PROPERTY OF THE MONTH
The Manor
E S TAT E AG E N T S Fine & Country, 7 Bank Plain Norwich NR2 4SF T: 01603 221888 E: norwich@ fineandcountry.com
The vanitory facilities are similarly impressive with ‘his and hers’ sinks, but perhaps the highlight of the room is its main bathing area: step up through the archway and imagine relaxing in the Jacuzzi style bath under twinkling lights! This is a home that you can move straight into – everything has been done for you and to the highest standards to suit today’s busy family. It is well insulated with modern windows, making it efficient to heat, yet it’s full of the elegant charm of a much older property. And this is a nice touch: ‘The dining room has a beam from the cottage that originally stood on the site of the house,’ the owners explain. ‘It’s a lovely warm room and we enjoy hosting dinner parties here. The bedrooms are all large enough to accommodate guests in great comfort.’ The kitchen is another favourite spot, as is the sunny garden room where they can watch their grandchildren playing outside. It has an extensive range of cabinets finished in cream – in every sense luxurious, with its combination of decorative effect, quality materials (granite) and integrated appliances (built-in Neff dishwasher; fridge/freezer; microwave, and the latest ovens and hob). The fabulous island is a centrepiece, with its solid wood work surfacing, cabinets and built-in Miele computerised wine cooler. It’s also worth noting the dual Villeroy and Boch butler style sink units sat beneath the kitchen window. The large garage building contains an office and the block has the potential to be converted into an independent annexe subject to planning permission. This would still leave plenty of room for parking in the cart bay and on the driveway. ‘The location is a huge attraction,’ explain the owners, ‘as you feel you’re in the heart of the country but actually you can walk into Attleborough in just a few minutes and there’s a Sainsbury’s at the end of the road.’ It’s a popular area for dog walkers, with a path looping round from close to the back of The Manor House and returning on the Hargham Road. Another path takes you right to the other side of Attleborough – and there are plenty of others to choose from, too. The house benefits from good size gardens, with a large shed and log store and field views all around. The owners enjoy seeing rabbits, pheasants, partridge and much more, both from their home and in the surrounding areas. The charming market town of Attleborough has all the amenities you need, including a station, high school, library, supermarkets and a superb butcher. This, and the fact that the Manor House has more en-suites than you could possibly need, is a home that Audrey fforbesHamilton from To The Manor Born would be more than proud of.
FAC T F I L E Six Bedrooms Six Receptions Five Bathrooms Two Cloaks/WCs and Hot Tub Room Six Bay Clock Tower Garaging plus Office Garden of under an acre
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