A four/five bedroom home of character situated in the centre of a popular village with detached one/two bedroom lodge and land amounting to about 1½ acres (subject to measured survey).
Landguard House represents an unusual opportunity to acquire a period property with its own grounds in the centre of a popular village with well arranged accommodation on two floors and four/five bedrooms. The property was renovated to a high standard a few years ago, which was the result of an insurance claim, and whilst much of the refurbishment and decorative work has necessarily been finalised, the kitchen equipment still needs to be installed, although many of the units are available and are to be sold with the property.
The layout of the ground floor rooms is good, with a reception hall/dining room leading to a music room/bedroom, and through to the inner hallway with access to the drawing room with study and library off, and to a sitting room. At the rear there is a kitchen/breakfast room with utility room, WC and garden/boot room leading to the terrace and the rear garden.
The first floor rooms work well and are all approached via a landing area with main bedroom suite including dressing room and en-suite facilities, together with three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside, the property is approached from the road with a drive leading past the side of the house to the delightful rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with flower borders, together with a pond which is well shielded by specimen trees. This area leads round to a further rear garden area with a static caravan suitable for a number of purposes, a stable block and workshop with power, light and outside tap with drinking water, and some pigsties. There is also an orchard area.
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a special place with a great deal of flexibility.
The lodge at the rear, approached via a separate drive is ready for immediate occupation and could be used for guests, as a holiday let, or let under the terms of an assured shorthold tenancy.
Services: Landguard House has mains water, electricity and drainage connected and there is an oil fired central heating system. The lodge has a private drainage system.
Local Authority: North Norfolk District Council. Council Tax Band E.
Agent's Note: The property has been the subject of an insurance claim and whilst the majority of the works have been carried out, as stated the kitchen needs to be completed. Further information is available from the auctioneers.
Erpingham is located close to the market town of Aylsham with all its shopping and transport facilities, with easy access to the North Norfolk coast. The city of Norwich is within easy reach as well as Norfolk Broadland and this is an excellent opportunity to live in the heart of a popular village, itself with a number of facilities. In particular, Erpingham has a popular village pub and also a primary school.
Leave Norwich on the A140 towards Cromer. About 3 miles north of Aylsham, just before Alby, Erpingham is signposted to the left. There are three signs to Erpingham - take the third one. There is also a brown campsite sign. On entering the village, go past the village hall on the left and Landguard House will be seen about 300 metres further along on the right. If you pass Chapel Road on the right, you have gone too far, so turn round and go back five houses.
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