£595,000

(£278/sq. ft)

3 bed detached house for sale
Church Road, Lingwood, Norwich NR13

    • 3 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 3 receptions

    • 2,137 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: D

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Added on 01/09/2026

About this property

  • 16th-Century Period Farmhouse

  • Four Bedrooms, Including Principal with En-Suite

  • Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace and Wood-Burning Stove

  • Dining Room with Access to Two Barrel-Ceilinged Cellar Rooms

  • Glorious South Facing Garden Room

  • Well-Equipped Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Ample Storage

  • Cloak/Utility Room and Practical Ground-Floor Facilities

  • Private and Generous Plot

  • Far Reaching Countryside Views

Manor Farm House is a captivating 16th-century period home, beautifully extended and sympathetically maintained to offer a seamless blend of historic charm and modern comfort. Approached via a private shared gravel drive and tucked away from view, this delightful property enjoys a tranquil and secluded setting. The house is situated in the charming village of Lingwood, just a short distance from the train station, offering convenient and reliable connections to London.

Steeped in character, the sitting room features a magnificent inglenook fireplace with a carved bressummer beam and a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point. The dining room provides an elegant entertaining space, with access to a cellar comprising two atmospheric barrel-ceilinged rooms. The home has also been recently rewired, offering added peace of mind alongside its period charm. A well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room, offering generous storage and work surfaces, flows effortlessly into a superb south-facing garden room. With underfloor heating and space for informal dining, this bright and airy room is the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee or relaxed family meals. A practical cloak and utility room completes the ground-floor accommodation.

The first floor offers four bedrooms, including a principal suite with en-suite bathroom, alongside two further double bedrooms served by the family bathroom. A fourth bedroom provides excellent versatility and would be equally at home as a dressing room or study.

The gardens are a true highlight, south-facing and bursting with colour, featuring a wide variety of flowering perennials and thriving fruit trees. The summerhouse tucked at the bottom of the garden makes for a wonderful spot to soak in the tranquillity of the surroundings . Manor Farmhouse forms one of just three homes set within approximately a third of an acre (stms), offering the perfect balance of privacy, character, and country living within easy reach of local amenities.

Lingwood
The village of Lingwood is set just off the A47 with good access for Norwich. Lingwood has a good community spirit with a variety of clubs and organisations making use of the village hall. It also benefits from a railway station.

Lingwood merges with the village of Strumpshaw, which is celebrated for its natural allure and rich historical landmarks. Surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the Norfolk Broads, this charming village offers a wealth of activities including boating, fishing, and birdwatching, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Adding to its allure, Strumpshaw Hall, an impressive Georgian mansion set within expansive parkland, graces the village with its grandeur.

Nature lovers are drawn to the nearby rspb Strumpshaw Fen Nature Reserve, renowned for its diverse avian population and tranquil surroundings. Lingwood’s character is defined by its collection of traditional cottages, each nestled within the peaceful countryside, providing residents with a serene and authentic rural lifestyle.

The village’s convenient location offers easy access to the A47, facilitating straightforward journeys to Norwich City Centre and the stunning Norfolk coastline. Additionally, the proximity to local amenities ensures residents have everything they need within reach.

With its idyllic setting and accessibility to both urban amenities and natural wonders, Lingwood embodies the essence of a perfect countryside retreat and remains an ideal place to call home.

Services connected
Mains electricity, water and gas.

Council tax
Band F.

Energy efficiency rating
D. Ref:

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Tenure
Freehold.

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EPC Rating: D

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