4 bed detached house for sale

Pond Road, Bradfield NR28

This exceptional four-bedroom detached period residence offers a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special home, lovingly restored and immaculately maintained by the current owners over the last 20 years. Originally built in 1901, Pond Farmhouse has been carefully renovated from the bare brick, creating a perfect blend of traditional charm and quality modern touches, all set within a tranquil 0.4-acre plot backing onto open countryside.

A beautifully retained Victorian tiled floor greets you in the entrance hall, accessed via the original front door. The sitting room features a sash window and a cast iron open fireplace with its original surround a characterful and inviting space to relax. Across the hall, the elegant dining room enjoys a sash window to the front and benefits from a dual-sided wood burner that also warms the adjoining conservatory. The conservatory itself is a wonderfully light space with a tinted roof, French doors to the garden and views out to the pond and surrounding nature.

At the heart of the home lies the kitchen/diner a striking and functional space with high-spec Howdens units, solid beech work surfaces and a traditional dual fuel range cooker set into a red brick style chimney breast. A utility room sits just off the kitchen with matching units and flows naturally into a rear porch and a ground floor shower room, complete with an inset shower enclosure.

Upstairs, the landing hosts a sash window and leads to four generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes a sash window, feature cast iron fireplace, and sliding door to a cleverly designed ensuite shower room. Bedroom two also enjoys a sash window and fireplace, while bedroom three boasts rear-facing views over open fields and the village church. Bedroom four is another comfortable double with a side aspect window. The family bathroom is a true highlight an ultra-modern yet sympathetic space featuring a four-piece suite with a walk-in double shower and freestanding roll-top bath, positioned to make the most of uninterrupted views across the countryside.

Outside, the grounds are a natural haven. A gravel driveway provides ample parking and leads to a triple timber garage/workshop with light, power and three sets of double doors. A charming thatched brick outbuilding with power has been re-purposed into two useful garden stores. There's also a log cabin with power and double doors, an additional large shed, and a unique wildlife pond created from a former hot tub. The garden offers three different patio seating areas to enjoy the sun throughout the day and is alive with wildlife. Over the years, the current owners have recorded 119 bird species including Hen Harrier and Spotted Flycatcher, as well as sightings of Brown Hares, deer, frogs, toads, common lizards, and countless butterflies and dragonflies. With no street lights to dilute the sky, it is also a superb location for stargazing.

Bradfield is a peaceful rural village nestled in the heart of the North Norfolk countryside, just a short drive from the market town of North Walsham and the picturesque coastal village of Overstrand. Opposite Pond Farmhouse lies a beautiful lake, formerly part of the historic Bradfield Hall estate. The area is steeped in history, with records dating back centuries, and offers easy access to countryside walks, cycle routes, and birdwatching havens.

Transport links are excellent, with North Walsham providing direct train services to Norwich and onward to London Liverpool Street. The nearby A140 offers straightforward access to the city, while the Norfolk Broads and North Norfolk coast are within easy reach, making Bradfield a highly desirable location for those seeking rural living with accessible amenities.

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Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and as so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Pymm & Co cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. This is provided as a guide to the property and an inspection of the property is recommended.