Land for sale

Little Plumstead, Norwich NR13

abbotFox Bespoke presents an exceptional opportunity within Octagon Park, Little Plumstead an exclusive, gated premium residential development of just seven homes, set in 20 acres of private, unspoilt parkland. This serviced plot offers planning consent for a striking, contemporary country villa of around 8,000 sq ft, an extraordinary reimagining of an original design of around 5,500 sq ft now refined and enlarged for a new standard of living. The original planning permission remains in place also.

Inspired by the English tradition of villas in parkland settings and enriched by the latest thinking in architectural form, this is a rare chance to build an outstanding home in a location that offers both privacy and presence.

Grand In Scale, Thoughtful In Detail

The newly approved design is neatly arranged over two levels and provides a dramatic yet graceful blueprint for modern family life. Centred around a fully vaulted entrance and galleried hall, the ground floor embraces generous proportions and spatial flow. Multiple reception rooms allow for both entertaining and retreat, including a sitting room, dining room and a vast open-plan kitchen/family space with direct access to a studio and the gardens.

Also incorporated are practical yet elegant features for everyday ease: A boot room, cloakroom, WC, and dedicated home office, all discreetly zoned within the plan.

Six Bedroom Suites

The first floor delivers six double bedrooms, each complete with its own dressing room and en suite, ensuring total comfort and privacy for all residents and guests. The principal suite is a true sanctuary, encompassing a private living room, expansive dressing space, and a luxuriously oversized en suite, as well as a private balcony with parkland views. A second front-facing bedroom also enjoys a balcony.

Further upstairs, a cinema room, library, laundry, and box room for additional storage provide flexible space tailored to both lifestyle and long-term practicality.

The revised planning consent removes the Passive Plus requirement, allowing greater freedom of material choice and building approach.

Architectural Distinction In A Classical Context

The architecture at Octagon Park pays homage to the timeless English villa tradition while boldly embracing 21st-century design thinking. Influenced by the Regency villas of Regent’s Park and the masterplans of Hampstead Garden Suburb, the houses are composed as an informal crescent within the park, offset and angled to preserve privacy, maximise light, and frame picturesque views through the mature tree belts that define the estate.

Each home is defined by clean cubic forms, grand entrance porticoes, southern colonnades for shading, and balanced massing creating a striking silhouette in keeping with the surrounding landscape. Materials, ceiling heights, and rooflines have been deliberately varied to ensure the architecture feels both elegant and dynamic.

Parkland Setting And Landscape Integration

The approved house sits on a prime plot of around 0.5 acres (stms) adjacent to a wildlife pond. It rises gently from the south, offering elevated views and strong visual presence. A curated sequence of framed views will complement the architecture and preserve the feeling of rural escape.

Helicopter landing and parking is available on site by arrangement as is a private gardening service.

Location

Positioned just five miles east of the historic city of Norwich, Octagon Park is situated on the fringe of the Norfolk Broads National Park, with the Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines within easy reach. This is countryside living without compromise offering tranquillity, beauty, and connectivity in equal measure.

Access is excellent, with the A47 and A11 providing quick links to Cambridge, the A14, and London. Norwich railway station is 15 minutes away, offering fast trains to London Liverpool Street in under 1hr 40 minutes, and Norwich International Airport is just 20 minutes by car, connecting globally via Amsterdam.

A regular bus service runs hourly from Hospital Road to Norwich city centre, making commuting and access seamless.

The estate neighbours include the Grade II listed Octagon Barn a unique 18th-century former Methodist chapel under restoration and Manor Farmhouse, adding historic charm and architectural interest to the immediate setting.

Schools

Norwich and the surrounding area offer access to some of the region’s finest educational institutions, spanning both state and independent sectors. Notable options include Norwich School, a prestigious independent in the Cathedral Close; Langley School, a leading co-educational day and boarding school; and Beeston Hall, an esteemed preparatory school near the coast. For state provision, Thorpe St Andrew School is highly regarded, rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by Ofsted. Higher education is well represented by the University of East Anglia (uea), which holds a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, and the Norwich University of the Arts (nua) an award-winning specialist arts institution with full university status and sector-leading accreditations, including membership of the prestigious Cumulus Association for global art and design education.

Agent's View

"What makes this opportunity so special is the combination of scale, setting, and architectural intent. This is one of the most exciting self-build plots we’ve had the privilege to bring to the market."

Samuel Le Good I Partner