Characterful property near Norfolk market town for sale at £795,000
The White House in Whissonsett is a late 17th century character property which has been refurbished by the current owners.
Improvements include a new kitchen and two new bathrooms, a new oil-fired central heating system and new windows throughout.
The house has been extended to create a garden room and a brick-built workshop.
Part of the property has been re-modelled to create the annexe, known as 'Eric's Cottage', which is currently used as a holiday let.
Selling agent The Norfolk Agents said The White House displays “a wealth of character features” and has “stunning views across to the village church”.
On the ground floor, an entrance canopy opens into the snug, which features an original fireplace housing one of two newly installed Jotul wood burners.
A door to one side of the snug opens to to the dual-aspect sitting room with exposed beams, timber floorboards, a wood burner and double doors to the garden.
The snug also has doors to the kitchen and front hall, where there are stairs to the first-floor landing and a door to the study.
The study features an original inglenook fireplace (Image: The Norfolk Agents)
This room, which features an original inglenook fireplace, could be used as a ground-floor bedroom, the agent said.
The 31ft kitchen/dining room, which is to the rear of the property, has pamment flooring and a beamed ceiling.
In the refurbished kitchen, there are base level cupboards and drawers, with an integrated NEFF oven, fridge, five-ring hob and space for additional appliances.
The newly refurbished kitchen (Image: The Norfolk Agents)
The dining area, which has space for a table and chairs, has a door to the garden room, where there are triple-aspect views of the rear garden.
The triple-aspect garden room (Image: The Norfolk Agents)
There’s an inner hall off the dining area, with doors to a shower room and laundry/utility area.
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Stairs from the front hall rise to a landing leading to four bedrooms and a family bathroom.
One of the bedrooms (Image: The Norfolk Agents)
The principal bedroom has a door to another bedroom, which is currently used as a dressing room.
The smallest bedroom is currently used as an office.
A secondary staircase from the sitting room leads up to a studio/living space, which could be adapted into an additional bedroom.
The first-floor space above the sitting room (Image: The Norfolk Agents)
The property’s self-contained annexe has been designed to accommodate wheelchair users, with wide doors and a large wet room.
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The annexe also includes an open-plan kitchen/dining/living space, with integrated oven and hob, and a double bedroom with a door to the garden.
The open plan kitchen/dining/living space in Eric's Cottage (Image: The Norfolk Agents)
The property benefits from a 5.7kw solar array with 10kw battery storage.
Outside, the property is approached via a gated, carriage-style driveway, with plenty of parking and turning space.
The south-facing rear garden (Image: The Norfolk Agents)
A side gate leads to the south-facing rear garden, which features a paved seating area and a wildlife pond.
There’s also exterior lighting, power points and a workshop.
The White House is situated in Whissonsett, which has a church and village hall.
Neighbouring villages Colkirk and Brisley offer further amenities, while Fakenham and Dereham are five and seven miles away.
For more information, contact The Norfolk Agents.
PROPERTY FACTS The White House, Whissonsett Guide price: £795,000 The Norfolk Agents, 01328 862395 thenorfolkagents.co.uk
