5 bedroom house for sale

A delightful Grade II Listed 17th Century farmhouse with later additions situated in a superb rural position in the heart of 6.37 acres with a range of outbuildings offering considerable potential subject to the necessary planning permissions.

Property - The property is a charming Grade II Listed farmhouse with an abundance of character and a wealth of period features. For those seeking rural life with convenience then it is perfectly situated in a rural hamlet to the the north of Harleston. Approached from the road via a driveway offering parking for several cars. The front door leads to an entrance hall. To the left is currently a one bedroom annexe with bed/sitting room, shower room and kitchen. This could easily be reconfigured for additional living space. There are two principal reception rooms, both with impressive fireplaces and exposed timbers. There is a double aspect kitchen with comprehensive range of farmhouse units and range plus a large pantry. A corridor divides the principal house with the conservatory and there is a utility room with a w.c. On the first floor is a substantial bedroom suite with dressing area including wardrobes plus an ensuite shower room. There is further double bedroom with wardrobes and a family bathroom. The second floor is divided into two further bedrooms each accessed by their own staircase.

Externally there is a superb range of outbuildings including barns, stables and large former Nissan huts. The outbuildings offer huge potential subject to the necessary planning consents. For those seeking the 'good life' the land would work perfectly. There is a large area of lawn with established borders. There is an excellent vegetable garden ready to be brought back into productivity next spring, plus a paddock and small area of woodland. In addition, there are two fields, one with road access.

Location - Hardwick is a very rural South Norfolk village located between the market town of Harleston to the south and Hempnall to the north. Harleston is approximately 5 miles South and has an excellent range of independently owned shops along with a supermarket, doctors, dentists and veterinary surgery, schools to G.C.S.E. level, 2 hotels, a number of cafes, restaurants and pubs. Norwich is some 14 miles North and is the principal shopping and commercial centre for the County.

Services - Oil fired central heating plus two woodburning stoves. Mains water and electric. Private drainage via a septic tank. (Durrants have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order).

Local Authority - South Norfolk District Council and Tax Band E

Viewing - Viewing is strictly by arrangement with the vendors' agent Durrants, please contact us to arrange.

Energy Rating - The property is exempt from needing an energy certificate because it is Grade II Listed.