A wonderfully rural family home, with self-contained annexe, further outbuildings, landscaped gardens and meadow, in all about 1.3 acres.

Description

Low Farm is a wonderfully positioned rural home, with complete peace and privacy, nestled within unspoilt countryside. The property has been in the same ownership for the past 45 years, a clear indicator of how enjoyable life is at Low Farm. Family life is absorbed by the flexibility of all the cumulative buildings in particular the house, the self-contained annexe and the barn. The ring-fenced gardens and grounds of about 1.3 acres compliment the house perfectly.

The House
Having started life off as farm cottages, the house has evolved into a charming and traditional farmhouse of about 3700 sq ft. A pleasing mix of formal, cosy, open plan living spaces all make the most of the setting, with plenty of natural light and views of the gardens and countryside.

Principal rooms include the sitting room, with wood burner and bespoke cabinetry, a delightful dining room overlooking the south facing courtyard garden, and the spectacular family/living room. The latter was formerly a barn, incorporated into the main house with striking triple height vaulted ceilings, wood burner, full height glazing flooding the room with natural light and providing direct access to the courtyard garden, and a mezzanine level which could suit a variety of uses. The open plan kitchen/breakfast room, almost 11 metres long, incorporates the kitchen area, dining space and a sitting area with bi-fold doors providing great views out over the garden and the perfect position for enjoying afternoon and evening sun. The utility room is conveniently off the kitchen, through to an integral workshop and stores.

All bedrooms are on the first floor, linked via a galleried landing. The principal bedroom is the most spacious of the four bedrooms, with walk in wardrobe and further cabinetry, and a large family bath/shower rooms serve all rooms.

Additional buildings
Adjacent to the house is a range of ancillary buildings, that provide tremendous scope for a variety of uses to suit personal tastes. A self-contained annexe is an excellent asset to the property, for elderly relatives, Airbnb or as guest accommodation, with open plan sitting/dining/sitting area, a double bedroom and a shower room. The annexe enjoys its own courtyard and enclosed area of garden.

The annexe was formed from a former single storey agricultural barn, which continues to the south to line one side of the courtyard garden, with a charming open fronted area of three bays used for covered entertaining overlooking the sunken garden. To the west of the land is a detached barn of about 1400 sq ft, comprising a stable, store rooms and a central room of about 10.8m x 4.6m. This building has been used in many ways during the families’ ownership.

A double garage is attached to the south side of the house, with panelled doors, with a further stand alone building of three bays, two of which are open and one enclosed, and used for garden machinery and general storage.

The Gardens
The house is wonderfully framed by the 1.3 acres of gardens and grounds, that have been thoughtfully landscaped and established over the years, and add to the lifestyle Low Farm provides. The more defined formal areas include the walled garden with well stocked herbaceous beds, a wildlife pond with bridge and surrounding beds, kitchen garden, greenhouse and fruit cages. A large paved terrace adjoins the kitchen, ideally positioned for afternoon and evening sun, with the paving continuing along the house into the courtyard garden. With a due south aspect, this entirely enclosed but spacious area has a distinctly Mediterranean feel to it, with a sunken garden fashioned from the former swimming pool, with stone paving, beds including rosemary, thyme, hydrangeas and lavender and a vine clad pergola. When coupled with the covered entertaining area, this is super area to enjoy regardless of weather conditions.

Beyond the more formal areas are expanses of lawn to the west, with orchard and beech topiary, and a raised ‘lookout’ in the furthest corner, with seating to take in the views across open countryside. To the front of the house, beyond the walled garden, is a large meadow with field shelter that could host a pony or two, sheep or Alpacas.

The land is entirely ring-fenced, for retaining children and animals who may otherwise enjoy roving the surrounding fields. There are two separate entrances, one to the front of the house and one to the rear leading to the outbuildings.

Location

Low Farm is located in countryside to the south of the village of Wood Dalling, a rural village well positioned for access to Norwich, Reepham, Holt and the coastline. The village has an active community, centred on the village hall. The nearby thriving market town of Reepham has a good selection of shops, with a delicatessen, a Co-Op supermarket, green grocer, baker, butcher, hardware shop and florist. There are several cafes and the popular Dial House Restaurant, a bed and breakfast and two public houses. The town has a highly regarded secondary school with an adjoining sixth form college. There is also an art gallery, several antique shops, news agent, post office, health care centre and pharmacy. The town is conveniently situated along the Marriott’s Way, a public owned 26 mile disused railway trail between Norwich and Aylsham. Parts of this trail are used for walking, cycling and horse riding.

The picturesque and neighbouring village of Heydon, is completely charming and brilliantly preserved and the epitome of an English rural village. With attractive green, overlooked by architecturally distinguished houses, this is a destination village at the end of a no-through road. At the heart of it all is the popular public house ‘The Earle Arms’, a thriving bakery ‘Husk’, renowned tea room, the interiors shop ‘Moochi Modo’ and florist and artisan store ‘The Wallflower and Wallace’. Further offerings within the village include a beauty and wellbeing barn, Pewter gift shop and hairdressers. The estate owners allow access to the park on a permissive basis, working in with the livestock and farming elements of the estate. This allows for visitors and inhabitants to wander freely through the historic park.

The ever popular town of Holt is about 8.5 miles and is famous as the home of Gresham’s Public School as well as for its excellent independent shops and restaurants. The town of Aylsham is about seven miles and also has a lovely market square, with the national trust owned Blickling Estate to the north-west of the town. There are also excellent shopping facilities.

The cathedral city and regional centre of Norwich is about 14 miles and the North Norfolk Coast, renowned for its sandy beaches, bird reserves and sailing facilities is about three miles to the north of Holt.

Square Footage: 3,705 sq ft


Acreage: 1.31 Acres

Additional Info

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

Local Authority
Broadland District Council
Council Tax Band F

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills.