A cottage in East Harling built in the late 1700s, set back on a private country lane, is on the market for £850,000.

Positioned with easy access to Norwich via the A11, the home is on an well-sized plot offering plenty of garden space.

The property retains many character features, such as original brick flooring and vaulted ceilings.

Eastern Daily Press: The front porch of the property.The front porch of the property. (Image: Minors and Brady)

Entering through the front of the property, the front porch enters into the shared kitchen and dining space.

The bright and sizeable room offers views of both the formal gardens at the front of the property and meadowland at the rear. With original brick flooring throughout, the kitchen boasts high quality wall and base units with solid Oak wood surfaces.

Eastern Daily Press: The rear windows of the kitchen overlook meadowland.The rear windows of the kitchen overlook meadowland. (Image: Minors and Brady)

The space also has room for a large dining table and has access to both reception rooms. The kitchen leads to a further rear porch which offers an additional entry point but also a large walk-in pantry for additional storage.

Eastern Daily Press: The shared kitchen and diner of the cottage features original brick flooring.The shared kitchen and diner of the cottage features original brick flooring. (Image: Minors and Brady)

The first of two reception rooms is currently home to another dining table. French doors open onto a raised decking area to the rear of the property. With vaulted ceilings, the room feels spacious and has a staircase leading to the first floor.

Eastern Daily Press: The first of two reception rooms which has access to the upstairs landing and master bedroom.The first of two reception rooms which has access to the upstairs landing and master bedroom. (Image: Minors and Brady)

Also accessed through the first reception room, the master bedroom of this property is on the ground floor. This bedroom has an ensuite and more French doors which lead to the formal garden.

Eastern Daily Press: The master bedroom has an ensuite and French doors overlooking the picturesque gardens.The master bedroom has an ensuite and French doors overlooking the picturesque gardens. (Image: Minors and Brady)

Eastern Daily Press: The master bedroom is on the ground floor of the cottage.The master bedroom is on the ground floor of the cottage. (Image: Minors and Brady)

The ensuite is decorated to a high standard with tiled flooring throughout. It includes a low level WC, a hand wash basin with a vanity unit cover, and a corner shower cubical.

Eastern Daily Press: The ensuite for the master bathroom also has access to one of the reception rooms on the ground floor.The ensuite for the master bathroom also has access to one of the reception rooms on the ground floor. (Image: Minors and Brady)

On the other side of the kitchen, the second reception room is being used as a living room. With a period open fireplace with an inset cast iron stove, it is a great space for entertaining and relaxing. It has stairs that lead to one of the upstairs bedrooms.

Eastern Daily Press: The second reception room is being used as a living and has access to the property's second bedroom.The second reception room is being used as a living and has access to the property's second bedroom. (Image: Minors and Brady)

To the side of the property is a triple aspect room currently being used as a study and music room.

Eastern Daily Press: The study of the property is currently being used as a music room.The study of the property is currently being used as a music room. (Image: Minors and Brady)

Upstairs, there a three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Eastern Daily Press: The upstairs landing, leading to all three upstairs bedrooms.The upstairs landing, leading to all three upstairs bedrooms. (Image: Minors and Brady)

Eastern Daily Press: The family bathroom on the cottage's first floor.The family bathroom on the cottage's first floor. (Image: Minors and Brady)

The family bathroom has a contemporary finish throughout and has a panelled bath with a shower overhead.

All able to fit a double bed, the bedrooms all have windows overlooking the property's gardens.

Eastern Daily Press: The third bedroom of the property, which has access to a space currently being used as a dressing room.The third bedroom of the property, which has access to a space currently being used as a dressing room. (Image: Minors and Brady)

Between the second and third bedroom is a versatile space currently being used as a dressing room. Both bedrooms have access to it.

The second bedroom also leads to the second reception room via a staircase.

Eastern Daily Press: The second bedroom has access to a dressing room and stairs that lead down to the living room.The second bedroom has access to a dressing room and stairs that lead down to the living room. (Image: Minors and Brady)

Eastern Daily Press: The fourth bedroom in the house is the smallest.The fourth bedroom in the house is the smallest. (Image: Minors and Brady)

Outside, the gardens are separated into three sections. The first being at the front of the property with mature trees, shrubs and flowers throughout. Secondly, there is a large enclosed vegetable patch with mature woodlands towards the rear boundaries and finally an area to the rear with a patio section for dining and entertaining.

Eastern Daily Press: The garden contains a patio perfect for entertaining.The garden contains a patio perfect for entertaining. (Image: Minors and Brady)

PROPERTY FACTS

Fen Lane, East Harling

Guide Price: £850,000

Minors & Brady, 01603 365085, www.minorsandbrady.co.uk

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