5 bed detached house for sale

Chapel Street, New Buckenham, Norwich NR16

*** Guide Price £650,000 - £700,000 ***

An Exceptional Landmark Residence in the Heart of Historic New Buckenham... Occupying a prominent position within the highly sought-after heritage village of New Buckenham, this imposing former hotel presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of remarkable character and history.

Blending period grandeur with contemporary open-plan living, the residence boastd original architectural features, generous proportions and versatile accommodation, making it ideal for large families, multigenerational living, those working from home or buyers seeking an income-generating opportunity. Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate the scale, quality and endless possibilities this exceptional home has to offer.

Ground Floor
A welcoming entrance hall immediately sets the tone for the accommodation, providing access to a cloakroom and separate shower room before leading into the magnificent principal reception room.

Undoubtedly the heart of the home, this stunning sitting room is a truly impressive space featuring soaring ornate ceilings, elegant period detailing, a striking feature fireplace and an abundance of natural light. The room seamlessly flows into the contemporary open-plan kitchen and informal seating area, creating an outstanding entertaining space perfect for family life, dinner parties and social occasions alike.

First Floor
The first floor offers four generously proportioned bedrooms, each benefiting from its own en-suite facilities, creating luxurious and private accommodation for family members or guests.
A well-appointed fitted kitchen with adjoining dining and breakfast area. The first floor has the flexibility to operate as a self-contained apartment, making it ideal for multigenerational living, independent accommodation for relatives, guest suites or potential holiday let/Airbnb use (stpp)
Outside
The property benefits from enclosed outside space, ideal for entertaining with ample room for seating and al fresco dining. Further to the front of the building is a gravel driveway providing off street parking. The outside space could easily be fenced off to increase privacy further as this building is not listed.
An additional, semi-detached barn style outbuilding, currently used for storage offers exciting potential for conversion (stpp). This building has already been fitted with a water supply and electricity by the current owner.
Location
New Buckenham is widely regarded as one of South Norfolk’s most desirable villages. Designated as a Conservation Area, it is uniquely recognised as the only village in England to have retained its original medieval street layout without modern housing development. Rich in history and surrounded by beautiful countryside, the village is home to a medieval castle, historic stocks, a picturesque village green, cricket ground, nature reserve and an abundance of wildlife, all contributing to its outstanding charm and strong sense of community.
Residents enjoy an excellent range of local amenities including a village shop, tearoom, public house and restaurant, village hall, church and a variety of community events throughout the year.
The market town of Diss is approximately seven miles away, offering a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and everyday amenities, together with a mainline railway station providing regular direct services to Norwich and London Liverpool Street in approximately 90 minutes.
Attleborough and nearby Kenninghall provide further amenities including doctors’ and dental surgeries, solicitors, accountants, supermarkets and sports clubs. Attleborough also benefits from a railway station on the Norwich to Cambridge line and convenient access to the A11, offering excellent road links to Norwich, Cambridge and beyond.
Agents Note - Rooms of the upstairs apartment are currently rented privately, further information on yield/ lease arrangements can be provided on request. The property is registered under one, singular title. The property has undergone significant refurbishment in the last 15 years, with new central heating, rewiring, roof work and cosmetic upgrades carried out.

Agents Note : Please note that the aml fee covers the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.