Detached house for sale

Bridge Farm, Low Road, Mettingham, Bungay, Norfolk NR35

For sale by auction on Wednesday, 21 Oct 2026 at 10:00

Venue: Livestream Auction

A former detached farmhouse destroyed by fire 2018 with a brick and timber detached barn offering a range of uses subject to planning

A rare opportunity to acquire the site of a historic former farmhouse together with a substantial detached barn, occupying an attractive rural position within approximately 1.83 acres in the picturesque Waveney Valley.

Bridge Farm is approached along a private track and surrounded by the attractive countryside within the Waveney Valley. The original Grade II listed farmhouse, which dated from the 16th century, was extensively damaged by a fire in early 2018 and was subsequently delisted.

The property is now offered with a substantial detached brick and timber barn together with the former farmhouse site and grounds adjoining farmland and river meadows.

The property represents an exciting opportunity for builders, developers or private purchasers seeking to create an individual country home or alternative use in a highly attractive rural location, subject to all necessary planning and other statutory consents.

Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries of the relevant Local Planning Authority regarding the potential for rebuilding, conversion or redevelopment of the site.

Please note, there is also a further area of land (1.04 acres) immediately to the north of the property that can be purchased from the current owner available by separate negotiation.

The House
Only the footprint of the building remains although it was believed to offer 4 bedrooms and a range of living rooms, kitchen and bathroom.

The Barn
The main barn measures 14m x 8m with a rear recess of 3, x2.2m giving an overall area of 118.6 sqm ( 1,276 sq ft)

Land
The property is being sold with approximately 1.83 acres although a further area of land can be purchased from the current owner.

Viewings
Viewings are strictly by appointment only. The next are on:

Friday 9 October

Call the Norwich office to book the next available appointment.

Additional Fees
Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Price Information
* Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.