5 bed detached house for sale

Woodleigh House, Norwich Road, Necton, Swaffham PE37

A Stunning Five Bedroom Detached House In Immaculate Condition With Field Views

The Norfolk Agents are delighted to present Woodleigh House to the market. This is a substantial five-bedroom detached country home set within approximately two acres of private grounds, surrounded by open farmland and offering over 4,300 sq ft of versatile accommodation. Extensively improved by the current owner, the property combines beautifully presented living spaces and four refurbished bathrooms (five bathrooms altogether). The property boasts extensive garaging, workshops, & outbuildings all providing exceptional potential for further use or conversion (subject to the relevant consents). This property truly is a delight from its large, traditional style sash windows, to it's excellent sized rooms all set within a beautiful country setting.

Woodleigh House offers far more than can truly be captured in words or photographs. It is not simply a house, but a home with a unique sense of warmth, character and belonging - something that can only truly be appreciated by experiencing it for yourself.

Accommodation
Approached via a long, well-maintained private driveway and secured by custom made 7ft electric gates, this impressive detached country home occupies an enviable position surrounded by open farmland and phenomenal views. Set well back from the road, the property enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion additionally amplified by the high-quality newly installed boundary fencing, with uninterrupted countryside forming the backdrop to everyday life, what more could you ask? Despite its peaceful rural setting, local amenities and the nearby communities of Swaffham, Dereham, King's Lynn and Norwich remain within easy reach, as well as the coast.

The current owner has undertaken a substantial programme of improvements during their ownership, creating a home that combines practicality, style, and warmth while making sure that every detail has been thought of. The property has had several walls and ceilings re-plastered, been fitted with new thick-pile carpets and underlay, and benefits from four completely refurbished bathrooms all with special, comfort-height toilets, and the master and family bathroom having new rainfall showerheads included in the upgrade. Two of the three loft spaces have also been professionally gutted and cleaned, providing useful additional storage and scope for future use, showing that no stone has been left unturned when it comes to maintaining this beautiful property. The heating system was comprehensively upgraded in July 2025, including a new boiler, hot water cylinder and new hot water controls, and oil tank, including it's foundations.

Entering through the front door, the welcoming entrance hall provides access to the main living spaces, with a generous dining room positioned to the right hand side and a spacious sitting room, otherwise known as the 'Den' to the current owners to the other. The sitting room possess an open fire which has recently had the chimney swept, and a conveniently placed side door to the garden and patio. Both rooms benefit from excellent proportions and plenty of natural light from the gorgeous sash-style windows which are overlooking the surrounding landscape and allowing the countryside setting to remain a constant feature of the home.

Further on, at the heart of the property is the impressive kitchen/breakfast room, which has been arranged thoughtfully to incorporate the third reception room/living room, meaning you can both host and socialise! A central island creates a natural focal point to the room and provides a sociable space for breakfast, coffee or conversation with incredible views, making this a particularly enjoyable space in which to start the day. The kitchen also provides a useful storage cupboard and a lovely 'chefs door' to the dining room. From the kitchen you have the rear hallway with a convenient side door to outside, and a useful utility room generous in size.

Downstairs, there is also another reception room, currently being used as an office/playroom/classroom benefiting from its own external access. The main family bathroom has been newly remodeled with full replastering, new flooring, new radiator a walk in shower with rainfall shower, comfort-height toilet, vanity sink with a traditional art-deco mirror and light and a bath large enough for two! This versatile set-up would be equally well suited to guests, multi-generational living, working from home or those requiring accommodation away from the main bedroom areas.

The staircase rises to a spacious first-floor landing, where four further bedrooms are arranged. The master bedroom suite is particularly impressive, enjoying an abundance of excellent natural light, generous proportions and elevated views across the surrounding fields and front garden. Its newly rebuilt en suite was completed in June 2025 and has been finished to a high standard, featuring new tiled flooring from Italy, full re-plumbing, a waterfall shower alongside a separate standard shower head, comfort height toilet, new extractor fan, new radiator and new carefully considered lighting beneath the mirror. The master bedroom also benefits from extensive built in storage wardrobes and cupboards and new wall lighting.

Three further bedrooms provide excellent flexibility for family and guests, two of which feature brand new, fully refurbished en-suite shower rooms and toilets which have never been used.

With sweeping views across the surrounding countryside and the gentle sounds of nature all around, this impressive country home provides an exceptional opportunity to embrace a peaceful rural lifestyle without compromising on convenience. A place that can be enjoyed for years to come.

Grounds
The improvements continue outside, where approximately two acres of grounds surround the property and provide an exceptional sense of space, privacy and connection with the countryside. With open fields extending beyond the boundaries, the grounds have been thoughtfully developed to offer both enjoyment and practicality, including purpose-built livestock pens, raised vegetable beds and an established woodland area with both power and water already connected. For those looking to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle, there is excellent potential here, whilst the woodland could also provide an ideal setting for a cabin, garden office or private retreat, subject to the necessary consents. There is also an impressive adult-sized treehouse, a separate children's playhouse and a zip wire, which requires some repair. External floodlighting provides additional illumination around the property, whilst floodlit trees create a particularly magical atmosphere after dark. The current owners have hand-planted over 500 bulbs in the woodland area making for an impressive display in Springtime.

Security has been carefully considered, with the property benefiting from a high-specification Hikvision CCTV system incorporating 12 cameras, strategically positioned around the grounds and buildings. The system has capacity for up to 16 cameras, giving the new owner the option to extend the coverage if required. An integrated intercom and dedicated app allow the system to be monitored conveniently from a mobile device, providing reassurance whether at home or further afield. The CCTV system was professionally serviced in July 2026 and the owners have made an agreement for a handover to be conducted by the security company free of charge.

There is also an extensive range of garaging, workshops and storage, offering considerable versatility for vehicles, machinery, hobbies or business use. The substantial garage includes an additional WC and newly fitted pir sensor lighting, providing practical illumination when entering or working within the space. Further storage and a large tractor store provide valuable additional space, while the current owner had intended to transform part of the garage into a 1-bedroom self-contained art studio, demonstrating the flexibility of the existing accommodation and offering an exciting opportunity for a new owner to create a bespoke studio, workshop or other specialist space, subject to the necessary consents. There is ample parking for multiple vehicles in addition to the garaging.

Taken together, the substantial five-bedroom accommodation, extensive recent improvements, beautifully private grounds and impressive range of outbuildings make Woodleigh House a particularly versatile country home. Whether the appeal lies in enjoying the peace and freedom of its rural setting, pursuing smallholding ambitions, creating dedicated workspace or simply having the space to enjoy life at your own pace, this is a property with genuine scope to accommodate a wide variety of lifestyles, but would of course, just make a beautiful family home.

Location
Norwich Road is situated on the edge of the popular Norfolk village of Necton, surrounded by open countryside while remaining within easy reach of the village centre. Necton offers a good range of everyday amenities including a convenience store, post office, butchers, hairdressers, doctor's surgery, public house, Asda Express, Costa Coffee, petrol station and primary school. There is also a village playing field which is home to several sports teams, with a playground and car park.

The nearby market town of Swaffham is approximately 5 miles away and provides a wider selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and services, whilst Dereham and Wymondham are also within easy reach. The A47 and A11 are readily accessible, providing convenient road connections towards Norwich, King's Lynn and Cambridge. The location therefore offers a desirable combination of village living, countryside surroundings and excellent access to the wider Norfolk area.

Services
The property is connected to mains electricity and water supply.
Drainage via a private septic tank (the sellers have informed us that the septic tank is compliant to current regulations & was recently emptied (03/2025).
Oil-fired central heating, (newly installed oil fired boiler, water cylinder and oil tank plus foundations on (07/2025).
16 solar panels which were cleaned and serviced in Spring 2025.
Open fire (chimney has been swept).

Agents note
All furniture is available via separate negotiation, such as the brand new bespoke steel outbuilding with UPVC window and lock (unused), bespoke cinema sofa, and bespoke super king size bed matching the decor throughout the property.

Tenure: Freehold

council tax band: E

EPC rating: C - The full certificate can be downloaded or provided by The Norfolk Agents.

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