LOKE HOUSEAYLSHAM | NORFOLK

HIDDEN TREASURE“Set in the heart of an historic market town, with beautiful period buildings lining the quaint streets,

this modern home enjoys a central position, yet it’s tucked right away – a wonderful retreat. With wrap around gardens and studio too, all revealed at the end of a long private drive,

the sociable home has so much to offer – to enjoy and explore once you arrive. Check out the walled garden or relax in the sun lounge,

the peace a real pleasure and green views around.”

• A Modern Residence in a stunning location, close to Aylsham Market Square

• Four/Five Bedrooms• Three Receptions; Garden Room• Spacious Breakfast Kitchen with Separate Utility• The Property has been Extended to incorporate a Large Flexible

Studio Space/Fifth Bedroom above the Double Garage• Additional Parking for Several Vehicles• Part Walled Gardens; Terracing• The Accommodation extends to 2,383sq.ft• Energy Rating: C

The charming town of Aylsham is that rare thing – a market town bursting with independent shops and a strong sense of community that is truly thriving, plus the town retains its pretty period properties and attractive good looks. This home is found just a stone’s throw from the centre but you could live in Aylsham for years and never know it was here, so it benefits from a sense of privacy and tranquility.

Perfect PlacementComing from the town centre, you walk or drive down a little lane then the house is even further set back. Go through the classic five-bar gate and down the tree-lined drive and the property then reveals itself. “One of the big draws for us was the chance to enjoy all the advantages of the central location but without the usual downsides,” explain the owners, “There’s no compromise here – you have seclusion and space, inside and out. It’s a real gem.” Aylsham does indeed have everything, including a market, a wide range of independent shops, main supermarkets, a library, surgery and schools up to and including one of the most desirable high schools in the area. It’s also ideally situated around half way between Norwich and the North Norfolk coast, so you can easily head down into the city in around 20 minutes or up to Cromer in the same time. Blickling is just down the road – a lovely place to walk, all year round.

High Spec HomeBuilt to a high standard, the clear sense of quality throughout also appealed to the owners. The previous occupants had been here since the house was new and had cared for it well. The current owners have further improved, the main thing being the addition of a studio above the garage that makes an ideal cinema room, music room, home business premises, games room or guest room. In the main part of the house, the sun room is a favourite with the owners – a great place to entertain throughout the seasons, it warms up quickly with even a little sunshine. The layout makes this home work so well, with the circular flow lending itself to parties as well as the ins and outs of busy family life. The cosy sitting room has a nice log burner that the owners have added and this draws you in when the fire is blazing away in colder months.

Created With CareThe whole long driveway is blockwork with automatic lighting and sets the tone for the care and attention to detail found throughout the garden. “We think the previous owners had it professionally landscaped, or at the very least, knew what they were doing, as it’s been so thoughtfully planted. There’s always something to see throughout the year.” There are beautiful

mature trees too, including a gorgeous copper beech. Different terraced areas allow you to make the most of the light both morning and afternoon, while at night, the lighting in the garden means you can entertain here after dark, or sit in the sun room and enjoy the outlook.The AccommodationYou move through the front door into the spacious…

Main Reception HallDirectly in front of you stairs rise to the first floor, with an archway to your right providing coat storage, beyond which a door takes you through to the downstairs cloakroom. Located to the front of the home is the…

StudySouth facing, the study ensures sunshine for the majority of the day. It is generous in its size, with recessed shelving and cupboards found to one wall.

To the opposite side of the hall you have access through into the…

Sitting RoomAnother generous space, once again it is south facing, ensuring plenty of natural light with a further window providing views of the garden. Within the room itself there is a focal point fireplace with a wood burner set within.

Set just off the sitting room you have access through into the…

Garden RoomBlessed with vaulted ceilings, the garden room takes in wonderful views of the garden, whilst French doors provide access onto the rear terrace. You also note the tiled flooring underfoot and the exposed ties and beams above.

Returning to the sitting room you move through into the…

Dining RoomLocated to the rear of the home, the dining room is once again, generous in its size, with another door providing access out to the gardens and terrace.

Also located to the rear of the home is the…

Breakfast KitchenThe breakfast kitchen forms the central hub of the home and has cabinets to three aspects contrasting beautifully with the combined granite and timber work surfaces. A number of appliances are integrated within including a dishwasher, a ceramic hob with extractor fan above, a double electric wall oven and a sink unit. Whilst there is additional space for a large freestanding fridge/freezer. To the side of which is a large under stairs storage cupboard. Set just off the kitchen you have access through into the…

Utility RoomWhere you have a continuation of the cabinets and work surfaces as well as a butler sink and space for a range of white goods.

The first floor accommodation consists of…

Three Double Bedrooms and a Fourth SingleThe largest of these bedrooms is the master bedroom suite, which is located on the southern side of the home and includes a walk in dressing room and an en suite shower room with a power shower. The two remaining double bedrooms offer a range of built in wardrobes and are serviced by the main bathroom. All of the bedrooms on the first floor offer large windows which provide plenty of natural light, as well as different views over the surrounding area.

Main BathroomThe bathroom consists of a white four piece suite, which includes a wash basin, a WC, a bath and a separate shower cubicle with a power shower.

Fifth Bedroom/StudioThis is accessed from the double garage, with the current owners incorporating an internal staircase which leads to the first floor and a generous space which has a large dormer window and twin skylights. This flexible space could be used for a number of different purposes including additional accommodation, studio, games room or business office as there are plenty of electrical sockets. Plumbing is close by, which would enable for the addition of an en suite or small kitchenette if required. The current owner uses it as a combined music studio and cinema room.

The OutsideBeautifully situated only a short walk from the town centre of Aylsham, the property is located on a private loke, with direct access onto a private paved driveway. This leads directly to a double garage which has a new remote contolled electric garage door. The double garage provides space for two vehicles, whilst also having a separate workshop area and plenty of storage space. The driveway is flanked by mature trees and hedges as well as close boarded fencing affording privacy from the neighbours. The drive opens up to provide off street parking for several vehicles, whilst also leading directly to the front door. From the driveway you capture your first glimpse of the home with its brick, timber and flint elevations. The front garden is part drive and part lawn, once again with mature hedges and trees including a copper beech providing fantastic privacy from the neighbours. Once again deep garden beds can be found throughout this area, whilst on the western side of the home is a large paved terrace with the drive accessed off the garden and dining rooms. Further areas of lawn wrap around to the rear of the property where a picket fence and gate provide access onto a larger terrace, where you discover a timber workshop. This terrace receives sunshine for the majority of the day and is enclosed via high level close boarded fencing. From this terrace you have access to the double garage and utility room. There is a gate on the northern side providing access back to the front drive. In all, the gardens extend to approximately 0.25 of an acre.

Agents NoteSolar panels are found on the roof and are responsible for the heating of the water only.There is high speed internet of 74mb per second connected to the property and there is high speed ethernet cabling to the study, sitting room and music studio/fifth bedroom.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed

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On Your Doorstep…The property is situated in the thriving market town of Aylsham, which gained Cittaslow status in 2004. Aylsham offers a wide variety of amenities including a gastro pub, traditional butcher, greengrocer, library and monthly farmers market. There are also many leisure facilities including riding, a tennis club and a choice of local golf courses. Aylsham is ideally located between Norwich and Holt for a choice of Independent schools. Only a mile to the north is the National Trust’s ‘Blickling Hall’ and further north ‘Felbrigg Hall’ and the Heritage coastline. “Aylsham has got everything you could want – banks, shops, restaurants, a market every Monday and a sale yard. Then you’ve got Blickling Hall only a mile down the road. We are only ten miles from the north Norfolk coast, we’ve got the Broads on our doorstep and Norwich is only 12 miles away.”

How Far Is It To…The Cathedral City of Norwich is approximately 12 miles to the south where a more comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities can be found. Norwich has a mainline railway station to London Liverpool Street as well as an International airport. The North Norfolk coast is a 20 min drive north where you have a wonderful selection of quaint seaside villages with an abundance of local wildlife, nature trails and sandy beaches. The famous Norfolk Broads can be found to the east with its many varied waterways offering water activities galore as well as a variety of bird life.

DirectionsLeave Norwich heading north on the A140 heading towards Cromer passing through the villages of Newton St Faith, Stratton Strawless and Marsham. Upon reaching Aylsham continue to the market town centre. Shortly after the Tesco and Budgens supermarkets take a right hand turning into Burgh Road. After a short distance take a left hand turning into Oakfield Road, where after 25 yards , take a left hand turning into Blofields Loke. Continue along the Loke for approximately 50 yards, whereby the driveway will be found shortly after on your right hand side clearly signposted with a Fine and Country For Sale Board.

ServicesGas Central Heating, Mains Water, Mains DrainageBroadland District Council

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