4 bedroom detached house for sale

Guide Price £550,000 - £600,000. Positioned behind a blooming blossom tree that frames its charming redbrick façade, this beautifully restored detached farmhouse offers an exceptional slice of Norfolk village living. Rich in character, the home showcases original features including three inglenook fireplaces and exposed oak beams, while offering an impressively versatile layout of five reception rooms and four double bedrooms. Inside, light-filled living spaces flow effortlessly into the mature landscaped gardens, where a terraced seating area, summerhouse, and sweeping lawns create a truly idyllic setting. A gated shingled driveway provides ample parking and leads to a brick outbuilding with fantastic potential for conversion or creative use. With local amenities just moments away and countryside walks on the doorstep, this standout home perfectly balances rural charm with everyday convenience.The LocationSet in the heart of Swanton Morley, this property enjoys a well-connected yet distinctly rural location, offering the best of both convenience and countryside living. This picturesque Norfolk village is steeped in history, with the impressive 14th-century All Saints’ Church standing proudly at its centre. Beyond its heritage charm, Swanton Morley is a vibrant and active community with a great selection of amenities.The village is home to a local shop and post office, a well-regarded butchers and delicatessen, a children’s nursery, and a primary school—all within easy reach. Day-to-day needs are also well covered with a doctors surgery, garage, and additional facilities that support an easy and comfortable lifestyle. For those who enjoy an active social calendar, the Swanton Morley Village Hall—set in nine acres of open space—is a central hub. Hosting everything from theatre productions to quiz nights and fireworks displays, it's also the proud base of Swanton Morley FC.Dining and socialising are well catered for, with two highly regarded pubs, both offering food, drinks, and a regular line-up of events, from quiz nights to live music. The nearby bowls and cricket clubs also bring the village together, with matches often followed by a visit to the pub for post-game refreshments.Greengate, Swanton MorleyA rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional redbrick detached farmhouse in the heart of the ever-popular village of Swanton Morley—an address celebrated for its community feel and scenic surroundings. This character-filled home has been tastefully restored, blending period features with modern comforts to create a property that feels both timeless and completely in tune with contemporary living. From its trio of impressive inglenook fireplaces to the rich detail of exposed oak beams, every corner of this residence offers a nod to its heritage, while providing practical, versatile spaces for everyday life.The interior is exceptionally generous and designed to adapt to the ebb and flow of family living. Five reception rooms offer an abundance of options—from formal entertaining in the elegant dining room, to laid-back evenings in the welcoming snug.The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen/dining area, which flows seamlessly into a light-drenched garden room, where French doors open onto the garden. A second garden room offers yet more flexibility—ideal as a playroom, studio or additional seating area. A practical utility room and a further reception ideal for use as an office or creative space add to the home’s effortless functionality.Upstairs, four large double bedrooms provide comfortable and well-proportioned sleeping quarters. The principal bedroom is enhanced by its own en-suite, while the remaining bedrooms share a thoughtfully finished family four-piece bathroom. Each room enjoys its own unique charm, with classic details adding warmth and authenticity throughout.The gardens surrounding the property are a real highlight—beautifully landscaped and enclosed for maximum privacy, with mature hedging, colourful planting, and sweeping lawns. A terraced area provides an inviting space for al fresco dining and summer gatherings.To the front, a gated entrance opens onto a shingled driveway with ample parking, offering a sense of arrival. A brick and tile outbuilding, currently used as a workshop, offers exciting potential—whether for storage, hobbies, or a future conversion project (subject to relevant permissions). This is a standout family home, rich in charm and substance, in a setting that offers both a peaceful village lifestyle and strong connections to local amenities and countryside walks.Agents NoteSold FreeholdConnected to oil-fired heating - alongside mains water, electricity and drainageShared Driveway Access
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