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Pockthorpe House,Burgh Next Aylsham
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• A stunning, beautifully positioned Period Cottage which has beensympathetically Renovated throughout by the Current Owner
• The Cottage stands in idyllic Grounds of 0.75 acres and enjoys alovely Rural Location within the village of Burgh Next Aylsham
• Four Bedrooms; Two Bathrooms; Three Receptions• Stunning Breakfast Kitchen with Separate Utility• Character includes beautiful Exposed Beams, Fireplaces,
Reclaimed Internal Timber Doors and Oak Flooring• Additional Work includes Replacement Windows, Insulation and
Plaster Work• A Range of Outbuildings can be found throughout the Gardens• The Accommodation extends to 2,145sq.ft
“I’ll miss the big starry skies – there’s nolight pollution and the views are totally
unspoilt.”
Pretty As A Picture“The sweeping drive sets the
scene, its front elevation an
absolute dream. As you roam
the grounds you’ll admire the
views, while inside there’s so
much more to peruse – from
the beautiful country kitchen
to the beams above this
spacious home has so much to
love.”
This charming character cottage is set in its
own little oasis, just a mile from the thriving
historic market town of Aylsham. Originally
three workmen’s cottages, Pockthorpe
House is a truly compelling residence,
boasting its own wood, pond and stable
block, as well as uninterrupted open
farmland views.
Welcome HomeWonderfully set back from the road and in
the middle of its own enchanting grounds,
Pockthorpe House makes an immediate
impression on you. And that impression is
one of being welcomed with open arms into
a very special home. The current owner has
beautifully upgraded and further improved
the property while allowing the original
character to shine. The kitchen forms part of
a recent extension and is a fantastic light and
airy room where bifold doors allow the sun
to flood in and vaulted ceilings enhance the
sense of space. “It’s a great place for parties.
In summer you can throw open the doors
for summer barbecues and serve drinks on
the breakfast bar, while the firepit keeps it
warm on the terrace on cooler evenings.
When it’s just me at home I like to breakfast
in here watching the birds feeding at the
table outside.”
What A CharacterNo home is complete without a character
or two – and Pockthorpe House certainly
has that in abundance. Built around 200
years ago, the property boasts numerous
original exposed beams, with a splendid
inglenook fireplace in the sitting room and
another in the snug. Pretty sloping ceilings
characterise the bedrooms, with the really
super master bedroom also benefitting from
a proliferation of exposed trusses. Views
from every angle of the property are just
delightful, overlooking the extensive and
varied gardens and open farmland. No
matter where you stand in the gardens,
looking back at this wonderful house you
could easily be transported back two
centuries, when pleasures were simple and
time taken to appreciate them; you really
can be in your own world at Pockthorpe
House.
Peace And PrivacyThe house is well placed in the middle of
the plot, surrounded by a fantastic garden
where you can really relax with just the
sound of the birds. It’s incredibly private and
very secluded. The woodland area bursts
into a riot of colour each spring with
daffodils and snowdrops, while in summer
the owner allows it to grow with cow
parsley and long grasses attracting an
abundance of butterflies. Deer pass through
the surrounding fields and a variety of birds
visit regularly, while in summer the
magnificent magnolia perfumes the air. “It’s a
wonderful garden. You’re completely private
out here but you have these amazing views
stretching for miles.” Pockthorpe House sits
on the edge of the small hamlet of
Pockthorpe, affording an idyllic rural way of
life. With the countryside right on your
doorstep, dog walks, horse riding or cycling
takes on a new dimension as you’re thrust
straight into the marvellous Norfolk scenery.
Unquestionably situated in one of the most
sought after parts of the county, the
stunning National Trust estate of Blickling
Hall is just three miles away, with the equally
impressive Felbrigg Hall also close by. “I
head up to the coast most weeks as it’s just
a short drive away – and there are some
lovely pubs in the area, some real gems to
enjoy. I’ve lived all over the county and this
is by far my favourite part.”
The AccommodationYou take in the pretty rear elevation of the
cottage before moving through the entrance
door into the…
Main Reception HallYou note the oak flooring underfoot along
with the staircase that rises to the first floor
to your left. Twin windows to either side of
the door provide plenty of natural light,
whilst you also notice the high level window
above. You move through a further door
into the…
Sitting RoomA fantastic amount of space in here, the
current owner incorporates it as both a
sitting and dining area. It’s dominated by its
multitude of exposed beams overhead along
with an impressive inglenook fireplace with a
wood burner set within found to the far end
of the room. Once again twin windows to
the front of the cottage provide light and
views over the gardens. an additional
window to the rear elevation offers views of
the drive and the remaining gardens.
Set just off the sitting room you have access
through into the…
StudyHere you have a continuation of the oak
floorboards which lead through into here
from the sitting room. Twin roof lights
above provide light, whilst a further two
windows offer a double aspect to the front
and rear gardens.
Returning to the sitting/dining room, you
move through into the…
SnugA versatile space, it could be used for a
number of different purposes including a
dining room if required. You have a
continuation of the oak timber floors
underfoot, with further character provided
by wonderful exposed beams and another
fireplace, once again with a wood burner set
within, this time sitting on a pamment
hearth. Windows to the front and rear
provide plenty of natural light. Steps lead
down to the…
Breakfast KitchenThe newest addition to the home, the
breakfast kitchen was added 4 years ago and
is located on the southern side of the
cottage ensuring plenty of natural light. The
vaulted ceilings above enhance this already
large space, with the slate flooring underfoot
providing additional character. Handcrafted
kitchen cabinets can be found to two
aspects contrasting beautifully with the oak
work surfaces found above. Sitting centrally
within the room is an island bench, whilst
integrated within both the island and the
cabinets is a dishwasher, a butler sink an
additional stainless steel sink, space for a free
standing range and an American style fridge
freezer. Bi-fold doors lead off the kitchen
out to a south facing raised terrace.
Also found off the kitchen you have access
to the boiler room, with a further door
taking you through into the separate…
“Pockthorpe House is cosy in winter with the wood burners in the snug and sitting room – and the warmth is enhanced by the exposedbrickwork and beams that add to the ambience.”
“I spend most of my time in the kitchen. It’s very comfortable and sociable too so it’s a great place for get togethers.”
“I love the character but I also like everything to be pristine so I’ve carefully improved and redecorated throughout. You have all the charm of theperiod cottage but there’s no work to be done.”
Utility RoomOnce again with cabinets to two aspects
providing space for a range of white goods.
You also note the stainless steel sink unit
and a door offering external access to the
front gardens.
Set just off the utility room, you have access
through into the downstairs shower room.
Returning to the reception hall you move up
the stairs to the first floor, where you are
greeted by a spacious landing. Just off the
landing, to your right you have access
through into the…
Main BathroomThe three piece suite is a combination of
WC, wash basin and a roll top bath, all of
which contrast beautifully with the travertine
floor tiles and the part timber panelled walls.
a large window to the rear elevation offers
views of the carriage drive and gardens.
Four BedroomsThese are accessed off the landing and
include the stunning master bedroom suite
with its part vaulted ceilings, exposed beams
and trusses and exposed brick. Once again
twin windows offer a double aspect to the
front and rear over the gardens. Of the
remaining three bedrooms, two are double
with the fourth bedroom a single, which the
vendor currently uses as a walk in wardrobe.
E ach of the bedrooms have large windows
offering different aspects of the garden,
whilst also incorporating numerous exposed
beams.
The GroundsPockthorpe House is approached from the
laneway from a long sweeping drive leading
around the rear of the residence, which
stands centrally within its generous plot. The
property’s boundaries consist of both
mature hedging and post and rail fencing and
adjoins farmland on its northern perimeter.
The majority of the garden is laid to lawn
with a number of mature trees including oak
found throughout along with deep garden
beds containing all manner of shrubs and
plants along with an under planting of spring
bulbs. The drive is flanked via box hedging
with a raised rose garden affording the drive
a turning area. A terrace can be found off
the southern side of the cottage leading out
from the breakfast kitchen and accessed via
bi-fold doors. This fantastic entertaining
space enjoys sunshine for the majority of the
day.
From the rear garden you have extensive
views out over adjoining farmland and the
meadows which form part of a conservation
area. The property comes with a number of
outbuildings including a twin stable block,
which is currently used as a garden store.
Additional outbuildings are currently used as
a combined store, a workshop and an
additional wood store. This part of the
garden also contains the compost heap.
From all parts of the garden you have
exceptional views back towards the
residence as you also start to appreciate its
edge of village location. In all, the plot
extends to approximately 0.75 acres.
Floor Plans
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LOCAL AUTHORITY
AGENTS NOTES
Broadland District Council
Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Private Drainage
Location
On The Doorstep How Far Is It To?... DirectionsBurgh Next Aylsham is situated a short distance fromthe thriving market town of Aylsham, which gainedCittaslow status in 2004. Aylsham offers a widevariety of amenities including a traditional butcher,greengrocer, post office, library and monthly farmersmarket. There are also many leisure facilities includingriding, a tennis club and a choice of local golf courses.Aylsham is ideally located between Norwich and Holtfor a choice of Independent schools. Only a mile tothe north is the National Trust's 'Blickling Hall' andfurther north 'Felbrigg Hall' and the Heritagecoastline.
The Cathedral City of Norwich is approximately 12miles to the south where a more comprehensiverange of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities can befound. Norwich has a mainline railway station toLondon Liverpool Street as well as an Internationalairport. The North Norfolk coast is a 20 min drivenorth where you have a wonderful selection of quaintseaside villages with an abundance of local wildlife,nature trails and sandy beaches. The famous NorfolkBroads can be found o the east with its many variedwaterways offering water activities galore as well as avariety of bird life.
Leave Norwich on the A140 Cromer Road and uponreaching the Aylsham roundabout continue to followsigns for Cromer. After the roundabout take thesecond main exit off the A140 signposted Burgh.Continue into the village over a hump backed bridgebefore taking the first turning on your left hand sideinto Wood Lane. Pockthorpe House can be foundafter a further 600 yards on your left hand side. If youreach open countryside you have gone too far.
For those with satellite navigation the post code isNR11 6TS
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