In Summary
KEY FEATURES
A family home with room to roam
If you’re searching for a modern family home in a village location, finished to an exceptional standard and with stunning open-plan living accommodation, The Firs House could be the perfect property for you.
Set at the edge of the Breckland village of Mileham, in private grounds of approximately three-quarters of an acre, The Firs House was completed in 2021 by the current owner and has been built to their own exacting specification with outstanding attention to detail. The home that they have created offers stunning contemporary accommodation behind its traditionally styled façade, extending to almost 3,000 sq ft of luxurious living space.
The property is hidden from the roadway by mature hedging, and from the moment you pull into the expansive shingled driveway you appreciate the feeling of seclusion and relaxation that this home offers. There’s parking for up to seven vehicles here, and a detached single garage, so plenty of space for family and friends to visit. And if you choose to make The Firs House your next home, they’ll be visiting often, as this is a house built with entertaining in mind.
Stepping inside the property, a welcoming entrance hall leads in to the open-plan living area, past the study, ground floor cloakroom and a generous ground floor double bedroom which is perfect for overnight guests. An oak staircase leads up to the first-floor accommodation, but what draws you in to this home are the views through the ground floor.
Walking through the property, a warm and cosy snug provides the first of many reception areas. A double sided fireplace is home to a substantial wood burner which warms the living area in the colder months, although with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and well insulated walls, you may find yourself using it more for aesthetic appeal. French doors lead out to the sandstone patio which wraps around the side and rear elevations and overlook the private mature woodland which forms the eastern part of the grounds.
Past the fireplace, a larger seating area creates a more substantial lounge, currently arranged with L-shaped seating to take full advantage of the other side of the wood burner and the generous TV space, whilst to one side a door leads through to a further large reception room, perfect as a games room, cinema room or a more secluded lounge area if you prefer.
At the rear of the ground floor, a generous kitchen dining area features a well-equipped and contemporary kitchen with granite worktops, integrated appliances and a large central island with breakfast bar seating and integrated hob. This space is bright and airy thanks to a large roof lantern directly above the dining table, two sets of bifold doors which frame the exterior views perfectly, and floor length windows which complement their larger counterparts.
Laundry appliances and further storage can be found in the adjoining utility room, which is finished to the same high standards as the kitchen, with matching units and granite worktop.
The feeling of space and substance continues on the first floor, where three double bedrooms are located. The principal suite is particularly generous, with a dual-aspect bedroom, separate dressing room and luxurious en-suite bathroom, complete with double shower enclosure and a freestanding bath. The second bedroom also benefits from an equally well-appointed en-suite shower room, whilst a family bathroom completes the accommodation.
Outside, the rear garden is a delightful private space, with plenty of scope for outdoor entertaining in the summer months and views over farmland to the rear. This is a home where the countryside is truly on your doorstep, with a network of public footpaths passing close to the property and your own private woodland within the grounds, which extend to approximately three-quarters of an acre (stms). Young explorers will love adventuring here!
Should you wish to venture further afield, Mileham itself has a general store with post office, a church and a garden nursery. The village is well-located for the market towns of Swaffham, Dereham and Fakenham, with Norwich and King’s Lynn also easily accessible by road.
We think that The Firs House is a wonderful property, perfect as a family home in the heart of Norfolk, and we can’t wait to show you around. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the incredible accommodation and attention to detail on offer, and is exclusively available through Pendefords – The Individual Property Specialists.
Inside the property
On the ground floor:
Entrance Hall
Composite exterior door to front aspect with two UPVC double-glazed sidelights. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, tiled floor. Oak staircase to first floor, open plan to snug, doors to:
Cloakroom
Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, dual flush W.C., vanity wash basin, tiled floor, extractor fan.
Bedroom Four
3.73m x 3.66m
Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, UPVC double-glazed casement window to front aspect, fitted carpets.
Study
3.09m x 2.36m
Dual aspect room with UPVC double-glazed casement window to front aspect and UPVC double-glazed floor-length window to side aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, tiled floor.
Snug
4.30m x 2.78m
Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights. UPVC double-glazed French doors to side aspect, tiled flooring, double-sided feature fireplace with wood burner onto tiled hearth and oak beam over. Open plan to:
Lounge Area
4.75m x 5.86m
Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, UPVC double-glazed French doors to side aspect, tiled flooring, double-sided feature fireplace with wood burner onto tiled hearth and oak beam over. Floor-to-ceiling feature glazed screen and open-plan to kitchen/dining room. Door to:
Family Room
5.97m x 3.88m
Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, three floor-length UPVC double-glazed windows to side aspect, fitted carpets, double oak doors to understairs storage cupboard.
Kitchen / Dining Area
5.01m max x 8.63m
Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights and glazed roof lantern over dining area. UPVC double-glazed bifold doors to rear and side aspects, two UPVC double-glazed floor-length windows to rear aspect. Range of contemporary grey fitted wall and base units with granite worktops over incorporating twin bowl butler’s sink, mixer tap, integrated fridge freezer, integrated Bosch dishwasher and two integrated Bosch ovens. Contrasting island unit with granite worktop over incorporating breakfast bar seating and Bosch induction hob with downdraft extractor. Door to:
Utility Room
2.53m x 3.88m
UPVC double-glazed exterior door to rear aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, range of fitted wall and base units with granite worktops over, ceramic sink with mixer tap, cupboard housing hot water tank, cupboard housing underfloor heating manifolds, integrated washer/dryer.
On the First Floor
First Floor Landing
Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights & loft access hatch. Radiator, fitted carpets. Doors to
Principal Bedroom Suite
6.23m max x 4.73m
Dual aspect room with UPVC double glazed casement window to rear aspect and two floor-length UPVC double glazed windows to side aspect. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, radiator, fitted carpets. Doors to:
Dressing Room
Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, two radiators, fitted carpets.
En-suite Bathroom
UPVC obscure glazed window to front aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, freestanding bath, vanity wash basin, double shower cubicle with rainfall shower over, dual flush W.C., wall-mounted towel rail, vinyl flooring, extractor fan.
Bedroom Two
4.77m x 5.07m
Two UPVC double glazed windows to rear aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, fitted carpets, door to:
En-suite Shower Room
UPVC obscure glazed window to side aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, extractor fan, double shower cubicle with rainfall shower and hand held attachment, dual flush W.C., wall hung vanity wash basin, heated towel rail, vinyl flooring.
Bedroom Four
3.08m x 3.68m
UPVC double-glazed casement window to front aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, radiator, fitted carpets.
Bathroom
UPVC obscure glazed casement window to side aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, extractor fan, wall hung vanity wash basin, double shower cubicle with rainfall shower andhand held attachment, heated towel rail, panelled bath with mixer tap, dual flush W.C., vinyl flooring.
Outside the property
To the front of the property
The property is set back from the road behind an established hedgerow with a gravel driveway providing parking for up to seven vehicles. A brick built single garage (4.00m x 7.00m) with electrically-operated garage door, light and power provides further car parking.
To the rear of the property
A paved sandstone patio wraps around the side and rear of the property and gives acces to the back garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with field views to the rear. To one side, the garden is enclosed by close board timber fencing, whilst the other side of the garden is bounded by mature woodland extending to over half an acre (stms) and which forms part of the property.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: F
Connected Services: Mains electricity, broadband & phone, mains water supply, private drainage.
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Disclaimer: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only. Potential buyers are advised to recheck measurements before committing to any expense. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures or services and it is in the buyers interest to check the working condition of any appliances. A buyer should ensure that their legal representative confirms as soon as possible all matters relating to title including the extent and boundaries of the property and other important matters before exchange of contracts.