Wymondham | Norfolk

PAST AND PRESENT COMBINE“The handsome proportions and elegant good looks of a Georgian home plus cosy beamed character,

all this and more can be found right here. Beautifully blended with a contemporary extension, the oak framed addition flows seamlessly from the kitchen

and the appeal is clear. The gardens are private, opening out onto fields, but Wymondham can be found close by. A sense of the countryside but ten minutes from the city, a market town just a stroll away,

this will more than satisfy!”

• A stunning 17th Century, Period Family Residence, which enjoys an Edge of Market Town Location

• Six Bedrooms; Three Bathrooms/Shower Rooms• Four Receptions; Office• Spacious Main Entrance Hall; Conservatory• Substantial Open Plan Breakfast Kitchen and Family Room• Separate Utility and Boot Room• Stunning Indoor Heated Swimming Pool with Changing

Room, Shower and WC• The Home has been Sympathetically Renovated, whilst

retaining many of its Original Period Features• Formal Gardens and Grounds of 1.5 acres• Carriage Drive with Double Garage• The Accommodation extends to 7,040sq.ft• Energy Rating: F

The owners of this charming and impressive home firmly believe they have the best of all worlds here – city, town and country. It’s a beautiful property surrounded by generous gardens, set in open countryside with a peaceful feel. It’s also within walking distance of Wymondham and only a few miles from Norwich.

Countryside With Convenience With children at school in Norwich, the owners were looking for a place in the country but still wanted a short school run and commute. They were delighted to come across this property. “You can walk to Waitrose in ten minutes and into the centre of a perennially popular market town in just quarter of an hour. There’s a bus stop just outside the entrance to the gardens but when you come down the drive it feels incredibly rural. We have open paddocks and fields around – it’s as though we’re in the middle of nowhere.” The gardens extend to around 1.5 acres, so although you have plenty of space and privacy, it’s still a very manageable plot. There are also loads of footpaths in the area, taking you for miles along country walks. The owners have dogs so have enjoyed exploring the network of tracks and lanes on the doorstep. There are only a handful of houses in Downham Grove itself, so it gives the hamlet a strong sense of community – people here look out for one another and it’s a friendly place to be.

Old Meets NewThe original part of the property dates back around 400 years and has beautiful exposed timbers and a wonderfully cosy feel. The house has been significantly altered and extended over the years, with many of the changes happening during the Georgian era. The family living here at the time were French, so this isn’t quite Georgian as you know it, but with a twist. It has all the

grace and elegant proportions, with rooms bathed in light thanks to pretty arched windows. The whole place has a lovely friendly and relaxing feel and the owners explain that friends often say how welcome they feel here. The owners have put their own stamp on the property, bringing it up to date, restoring original features and adding an oak-framed extension that fills the gap between the two wings of the house. It’s created a fabulous kitchen, dining and family room that now literally forms the heart of the home.

Making MemoriesThe property is perfect for today’s busy family. “We can be cooking dinner while the kids are sitting at the breakfast bar doing their homework, or chilling out with an after-school snack in front of the television.” All the children have their own bedrooms and there’s still plenty of room for guests, so everyone has their own private space but there are larger rooms where they can gather together. The owners find it magical at Christmas and love to throw memorable parties every New Year too. “We have a large extended family and enjoy hosting everyone here, sharing special times together,” they explain, “It’s been an incredible family home as the children can run around so freely”. As a family, they spend a lot of time in the pool and have very much enjoyed having it. The shallow end has steps where younger ones can sit safely, while the other end is deep enough for jumping in. Doors open to the garden so the air can flow through on hot days, while in winter the sun warms the pool room. The owners are keen cooks, as are their children, so they have also made plenty of jams and sloe gin using fresh produce from the garden, stacking the freezer with fruit crumbles each autumn. They have also had chickens here. “It’s such a brilliant lifestyle for growing children and as they become more independent, they can get the bus into Norwich or walk to meet friends in Wymondham, so it’s ideal for every age.”

The AccommodationYou take in the wonderful front elevation of the home before moving through into the spacious…

Main Reception HallHere you have views through to the rear of the home, in particular, the conservatory, whilst underfoot you notice the fabulous patterned tiles. Two formal receptions can be found off the main reception hall, the office and the dining room.

OfficeThe office incorporates original floorboards underfoot along with a fabulous fireplace with a wood burner set within and original floor to ceiling windows, which offer views of the drive.

Dining RoomThis room incorporates another fireplace as well as floor to ceiling windows complete with shutters. You note the pamment tiles underfoot.Returning to the main reception hall, you discover a large under stairs storage cupboard, a spacious utility area, a boot room and integral access through into the double garage. Also accessed off the main reception hall is the newest addition to the property, the…

Open Plan Breakfast Kitchen and Living AreaThis stunning space is dominated by its roof lantern, which provides plenty of natural light. The kitchen itself is by Hydes Kitchen and incorporates cabinets to two aspects contrasting beautifully with the granite work surfaces as well as the pamment tiles found underfoot. The kitchen is designed round both an island and an oil fired Aga. The kitchen incorporates a three stove oven with an additional electric component offering a further two ovens as well as a hob. Further appliances include a double butler sink and a dishwasher, whilst there is additional space for an American style fridge freezer. Beyond the kitchen is the family room, which could be used for a number of different purposes. Underfoot you notice the wonderful oak flooring, whilst floor to ceiling glass with central French doors provide views and access out to the terrace and walled gardens. Additional character within the room includes exposed beams which are found to the ceilings and walls. From the kitchen, you also have access out to the rear courtyard garden. Set off the kitchen you have access to a larder and the old dairy, as well as access to a generous…

Games Room Which has been fully renovated and includes fabulous oak flooring, with French doors leading out to the rear gardens.

Also accessed off the kitchen and found to the front of the home is the…

Sitting RoomAnother fabulous main reception, which offers original character including floorboards, fireplace, picture rails and twin floor to ceiling French windows which capture plenty of natural light due to its south facing nature. Beyond the sitting room, is a further reception, which the current owners use as a…

PlayroomSimilar to the other receptions, with a floor to ceiling window, whilst further windows and a French door provides access out to the gardens along with plenty of natural light. This room could be used for a number of different purposes. You note the spiral staircase to the corner of the room, which leads to the first floor.

Indoor Swimming PoolLocated to the rear of the house, the indoor heated swimming pool incorporates a tiled surround, with numerous French doors affording access out to mainly the courtyard garden. The pool itself includes a timber clad ceiling, a boiler room, a changing room and a combined WC and shower room. The swimming pool is heated via electricity.

The first floor accommodation consists of…

Seven Double BedroomsThe master bedroom currently incorporates one of the bedrooms as a walk in dressing room, whilst the main room itself benefits from vaulted ceilings. Each of the bedrooms offers plenty of natural light due to its large glass windows. The versatile floor plan also offers the opportunity to incorporate a self contained annexe, due to the spiral staircase mentioned earlier, which would enable the ground floor reception and one of the first floor bedrooms to be utilised in this way. Similar to the ground floor, the first floor includes original character with vaulted exposed beams and exposed timbers.

From the spacious landing you also access the three bathrooms/shower rooms.

The GroundsThe property is approached via a long private drive, before leading through impressive wrought iron gates. It is from here that you catch your first glimpse of the property with its impressive front elevation and carriage drive set amongst a mature setting. The drive splits off leading along the southern side of the property directly to a detached double garage. The majority of the front garden is laid to lawn, with a combination of post and rail, mature hedging and high level brick walling acting as a divide from adjoining properties. The majority of the grounds can be found to the south and the east of the main residence, once again incorporating a selection of mature trees including oak, apple, pear, fig and cherry to name a few. A large east facing terrace can be found just off the impressive breakfast kitchen, beyond which is a part walled garden. The rear garden, which includes a wonderful courtyard garden area, which leads directly off the pool, adjoins farmland to the rear boundary, whilst also incorporating another fabulous entertaining terrace, which has direct access into the home via the conservatory and the breakfast kitchen. There is also a raised bed vegetable plot complete with brick weave pathways and rabbit proof fencing. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.5 acres.

Agents NoteThe hallway, dining room, kitchen and oak framed extension all benefir from underfloor heating.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed

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On The DoorstepSituated within the ever popular Wymondham, the property enjoys the thriving market town atmosphere whilst being part of the interesting local history. The attractive town centre has some outstanding buildings including the striking Abbey, a good range of shops, public houses, cafes and attractive places to take a walk. It also offers some good schools and is home to the renowned Wymondham College. Wymondham is supported by its own railway station with links to both Norwich and Cambridge while offering easy access to the A47 Norwich southern bypass.

“Wymondham is a great place to live. It has lots of shops of its own and some good, very sought-after schools. It’s also close to the A11, which is ideal for getting to Norwich or out towards London.”

How Far is it To?…Wymondham is situated approximately 9.5 miles south west of the Cathedral City of Norwich with its wide range of cultural and leisure facilities and a variety of good schools both in the public and private sectors. Norwich boasts its own main line rail link to London Liverpool Street and an international airport. The market town of Attleborough is a mere 7.5 miles south west of Wymondham with a good selection of high street shops including a Sainsburys Supermarket.

DirectionsFrom the ring road in Norwich, follow the A11 in a south westerly direction as far as the junction with the A47. At the main roundabout do not proceed on the A11, but take the third exit signposted Hethersett on the B1172. Follow this road past Hethersett and continue on towards Wymondham. Continue past the modern development, Oaklands on the right hand side and then Downham Grove will be found on the right hand side marked as a Private Drive. Proceed down here, go straight across the crossroads and at the end of Downham Grove proceed around the left hand bend where the barn will be found on the right hand side.

ServicesOil Central Heating, Mains Water, Private Drainage via Septic TankSouth Norfolk District Council

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