Home designed with period features for sale near Watton

Thatch House in the quiet village of Merton, near Watton, sits in a secluded plot totalling about one acre, subject to measured survey, with a lack of any hard boundaries allowing for unspoilt views of the surrounding fields.

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It also benefits from a self-contained, two-bedroom annexe with a hidden bar, which sits in the garden.

The property is only 20 years old, but has been designed to look like a period property (Image: Sowerbys)

Thatch House’s exterior and character features, such as exposed beams and brickwork, and large inglenook fireplaces, may create the rustic charm of an old period home, but this was an intentional factor established during its conception just 20 years ago.

Selling agents Sowerbys said: “The current owners have added to the work of the original builders, adding a new air source heating system, upgrading the windows, along with many more cosmetic features to enhance the homely feeling found throughout the property.”

The kitchen is a lovely space for socialising (Image: Sowerbys)

A large kitchen with a central island sits at the heart of the home. Described as “perfect for family life” and for entertaining, the room offers plenty of workspace and a charming nook with space for a range-style oven.

Just off the kitchen is a spacious sitting/dining room designed with areas for relaxing and socialising. One end of the room currently houses a large dining table and a wooden staircase to the first floor, while the other features a large, brick-built inglenook fireplace.

The sitting room/dining room includes a large inglenook fireplace (Image: Sowerbys)

The sitting area in the spacious sitting/dining room (Image: Sowerbys)

From here is a cosy snug with its own brick-built inglenook fireplace and outdoor access, and just off this room is the “breath-taking” garden room, a recent addition which offers “panoramic countryside vistas”.

Completing the ground floor are a utility room and WC, which are located off an inner hallway with additional stairs to the first floor.

The garden room enjoys views over the surrounding fields (Image: Sowerbys)

All of the property’s four bedrooms are generous doubles with wardrobe space. The principal suite is by far the most impressive, boasting a double-height ceiling with exposed beams, stunning views, and an en-suite shower room.

There is an additional family bathroom and a shower room elsewhere on the first floor.

The principal bedroom suite (Image: Sowerbys)

The en-suite shower room (Image: Sowerbys)

One of the property's four bedrooms (Image: Sowerbys)

Adding to Thatch House’s spacious accommodation is the two-bedroom annexe, which currently includes an office space that’s ideal for home workers, a home gym and the current owner’s very own private bar, ‘The Pig and Whistle’.

Sowerbys said that converting the annexe into secondary accommodation “would take very little work”, for those looking for sleeping space for guests or extended family members.

The two-bedroom annexe has been adapted for multiple uses (Image: Sowerbys)

The self-contained annexe is home to its own private bar, 'The Pig and Whistle' (Image: Sowerbys)

The annexe has also been fitted with solar panels (which serve the whole house) and underfloor heating, and has an undercover patio to the rear.

Externally, Thatch House sits back from the road down a long driveway leading to a parking area with ample space for several cars and a large double garage with power.

The neatly designed gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature planting scattered throughout. There is also a large patio abutting the main property which would be perfect for al fresco dining.

Thatch House sits in a plot of approximately one acre (Image: Sowerbys)

The covered seating area off the annexe, which overlooks the garden (Image: Sowerbys)

Merton is a small village in the heart of Breckland. It has a unique church with a round tower and is also home to the 19th century Merton Hall.

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It is under 10 minutes’ drive away from the market town of Watton, which has a supermarket, primary, junior and secondary schools, a doctor’s surgery, dental surgery, chemist, post office and sports centre. There are also several good pubs in the area.

For more information, please contact Sowerbys.

PROPERTY FACTS

Thatch House, Merton

Guide price: £900,000

Sowerbys, 01953 884522

Sowerbys.com