5 bed detached house for sale

Low Common, Bunwell, Norwich NR16

Guide Price £900,000 - £950,000. A truly captivating Grade II listed country home, Eagle Farm House is rich in history and brimming with period character. Believed to date from around 1598, with sympathetic later additions, the property showcases an exceptional blend of heritage charm and generous proportions, including notably high ceilings throughout.

Approached via a long, private driveway and set well back from the road, the sense of arrival is both welcoming and impressive. The house stands proudly, its striking façade hinting at the character within.

Inside, the accommodation flows beautifully, offering both inviting living spaces and practical versatility. The sitting room is a standout, featuring impressive exposed wall timbers, wide oak floorboards and a charming brick fireplace, complemented by an adjacent Regency-era display and storage cupboard. At the heart of the home, the dining room provides a wonderful setting for entertaining and family gatherings alike, while the kitchen is perfectly suited to both cooking and socialising.

Further ground floor accommodation includes a well-appointed utility room, a spacious study, ideal for home working, and a cloakroom. Access to the cellar completes this level.

Up the stairs, to four characterful bedrooms, two of which benefit from modern en-suite shower rooms, alongside a separate family bathroom. The staircase continues to the top floor, where an additional reception space and bedroom provide flexibility for guests, hobbies or quiet retreat.

Outside, the grounds extend to approximately 1.67 acres (stms), offering a delightful balance of formal and natural landscaping. The driveway passes through a wildflower meadow and alongside a large shared wildlife pond, enhancing the sense of rural tranquillity. Mature specimen trees and a generous south-facing terrace create ideal spaces for relaxing and entertaining outdoors.

To the rear, the property continues to impress with a detached double garage, ample parking, and a productive kitchen garden with raised beds. There is also a lawned area, along with a separate brick-built garden store and wood store.

Eagle Farm House offers an idyllic lifestyle opportunity - a characterful home set within beautiful grounds, perfectly capturing the essence of country living in the Norfolk countryside.

Bunwell
Bunwell is a vibrant village in South Norfolk, positioned around 10 miles south-east of Norwich, 6 miles north of Diss, and approximately 15 miles north-west of Thetford, offering a balanced rural lifestyle with excellent links to nearby towns and city amenities.

The village benefits from a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing social hubs for residents and fostering a strong community spirit. Daily essentials, shopping, and dining are within easy reach in Diss, which features supermarkets, boutique shops, cafés, weekly markets, and a mainline rail station to Norwich, Cambridge, and London.

Bunwell is surrounded by scenic farmland and quiet lanes, encouraging outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. Nearby green spaces and woodland trails offer further opportunities for nature exploration and recreation.

With its friendly community, countryside charm, and convenient access to both Norwich and Diss, Bunwell offers a lifestyle that blends rural tranquillity, local amenities, and easy connectivity, appealing to families, professionals, and anyone drawn to the South Norfolk countryside.

Services connected
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Council tax
Band G.

Energy efficiency rating
An Energy Performance Certificate is not required for this property due to it being Grade II listed.

Tenure
Freehold.

Location
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agent’s note
Please note a pedestrian Right of Way runs along the driveway onto the adjoining field.

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