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Guide Price£695,000

Exciting Opportunity for Restoration near Syderstone

Land size
1.4 acres
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • ***GUIDE PRICE RANGE £695,000 ~ £725,000 ***
  • Victorian Double Fronted Farmhouse
  • 4,442 Sq Ft of Accommodation
  • 1.4 Acre Plot (STMS)
  • Stable Block and Barn
  • Walled Garden
  • Plans for Complete Refurbishment
  • Equestrian Potential
  • Very Private Location

Description

Set discreetly at the end of a private road, nestled within a small cluster of former farm buildings and protected by woodland to the north, Barmer Hall Farm House is a striking red brick, double-fronted Victorian home of considerable presence.

Approached through what feels like a quiet rural hamlet, the setting is both private and peaceful, with far-reaching, almost parkland views to the south across its gardens and the surrounding countryside.

The principal farmhouse is a substantial residence extending to approximately 4,442 sq ft in its current configuration. The accommodation presently comprises three elegant reception rooms, a generous kitchen dining room and ancillary spaces on the ground floor, with seven bedrooms and two bathrooms arranged over the first floor. The handsome front elevation retains the symmetry and grandeur characteristic of the Victorian era, offering high ceilings and well-proportioned rooms that reflect the home’s original stature.

To the rear, a later extension provides additional space, although it is not entirely in keeping with the architectural harmony of the original façade. Recognising the opportunity to enhance both the aesthetic and practical layout, the current owners have commissioned plans for a thoughtful reconfiguration. The proposed scheme would reduce the overall size down to approximately 2,750 sq ft, creating a beautifully balanced home with three reception rooms and a large kitchen/dining room on the ground floor, and four bedrooms on the first floor, two of which would enjoy en-suite facilities. Details of these plans and associated costings are available upon request, offering incoming purchasers a clear vision and pathway to restoring the house to its full elegance.

In addition to the main residence, the property benefits from a substantial detached double garage, a medium-sized barn open to one side, and a three-box stable block, an appealing arrangement for those with equestrian or lifestyle interests. While no additional land is included in the sale, there is potential to lease further paddock land locally, subject to separate negotiation, for those wishing to explore the equestrian possibilities.

The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.4 acres (STMS) and include a charming part-walled garden. The grounds gently open out to the south, where the house enjoys an enviable outlook across its own land and beyond, reinforcing the sense of space and seclusion.

The farmhouse is currently in an uninhabitable condition and requires comprehensive renovation. However, for buyers seeking a rewarding restoration project in an exceptional setting, Barmer Hall Farm House represents a rare and exciting opportunity. With its architectural pedigree, generous outbuildings and idyllic rural position, it offers the chance for its next custodians to sensitively reimagine and reinstate a distinguished country home of true character and stature.

SYDERSTONE
Being only nine miles from the north Norfolk coast, Syderstone is well-known for its nature reserve and country walks. There is also St Mary’s - a 900 year old round-towered church.

The nearest pub is the recently refurbished gastro pub, The Ostrich, in next door village of South Creake. Burnham Market and Fakenham, both have a wide variety of shops and facilities, and are only a short drive away.

Main line trains to London Kings Cross run from King’s Lynn. Golf courses are to be found at Brancaster, Hunstanton and Fakenham.

Within easy reach of the sea, Fakenham is top of the list when it comes to market towns. While sandy beaches are just ten miles away, Fakenham is perfectly positioned halfway between King’s Lynn and Norwich with easy reach to Holt and Swaffham, making for an easy commute.

Out of working hours, there’s plenty to keep you entertained including the thriving independent Central Cinema, a perennial favourite with locals. Enjoy a fun glass-blowing session with the kids at Langham Glass, reconnect with nature at Pensthorpe or blow the cobwebs with a walk at nearby Sculthorpe Moor.

For something fancier, dress up to the nines and enjoy a day out and a flutter at Fakenham Racecourse, or team up with your playing pals for a round at Fakenham Golf Club, set in and around the racecourse. And Thursford is just four miles away with its magnificent collection of steam engines and organs – a visit to its Christmas spectacular gives a West End theatre excursion a run for its money.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Drainage to septic tank.

COUNCIL TAX
Band F.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
F. Ref:- 0255-3011-1202-3096-0200
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TENURE
Freehold.

LOCATION
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EPC Rating: F

Parking - Driveway

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-02-20

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,167 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£496,429 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £379,294 / 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
33 F
74 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
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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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
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Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private Garden

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

  • Blenheim Park Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    70
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Rudham CofE Primary Academy3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    59
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Harpley CofE VC Primary School5.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    50
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy5.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Fakenham Academy6.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    723
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Alderman Peel High School8.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    606
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Smithdon High School9.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    579
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Litcham School11 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    727
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Springwood High School13 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,988
    Type
    Academy converter

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

Spar - Docking, Docking3.7 miles
Little Waitrose Shell Fakenham, Fakenham6.5 miles
Tesco Fakenham Superstore, Fakenham6.9 miles

GP surgery

Burnham Surgery5.4 miles

Pharmacy

Boots7.1 miles

Hospital

Wells Community Hospital8.4 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

Kings Lynn Rail Station14 miles

Nearest bus stop

turn1.3 miles

Typical drive times

Fakenham13 min · 8.4 miles
Swaffham25 min · 19 miles
Hunstanton19 min · 12 miles
Norwich (city)53 min · 35 miles
Wells-next-the-Sea16 min · 11 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

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to 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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