Cock Street, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18

The Merchant House is a fabulous 5-bedroom Grade II* Listed period property dating back in parts to the early 16th century, now offering over 3000Sq. Ft. of internal living accommodation set over two floors with an attic above and a landscaped rear garden. The property is located in the historic market town of Wymondham and benefits from ample off-road parking, a cart lodge, large greenhouse and landscaped rear garden. __________ GROUND FLOOR - Entrance hall - Sitting room - Dining room - Kitchen/breakfast room - Utility room - Living room with mezzanine - WC __________ FIRST FLOOR - Main bedroom with en suite - 4x further bedrooms - Family bathroom - Study __________ SECOND FLOOR - Attic (unconverted) __________ OUTSIDE - Cart lodge - Shed - Green house __________ DRIVING DISTANCES (approx. source google) - Wymondham Abbey: 0.3 miles - Wymondham Station: 1 mil - Waitrose: 1.7 miles - A11: 1.9 miles - Wymondham College: 4.5 miles - A11/A47 junction: 5.7 miles __________ SITUATION Wymondham is known for its excellent local amenities with a wide range of shops, supermarkets including a Waitrose and two senior schools, including Wymondham High Academy and Wymondham College, which is a state boarding school. The town has an award-winning railway station with regular services to Norwich, London, Cambridge and many other destinations via connections at Ely. Landmarks include the impressive Wymondham Abbey, the Market Cross and the Bridewell Museum. The University of East Anglia, John Innes Institute, Food Research Institute and Science Park, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norfolk Police Headquarters and Lotus Cars are all local employers served by the town. The Cathedral City of Norwich is just over 8 miles to the north, offering a vibrant arts and business community and is the regional centre for cultural and shopping amenities. There is a permanent market in the centre of the city and a wonderful Cathedral Close on the edge of the River Wensum. Norwich has a mainline railway station to London Liverpool Street and to the north of the city is Norwich International Airport. The Brecks and the Norfolk Broads together with the renowned coastline are all within easy driving distance. There are a number of golf courses and other leisure facilities in the area. __________ GROUND FLOOR The property is entered on the ground floor through the formal main front door into the entrance hall with original tiled flooring. A WC/cloakroom is located under the staircase. Directly in front of you, to the front of the house is the large (23'10 x 17'6) sitting room with Venetian windows with shutters, wood burner and exposed beams. The dining room (18' x 13'8) also to the front, benefits from Venetian windows with shutters, Parquet flooring and exposed beams. The fireplace is now a feature having been blocked off. Located in the middle of the house is the stunning hand-made Bryan Turner kitchen (21'11 x 13'7), complete with oak units, central island with additional sink and granite worktops. A gas Aga is currently installed, along with a conventional electric oven, gas hob, full size fridge and a dishwasher. Passing through the kitchen there is a lobby with built in storage and a spiral staircase leading up to the first floor, providing additional and independent access to the 5th bedroom (see further on for more information). A utility room with stone flooring is located off the lobby with sink and worktop with space underneath for a washing machine and a tumble dryer along with another WC. The utility room has a side door for daily use accessing the property and unloading shopping from the car straight into the house. Located to the rear of the property is the impressive "barn conversion" which now offers a large (35'6 x 14'4) living room, complete with a wood burner, vaulted ceiling and exposed beams along with French doors leading out to the rear courtyard. A timber staircase leads up to a mezzanine gallery over the rear end of the room. __________ FIRST FLOOR The staircase rises from the ground floor, with a half-landing leading to a modest (7'9 x 7'7) dual aspect study. The first-floor landing is a lovely space and provides access to the following accommodation: Bedroom 2 (19'3 x 13'3) is the main guest bedroom and has built in cupboards, exposed beams and we have been told there were priest holes although these have been covered over. The door in the corner opens to reveal a winding staircase up to the huge attic space above (39'3 x 20). The space is currently unconverted but does have windows providing natural light and would make a fantastic space for storage or office/hobby space. Bedroom 3 (13'9 x 12'5) has a built-in wardrobe, sink unit and exposed beams. Bedroom 4 (12'10 x 10'2) has a built-in wardrobe and exposed beams. The Family bathroom consists of a bath with shower over, WC, skylight, sink and built in cabinetry. To the right, off the landing is the main bedroom suite (20'10 x 13'10) with the benefit of an en suite shower room. A door leads off the bedroom to the 2nd staircase landing providing quick access to the ground floor or direct access to the 5th bedroom, which could also be used as a dressing room or study off the main bedroom. __________ OUTSIDE The property is approached from Cock Street, with a brick pillar and timber gated entrance for vehicles. The left of this is a pedestrian gate. These lead through to a large, gravelled parking and turning area leading to a cart lodge with adjoining storage. To the rear is a charming, partly walled garden with numerous specimen trees such as damson, plum, mulberry and Bramley apple. The garden has been landscaped with raised beds, a large lawn and a paved terrace/courtyard area along with a stunning greenhouse. __________ HISTORIC ENGLAND Grade II* Listed, entry number 1243874. The following text is lifted directly from the Historic England entry: TG1001 WYMONDHAM COCK STREET ,ra oq (east side) 8/10001 No 16, The Chestnuts GV 11* House. Early C16, partly remodellt"d C18. Timber-framed with rendered and colourwashed brick. Red and black-glazed pantiles. L-plan hall house. Faacade of 2 storeys and dormer attic. painted door left of centre flanked by' one C18 Venetian window right and left, with glazing bars. Jettit:d first floor with exposted studs. Three 3-light metal casements. Modillion timber eaves cornice. Bell-based gabled roof with 2 open-pediment donllt"rs lit through 3-light lattict: casements. Rebuilt internal gable-end stack to south. Rear of this range with a gabled staircase tower with outshut. One 3-light C18 metal casement to floor. Panelled door to right. Cross wing formerly contained hall, of which 6-light hall window remains on south side. Two C20 casements to first floor. Gabled roof with stepped gable to east. Internal stack to this gable. A further range extends east of one storey and dormer attic. INTERIOR. Ground floor front now one room. Roll-moulded bridging beam and eastern wall plate. West wall plate with double wave mouldings. Blocked fireplace. Rear range forms modem kitchen. Hall window has roll-moulded mullions. Chamfered spine beam. Rear extension to east open to roof J owled principal studs and arched braces to ties. Above this all is C20 imitating a clasped purlin roo£ Staircase to rear of front range is renewed stick baluster type. First floor studs to front range with arched braces. Main roof is of clasped purlin type, but fragmentary. Hall range roof similar but with addition of arched windbraces. __________ LOCAL AUTHORITY South Norfolk - Band F __________ SERVICES We understand the property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. __________ EPC RATING The property is exempt from an EPC as it is listed. __________ LAND REGISTRY NK179641 __________ TENURE Freehold __________ DIRECTIONS From Waitrose in Wymondham (off the A11 junction), head northeast along Tuttles Lane East for short drive before turning left (and heading south) into Melton Road. Drive all the way to the end of the road and at the mini roundabout, turn left into Cock Street. The Merchant House (number 16 Cock Street) will then be found on the left-hand side - the entrance is located to the right hand side of the house through the gate. __________ WHAT3WORDS We highly recommend the use of the what3words website/app. This allows the user to locate an exact point on the ground (within a 3-metre square) by simply using three words. The entrance to the driveway of The Merchant House can be found using the following 3 words: Grove.adjust.neckline __________ IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller. 7. Note to potential purchasers who intend to view the property; if there is any point of particular importance to you, we ask you to discuss this with us before you make arrangements to visit or request a viewing appointment. 8. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment through Jackson-Stops. __________ DATE DETAILS PRODUCED September 2023