*NO DEPOSIT OPTION* This impressive detached home offers an exceptional amount of accommodation together with a high specification finish and an attractive riverside setting. Extended and modernised, the property combines spacious and flexible living areas with six bedrooms, several ensuite facilities and a spectacular open plan kitchen and reception room. The energy-efficient features, generous parking and substantial garden make this a particularly distinctive rental opportunity, with the river garden and dedicated entertaining space adding further appeal. Unfurnished, available from early October.
Location
Situated in the rural village of Colby, River Lodge enjoys a peaceful North Norfolk setting surrounded by open countryside, while remaining within convenient reach of nearby towns and amenities. Colby itself has a village primary school and local garage, with the market town of Aylsham approximately three miles away, providing supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, healthcare services, schools, and a range of sporting facilities. North Walsham is also within easy reach and offers further amenities together with a railway station providing services towards Norwich.
The surrounding countryside provides plenty of opportunities for walking and enjoying the area's rural character, with the National Trust's Blickling Estate around three miles away and the North Norfolk coast accessible by road. Norwich is approximately 14 miles away, offering extensive shopping, dining, leisure, cultural attractions, and mainline rail services. The Norfolk Broads and coastline are also within easy reach, making this a particularly appealing setting for those wanting to enjoy the quieter side of Norfolk while remaining connected to larger towns and cities.
Bridge Road, Colby
Upon entering, the spacious entrance hall provides access to the principal ground floor accommodation and stairs leading to the upper floors. The main feature of the ground floor is the impressive open plan kitchen and reception room, creating a sociable space that works equally well for everyday family life and entertaining. The modern fitted kitchen incorporates a substantial island and breakfast bar, with a separate pantry providing useful additional storage. Underfloor heating and bi fold doors opening onto the rear garden further enhance this impressive space.
The ground floor also provides a separate snug and study, offering useful alternatives for relaxing, working from home or accommodating changing family requirements. A utility room and guest WC add further practicality, while a spacious bedroom with its own ensuite shower room provides excellent flexibility for guests, family members or those looking for bedroom accommodation on the ground floor.
The first floor provides the principal bedroom, which benefits from a dressing room and ensuite shower room, together with three further double bedrooms. Some of the bedrooms feature fitted wardrobes, providing useful built in storage, while a family bathroom serves the additional bedrooms.
The second floor provides a further spacious bedroom with its own dressing room and shower room. A Juliet balcony adds an attractive feature to this room, while the additional dressing space and private bathroom create a comfortable and versatile bedroom suite.
Outside, the property is approached through electric gates leading to a generous gravel parking area, providing ample space for numerous vehicles. An EV charging point is also provided. To the rear, a spacious terrace leads onto the lawned garden, with established shrub and flower bed borders creating an attractive outdoor setting. A brick outbuilding provides a particularly useful addition to the garden, incorporating a bespoke bar with a custom made worktop and creating an excellent space for entertaining.
EPC Rating: BDisclaimer
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