Overstrand

3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow for sale in Cromer

Location Overstrand is a most attractive and increasingly popular seaside village on the North Norfolk coast at the heart of Poppyland which in the latter part of the 19th Century was catapulted into prominence and became known as the village of millionaires, boasting many architectural gems including The Pleasance, former home of Lord and Lady Battersea, Overstrand Hall, former home of Baron and Lady Hillingdon and the Methodist Church all designed by the world renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Past visitors to the village include Winston Churchill, Jesse Boot, the Founder of Boots the Chemist, the Chivers (jam) Family and Clement Scott, writer for the Daily Telegraph.

Overstrand offers both coast and countryside walks and a good range of local amenities and facilities to include a convenience store/post office on the High Street, alongside the White Horse public house, primary school, church, village hall and art centre. In addition, there is an excellent garden centre with tea room, the stunning Sea Marge Hotel, beautiful sandy beaches and well known cliff top café. Regular bus services take you to North Walsham (8 miles) and Cromer (3 miles) and hourly to Norwich, Sheringham and Holt. 

Description Dating from the 1960's this established detached bungalow occupies an elevated position towards the end of a cul-de-sac with a delightful outlook at the rear backing meadows with woodland beyond.

The property has been considerably improved by the present owner to include re-fitting of the kitchen and creating an opening for a fantastic dining/day room extension with wood burning stove, french doors to the garden and a feature gable end window overlooking the garden, meadow and woodland beyond. The garage has also converted into a further bedroom with en-suite facilities. This room has its own private access so makes ideal space for guests or generate income from holiday letting subject of course to any necessary local authority approvals. There are two further double bedrooms within the original bungalow both with wardrobing and sharing a family bathroom. There is also a spacious, bright and airy, and comfortable sitting room once again with a wood burning stove.

12 Bracken Avenue is ideal as either a permanent or holiday home and properties on this side of the road are particularly sought after and early viewing is recommended by the sale selling agents.
 

Porch Open entrance canopy with quarry tiled step, UPVC double glazed door and side window to: 

Reception Lobby 5' 11" x 3' 2" (1.8m x 0.97m) With carpet, glazed door and side window to: 

Reception Hall 9' 10" x 4' 6" (3m x 1.37m) minimum Plus built-in double cloaks/storage cupboard, radiator, access to roof space, wood effect vinyl flooring, Dado and part panelled walls, ceiling coving. 

Sitting Room 16' 8" x 11' 9" (5.08m x 3.58m) (10' 9" minimum) (Front & Side Aspect) Fireplace recess with wood burning stove on tiled hearth and hardwood mantel, double radiator, attractive wood effect vinyl flooring, window shutters and ceiling coving. 

Kitchen 12' 2" x 10' 7" (3.71m x 3.23m) (Rear Aspect) Attractively fitted with off white units and contrasting oak work surfaces and comprising inset 1-1/2 bowled single drainer sink with mixer tap and cupboard under, integrated slimline dishwasher, range of base cupboard and drawer units to include pan drawers, space for range cooker with brushed stainless steel extractor hood over, space for upright fridge freezer, shelved recess, built-in storage cupboard housing the Worcester gas-fired boiler which serves the central heating and domestic hot water, range of matching wall cupboards with concealed lighting under, part glazed door to the side hall, feature vertical radiator, inset ceiling downlights, opening two. 

DINING/DAY ROOM 11' 4" x 10' 1" (3.45m x 3.07m) A superb bright and airy room with fantastic views over meadows and woodland to the rear, contemporary wood burning stove, attractive wood effect vinyl flooring, Velux window, French doors leading to the rear garden. 

Principal Bedroom 13' 8" x 7' 11" (4.17m x 2.41m) (Rear Aspect) Plus built-in mirror front double wardrobe, feature towel radiator, French doors leading to the rear garden, wood effect vinyl flooring, ceiling coving.
 

Bedroom 2 12' 4" x 9' 1" (3.76m x 2.77m) (Front & Side Aspect) Plus built-in double mirror-fronted wardrobe, radiator, attractive wood effect vinyl flooring, ceiling coving. 

Bathroom 8' 0" x 5' 11" (2.44m x 1.8m) (Rar Aspect) With white suite comprising of panelled bath with independent Mira shower unit over and shower screen, wall-mounted hand basin with mixer tap and pop-up waste, low level WC, chrome heated towel radiator, extensively tiled walls, vinyl flooring. 

SIDE HALL 16' 5" x 3' 4" (5m x 1.02m) minimum With space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine, ceramic tiled floor and UPVC glazed doors leading to the front driveway and rear garden, door to: 

Bedroom 3 10' 3" x 8' 1" (3.12m x 2.46m) (Rear Aspect) To include a double-fitted wardrobe, TV point, electric underfloor heating, attractive vinyl flooring, glazed French doors leading to the rear garden, meadow and woodland beyond, inset ceiling downlights, built-in cupboard, opening to:
 

En-Suite Shower Room 6' 1" x 5' 5" (1.85m x 1.65m) (Front Aspect) With white contemporary suite comprising of corner shower cubicle, low level WC and wall-mounted hand basin with mixer tap, pop-up waste and tiled splashback, chrome heated towel radiator, extractor fan, inset ceiling downlights, attractive vinyl flooring. 

Outside Outside: The garden to the front of the property has been designed with low maintenance comprising an area of slate chippings, established shrubs and raised bed of spring flowers and perennials. Extensive gravelled driveway to provide parking for at least three family-sized vehicles. Gated side access leads to the attractive rear garden with an extensive gravel patio area adjacent to the bungalow and beyond an area of lawn with established borders of perennials, shrubs and bushes. Outside tap and garden shed. The rear gardens backs a delightful meadow with woodland beyond. 

Services Services: All main services available.
 

Local Authority/Council Tax North Norfolk District Council, Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer, NR27 9EN
Tel: 01263 513811
Tax Band: D 

EPC Rating The Energy Rating for this property is E. A full Energy Performance Certificate available on request 

Agents Note Intending purchasers will be asked to produce original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed. 

We Are Here To Help If your interest in this property is dependent on anything about the property or its surroundings which are not referred to in these sales particulars, please contact us before viewing and we will do our best to answer any questions you may have. 

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Property Ref: 57482_101301038502

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