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Orchid Lee Sandy Lane, West Runton, Norfolk, NR27 9NB
Orchid Lee
Sandy Lane, West Runton, Norfolk, NR27 9NB
www.sowerbys.com Holt Office 01263 710777
ORCHID LEE ORCHID LEE ORCHID LEE ORCHID LEE
Sandy Lane, West Runton, Norfolk, NR27 9NB
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Skilfully & Sympathetically Renovated Elevated Coastal Views Ornate Panelled Rooms Skilfully & Sympathetically Renovated Elevated Coastal Views Ornate Panelled Rooms Skilfully & Sympathetically Renovated Elevated Coastal Views Ornate Panelled Rooms Skilfully & Sympathetically Renovated Elevated Coastal Views Ornate Panelled Rooms
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A substantial and unique 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom detached ‘Arts & Crafts’ residence set in private gated grounds of around 1.25 acres (sts) and nestled within
ancient National Trust Woodland with elevated coastal views. This fine period home was originally constructed in 1909 and has recently been the subject of a
complete renovation project and now boasts exquisite accommodation arranged over three floors and extending to over 4500 sq ft.
ORCHID LEEORCHID LEEORCHID LEEORCHID LEE This fine period home offers the perfect balance between the past and present
and this has been achieved through a skilful and sympathetic renovation
achieved by the very best local craftsmen. The result has preserved all of the
heritage and character of this historically important home yet boasting an elegant
and sophisticated interior. Detailed character features include; Ornate panelled
rooms, impressive original fireplaces, feature windows, panelled doors and a
superb turning staircase with hand crafted balustrade and hand rails that
epitomise the Arts & Crafts movement.
Modern styling and comforts include; Complete interior re-styling and
decoration, full re-wire and electrical installation, new oil fired heating system,
luxurious bathrooms and fitted kitchen and the latest insulation standards where
possible. The split level ground floor living accommodation is dominated by a
central ‘sunken’ hall featuring high ceilings, panelled walls and wood burner,
steps leads up to the superb newly fitted kitchen/diner featuring a hand built
kitchen by ‘Norfolk Oak’, range style cooker, central island and granite tops.
Open plan to the kitchen is an impressive dining area featuring double aspect bi-
fold doors leading seamlessly onto a sun terrace. From the hall a door leads
through to a sumptuous triple aspect drawing room with stunning elevated views,
detailed panelled walls and open fireplace. Further flexible living space is
provided by a family room and a study.
Practical space completes the ground floor and includes; Guest cloakroom, fitted
boot room/utility, laundry room, boiler room and stores. The first floor features
three principle bedroom suites, all with en suite facilities and with the master
suite boasting a dressing room. The second floor completes the accommodation
and includes; Guest bedroom with dressing area and en suite, two further
bedrooms and a bathroom. Many of the reception rooms and bedrooms afford
stunning views over the National Trust tree tops and the second floor
accommodation boasting far reaching coastal views.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:----
Ornate panelled front door leads in to the:-
ENTRANCE HALLENTRANCE HALLENTRANCE HALLENTRANCE HALL Ornate original panelling to the walls.
GUEST WCGUEST WCGUEST WCGUEST WC Window to front, ornate panelling to walls, corner mounted wall hung wash basin with a chrome mixer
tap and low level WC.
UTILITY/BOOT ROOMUTILITY/BOOT ROOMUTILITY/BOOT ROOMUTILITY/BOOT ROOM
10' 0" x 5' 8" (3.05m x 1.73m) Window to the front aspect, ceiling spotlights, extensive range of fitted base units and drawers, round
edged work surfaces with a matching upstand, single drainer stainless steel sink with a chrome swan neck
mixer tap. Limestone tiled floor and wall mounted radiator.
Steps from the entrance hall lead down to the:-
SUNKEN RECEPTION HALSUNKEN RECEPTION HALSUNKEN RECEPTION HALSUNKEN RECEPTION HALLLLL
16' 3" x 13' 10" max(4.95m x 4.22m) An impressive sunken reception hall with impressive ceiling heights, recessed low voltage lighting,
feature arched window incorporating a panelled and glazed door to access the rear sun terrace and
gardens. Ornate panelling to the walls, decorative fireplace with a brick surround, pamment hearth and
with a cast iron wood burner. Fitted cupboard with internal shelving, steps rising up to the:-
KITCHEN/DINING ROOMKITCHEN/DINING ROOMKITCHEN/DINING ROOMKITCHEN/DINING ROOM
28' 0" x 16' 4" max (8.53m x 4.98m) A stunning dual aspect Kitchen/Diner with a feature bay window to side and dual aspect bi-fold doors
leading directly on to the sun terrace and gardens. Recessed low voltage ceiling lights, newly fitted solid
oak kitchen incorporating an extensive range of ‘Shaker’ fronted wall units, base units and drawers
supplied by Norfolk Oak, finished with solid granite bevelled edge work surfaces and matching upstand.
Inset ‘Rangemaster’ double butler sink with engraved drainer to both sides and a brush steel mixer tap.
A range of fitted appliances comprise a ‘Rangemaster’ range with and extractor canopy over, full sized
dishwasher, under counter wine cooler, feature central island with further fitted cabinets and drawers
and incorporating a breakfast bar. Limestone floor with underfloor heating, ample space for a twelve
seater table. Views looking over the Sunken Reception Hall.
DRAWING ROOMDRAWING ROOMDRAWING ROOMDRAWING ROOM
21' 2" into bay x 20' 1" into bay (6.45m x 6.12m) A sumptuous dual aspect drawing room with feature bay windows overlooking the
landscaped grounds and across the treetops to the coastline. Recessed low voltage ceiling
lights, and fitted 2 amp lamp points, ornate open fireplace with a decorative brick
surround and pamment tiled hearth. Fitted window seats housing the radiators, ornate
panelling to all walls, stripped and stained floorboards.
FAMILY ROOMFAMILY ROOMFAMILY ROOMFAMILY ROOM
15' 1" x 14' 4" (4.6m x 4.37m) Window to the front aspect, fitted cupboard, ornate panelling, recessed low voltage ceiling
lights and fitted 2amp lamp points.
STUDYSTUDYSTUDYSTUDY
15' 5" x 10' 3" (4.7m x 3.12m) A bright and spacious dual aspect study with windows to front and rear enjoying delightful
garden views, recessed low voltage ceiling lights and ornate panelling to walls. Panelled and
glazed door leads down to the service areas.
An impressive turning staircase finished with panelling rises to the first floor landing,
original decorative balustrade and oak handrail. Walk-in cupboard with a window to the
front, door to the:-
MASTER SUITEMASTER SUITEMASTER SUITEMASTER SUITE
22' 4" into bay x 20' 1" (6.81m x 6.12m) A stunning master bedroom suite enjoying an elevated triple aspect with stunning views
over the treetops of West Runton and the coastline beyond. Recessed low voltage ceiling
lights and fitted 2 amp lamp points, two radiators, walk-in:-
DRESSING ROOMDRESSING ROOMDRESSING ROOMDRESSING ROOM With a window to the front aspect, fitted cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
MASTER EN SUITE BATHMASTER EN SUITE BATHMASTER EN SUITE BATHMASTER EN SUITE BATHROOMROOMROOMROOM
12' 0" x 11' 5" (3.66m x 3.48m) A luxurious newly fitted master en-suite enjoying a stunning dual aspect with a feature
gabled window overlooking the treetops of West Runton to the coastline. Recessed low
voltage ceiling lights. White contemporary suite comprising ‘his and her’ contemporary
wash basins with a tiled work surface and cabinets underneath, low level WC, feature roll
top bath with a wall mounted chrome Bristan mixer tap, walk-in oversized shower with a
glass door, tiled surround and a wall mounted hand shower attachment. Chrome ladder
style towel heater, wall mounted mirror and lighting.
Steps from the main landing lead up to:-
BEDROOM SUITE TWOBEDROOM SUITE TWOBEDROOM SUITE TWOBEDROOM SUITE TWO
14' 9" x 14' 8" max, reducing in parts. (4.5m x 4.47m) Window to the rear aspect with delightful elevated garden views, recessed low
voltage ceiling lights. Ornate cast-iron fireplace (not currently in use) with a
decorative tiled hearth and wall mounted radiator. Dressing area and a fitted
cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Panelled door to the:-
ENENENEN----SUITE BATHROOMSUITE BATHROOMSUITE BATHROOMSUITE BATHROOM
9' 7" x 6' 8" (2.92m x 2.03m) Window to the side aspect, recessed low voltage ceiling lights. A white
contemporary suite comprising a wall hung washbasin with a tiled splashback
and a chrome mixer tap, low level WC, panelled bath with a tiled surround,
chrome mixer tap and shower over, fitted glass shower screen. Wall mounted
light, shaver point, mirror and a chrome ladder style towel heater.
BEDROOM SUITE THREEBEDROOM SUITE THREEBEDROOM SUITE THREEBEDROOM SUITE THREE
17' 2" x 15' 3" reducing in parts (5.23m x 4.65m) A delightful dual aspect bedroom suite with windows to two sides, one
enjoying stunning views over the treetops at West Runton, recessed low
voltage ceiling lights, two wall mounted radiators walk-in wardrobe with fitted
radiator. Panelled door to the:-
ENENENEN----SUITE BATHROOMSUITE BATHROOMSUITE BATHROOMSUITE BATHROOM
11' 6" x 9' 0" (3.51m x 2.74m) Window to the side aspect, recessed low voltage ceiling lights. A white
contemporary suite comprising a wall hung washbasin with a tiled splashback
and a chrome mixer tap, low level WC, panelled bath with a tiled surround,
chrome mixer tap and shower over, fitted glass shower screen. Decorative
cast iron fireplace (not currently in use) with an attractive tiled hearth. Wall
mounted light, shaver point, mirror and a chrome ladder style towel heater.
The staircase continues from the half landing to the second floor.
BEDROOM SUITE FOURBEDROOM SUITE FOURBEDROOM SUITE FOURBEDROOM SUITE FOUR
17' 5" x 12' 7" (5.31m x 3.84m) An impressive dual aspect bedroom suite with window to the rear aspect
overlooking the landscape gardens and a Velux skylight window with
stunning elevated coastal views. Recessed low voltage ceiling lights, eaves
storage cupboard, radiator, fitted wardrobe, walk-in dressing area with a
further fitted cupboard and radiator. Panelled door to the:-
ENENENEN----SUITE BATH AND SHSUITE BATH AND SHSUITE BATH AND SHSUITE BATH AND SHOWER ROOMOWER ROOMOWER ROOMOWER ROOM
15' 10" x 10' 2" reducing to 6' 10" (4.83m x 3.1m > 2.08m) A luxurious and spacious en-suite bath and shower room with a window to the front and
two Velux skylight windows to the sides enjoying stunning elevated treetop views. Recessed
low voltage ceiling lights, white four piece bathroom suite comprising washbasin with a
tiled surround and cabinets underneath, low level WC, panelled bath with a mid-mounted
chrome mixer tap and tiled surround, separate shower with a chrome and glass enclosure,
tiled surround, wall mounted chrome head shower unit and separate hand shower
attachment. Chrome ladder style towel heater, ornate cast iron fireplace (not currently in
use).
BEDROOM FIVEBEDROOM FIVEBEDROOM FIVEBEDROOM FIVE
12' 11" x 10' 3" (3.94m x 3.12m) With part restricted head height Velux skylight window to the rear aspect, recessed low voltage ceiling lights, low level eaves
storage cupboards, ornate cast-iron fireplace (not currently in use).
BEDROOM SIXBEDROOM SIXBEDROOM SIXBEDROOM SIX
16' 5" x 11' 3" (5m x 3.43m) With part restricted head height Gabled window to the rear aspect, recessed low voltage ceiling lights,
radiator and ornate cast-iron fireplace (not currently in use).
FAMILY BATHROOM SERVFAMILY BATHROOM SERVFAMILY BATHROOM SERVFAMILY BATHROOM SERVING ING ING ING
BEDROOMS FIVE AND SIBEDROOMS FIVE AND SIBEDROOMS FIVE AND SIBEDROOMS FIVE AND SIXXXX
7' 8" x 5' 10" (2.34m x 1.78m) Window to the front aspect, low voltage ceiling lights. White
contemporary suite comprising a wash hand basin with a tiled
surround, chrome mixer tap and cabinet underneath, Low level WC
and a panelled bath with a tiled surround, chrome mixer tap and hand
shower attachment. Wall mounted light, mirror, shaver point and
chrome ladder style towel heater.
SERVICE AREASSERVICE AREASSERVICE AREASSERVICE AREAS A glazed and panelled door from the study leads down to the service
rooms. This area incorporates a boiler room, laundry room, garden
WC and a garden store. This area has a trades entrance via a panelled
and glazed door leading to the side terrace and garden.
POD/STUDIOPOD/STUDIOPOD/STUDIOPOD/STUDIO On the top terrace is a stunning garden pod. Built of brick with
hardwood bi-folding doors, this building offers flexible space such as a
study, additional accommodation or party room.
OUTSIDEOUTSIDEOUTSIDEOUTSIDE Orchid Lee is approached from Sandy lane via a sweeping private
shingle laid driveway, flanked by mature rhododendrons and a fine
selection of mature trees and shrubs. Private double gates then lead on
to a further shingle laid driveway and opens onto an extensive shingle
laid hard standing with parking for several cars. At the end of the hard
standing is an open double garage and to the side is the oil tank. The
gardens have been carefully designed and laid out to maximise the
stunning elevated treetop and coastal views, and to make the most of
outside entertaining and dining. Off the rear of the house and accessed
directly from the Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Reception Hall is an
extensive multi-level sandstone paved entertaining terrace, flanked by
mature shrub and flowering beds and featuring a raised and shaped
lawn. This leads gently down to the lower garden area which is enclosed
by mature shrubs, trees and panelled fencing.
These particulars and measurements whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give representation or warranty in
respect of the property.
WEST RUNTONWEST RUNTONWEST RUNTONWEST RUNTON Orchid Lee stands in an enviable, elevated position on Sandy
Lane surrounded by ancient National Trust woodland. The
Roman Camp (NT), close by, is the highest point in Norfolk and
comprises heathland, woodland and an archaeological site. The
whole area lies within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty. Beautiful walks and trails wind their way through the
surrounding woodland whilst one of the finest sandy beaches in
North Norfolk is a gentle downhill stroll away. West Runton
village centre is about half a mile away with an excellent range of
amenities including The Links Hotel and Golf Club, a selection of
good pubs and a number of places to eat and socialise. Cromer
and Sheringham are two miles away in either direction and the
Georgian town of Holt is some five miles inland. Local schools
include Gresham’s Public School, Beeston Hall and several state
schools. West Runton has a regular rail service to Sheringham,
Cromer and Norwich which connects a direct line to London,
Liverpool Street.
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DIRECTIONSDIRECTIONSDIRECTIONSDIRECTIONS From Holt take the A148 towards Sheringham, after
approximately 7 miles turn left on to Sandy Lane and Orchid Lee
will be found on the left after approximately 3/4 mile.
