About this property

DESCRIPTION Brunstead Grange Farm comprises an outstanding residential/commercial opportunity being a Listed farmhouse with formal gardens and outdoor swimming pool together with an attached property on an assured shorthold tenancy, commercial offices, a super unconverted barn with great potential, further outbuildings/garaging and five poultry sheds positioned on the rear southwestern boundary. The whole amounts to 3.13 acres (stms) and is an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a wonderful home which has been in the same family for over 100 years.

Main House - The Farmhouse is a most attractive traditional property, being Listed Grade II as a house of architectural and historic interest and offers well-arranged accommodation on two floors. The property dates back to the 17th century with later additions being constructed of brick and flint elevations under a thatched roof. The rear façade is particularly special with a delightful terrace area adjoining the house and overlooking the extensive formal gardens.

The main house is approached at the front with a light and airy reception hall providing access to the principal ground floor rooms and the main staircase. The rooms flow particularly well with the drawing room linking in with the dining room. All principal rooms enjoy fine views over the grounds. The kitchen breakfast room adjoins a pantry area and the back staircase provides access to the first floor. The garden room, family room and annexe kitchen occupy the northern wing of the house. The charming garden room enjoys access onto the terrace.

The extensive bedroom accommodation with two shower rooms are located on the first floor off an impressive landing area. There are six bedrooms in total, the principal bedroom featuring a dressing room and en-suite bathroom.

The internal accommodation would benefit from some improvement throughout.

Formal gardens, garaging and workshop - Brunstead Grange Farmhouse is approached off the minor road and a central hard standing area provides access to the main house, commercial offices, and garaging for the farmhouse. The garage measures 24ftx21ft. There is also an impressive courtyard with three further storage sheds.

The formal gardens are delightful and provide a wonderful feel. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a range of deep flower beds and herbaceous borders together with a courtyard area. there is also an outdoor swimming pool with pool house on the northwestern boundary and a collection of outbuildings adjoin the pool area and are suitable for a number of purposes. The filtration system is located here and requires attention. The whole is enclosed by mature hedging and is partly walled.

Commercial offices - Across from the main entrance of the farmhouse lie a number of commercial offices. Constructed of brick under a thatched roof, there are 8 offices in total including a WC and outside store. The offices are attached to a residential property and could be converted subject to the necessary planning consent being forthcoming.

Attached residential bungalow - Included in the sale is a two-bedroom bungalow with courtyard garden, again constructed of brick under a thatched roof. The accommodation includes entrance hall with storage, kitchen dining room, sitting room and two double bedrooms together with a family bathroom. The property is let out on an assured short hold tenancy producing a rent of £600 pcm.

Unconverted Barn - There is an attractive barn together with three storage rooms which link in with the garage attached to the barn. A staircase located on the outside gable wall provides access into the loft. This barn has great potential and could be converted subject to the necessary planning consent being forthcoming.

Poultry sheds - These include former poultry sheds. The current vendors have quotations for the demolition of these and more information can be obtained through the selling agent, Brown&Co LLP. Of course, there is potential for other purposes subject to the necessary planning consent being forthcoming.

The whole will be of great interest to a wide variety of buyers looking to live in this super part of Norfolk.

Services - Mains water, mains electricity, oil fired central heating, private drainage system (septic tank/soakaways).

Acreage - 3.13 acres (stms).

Local authority - North Norfolk district council.

Council tax band - G (Bungalow we believe to be a C)

LOCATION The property is located some 15.3 miles north-east of Norwich, 17.6 south-south-east of Cromer and 134 miles north-east of London. The village lies 1.2 miles north of the town of Stalham. Here is an excellent opportunity to live tucked away in pleasant countryside yet within easy reach of good communication routes, the north/northeast coast with all the sandy beaches and within striking distance of the Broadland network.

DIRECTIONS Leaving Norwich on Wroxham Road heading towards Wroxham and continue through Wroxham on the Norwich Road and moving onto the Stalham Road following signs for Wayford. As you pass through the village of Wayford take the left turn onto Stepping Stone Lane. Continue over the crossroads until you reach Brumstead Road and make a left turn. Follow Brumstead Road for approximately half a mile before turning right into Sands Cottages. Follow the country lane until you reach Brunstead Grange Farm which is found on your left-hand side.

AGENT´S NOTES: (1) The photographs shown in this brochure have been taken with a camera using a wide angle lens and therefore interested parties are advised to check the room measurements prior to arranging a viewing.

(2) Intending buyers will be asked to produce original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed.

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents' Norwich Office. Tel: 01603 629871.

These particulars were prepared in May 2023. Ref. 048732