6 bed detached house for sale

Stratton Road, Wacton Nr Long Stratton NR15

Some houses feel immediately established. Not polished for show, but comfortably lived in, with the kind of space that allows life to unfold without feeling contained. Blyth Green House is one of those homes.

The likely buyers here are people wanting room to breathe. Perhaps a household needing space to work from home while still living properly in the countryside. Or a family thinking ahead - space for older children, visiting relatives, or a ready-made annexe that already works as a successful holiday let.

At its heart, this is a traditional Norfolk farmhouse offering more than 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, with the house evolving naturally over time. The proportions are generous, but the atmosphere remains grounded and unpretentious.

Daily life centres around the farmhouse kitchen. It has the feel you would hope for - a pamment tiled floor underfoot, an Aga providing steady warmth, and space for a proper dining table where mornings start slowly and evenings stretch out without watching the clock. A door opens directly to the garden, while double doors connect through to the sitting room, creating an easy flow when the house fills with people.

The sitting room itself is a relaxed, welcoming space, with a log burner at its centre during the colder months. Nearby, the snug offers somewhere quieter to retreat with a book or laptop, while the formal dining room comes into its own when friends gather or family visits.

The garden room is where the house leans toward the seasons. South-facing and bright, with doors opening onto the garden, it becomes the natural place to sit on long spring afternoons or watch the garden settle at the end of the day.

The entrance hall sets the tone when you arrive. Victorian decorative tiles underfoot and a sense of age that feels authentic rather than staged. Beneath the house sits a half cellar, alongside a useful storeroom and a small sauna room that is no longer in use but offers further potential for storage or hobby space.

A second entrance lobby, ideal for everyday use, connects conveniently to the kitchen, along with a cloakroom/WC and utility room where the practical side of country living is quietly managed.

Upstairs, four generous double bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation. The main bedroom benefits from a full en-suite bathroom with both bath and separate shower. The remaining bedrooms are well-proportioned, easily accommodating family life or work-from-home flexibility.

Separate from the main house is The Stables Annexe. Converted in 2016 from the former stable and garage, it now provides around 664 sq ft of self-contained accommodation.

Thoughtfully arranged with two bedrooms and living space of its own – complete with wood burner and solar-assisted water heating. It currently operates as a successful holiday let. For some buyers it will remain a useful income stream; for others it offers independent space for extended family or guests.

Outside, the grounds extend to just over three-quarters of an acre of garden, tapering gently away from the house and giving a sense of space without becoming unmanageable. Across the lane sits a further two-thirds of an acre of woodland - a quiet area to wander, gather logs, or simply leave to nature.

The garden follows the rhythm of the seasons. Sunny areas for sitting out, a wildlife pond and established planting that creates interest through the year, and space for growing or perhaps keeping chickens if that’s something you enjoy... Or aspire to.

There is also a brick-built workshop adjacent to the house, but accessed externally - ideal for projects, storage, or those who like having a proper place to tinker. Oh, and there is a pretty water well too.

Homes of this scale with a fully functioning annexe are increasingly rare, particularly those that feel as natural and unforced as this one. The sellers have valued the flexibility the house offers - the ability to host family comfortably, generate income from the annexe, and still enjoy the quiet pace of life that comes with a countryside setting and yet you are not isolated with the centre of Long Stratton, schools, doctors, and leisure centre all within a 15-20 minute walk (around 1/2 - 3/4 mile)

It’s a house that adapts as life changes, which is often what keeps people here far longer than they first expect.

You will find the entrance to Blyth Green House & Stables Annexe here - What3words ///innocence.puff.rotation

The Main House EPC - D, The Annexe - B

Oil-fired Central Heating, Electric Aga

The Woodland is on a separate Title

Please ask us more about the Annexe, and its uses.

For other material information, please review the Key Facts for Buyers in the Brochure Section
More about the location


Blyth Green House enjoys a rural feel, but is by no means isolated - close to Long Stratton, a small well-served South Norfolk town that manages to balance countryside living with everyday convenience.

For daily needs, Long Stratton is within comfortable walking or cycling distance (around half to three-quarters of a mile). The village has a good range of practical amenities including independent shops, a Co-op, a doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, dentists, library and leisure centre. There are also both infant, primary and secondary schools, making the area well suited to families.

The surrounding countryside is typical of this part of Norfolk - open farmland, small lanes and quiet walks that change with the seasons. It’s the sort of setting where you can step outside for a short evening walk or head further out across the rural footpaths that weave through the area.

For a wider choice of shopping, restaurants and cultural life, the cathedral city of Norwich lies around 10–12 miles to the north. Norwich offers a vibrant independent food and arts scene, theatres, cinemas, a historic market, and a wide range of retail options alongside excellent schools and business hubs.

Commuting connections are also straightforward. The A140 runs nearby, providing a direct route north into Norwich and south towards Diss. From Diss railway station (around 15 miles away) there are regular mainline services to London Liverpool Street, typically taking around 90 minutes. Norwich itself also offers rail connections to London via Ipswich and Cambridge.

For travel further afield, Norwich International Airport provides flights to a number of UK and European destinations.

Despite these connections, the immediate surroundings remain peaceful and distinctly rural. The Norfolk Broads, the Breckland landscapes and the county’s renowned coastline are all within easy reach for days out, walking, sailing or simply exploring.

It’s a location that allows you to enjoy the slower rhythm of countryside living, while still remaining well-connected to the wider region