5 bedroom detached house for sale

Home Farmhouse is a charming and substantial period house which is believed to date from the 17th century with some later additions and alterations. The house has good ceiling heights and flexible accommodation over 3 floors. There are a number of period features including exposed beams, charming fireplaces and pamment floors. In the drawing room there is an inglenook fireplace, built-in bookcases with delightful raised seating above one bookshelf. The house flows very well, and has a wonderful farmhouse kitchen, which has an Aga at its core. From the kitchen is a stable door which leads to the west facing terrace. Adjacent is the dining room which has French doors to the terrace and working shutters. The house has been stylishly finished and links in well with the large studio and conservatory. The studio has a large butlers sink and its own wc along with a wood burning stove. There is potential to turn this into an annexe if required. The conservatory is linked to the annexe and faces the charming courtyard, as does the orangery and some store rooms. This is a particularly attractive space which gives off a Mediterranean feel.
In the main house there are 5 good sized bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The principal bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room and all the rooms have views of the gardens and grounds. On the first floor there is a generous landing area, which is used as additional office and reading space. The house is Grade II Listed.

Services
Mains water, private drainage, mains electricity

Home Farm is approached via a generous gravel driveway which gives access to the garages, the open fronted cart shed, workshop and the large flint threshing barn which has potential for converison. This barn formerly had plannnig permission for conversion to accommodation. The house is east and west facing, with the courtyard benefitting from the sun all day. The 3-acre garden, lovingly created by the owners over thirty years, comprises orchard, kitchen garden with raised beds, herbaceous borders, the gravelled 'white' courtyard, wildflower meadows and woodland walks. It was the cover feature for the English Garden Magazine in 2023, and has been opened to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme. There is a tennis court on the western boundary and there is a separate access from the public highway to the northern part of the grounds.

Home Farm occupies a charming rural situation on the northern edge of Hindringham, and conveniently located for access to Holt, the North Norfolk coast and the surrounding villages. Holt (6 miles) has an excellent range independent shops, cafes and restaurants, and is home to Gresham’s school. Fakenham also has a wide range of shops and has a charming racecourse. The North Norfolk coast offers a wide range of amenities including some excellent eateries, fantastic walks and wildlife.
Norwich Airport, which is situated on the northern side of the city is about 28 miles and provides regular domestic and international flights.