Colkirk | Norfolk | NR21 7JQ

COUNTRY CONTEMPORARY

Standing on a plot of 1 acre, this four-bedroom and four-bathroom detached house was an absolute labour of love for the owners who lived onsite while it was being built. The thought and planning that has gone into this amazing property

shows in its every detail. It has to be seen to be believed.

• Executive, self-build Family Home sitting in a generous Plot of approximately 1 Acre• Open Plan Living Accommodation

• Bespoke Kitchen Family Room with doors opening onto the Rear Garden • Four Bedrooms all with En-Suites, Balcony which runs across the rear elevation of the house

• An array of Outbuildings Including two Barns, Gym & Office• Total Accommodation extends to 2239 sq.ft

• Energy Rating B

COUNTRY CONTEMPORARY

“Trying to pinpoint a favourite place isn’t easy as there are so many – in our opinion we have a smile in every room.”

From the Ground UpThe current owners purchased the plot in late 2011 and quickly came to the realisation that the house standing on it at that time was never going to give them what they wanted. “On our Architect’s advice we applied for the biggest house that would comfortably fit the plot,” the owners said and, to their surprise, permission was granted. Construction began in 2013 and they lived onsite, bringing in outside contractors and working on it themselves until, two years later in December 2015, it was finally completed. “A real labour of love,” the owners said proudly, adding that the house benefits from low running costs as it’s extremely well insulated, the radiators upstairs being fed from the wood burner/back boiler, while downstairs there’s underfloor heating. The house also has a bank of solar panels on one of the outbuildings providing free electricity, and there is also a shared water bore.

“The living room is open and simply laid out, with the large wood burner taking centre stage on cold Winter evenings.” The main bedrooms have been carefully positioned to receive all the benefit of the morning sun, with wonderful views down the garden through their bifold or trifold window frames. And as for views, the large kitchen also offers a dual aspect, and “When family come calling, it’s the place where everyone tends to gather.” The third floor provides the new owner with the potential for further space – possibly an additional two bedrooms – as it’s currently unutilised.

Garden DelightOutside in the grounds of 1.6 acres there is a small rose garden and an assortment of mature trees including a large

We have enjoyed every aspect of the house, especially the kitchen for entertaining family and freinds”

weeping willow and eight thirty-year-old oak trees which “Offer a perfect setting for high summer barbecue parties and relaxing afternoons with hammocks tied to their trunks.” Immediately to the rear of the house is an Indian Rainbow sandstone terraced area and wooden balcony. Also in the garden there is a medium sized lily-covered wildlife pond, home to newts, dragon flies, and several fish. While on the topic of wildlife, the garden certainly gets its fair share with frequent appearances from a wide variety of birds including mistle thrush, finches and wrens, buzzards, barn and tawny owls, green and greater spotted woodpeckers, jays and jackdaws. The garden also boasts a border of white-grape vines that provide the current owners with around fifty bottles of good wine each year.

There are two large outbuildings, one having housed the current owners’ catering kitchen for their business and also serving as a venue for large parties which have made use of the cooking facilities. The end of this outbuilding has been utilised for the current owners’ gym. The second outbuilding has been a useful storage space, again for the owners’ business, and because of its height offers the potential for an office mezzanine.

Town and CountryIn its setting in the peaceful village of Colkirk, the property is approximately four miles away from all the amenities the market town of Fakenham has to offer, while Norwich and Kings Lynn are both around twenty miles by car. If the beautiful North Norfolk coast is what you’re after, then Wells is a short drive of around twenty minutes.

Offering a perfect setting for high summer barbecue parties and relaxing afternoons with hammocks tied to their trunks.”

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LOCAL AUTHORITY: Breckland District Council - Band F

AGENTS NOTES: Heating is from the wood burner/back boiler for

radiators upstairs and underfloor heating downstairs. No mains water

or drainage - shared filtered water bore and septic tank.

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Fine & Country or Norfolk Country Properties has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

We would also point out that we have not tested any of the appliances and purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any services.

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Additional Information

Agents notes: The floor plans are for illustration purposes only. All measurements: walls, doors, window fittings and appliances and their sizes and locations are shown conventionally and are approximate only and cannot be regarded as being a representation either by the seller or his agent. © Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.

Location

On The Doorstep...Colkirk has a village pub, The Crown, a village church and primary school. The nearest high school is in Fakenham along with other amenities such as doctors and main supermarkets, a range of cafes, restaurants and public houses. The nearest post office is found in Fakenham.

How Far Is It To...Colkirk lies approximately 2.5 miles to the south of the market and racecourse town of Fakenham. Travelling west along the A148, King’s Lynn is about 24 miles away with its major shopping centre and main line connections to London, journey time 1 hour 40 minutes. Taking the A1067 eastwards (25 miles) is the Cathedral City of Norwich again giving a main line railway connection to London. The North Norfolk coast is a short drive away with its many attractions.

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Directions Leave Fakenham heading out towards Swaffham on the A1065. Take the turning on your left for Dereham and Brisley, the B1146. Pass through the village of Pudding Norton, continue along the Dereham Road. The property will be located on the left hand side next to Colkirk motors identified by our Fine & Country For Sale Board.

Postcode for satellite navigation: NR21 7JQ

Wells-next-the-Sea, 27 minute driveKings Head Hotel, North Elmham

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