Lark Rise

About this property

Set in Salhouse village and conveniently located on the road leading to Wroxham is Lark Rise, a charming chalet-style property boasting wonderful countryside views, Lark Rise is ideally placed for a family or group wanting to explore Norwich or the Norfolk Broads, being close to public transport links as well as walking distance to Salhouse Broad and within easy reach of national cycle routes. Ample off-road parking is available on the large gravel driveway, which is gated to provide an extra sense of security, and leads to the welcoming front door. Step inside Lark Rise to discover a spacious and inviting hallway, leading to a convenient cloakroom/boot room containing a washing machine and tumble dryer along with a handy WC and basin and coat hooks to hang your jackets after a day out exploring your surroundings. From here, venture along the hallway and discover the charming open-plan living room with soft grey carpet and a large corner sofa, where you can relax in the evening and enjoy a film night on the Smart TV as the woodburning stove crackles in the background and adds a cosy ambiance to your evening. The dining area offers a sociable space with large wooden dining table adjacent to the contemporary kitchen with induction hob, granite worktops and modern appliances, where the whole group can gather to cook and enjoy meals together, there is even a drinks fridge to keep a bottle of wine or two cool to enjoy with your meal. For a moment of tranquility, grab a good book and curl up on one of the comfortable chairs in the garden room, which overlooks the garden and the great views across the fields. When its time to catch up on rest, you can choose from three inviting bedrooms; a ground floor twin is ideal for any guests with mobility issues, while upstairs there is a bright and airy double bedroom, served by an immaculate and modern family bathroom with a P-shaped bath, along with a spacious master bedroom, boasting a king-size bed, a contemporary ensuite with walk-in shower and more lovely countryside views. On a sunny day, head out into the large enclosed rear garden, where you can relax on the decking while preparing a meal on the gas barbeque or spend time watching the changing skies at sunset whilst relaxing amidst the warming bubbles of the hot tub. When you’re ready to set out and explore your surroundings, you will find a pub a short walk away as well as the Woodforde’s pub and brewery, which offers tours, there is a recreation ground in the village for the children in your group, and of course Salhouse Broad is a pleasant one mile walk away, where you can hire kayaks and enjoy the beautiful and tranquil scenery of the River Bure, you can also take a ferry across to a nature reserve to experience more of the fascinating wildlife of the Broads (Must be booked in advance). Cycling is also very popular in the area and there are many quiet routes nearby that are suitable for all the family, a popular local attraction is BeWILDerwood, where the whole family can enjoy treetop walks and zip wires. The Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve is just one of the many places within a short drive where you can enjoy a walk through the wetlands and marshes and of course Wroxham Broad is just a few minutes up the road, Wroxham is the main centre locally for boat hire, and offers a variety of different types and sizes of boat for exploring the miles of waterways and enjoying the beautiful natural scenery, Salhouse is also an ideal base for days out at the beach, being only 25 minutes away by car. Salhouse is well served by public transport, having its own station with regular trains into Norwich or to Cromer on the Norfolk coast, there is also a regular bus service to Norwich City centre where you can take time to explore the Cathedral and its many other historic buildings or enjoy a night out at the theatre. With so much excitement and adventure within easy reach, Lark Rise is a fantastic base for a Norfolk Broads getaway.

Wroxham is commonly known as the “Capital of the Broads” and is the main centre for boating on the Broads. It is home to a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants as well as numerous boating emporia. Wroxham is home to a railway station with trains regularly running to Norwich or the coast, or you can spend a day on the Bure Valley Railway, a narrow gauge steam and diesel service running between the market town of Aylsham and Wroxham. The local area offers a wide choice of places to visit from craft barns and beautiful gardens to National Trust properties and Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Just four miles away is Sprowston Manor Hotel and Country Club with a golf club and spa. A short drive from Wroxham will bring you to the popular city of Norwich which boasts some of the finest buildings in Britain, with two cathedrals, a Norman castle and several large houses. Norwich also offers art galleries, museums, theatres and cinemas, as well as beautiful parks and gardens. Visit its stylish pubs, cafés and restaurants and enjoy its excellent shopping facilities. With Norfolk’s beautiful and varied coastline within easy reach, this is a lovely location for discovering Norfolk.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower room, 1 x double, 1 x ground floor twin.

Bathroom with P-shaped bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Cloakroom/Utility.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and seating area with woodburning stove.

Garden room

Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric double oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV and wifi.

Electricity and gas included in rent plus a starter supply of logs and kindling.

Bedlinen and towels included in rent.

Ample off-road parking.

Enclosed rear garden with decked dining area, rattan furniture, lawn and hot tub.

BBQ.

2 well behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 2.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles.

Note: Property is set back on a fairly busy road but has a gate for child and pet safety.