II listed four/five bedroomed property with additional two, two bedroomed cottages. The main residence Dovecote House is a spacious and beautiful property full of character and period features. The two cottages presents a perfect opportunity for a large family looking for additional private living space, a brilliant opportunity for additional income through holiday lets or long term rental accommodation. These properties are beautifully positioned in the sought after mid-Norfolk town of Hingham.

ACCOMMODATION
Dovecote House is spacious and offers flexibility in its configuration with four/five bedrooms, separate living spaces and four bathrooms. There are two/three receptions, one currently used as a study but could be a dining room or fifth bedroom as it includes a handy downstairs shower room. The ground floor living areas are full of character and period features. Highlights include the triple aspect living room which opens out on to the private garden. In the heart of the ground floor there is a spacious kitchen/diner that leads to the adjoining utility and garden room.

Upstairs, includes four well-proportioned bedrooms where two of the bedrooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms. The family bathroom is accessed off of the landing.

Privately situated at the back of the large grounds remarkably this fantastic property also includes two, two bedroom cottages providing a number of additional opportunities including, multi generational living for the extended family, or income through holiday lets or long term rental. The cottages have been recently let and accommodation in both cottages include two bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor and living room and kitchen to the first floor. At the front of the cottages there is an outside area and space for parking.

OUTSIDE
The overall plot is spacious at approx. 0.16 acres (stms) and is accessed from Dereham Road via it's own private gated brickweave and shingle driveway. The driveway takes you to the back of the walled garden where there is parking and a large garage with services. The spacious garage has space for cars, additional storage and workshop. There is also an additional area in the converted loft which would make a brilliant studio, workshop or study.

Both cottages have their own front gardens with patio areas that offer the ideal setting to enjoy the outdoors and potentially a selling feature for holiday guests.

Dovecote House main garden is mature and privately enclosed with a number of outdoor seating areas including a covered pergola area. The garden is mainly patioed and brickweaved, and there are a number of mature trees, plants and plenty of opportunity for the keen gardener.

LOCATION
Hingham is a historic and charming town with picturesque Georgian houses around the market place, village green, many independent shops and fine eateries. There is also a primary school, sports centre, co-op, doctors, dentist, chemist and village hall. Located in mid Norfolk, west of Wymondham and just 11 miles from Norwich City Centre.

TENURE: FREEHOLD

SERVICES: Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity. Electric heating and oil tank for aga.

EPC RATING: EXEMPT

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E

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2. While we endeavour to make our sales details fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to make further investigations.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only.
4. Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property. We strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. THE NORFOLK AGENTS LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATSOEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Enclosed garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Dovecote House, Dereham Road, Higham

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Monthly repayments£4,026
Property: £ 800,000
Deposit: £ 80,000
Interest rate: 5.36%
Term: 30 years
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About The Norfolk Agents, Swaffham

83 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AQ

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