Pockthorpe House,Burgh Next Aylsham

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• A stunning, beautifully positioned Period Cottage which has beensympathetically Renovated throughout by the Current Owner

• The Cottage stands in idyllic Grounds of 0.75 acres and enjoys alovely Rural Location within the village of Burgh Next Aylsham

• Four Bedrooms; Two Bathrooms; Three Receptions• Stunning Breakfast Kitchen with Separate Utility• Character includes beautiful Exposed Beams, Fireplaces,

Reclaimed Internal Timber Doors and Oak Flooring• Additional Work includes Replacement Windows, Insulation and

Plaster Work• A Range of Outbuildings can be found throughout the Gardens• The Accommodation extends to 2,145sq.ft

“I’ll miss the big starry skies – there’s nolight pollution and the views are totally

unspoilt.”

Pretty As A Picture“The sweeping drive sets the

scene, its front elevation an

absolute dream. As you roam

the grounds you’ll admire the

views, while inside there’s so

much more to peruse – from

the beautiful country kitchen

to the beams above this

spacious home has so much to

love.”

This charming character cottage is set in its

own little oasis, just a mile from the thriving

historic market town of Aylsham. Originally

three workmen’s cottages, Pockthorpe

House is a truly compelling residence,

boasting its own wood, pond and stable

block, as well as uninterrupted open

farmland views.

Welcome HomeWonderfully set back from the road and in

the middle of its own enchanting grounds,

Pockthorpe House makes an immediate

impression on you. And that impression is

one of being welcomed with open arms into

a very special home. The current owner has

beautifully upgraded and further improved

the property while allowing the original

character to shine. The kitchen forms part of

a recent extension and is a fantastic light and

airy room where bifold doors allow the sun

to flood in and vaulted ceilings enhance the

sense of space. “It’s a great place for parties.

In summer you can throw open the doors

for summer barbecues and serve drinks on

the breakfast bar, while the firepit keeps it

warm on the terrace on cooler evenings.

When it’s just me at home I like to breakfast

in here watching the birds feeding at the

table outside.”

What A CharacterNo home is complete without a character

or two – and Pockthorpe House certainly

has that in abundance. Built around 200

years ago, the property boasts numerous

original exposed beams, with a splendid

inglenook fireplace in the sitting room and

another in the snug. Pretty sloping ceilings

characterise the bedrooms, with the really

super master bedroom also benefitting from

a proliferation of exposed trusses. Views

from every angle of the property are just

delightful, overlooking the extensive and

varied gardens and open farmland. No

matter where you stand in the gardens,

looking back at this wonderful house you

could easily be transported back two

centuries, when pleasures were simple and

time taken to appreciate them; you really

can be in your own world at Pockthorpe

House.

Peace And PrivacyThe house is well placed in the middle of

the plot, surrounded by a fantastic garden

where you can really relax with just the

sound of the birds. It’s incredibly private and

very secluded. The woodland area bursts

into a riot of colour each spring with

daffodils and snowdrops, while in summer

the owner allows it to grow with cow

parsley and long grasses attracting an

abundance of butterflies. Deer pass through

the surrounding fields and a variety of birds

visit regularly, while in summer the

magnificent magnolia perfumes the air. “It’s a

wonderful garden. You’re completely private

out here but you have these amazing views

stretching for miles.” Pockthorpe House sits

on the edge of the small hamlet of

Pockthorpe, affording an idyllic rural way of

life. With the countryside right on your

doorstep, dog walks, horse riding or cycling

takes on a new dimension as you’re thrust

straight into the marvellous Norfolk scenery.

Unquestionably situated in one of the most

sought after parts of the county, the

stunning National Trust estate of Blickling

Hall is just three miles away, with the equally

impressive Felbrigg Hall also close by. “I

head up to the coast most weeks as it’s just

a short drive away – and there are some

lovely pubs in the area, some real gems to

enjoy. I’ve lived all over the county and this

is by far my favourite part.”

The AccommodationYou take in the pretty rear elevation of the

cottage before moving through the entrance

door into the…

Main Reception HallYou note the oak flooring underfoot along

with the staircase that rises to the first floor

to your left. Twin windows to either side of

the door provide plenty of natural light,

whilst you also notice the high level window

above. You move through a further door

into the…

Sitting RoomA fantastic amount of space in here, the

current owner incorporates it as both a

sitting and dining area. It’s dominated by its

multitude of exposed beams overhead along

with an impressive inglenook fireplace with a

wood burner set within found to the far end

of the room. Once again twin windows to

the front of the cottage provide light and

views over the gardens. an additional

window to the rear elevation offers views of

the drive and the remaining gardens.

Set just off the sitting room you have access

through into the…

StudyHere you have a continuation of the oak

floorboards which lead through into here

from the sitting room. Twin roof lights

above provide light, whilst a further two

windows offer a double aspect to the front

and rear gardens.

Returning to the sitting/dining room, you

move through into the…

SnugA versatile space, it could be used for a

number of different purposes including a

dining room if required. You have a

continuation of the oak timber floors

underfoot, with further character provided

by wonderful exposed beams and another

fireplace, once again with a wood burner set

within, this time sitting on a pamment

hearth. Windows to the front and rear

provide plenty of natural light. Steps lead

down to the…

Breakfast KitchenThe newest addition to the home, the

breakfast kitchen was added 4 years ago and

is located on the southern side of the

cottage ensuring plenty of natural light. The

vaulted ceilings above enhance this already

large space, with the slate flooring underfoot

providing additional character. Handcrafted

kitchen cabinets can be found to two

aspects contrasting beautifully with the oak

work surfaces found above. Sitting centrally

within the room is an island bench, whilst

integrated within both the island and the

cabinets is a dishwasher, a butler sink an

additional stainless steel sink, space for a free

standing range and an American style fridge

freezer. Bi-fold doors lead off the kitchen

out to a south facing raised terrace.

Also found off the kitchen you have access

to the boiler room, with a further door

taking you through into the separate…

“Pockthorpe House is cosy in winter with the wood burners in the snug and sitting room – and the warmth is enhanced by the exposedbrickwork and beams that add to the ambience.”

“I spend most of my time in the kitchen. It’s very comfortable and sociable too so it’s a great place for get togethers.”

“I love the character but I also like everything to be pristine so I’ve carefully improved and redecorated throughout. You have all the charm of theperiod cottage but there’s no work to be done.”

Utility RoomOnce again with cabinets to two aspects

providing space for a range of white goods.

You also note the stainless steel sink unit

and a door offering external access to the

front gardens.

Set just off the utility room, you have access

through into the downstairs shower room.

Returning to the reception hall you move up

the stairs to the first floor, where you are

greeted by a spacious landing. Just off the

landing, to your right you have access

through into the…

Main BathroomThe three piece suite is a combination of

WC, wash basin and a roll top bath, all of

which contrast beautifully with the travertine

floor tiles and the part timber panelled walls.

a large window to the rear elevation offers

views of the carriage drive and gardens.

Four BedroomsThese are accessed off the landing and

include the stunning master bedroom suite

with its part vaulted ceilings, exposed beams

and trusses and exposed brick. Once again

twin windows offer a double aspect to the

front and rear over the gardens. Of the

remaining three bedrooms, two are double

with the fourth bedroom a single, which the

vendor currently uses as a walk in wardrobe.

E ach of the bedrooms have large windows

offering different aspects of the garden,

whilst also incorporating numerous exposed

beams.

The GroundsPockthorpe House is approached from the

laneway from a long sweeping drive leading

around the rear of the residence, which

stands centrally within its generous plot. The

property’s boundaries consist of both

mature hedging and post and rail fencing and

adjoins farmland on its northern perimeter.

The majority of the garden is laid to lawn

with a number of mature trees including oak

found throughout along with deep garden

beds containing all manner of shrubs and

plants along with an under planting of spring

bulbs. The drive is flanked via box hedging

with a raised rose garden affording the drive

a turning area. A terrace can be found off

the southern side of the cottage leading out

from the breakfast kitchen and accessed via

bi-fold doors. This fantastic entertaining

space enjoys sunshine for the majority of the

day.

From the rear garden you have extensive

views out over adjoining farmland and the

meadows which form part of a conservation

area. The property comes with a number of

outbuildings including a twin stable block,

which is currently used as a garden store.

Additional outbuildings are currently used as

a combined store, a workshop and an

additional wood store. This part of the

garden also contains the compost heap.

From all parts of the garden you have

exceptional views back towards the

residence as you also start to appreciate its

edge of village location. In all, the plot

extends to approximately 0.75 acres.

Floor Plans

Energy Graphs Additional Information

LOCAL AUTHORITY

AGENTS NOTES

Broadland District Council

Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Private Drainage

Location

On The Doorstep How Far Is It To?... DirectionsBurgh Next Aylsham is situated a short distance fromthe thriving market town of Aylsham, which gainedCittaslow status in 2004. Aylsham offers a widevariety of amenities including a traditional butcher,greengrocer, post office, library and monthly farmersmarket. There are also many leisure facilities includingriding, a tennis club and a choice of local golf courses.Aylsham is ideally located between Norwich and Holtfor a choice of Independent schools. Only a mile tothe north is the National Trust's 'Blickling Hall' andfurther north 'Felbrigg Hall' and the Heritagecoastline.

The Cathedral City of Norwich is approximately 12miles to the south where a more comprehensiverange of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities can befound. Norwich has a mainline railway station toLondon Liverpool Street as well as an Internationalairport. The North Norfolk coast is a 20 min drivenorth where you have a wonderful selection of quaintseaside villages with an abundance of local wildlife,nature trails and sandy beaches. The famous NorfolkBroads can be found o the east with its many variedwaterways offering water activities galore as well as avariety of bird life.

Leave Norwich on the A140 Cromer Road and uponreaching the Aylsham roundabout continue to followsigns for Cromer. After the roundabout take thesecond main exit off the A140 signposted Burgh.Continue into the village over a hump backed bridgebefore taking the first turning on your left hand sideinto Wood Lane. Pockthorpe House can be foundafter a further 600 yards on your left hand side. If youreach open countryside you have gone too far.

For those with satellite navigation the post code isNR11 6TS

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