Impressive 17th century Grade II* listed home with holiday lets.

Description

Lodge Farm is a stunning Grade II* listed property situated in the highly sought-after village of Bawburgh to the west of Norwich. The property has been comprehensively renovated in the current owners tenure to create a large family home complete with a successful and award winning holiday let business and former cookery school allowing a perfect opportunity for a buyer looking to make a lifestyle change and to run their own business.

The Main house offers just under 4000sq ft of living accommodation and the owners have carefully blended both modern style and convenience with wonderfully preserved character features as the property dates back to the early 17th century.

The current vendors have made the property as efficient to run as possible despite the age of the building and have been able to install ground source heat pump for the underfloor heating and low temperature radiators to the upper floors.
The property comes with around 12 years remaining of a commercial renewable heat incentive which would transfer to the new buyers. Extensive insulation was added at the renovation stage to both the walls, roof and floors.

Of particular note are the fine pargetted overmantels over two of the fireplaces, one bearing the royal arms of Charles I and the other of the Wodehouse family. In the sitting room this sits proudly above the essential wood burner, so perfect for the colder months.

Throughout the property an abundance of original doors and hinges feature within the listing as does a hand painted Charles Dickens themed wallpaper dating back to Victorian times and now preserved in one of the bedrooms. Uniquely an impressive well has been retained in the sitting room with glass viewing point and lighting.
Lodge Farm represents a fantastic opportunity to run an already successful holiday letting business. With average occupancy rates of 90% from the three barns which have all been converted and presented to a high standard featuring modern kitchens and bathrooms and incorporating their own courtyard garden space. With the proximity of the University of East Anglia and Norwich city centre the owners have found the demand for the rental units consistently high and as such have won numerous awards. For further information on the barns visit Outside

The property sits within a plot of about two acres and is approached through double gates providing superb security and privacy. Being surrounded by Bawburgh fishing lakes the property has the most wonderful outlook over the water providing a tranquil setting.
Numerous off road parking spaces are provided for both the house as well as designated parking for the holiday barns.
The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of established trees in situ providing a privacy screen. Perfect for outdoor entertaining off the kitchen is a large terraced area perfect for socialising with friends and family with a brick built working station with inset sink and space for barbecue. Further is an orchard and wild grass meadow as well as several outdoor workshops and storage sheds.

Location

Lodge Farm is situated at the edge of the pretty, sought after South Norfolk village of Bawburgh. The village has a renowned village public house, overlooking the village green and the River Yare which runs through the heart of the village. Bawburgh is very sociable with many varied activities to suit most tastes and interests, largely catered around the active village hall. There is a primary school in the village and secondary schools are close by. Norwich lies about five miles to the east and the village is just under two miles from the A47 linking all the major trunk roads south of the city. In addition, the village is well placed being about 3 miles from the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Norwich Research Park and University of East Anglia which opens its grounds and sporting facilities, including excellent indoor Olympic swimming pool, to the general public. Sainsburys, Next, and Marks & Spencer stores are within two and a half miles away. Schools in the private sector are available in Norwich and Hethersett.

Square Footage: 3,932 sq ft


Acreage: 1.94 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Water via borehole with new treatment system installed, mains electricity and private drainage
Full fibre broadband and WIFI covering barns and grounds

Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council
Council Tax Band G

Fixtures & Fittings
Fixtures and fittings may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation. The Holiday barns will be sold completely fitted out.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.