THISTLEDEW - Rural Scene

THISTLEDEW
Tipps End, Nr. Downham Market, Norfolk PE14 9SQ
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Approx. 2 Acres
Character Four Bedroom Residence
Timber Stable Yard
Mature Wooded Grounds
Ref: KR/LO/3230
GENERAL AND SITUATION
Approximate Distances:
Village of Welney – 1½ miles
Littleport/A10 - 8 miles
March & Downham Market - 8 miles ♦ Ely - 11 miles
A very desirable approx. 2 acre residential property
with a characterful four bedroom residence set in
beautiful mature wooded grounds plus timber stable
yard and excellent grassland paddock set within a
small popular rural hamlet.
THE RESIDENCE
A detached characterful residence which we are
informed dates from the early 1960's, having been
considerably upgraded and improved and benefiting
from leaded double glazing and oil central heating.
CLOAKROOM side opaque window, low level WC
UTILITY ROOM 7'10 x 6'10 (about 2.4m x 2.1m) rear
window, single drainer stainless steel sink, plumbing
for both dishwasher and washing machine, ceramic
tiled flooring
Affording the following versatile accommodation with
approximate room sizes:
Ground Floor
MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE via glazed panel door
with matching screens each side leading to:
BOOT ROOM 10'9 x 9'2 (about 3.3m x 2.7m) triple
rear arched window and rear door access with a wall
mounted external wrought iron 'Butlers Bell'
Thistledew provides purchasers with an opportunity
of acquiring a lovely family home set in truly beautiful
wooded mature grounds which have to be seen to be
fully appreciated.
ENCLOSED PORCH further glazed panel door to:
CONSERVATORY 13'10 x 9' (about 4.2m x 2.7m)
rear windows and tiered wall shelves
RECEPTION HALL 17'10 x 6'2 (about 5.4m x 1.8m)
with storage cupboard, dado rail, stairs to first floor
Off the main reception hall, doors to:
The property has been in the same ownership for
nearly twenty years over which time it has been
considerably improved to create a versatile and
characterful family home. The property has been
utilised in recent years for livestock, poultry and also
private equestrian use and for those with equine
interests we are informed there is virtually direct
access onto a bridleway with access to riding along
the banks of the River Croft towards Christchurch
(further details with vendor).
SITTING ROOM 16' x 13' (about 4.9m x 4m) five
casement front bay window, small side window and
side glazed panel door to patio, attractive brick
fireplace with matching chimney breast above, timber
panelled walls to dado height, TV, SKY and
telephone points, dimmer switch light control
Tipps End is a popular rural hamlet, nearby is the
village of Welney which is renowned for its wildfowl
reserve and also good fishing in the area. There is
also a popular village inn with restaurant, primary
schooling and church.
Christchurch village has
village stores. Ely has a renowned cathedral and
main line station.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 16'8 x 12' (about
5m x 3.6m) two side windows, ceramic tiled flooring,
exposed ceiling timbers, two walls with matching
medium oak units incorporating 1½ bowl single
drainer stainless steel sink, built-in eye level Bosch
double oven cooker, matching four ring ceramic hob
with recirculation hood above, two dresser style units
each with leaded display cupboards, five eyeball
spotlights, door to:
SMALL LOBBY coat hooks, further door to:
BEDROOM ONE 13' x 12' (about 4m x 3.6m) five
casement front bay window, storage cupboard
BEDROOM TWO 13' x 12' (about 4m x 3.6m) rear
double French doors to conservatory, side window,
recessed double wardrobe
BEDROOM THREE / OFFICE 9'4 x 8' (about 2.8m x
2.4m) side window
BATHROOM rear opaque window, corner Jacuzzi
bath with electric shower above, pedestal wash hand
basin, low level WC, ceramic tiled flooring
First Floor
BEDROOM FOUR / MASTER BEDROOM 25'8
narrowing to 17'6 x 17'6 narrowing to 10'7 (about
7.7m >5.3m x 5.3m >3.2m) front and rear Velux
windows, exposed ceiling timbers, walk-in wardrobe,
three access doors to under eaves storage, two
bedside lights, door to:
EN SUITE BATHROOM rear Velux, panelled bath,
pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, shaver
light, recessed storage cupboard with access to
storage loft
OUTSIDE, OUTBUILDINGS & LAND
The property is approached via a wide gravel
entrance drive which extends alongside the residence
with a vehicular gated access leading to a large rear
enclosed CONCRETE YARD which provides
extensive parking and turning facilities and giving
access to:
HAY STORE c.16' x 9' (about 4.9m x 2.7m) with
adjoining:
OPEN FRONTED STORE c.22' x 8' (about 6.7m x
2.4m)
From the rear lawn there is access to a LEVEL
GRASSLAND PADDOCK within which there are two
small timber field shelters and at the bottom of the
paddock there is a:
GARAGE/WORKSHOP c.19' x 17' (about 5.8m x
5.2m) block built with twin metal up and over doors,
concrete flooring, power and lighting, outside water
standpipe
WOOD STORE
To one side of the rear gardens there is small
enclosure with ORNAMENTAL POND.
Immediately at the side of the property there is a
PAVED PATIO AREA which gives access to
extensive side lawns with lovely mature trees and
mature hedging.
From the rear yard there is a five bar timber gate
leading to extensive rear lawns and also woodland
coppice area with specimen trees and wildlife pond.
SERVICES
MAINS ELECTRICITY, MAINS WATER, PRIVATE
DRAINAGE, TELEPHONE and BROADBAND
(connected and available subject to normal transfer
regulations)
Energy Rating E
TIMBER STABLE YARD comprising:
TWO BOXES each c.10' x 9'6 (about 3m x 2.9m)
There are extensive front formal lawns with two
beautiful mature cherry trees plus lime tree and all
enclosed with post and rail fencing and hedging.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
WEST NORFOLK AND KING’S LYNN DISTRICT
COUNCIL
Currently Council Tax Band C
TACK/FEED ROOM c.12' x 9'6 (about 3.6m x
2.9m)
With the benefit of electric lighting and outside water
standpipe
IN ALL APPROX. 2 ACRES (About 0.8 Hectares)
DIRECTIONS
From the A10 at Littleport take the A1101 to Welney,
continue past the public house and take the first left
towards March. Continue about 1½ miles to 'green
triangle' at Tipps End and take the right hand fork;
Thistledew is then the second property on the right
hand side.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment only with the Agents
RURAL SCENE - TEL 01264 850700
PRICE GUIDE
£385,000
N.B. These details are a general guideline for
intending purchasers and do not constitute an offer
of contract. Rural Scene have visited THISTLEDEW
but NOT surveyed or tested any of the appliances,
services or systems in it, including heating,
plumbing, drainage etc. The vendors have checked
and approved the details, however purchasers must
rely on their own and/or their surveyors inspections
and their solicitors enquiries to determine the overall
condition, size and acreage of the property and also
any Planning, Rights of Way and all other matters
relating to it.
RURAL SCENE FOR THE VENDORS AND THEMSELVES GIVE NOTICE THAT THESE PARTICULARS ARE SET OUT AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE FOR INTENDING PURCHASERS AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF CONTRACT
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