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- Last updated: Tuesday, 2 October
- Adoos Reference: 989637
- Location:
Norfolk
Description
Catton House Handsome and substantial 1950's built detached family home standing in sheltered and mostly walled gardens which extend to around 2/3 of an acre and which include a Victorian racquets court which was originally part of the Catton Hall estate and constructed circa 1880. It was more recently trading as an art gallery but has the capability and adaptability to be used for many projects. The main house has gas central heating, serviced annually by British Gas and Zenith leaded light uPVC double glazed windows. There is also a large garage and shed with parking for 8-10 vehicles. Approached, though substantial, ornate iron gates, by a long sweeping driveway the property is situated within generous, predominantly walled gardens which have been mainly laid to lawn with established flower and shrub borders. There are also various mature trees including Ash, Yew, Sycamore, Cherry, Conifer and Ginkgo, one the oldest trees known to man, the leaves of which are used in the manufacture of Ginkgo Biloba. There is also a driveway onto Church Street which has is currently used as a pedestrian access. The property has 3 reception rooms, kitchen/diner, downstairs toilet and utility room. On the first floor there are 4 double bedrooms, one with en-suite, bathroom and separate toilet. The loft space is part boarded. GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall Stripped and polished floor. Open balustrade staircase to first floor galleried landing. Double radiator. Lounge 20'6" x 14' Double glazed leaded light window to front aspect providing pleasant views of the garden and main gates. There are two additional windows, either side of the original, unique tiled fireplace overlooking the side garden. This room has two double radiators and stripped and polished floorboards. UPVC French doors leading to the conservatory. Conservatory 13'3" x 7' Laminate flooring with wooden French doors leading to patio and rear part of garden. Dining Room 17'9" x 12' Hand carved oak fire place and half oak panelled walls. Double aspect consisting of four uPVC leaded light windows and two double radiators. uPVC doors to the conservatory and oak door to kitchen/diner. Kitchen/Diner 19'9" x 10' Fully fitted kitchen includes one and a half sink unit, whirlpool electric double oven, four burner gas hob, integral dishwasher and fridge. Ceramic tiled flooring and breakfast bar are other features. Double radiator. Doors to dining room, hallway and rear lobby. Study/Playroom 14'6" x 13'3" Double aspect leaded light windows overlooking garden. Double radiator and stripped and polished floorboards. Door to hallway. Toilet 7'11" x 3'1" Two piece suite and wash hand basin. The toilet is half tiled with ceramic tiled flooring. Utility Room 7'11" x 7' Double glazed leaded light window. Fitted with a range of eye and low level units and stainless steel sink. Plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge/freezer and tumble dryer. Rear lobby with doors to garden, kitchen and utility room. FIRST FLOOR Galleried landing comprising of large leaded light window to front elevation, double airing cupboard containing hot water tank, two double radiators and loft access. Bedroom No.1 20' x 13'9" Triple aspect of 4 leaded light windows. Large range of Sharp fitted wardrobes, drawers and cupboards. Two double radiators. Bedroom No.2 16' x 12'10" Large leaded light window. Double radiator. En suite which contains recessed shower cubicle, low kevel WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rack. Large walk-in cupboard with hanging rail and wall mounted light. Bedroom No.3 12' x 11'9" Leaded light window to front aspect and double radiator. Bedroom No.4 10'6" x 9'3" Leaded light window and double radiator. Full height storage cupboard. Bathroom 7'10" x 6'4" Panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and wall mounted electric shower unit and glazed shower screen. Wash hand basin with fitted vanity unit below. Fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled flooring, extractor fan, double radiator and chrome heated towel rail. Separate Toilet with low level WC. RACQUETS COURT Built around 1880, it originally formed part of the Catton Hall estate. In April 2000 it opened as an art gallery but has the ability to be used for many private or professional functions. It was re-wired in 2000 and also has Ariston water heater, telephone point, smoke alarm and burglar alarm. All walls are timber clad and painted white. Entrance Hall 11' x 7'6" (into bay) Stripped floorboards and under stairs cupboard. Doors to toilet and main hall. Stairs to upper gallery. Toilet 9' x 7'6" (into bay) Low level WC and was basin Main Hall 40' x 23'8" Stripped floorboards. Full height to roof which has a glass apex roof which lets in lots of natural light. First floor gallery 23'8" x 8'6" Stripped floorboards. Views over main hall. It was from here that the games of racquets were watched from. GARDENS The garden, which maintains a high degree of privacy, extends to around 2/3 acre. It is mainly surrounded by high walls apart from the second driveway to Church Street which has an eight foot trimmed conifer hedge. The garden is mainly laid to lawn but has a varied selection of trees and shrubs as described above. For more photos,