5 bed detached house for sale

Hall Lane, North Tuddenham, Norfolk NR20

Old Hall Farmhouse is a most attractive detached Victorian farmhouse set at the end of a long lime tree lined drive overlooking grounds of 11.5 acres in mid-Norfolk. Built of red brick elevations under a slate roof, the property is not listed and enjoys an extremely private and peaceful setting. Entering via a portico entrance, both the drawing room and dining room flank the entrance hall at the front of the house with south facing views, high ceilings, shutters and fireplaces. At the heart of the house is a spacious open plan kitchen family room with sitting room at one end leading into a study and kitchen at the other with oil-fired Aga and space for a large kitchen table. At the back of the house is a rear hall, pantry, boot room utility, and guest wc. The property also has a cellar. Upstairs is an open landing with southerly views leading to the principal bedroom with en suite bath and shower room. There are a further four bedrooms and separate shower room.

Old Hall Farmhouse enjoys extensive gardens and grounds of 11.5 acres, neatly arranged with mature hedgerows into four paddocks to the south with stable block consisting of three loose boxes, tack room and storage rooms. A formal terrace is position on the east of the property overlooking large lawn gardens which continues south to the front of the house with a mix of specimen trees including fruit, broadleaf and coniferous. The property is approached from the south over a long 300m lime tree lined drive which leads to the front of the house with gravel parking area. The drive also continues to the rear of the house for further parking and access to a large detached single garage and a larger detached purpose built outbuilding with power and plumbing, encompassing storeroom, garage and large studio, which could have a multitude of uses including annexe, playroom, gym, office - subject to any necessary planning permissions.

Old Hall Farmhouse is situated about 5 miles east of Dereham, a traditional market town with excellent amenities, alongside a golf course and good state education for all ages. Reepham is a small town 9 miles north also with good state education, whilst public schooling at Greshams in Holt is 21 miles north and Langley Prep School in Taverham is 9 miles east. The market town of Wymondham is 13 miles south also with good schooling, a Waitrose supermarket and railway line to Cambridge and connection to London Kings Cross. The Cathedral City of Norwich, the regional centre is 12 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of commercial entertainment, cultural amenities and excellent schooling. Norwich has a main railway station providing a regular service to London Liverpool Street. The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital is easily accessed from the A47 and is 11 miles away. On the north side of the city is Norwich International Airport which caters for both domestic and international flight destinations.