Church Road, Ashby St. Mary, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14

Hidden in away in a private location and set within grounds that approach 5-acres (stms) stands The Old Rectory. Believed to date back 1858 this cleverly extended Victorian home has been sympathetically renovated to an exceptional standard creating a fabulous 5-bedroom home with additional accommodation including a converted 2-bedroom detached coach house and a 2-bedroom apartment/annexe. As you approach The Old Rectory via the electric gated entrance and travel along the sweeping driveway you will instantly know you about to discover one of Norwich's best kept secrets. The island driveway will instantly impress you and leads to a four-bay cart lodge and a double garage, parking with this home is never a problem. From the moment you start exploring the private grounds you will know you have found your forever home. The parkland areas create a tranquil escape from busy everyday life and the extensive lawn areas are sure to appeal to everyone. The expansive terrace is perfect for outdoor entertaining and the view over the grounds is simply stunning. Various outbuildings are found within the grounds and planning permission is granted for an indoor swimming pool with leisure wing. Once you step inside The Old Rectory you are sure to feel at home. The grand reception hallway offers a variety of uses and is flooded with natural light. The kitchen diner family room makes this property stand out for all the right reasons. The exceptional size offers space for everyone, and the bi-fold doors leads directly to the terrace, allowing the garden to become an extension of the home. The contemporary kitchen is sure to give you kitchen envy, the high quality worksurfaces perfectly complement the modern flooring. For the enthusiastic cooks the kitchen is well-equipped, and the impressive island and breakfast bar is perfect for entertaining. The roof lantern allows light to flood this section of the home, they really did think of everything when designing this stunning part of the property. A large walk-in pantry in adjacent. The sitting room offers a cosy yet spacious feel, the dual aspect outlook is sure to impress along with modern wood burner. The study is sure to prove popular with those now working from home and is fitted with office furniture. A large boot room is found within the home along with a laundry room, a luxury cloakroom and a boiler room. The double garage is adjacent to the hallway and could be combined within the home to create an additional reception room such as a cinema room or a large games room is desired. All five bedroom are found off the spacious landing. All bedrooms have direct access to an en-suite and are all an exceptional sizes. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive and boasts a walk-in wardrobe along with a luxury five-piece en-suite. When it comes to ancillary accommodation, look no further. The beautifully converted coach house now works well as a successful holiday let, sleeping four in two en-suite bedrooms. The Coach House would work equally well as an annexe to facilitate multi-generational living, with a spacious open plan kitchen/sitting room and a lovely private garden. Located above the cart lodge is also a self-contained two-bedroom apartment, which has been converted and presented to the high standard as the main house. Perfect for letting out, or additional self-contained accommodation, there are two en-suite bedrooms, a sitting room and a well-fitted kitchen breakfast room. The Old Rectory really does offer a lifestyle like no other. The grand residence is the perfect home for entertaining and offers space for everyone. The ancillary accommodation has been finished to a high standard and can create an additional income stream or the perfect home for ageing loved ones and those yet to fly the nest. The private wrap around grounds offer a peaceful retreat which will appeal to anyone looking to escape to the country. Additional Information: Council Tax Band - G Local Authority - South Norfolk Council We have been advised that the property is connected to mains water, electricity and oil fired central heating. Underfloor heating is found to the ground floor