6 bed country house for sale

Norwich Road, Strumpshaw, Norwich NR13

It’s hard to put into words the feeling this beautiful thatched farmhouse and its grounds give you.
Crunching crisply down the drive, tolling the bell, stepping inside—you feel it.
A sanctuary. A place to rest, to recharge.
An idyll that quietens you, far from the bustle of life.
The more you observe, the more you see.

This is a home where history and heritage have been lovingly preserved, while thoughtful restoration has woven in light, air, and space.
Parts of the home date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. A prominent Cambridge-based architect and structural engineer was commissioned to sensitively adapt this Grade II listed building—opening up its walls and windows to create an abundance of natural light through grand oak beam windows and lintels.

Light now pours through the home, moving from front to back in the afternoon. Every room has its own rhythm, its own character, its own moment in the sun.

The heart of the house is the homely, welcoming farmhouse kitchen and family room, warmed by the aga and underfloor heating. A perfect space to while away the hours together.

For entertaining, the grand dining hall makes a statement—ideal for evenings with friends and family—before retiring to the adjacent sitting room, with its open fire in winter. Both rooms feature impressive fireplaces and views out through leaded lattice windows to the pretty gardens.

Upstairs, the master bedroom is nothing short of spectacular. Vaulted ceilings, a full-height medieval brick chimney breast, and quiet elegance.

There is also a renovated adjoining annexe and a recently extended timber-framed en-suite bedroom wing, offering flexibility and privacy for guests or extended family.

In the warmer months, the gardens transform.
Colour bursts into life.
You can relax by the south-facing swimming pool, its warmth retained by a beautifully enclosed walled garden.
Enjoy long summer lunches or amber-lit dinners in the covered dining area in the rear garden.

So much to discover. So many moments to experience.

There is something rare to be treasured here—something that holds your family’s best moments, gently and warmly, in a place you’ll be proud to call home.

The Location

Strumpshaw
Sitting across from the Yare Valley, half-way between Norwich and Great Yarmouth, Strumpshaw is a welcoming village and renowned for its Steam Museum, rspb Fen and community spirited pub.

Buses regularly service the village and the train stations at Lingwood and Brundall, connecting with Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, are both within one and a half miles of the property.

With almost half of Strumpshaw Parish lying in the Broads National Park, quiet roads, cycle networks and footpaths can be readily enjoyed.

Post Office, garage and farm shop are nearby and the new Community Hall is fully booked most evenings by a diversity of activity groups. Coffee Break, a small charity, welcomes residents and ‘passersby’ alike every Tuesday courtesy of the Shoulder of Mutton.

Entire residence has been restored, renovated or converted, along with a new oak-framed extension providing downstair en suite bedroom accommodation.

Very flexible accommodation: Multi-generational; separate studio room with ensuite, kitchenette, dining and sleeping areas, and wood burner for AirBnB, guests or office; downstairs bedroom en suite with wheelchair access.

Open fireplace in regular use
Electric aga
Photovoltaic panels over garage
Double glazing throughout, except for West Wing south-facing windows
Oak doors and floors throughout except: Stone and traditional tiling in hall and kitchen; and bamboo used in bathrooms and studio room

Garden with lawns (and occasional bee orchids!), specimen trees, flowering shrubs, roses, herbs, fruit trees, fruit bushes, vines and vegetables