A truly enchanting Grade II listed, five bedroom detached cottage, this `chocolate box` home is brimming with charm and character throughout. Offering generous accommodation of approximately 2,500 sq. ft, this beautiful property combines period features with versatile living spaces, ideal for modern family life or multi generational living. You are welcomed into the property via a light filled reception hall, which sets the tone for the rest of the home. The ground floor continues with a further hallway, cloakroom, and a spacious lounge featuring an open fireplace. The kitchen, complete with a range cooker, leads into a cosy breakfast room with French doors that open into a delightful garden room. This charming space includes bespoke storage and provides seamless access to the rear garden. A double aspect sitting room with woodburner offers another generous living area, and a contemporary shower room completes the ground floor. The first floor offers highly versatile accommodation with two separate landing areas, each accessed via its own staircase. There are five well proportioned bedrooms, most with built-in storage, along with a family bathroom. This layout is perfect for families, guests, or flexible home working arrangements. Outside, the property sits within a generous plot with a gated driveway providing ample off road parking. The main garden is laid to lawn with mature borders and a large patio area, ideal for outdoor entertaining. The gardens are mostly enclosed by mature hedging, offering excellent privacy. To the far end of the side garden is a garage and adjoining workshop, which benefit from a separate gated driveway. This space holds fantastic potential to be converted into a home office, garden studio, or even Airbnb style accommodation (subject to the necessary planning consents). Full of original features including exposed beams, Inglenook fireplace, original doors, vaulted ceiling, and wood burning stove, this unique home effortlessly blends period charm with modern practicality in a truly stunning village location.
Location
Situated in the picturesque village of Shotesham All Saints, just South of Norwich, this property enjoys a truly idyllic setting. Shotesham is one of Norfolk`s most charming and sought after villages, renowned for its unspoiled landscape and community atmosphere. The village boasts stunning commons, designated with triple SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) status, offering exceptional natural beauty and wildlife habitats right on your doorstep. At the heart of the village is a traditional pub with outdoor seating that overlooks the scenic common, making it a perfect spot to relax and soak in the surroundings. Shotesham lies along the Boudicca Way, a popular walking route steeped in history and ideal for countryside enthusiasts. Nearby, the village of Stoke Holy Cross provides additional amenities, including a village shop, a fish and chip shop, and two highly regarded restaurants, the award winning Stoke Mill and The Wildebeest. The thriving village of Poringland is just two miles away and offers a wider range of facilities such as schools for all ages, pubs, an American style diner, doctors` surgeries, a veterinary practice, and various takeaway options. Despite its rural charm, Shotesham is conveniently located just a short drive from the centre of Norwich, offering easy access to the City`s rich cultural, retail, and transport links while enjoying the peace and beauty of countryside living.