Characterful Semi-Detached Cottage in South Walsham

Property Details: - Type: Cottage - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: Sowerbys - Norwich Phone: 01603 963566

<p><strong>GUIDE PRICE £400,000 to £425,000</strong></p><p>This characterful semi-detached cottage offers versatile accommodation across two floors. The modern kitchen provides ample storage and workspace, with views towards the side garden. Steps lead down to a cosy sitting room featuring an impressive fireplace with a wood-burning stove. Adjacent to this is a well-appointed study, which could easily be used as a third bedroom. The ground floor also includes two further bedrooms, a modern bathroom, and a separate utility room.</p><p>A staircase from the sitting room leads to a splendid vaulted sitting room. This space currently offers superb character and is ideal for entertaining. However, the layout could be reconfigured to create two bedrooms and a bathroom, should you require a different arrangement.</p><p>To the front of the property, there is plenty of parking on a gravelled driveway. At the rear, you will find an established garden with a terrace, perfect for summer entertaining, and a lawn retained by a lovely low-level brick wall. To the side of the driveway, there is an additional garden with a lawn, mature boundary hedging, and an opening offering fine countryside views.</p><p><strong>SOUTH WALSHAM</strong></p><p>South Walsham, a charming Broadland village, is perfect for those who enjoy sailing or paddle-boarding. Located a mile from South Walsham Broad, it features Fleet Dyke with free 24-hour moorings for exploration. A footpath leads around the Broad's staithe, suitable for rowing boats, revealing a green surrounded by thatched cottages.</p><p>The village boasts a hall with regular events, a bar, and function room, The Viking. A recreation ground hosts a football pitch, cricket club, and play areas for children, with a Pre-School and Primary School nearby.</p><p>Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, once part of the South Walsham Estate, served as a WWII convalescent home before its transformation by Major Henry Broughton, 2nd Lord Fairhaven. Over 15 years, he restored it into a stunning garden, opened to the public in 1975. Visitors can enjoy its award-winning tearoom and gift shop selling local produce.</p><p>Two medieval churches, St Mary's (13th century) and St Lawrence's (14th century), share a churchyard. St Mary's is still in use, while St Lawrence's, damaged by fire in 1827, is now a centre for training and the arts.</p><p>Close to Norwich and Norfolk's beaches and forests, South Walsham offers a quintessential village lifestyle with excellent rail links and rural charm.</p><p><strong>SERVICES CONNECTED</strong></p><p>Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.</p><p><strong>COUNCIL TAX</strong></p><p>Band C.</p><p><strong>ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING</strong></p><p>F. Ref:[use Contact Agent Button]-3413-2906</p><p>To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.</p><p><strong>TENURE</strong></p><p>Freehold.</p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>What3words: ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/spared.shining.producing">spared.shining.producing</a></p><p>IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that we have recently transitioned to a new CRM system. While we strive for accuracy, some property information may not have been fully verified during this changeover. For clarification on important details, including (but not limited to) flood risks, rights of way, restrictions and other critical matters, we strongly recommend contacting us directly. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding</p>