3 bed detached house for sale

New Buckenham Road, Banham NR16

Dating back to the early 1700s, this enchanting detached former farmhouse is a home that immediately captures the imagination, combining centuries of character with generous family accommodation and a wonderful half-acre setting.

Perfectly positioned between the sought-after villages of Banham, New and Old Buckenham, and within walking distance of Old Buckenham Country Park, the property offers an idyllic country lifestyle while remaining conveniently placed for Attleborough, approximately five miles away.

Step inside and the history of the home is evident throughout. Exposed timbers, traditional fireplaces and original features sit beautifully alongside the comforts required for modern family living. The sitting room centres around an impressive red-brick inglenook-style fireplace with multi-fuel burner and opens through traditional studwork into a cosy snug, while the dining room features a wonderful Victorian cast-iron log burning range. The stylish kitchen continues the country-house feel with an oil-fired Rayburn, complemented by a separate breakfast room, conservatory overlooking the gardens, utility room and cloakroom.

Upstairs, a characterful galleried landing leads to three generous double bedrooms, each comfortably accommodating a king-size bed with plenty of space around for additional bedroom furniture. The master bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite shower room. The beautiful four-piece family bathroom, complete with a roll-top bath, separate walk-in shower and exposed beams, provides another charming feature.

Outside, the lifestyle this property offers really comes into its own. Set within approximately half an acre, the established gardens provide plenty of room for children to enjoy the elevated playhouse with its many activities, keen gardeners to indulge their passion, and family and friends to gather and entertain. Multiple seating areas allow you to follow the sun throughout the day, while the summer house and large fish pond create a particularly peaceful spot from which to enjoy the west-facing setting and evening sunsets.

An extensive driveway, double garage and useful storage outbuildings add practicality to what is already an incredibly appealing country home.

For those dreaming of a period property with genuine history, space, privacy and a connection to the outdoors, this is far more than simply a farmhouse - it is a home in which to embrace country living and create the next chapter of its story.

Accommodation Comprises:

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall Entered via the front entrance door into a welcoming hallway, with staircase rising to the first floor and doors providing access to both the dining room and sitting room.

Lounge A wonderfully characterful dual-aspect reception room, showcasing exposed beams and an impressive red-brick inglenook fireplace with pamment-tiled hearth and wood-burning stove, creating a fabulous focal point. Open studwork leads through to a cosy snug area, providing the perfect additional space for relaxing or reading. Fitted shelving provides useful storage beneath the staircase, with radiator.

Dining Room A wonderfully characterful and spacious dining room, with ample room for a large dining table and chairs, making it perfect for family meals and entertaining. A striking Victorian cast-iron multi fuel range creates a fabulous period focal point. Doors provide access through to the kitchen/breakfast room and conservatory, creating a lovely flow between the living spaces.

Conservatory A delightful uPVC glazed conservatory enjoying lovely views across the established rear garden and patio area. Sliding patio doors open directly onto the outside space, creating a wonderful connection between the house and garden, with tiled flooring completing the room.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room A charming country-style kitchen fitted with a range of matching base units and work surfaces, incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit. A traditional oil-fired Rayburn adds to the wonderful farmhouse character, alongside space for an electric cooker with cooker hood above and space for a fridge/freezer.

The kitchen enjoys a dual aspect, allowing plenty of natural light, with original pamment tiled flooring adding further period appeal. An opening leads into the breakfast area, providing the perfect spot for informal dining, with french doors overlooking and opening onto the outside dining area and south facing garden. A further door leads through to the rear lobby.

Utility Room A practical and well-equipped utility room fitted with a range of matching base units and tall storage cupboards, providing excellent additional storage. Work surfaces incorporate a one-and-a-half bowl stainless-steel sink unit, with space and plumbing for a washing machine.

Rear Lobby A practical rear entrance area featuring pamment tiled flooring and radiator, with an external door opening onto the rear driveway. Doors provide direct access to the double garage, cloakroom, utility room and kitchen/breakfast room, creating a particularly useful everyday entrance to the home.

Cloakroom Fitted with a WC and wash hand basin, complemented by a heated towel radiator and characterful pamment tiled flooring.

First Floor

Landing A characterful L-shaped galleried landing with access to the loft space, radiator and doors leading to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Bedroom 1 A particularly spacious double bedroom enjoying a front aspect and comfortably accommodating a king-size bed with ample space for additional bedroom furniture. A charming cast-iron fireplace provides a lovely period focal point, with radiator and door leading to the private en-suite shower room.

Ensuite Fitted with a WC, wash hand basin and walk-in shower enclosure with electric shower, together with a heated towel radiator.

Bedroom 2 Another generously proportioned double bedroom, enjoying a front aspect and easily accommodating a king-size bed while still providing plenty of room for additional furniture. Further character is provided by a feature cast-iron fireplace, with radiator and built-in airing cupboard housing the hot-water cylinder.

Bedroom 3 A further spacious double bedroom overlooking the rear of the property. Again, the room comfortably accommodates a king-size bed with generous space around for additional bedroom furniture, with radiator.

Bathroom A beautifully appointed and characterful four-piece family bathroom, fitted with a traditional roll-top bath, separate walk-in shower enclosure with electric shower, WC and wash hand basin. A heated towel radiator completes this charming and spacious bathroom.

Outside

The property is approached through an attractive five-bar gate, opening onto a gravel driveway which continues along the side of the farmhouse and around to the rear, providing ample off-road parking in front of the double garage. A separate pedestrian gate opens onto a pathway leading to the front entrance.

The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn and attractively screened by established hedging, providing a wonderful sense of privacy.

The gardens are a particularly special feature of this home and extend to approximately half an acre, offering a fantastic amount of outside space for families, keen gardeners and those simply looking to embrace a country lifestyle. Predominantly laid to lawn, they are complemented by mature walnut and sweet chestnut trees and established beech hedging, creating a private and peaceful setting.

At the rear of the garden is a beautiful large pond, surrounded by established planting, wildflowers and water lilies, attracting an abundance of wildlife and creating a wonderfully tranquil focal point. Positioned alongside is a timber summer house with electricity connected, providing the perfect place to sit, relax and enjoy the garden and evening sunsets.

A further area of the grounds is screened by hedging and provides additional useful storage, including a timber barn, log store and further storage shed.

With expansive lawns, mature planting, several areas in which to sit and relax, and the wonderful pond and summer house, the gardens provide a fabulous extension of the living space and are ideal for children to explore, outdoor entertaining or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of the countryside.

Double Garage A substantial double garage with twin opening doors, together with power and lighting, providing excellent parking, workshop or additional storage space.

Agent's Note
Prospective purchasers are advised that the parcel of land upon which the timber outbuilding and metal storage shed are situated was purchased separately as general amenity land. We understand that this land cannot be developed without permission from the previous landowner. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard through their legal representatives.

Prospective purchasers are also advised that the sellers intend to remove some of the fish from the pond prior to completion.

Agents note - Please be advised that the property details may be subject to change and must not be relied upon as an accurate description of this home. Although these details are thought to be materially correct, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not form part of any contract. All services and appliances must be considered 'untested' and a buyer should ensure their appointed solicitor collates any relevant information or service/warranty documentation. Please note, all dimensions are approximate/maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

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As an applicant, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You will need to pay this amount directly to Movebutler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks before your offer can be formally accepted.

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