Dentford Heights was built in the late 19th century and lies on the outskirts of Gressenhall. It is a substantial detached house which has recently been sensitively modernised by the owners. The house is spacious with a super kitchen/dining/family room that has panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, ‘arguably the best views in this part of Norfolk’. Sheep, cattle and horses graze on the adjacent meadows and guests have access to private woodland where there are walks alongside a stream and a lake, see bluebells in the springtime, listen to bird song, relax and enjoy these lovely surroundings Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.25 miles
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/ Dining /Family Room with comfortable seating, TV, Radio with Bluetooth, dining table and eight chairs, Kitchen area with electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher – Bifold french doors to terrace and views over garden
Pantry with shelving and a safe
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer.
Snug/TV Room with corner sofa and bean bags, TV and wood burner
Bedroom 5 with double bed and your own woodburner and En-suite shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed. En-suite shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 3 with single bed – super views over farmland
Bedroom 4 with single bed
Family bathroom with roll top bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Second floor:
Bedroom 1 with double bed. En-suite bath room with bath, washbasin and wc – there is some restricted headroom due to sloping ceilings on this floor
Garden: Large garden with paved terrace with table and chairs and steps down to lawn and then access to orchard area. There is access to surrounding woodland with many paths, a stream and ponds. There are two cloakrooms accessed from the side of the property which are available to people attending the studio, the use is infrequent. Tennis court - available at owners' house just a few minutes away.
Parking: Driveway for up to five vehicles
Heating: Oil central heating and air source heat pump to underfloor heating and radiators. Electric heaters available and wood burners.
Also provided: Towels. Books and games. Radio with blue-tooth. WiFi. Travel cot. Extensive welcome pack.
Notes: This is a non smoking property. Mobile reception – good depending on network. Children should be supervised at all times when close to water. The owners have a small farm office in the grounds of the property plus a studio used for music teaching and rehearsals, pilates classes and the occasional concert recital. The grounds are part of a working livestock farm, the owners and other farmers use the tracks and farm vehicles and machinery may pass by the windows from time to time.
Gressenhall is a delightful rural Norfolk village with a post office/village stores and a public house. The village is also home to the Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse which is well worth a visit during your stay. The nearby town of Dereham boasts a golf course, swimming pool and ten pin bowling. Gressenhall is an excellent location from which to explore Norfolk, the cathedral city Norwich is a thirty minute drive away or there is a direct bus service from Dereham, the stunning beaches of the North Norfolk coast are approximately a thirty five minute drive and the area abounds with pretty countryside and quiet lanes to explore.