Location

The Limes is in the hamlet of Eastgate which features a gastro pub called The Ratcatchers. About two miles away, the village of Cawston offers a range of everyday amenities including a local primary school, a convenience store with post office, a pub, and a café/deli.

The market town of Reepham is about 3.5 miles. The distinctive market square is host to antiques fairs, and is host to antiques fairs, and is the focal point of the town with the imposing Dial House, the neighbour of The Old Bakery, a boutique bed and breakfast and host to ‘Bread Source’ artisan bakers and cafe, a delicatessen, butchers, public house, florist, gift shops, antique shops and post office. Beyond the market place is a Co-op & Spar, further antique shops, news agent, health care centre and cafes including the Railway Station, on the edge of the Marriots Way, a public owned 26 mile long disused railway between Norwich and Aylsham, providing excellent walks. The town has become renowned for its state education, with a highly regarded primary school, and an ‘outstanding’ secondary school with sixth form college.

The Cathedral city and regional centre of Norwich is about 12 miles and the North Norfolk Coast is about 17 miles, renowned for its sandy beaches, bird reserves and sailing facilities.

Description

The Limes is a charming semi-detached cottage dating back to the 1800s, thoughtfully extended in 2019 to create an exceptional blend of character and contemporary living.

Retaining its original period features, including exposed beams, the property offers a wealth of charm complemented by stylish, modern finishes throughout.

The original part of the house comprises a spacious entrance hall, a generous music/cinema room with access to a walled courtyard garden, a large utility room, and a dedicated home office. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a fourth room currently used as a dressing room, along with both a bathroom and a separate shower room.

The striking modern extension was completed in 2019 and now offers a superb open plan living space incorporating a reception area, dining room, and kitchen enhanced by underfloor heating and wraparound bifold doors that open directly to the garden. A large walk-in pantry provides excellent storage, and a new boiler was also installed in 2018.

The property sits within approximately 3.41 acres and is approached via a shingle drive leading to a generous parking area, complete with electric car charging point. The gardens include a wealth of features such as a walled courtyard, pond, kitchen garden, fruit trees including mulberry, fig and apple, and ornamental planting including wisteria, roses, and a curly hazel. The adjoining field, extending to around 2.5 acres, is currently a wild meadow but has previously been used as paddocks.

A range of useful outbuildings complete this property, including a cart shed, workshop, two greenhouses, and a garden shed.