Birchwood House, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 9AT Guide price £635,000

Situation

North Walsham is a popular North Norfolk town with good rail links to Norwich and the Cromer and Sheringham coasts. The town centre is approximately ½ mile from property and the house is situated on one of the town’s most prestigious road delightfully set centrally within its own gardens and grounds. Mundesley is approximately 4 miles distant renowned for its sandy beaches.

Description

The Property
Birchwood House is an imposing well presented late Victorian house circa 1892, with later additions and alterations, built by Cornish & Gaymer, well known traditional builders renowned for their ecclesiastical work, the property being constructed for Mr Gaymer. The main house is of solid brick and flint construction under a tiled roof, positioned back from the road set in beautifully maintained gardens and grounds.
The property has been owned by the current family for almost 30 years and has been well maintained. Considerable improvements have taken place to include a large extension to the rear and west side of the house providing a triple garage/workshop, open plan cart lodge and log store, a lobby/conservatory with adjoining shower/changing room for the pool, utility room, separate WC and boiler room. Other works include redecoration both internally and externally, an enclosed balcony which opens to enjoy views on the south side of the house. Some of the bathrooms have been upgraded and the kitchen has been refitted in oak faced framed units with built-in oven with a large range of work surfaces and cupboards.
The property retains many period features with good ceiling height to the principal rooms and original sash windows. The property benefits from gas heating to all floors and an open fire in the drawing room. The main gas boiler also heats the outdoor swimming pool during the summer months. We draw your attention to the floor plans for a full explanation as to how the accommodation is arranged, offering a good degree of adaptability and the potential to create an annexe if required subject to the normal planning consents being obtained.
Outside
The property is approached on the east side via a pair of handmade bespoke double gates with sweeping tarmacadam driveway leading past the front entrance onto a turning and parking bay. A traditional and flint wall with close boarded fencing above separates the front boundary and there is a pedestrian gate leading back to the road. An attractive brick paved path leads to the front open porch and entrance. The formal gardens lie to the east and south sides, are largely lawned with mature trees and shrubs and mature hedging marking the boundaries. There is an attractive roof terrace leading out from the guest bedroom on the first floor overlooking the south facing gardens. The driveway leads around to the north side of the house via a pair of timber gates with attractive wrought iron archway leads to the enclosed rear courtyard providing access to the garaging and open bays. This area is completely enclosed and the main boundaries of the whole garden are also enclosed for additional security. On the southwest side of the house the outdoor heated swimming pool is situated with secluded paved surround and seating area, enclosed by mature hedging, shrubs and plants. From the pool area there is access to the conservatory/rear hall providing access to the shower room/changing room and WC. The main triple garage block is currently used as a double garage with adjoining large workshop with a three bay open cart lodge with log store. The gardens and grounds in all extend to 0.54 of an acre (est).
Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas heating.
Agent’s Note
A small initial part of the driveway from the Highway leading to the main gates to the house has a covenant ensuring that this area must always be kept clear to allow a visibility splay for Birchwood House and the neighbouring property.
Local Authority
North Norfolk District Council. Telephone: 01263 513811.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.
NB Floor plans prepared by ehouse and are for guidance only. Savills do not accept any responsibility for their accuracy.
Important Notice
Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2.Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
– entrance porch, hallway
– sitting room
– morning room
– cloakroom with shower
– kitchen/dining room
– garden room
– changing room
– separate WC
– utility room
– boiler room
– cellar in basement
First Floor
– 4 bedrooms one with adjoining bathroom
– Bathroom
– Separate WC
– dressing room
Second Floor
– 3 further bedrooms
– Bathroom
– double garage with workshop
– open bay cart lodge with log store
– potting shed
– heated swimming pool

Directions

From Norwich via the B1150 through Coltishall and onto North Walsham. At the junction with the A149 continue straight ahead to the town centre and at the roundabout take the second exit on onto the next roundabout, by Lidl’s supermarket, turn right onto the Yarmouth Road. Birchwood House will be found after approximately ¼ mile on the right hand side. The postal code for the property is NR28 9AT.