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Exceptional Country Residence with Established Holiday-Let Business offering space, privacy and versatility.

Land size
2.2 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Birchwood House is an Exceptional Country Residence with Established Holiday-Let Business
  • An exceptional five bedroom, three bathroom, country residence offering space, privacy and versatility on an impressive scale
  • This spacious detached house provides approximately 6,750 sq ft of luxurious accommodation
  • The property benefits from five fully equipped holiday lets, extending the total accommodation by a further 4,350 sq ft
  • A superb income generating opportunity, multi-generational living, guest accommodation or ancillary family space
  • Wonderfully private setting within approximately 2.2 acres of established gardens and ground
  • The gardens are thoughtfully laid out and include formal lawns, an orchard and meadow, creating a picturesque and tranquil backdrop
  • Also boasts a swimming pool, gymnasium and tennis court, offering an enviable lifestyle rarely found in a single home
  • Close proximity to the highly regarded Wymondham College, with Outstanding Ofsted rating, making it particularly appealing to families.
  • See our full online listing for further details including flood risk, broadband speed and other material information.

Description

Moneyproperties proudly present Birchwood House, set amidst rolling countryside on the edge of the desirable village of Wicklewood. Birchwood House is an Exceptional Country Residence with Established Holiday-Let Business offering space, privacy and versatility on an impressive scale.

Birchwood House is an exceptional five bedroom, three bathroom, country residence providing approximately 6,750 sq ft of luxurious accommodation, beautifully arranged to suit modern family living while embracing its rural surroundings. In addition, the property benefits from five fully equipped holiday lets, extending the total accommodation by a further 4,350 sq ft. These versatile holiday homes offer a superb income generating opportunity, currently producing around £90,000 per annum from school-holiday letting only, with clear potential to at least double turnover through year-round operation. Financial reports can be produced when needed. Alternatively the accomodation can provide ideal multi-generational living, guest accommodation or ancillary family space.

Set within approximately 2.2 acres of established gardens and grounds, Birchwood House enjoys a wonderfully private setting. The gardens are thoughtfully laid out and include formal lawns, an orchard and meadow, creating a picturesque and tranquil backdrop. For leisure and recreation, the property also boasts a swimming pool, gymnasium and tennis court, offering an enviable lifestyle rarely found in a single home.

Despite its peaceful countryside position, Birchwood House is conveniently located close to the historic market town of Wymondham, renowned for its beautiful abbey, independent shops, cafés and comprehensive amenities. The property also lies within the catchment area of the highly regarded Wymondham College, noted for its Outstanding Ofsted rating, making it particularly appealing to families.

Birchwood House is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and versatile country home that effortlessly combines luxury living, lifestyle facilities and investment potential, all within easy reach of town amenities and highly regarded schooling.

Tenure: Freehold      EPC:  D (Main House) C (Holiday Lets)     Council Tax:  G      Business Rates - Holiday Lets : Current rateable value £13,000 p.a.

Entrance Hall - 3.07m x 1.85m (10'1" x 6'1")

Claokroom - 1.85m x 1.09m (6'1" x 3'7")

Utility Room - 3.2m x 2.46m (10'6" x 8'1")

Sitting Room - 6.28m x 5.39m (20'7" x 17'8")

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room - 9m x 8.11m (29'6" x 26'7")

Inner Hall - 5.01m x 3.57m (16'5" x 11'8")

TV Room - 4.05m x 3.57m (13'3" x 11'8")

Laundry Room - 3.2m x 2.72m (10'5" x 8'11")

Swimming Pool Area - 15.95m x 11.34m (52'3" x 37'2")

Landing - 7.85m x 3.57m (25'9" x 11'8")

Main Bedroom - 6.75m x 5.3m (22'1" x 17'4")

Ensuite

Bedroom Two with access to second floor - 7.8m x 5.38m (25'7" x 17'8")

Second Floor area - 4.32m x 4.24m (14'2" x 13'11")

Bedroom Three - 5.23m x 3.58m (17'2" x 11'9")

Bedroom Four - 4.05m x 3.57m (13'3" x 11'8")

Bedroom Five / Study - 5m x 4.32m (16'4" x 14'2")

Outside

Plot Size approximately 2.2 acres

Gymnasium - 5.43m x 4.4m (17'9" x 14'5")

Full Size Tennis Court

Holiday Cottages

The Stag four bedroom holiday cottage Internal area 1,226 sq ft (114 sq m)

The Mallard three bedroom holiday cottage internal area 1,282 sq ft (119 sq m)

Hedgehog Lodge two bedroom holiday cottage internet floor area 631 sq ft (59 sq m)

Woodpecker two bedroom holiday cottage internal floor area 611 sq ft (57 sq m)

The Fox two bedroom holiday cottage internal area 607 sq ft (56 sq m)

Total internal area for all five holiday cottages 4,357 sq ft (405 sq m)

Orchard with various fruit trees

AGENT’S NOTES -

Planning :  Details, if any, can be found on the South Norfolk Council Planning website.

Covenants, Rights and Restrictions:  Please enquire with the selling agents for any information.

Broadband :  Ultrafast Full Fibre - FTTP. See Ofcom checker and Openreach website for more details.

Mobile phone :  See Ofcom checker for coverage details.

Flood risk :  Very Low risk of surface, risk rivers and seas according to Gov.uk website

Services :  Mains Electricity and Water. Oil heathing, Septic tank (inspected and compliant)and LPG gas.

Local Suthority :  Norfolk County Council and South Norfolk Council

Council Tax Band :  G

Business Rates - Holiday Lets : Current rateable value £13000 p.a.

Tenure:  Freehold

EPC : D ( Main House) C ( Holiday Lets) 

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-02-10

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,211 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£750,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £375,160 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
56 D
77 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Double Glazing, Oil Heating
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
Level Access
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Private Garden, Patio

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Morley Church of England Primary Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    124
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Wymondham College Prep School1.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    421
    Type
    Free schools
  • Spooner Row Primary School2.4 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    107
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Browick Road Primary and Nursery School2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    251
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Wymondham College1.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,427
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wymondham High Academy2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,686
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Attleborough Academy3.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    976
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Old Buckenham High School5.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    501
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hethersett Academy5.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,250
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Wymondham, Wymondham, Norfolk2.4 miles
M&S Besthorpe BP, Besthorpe, Norfolk2.4 miles
Co-op MRMF Wymondham - Silfield Road, Wymondham, Norfolk2.6 miles

GP surgery

Windmill Surgery2.4 miles

Pharmacy

Wymondham Pharmacy2.3 miles

Hospital

Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital7.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Spooner Row Rail Station2.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Buck PH0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Watton18 min · 11 miles
Hingham7 min · 4.8 miles
Wymondham6 min · 3.4 miles
Attleborough8 min · 4.8 miles
Norwich (city)23 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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