Location

Woodbastwick is a picturesque village just South of the River Bure. The village offers the award winning Woodforde's Brewery and a pub.

About two miles away, the village of Salhouse boasts a stunning broad where you can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, or strolling along the scenic boardwalk. Salhouse has the convenience of being on a bus route in to Norwich, and a railway station on the Norwich to Cromer/Sheringham line.

Norwich, the cathedral city, is about 8 miles, providing excellent retail, cultural and educational sectors including the University of East Anglia and both state and private schools. The city is renowned for its independent shopping, covered market, shopping centres, Theatre Royal and is complete with a direct line rail service to London Liverpool Street.

Description

This detached thatched cottage in the sought-after village of Woodbastwick presents a rare opportunity for renovation and enhancement. Having been under the same ownership for over 30 years, the property now offers the chance to modernise while retaining its traditional charm.

Planning permission has been granted to extend the home and convert the outbuilding into residential accommodation, providing flexibility for additional living space.

The property is full of character, featuring exposed beams and far-reaching countryside views. The ground floor includes a spacious entrance hall, sizeable reception room, and a useful ground floor bedroom with it's own W.C. The kitchen enjoys views across the fields behind, while a large utility room and a separate ground-floor shower room add practicality. A dedicated dining room offers a formal entertaining space.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises three bedrooms and a family bathroom, connected by two staircases, adding to the period charm.

Outside
Gravelled parking at the front provides space for multiple vehicles. The outbuilding, currently used for storage, benefits from planning permission for conversion and integration with the main house. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn, bordered by hedging and dotted with blossom trees. A patio area, accessible from both the reception room and the ground-floor bedroom.