5 bedroom detached house for sale

The Property
This beautifully renovated 18th Century farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to own a character-filled yet modern home in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. Nestled between the market towns of Dereham and Fakenham, this vast 5 bedroom property blends period charm with modern comforts, creating the perfect rural retreat for families or those seeking a peaceful lifestyle.

The home boasts an impressive 3000 sq ft of living space, thoughtfully updated throughout. Upon entering, the spacious reception areas welcome you with traditional pamment tiled flooring and striking wood burner. From here, you’ll find access to the spacious lounge or the equally well-proportioned gym with original beams, both featuring traditional inglenook fireplaces with 2nd and 3rd wood burners, ideal for cosy evenings.

The heart of the home is the expansive kitchen, which has been newly fitted including temp. controlled underfloor heating. There’s ample space for 8 people to sit at the central island below the generous Velux window that’s set within the vaulted ceiling. Glazed doors lead to the outside entertaining space and the far-reaching lawn beyond.

Upstairs, the property continues to impress with 5 generously sized double bedrooms and scope to easily convert the master to add a 6th. The family bathroom is well appointed to be a relaxing retreat with simple yet contemporary separate bath, large shower, and feature countertop basin.

This historic property provides versatility currently including a gym and bar but would be equally appointed with a library or study offering many possibilities within this remarkable secluded location.

Outside, the property boasts securely gated private driveway that leads to the expanse of grounds that wrap around the home providing various opportunities to pursue a range of rural pursuits. The gardens provide a tranquil space to enjoy the countryside, Set within a picturesque location and private fruit orchard surrounded by beautiful Norfolk scenery.

Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.