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Guide Price£150,000

Fairstead Lane, Hempnall

Key Features

  • Guide price: £150,000 - £160,000
  • Ideal opportunity for self-builders, investors, or developers
  • Attractive resale potential in a location with steady rural demand
  • Scope to reapply for a high-spec five-bedroom home extending to approximately 4,090 sqft (STM)
  • Strong precedent in place to support a future planning application
  • Generous Plot with Laid Foundations and Steel Framework
  • Ample space for multiple parking bays, garaging, or garden buildings
  • Potential to create landscaped gardens tailored to your needs
  • Peaceful countryside setting surrounded by open rural views
  • Convenient access to Long Stratton, Bungay, and Norwich city centre

Description

Guide price: £150,000 - £160,000 An exciting opportunity to acquire a generous plot with previously approved planning permission for a substantial five-bedroom home extending to approximately 4,090 sqft (STM). While the original permission has now expired, the precedent is in place to support a future application, providing a sound starting point for a well-considered build with future resale potential. Set in the rural surrounds of Hempnall, this is a well-placed opportunity to deliver a spacious, high-spec home in a village location where demand remains steady for quality countryside living. With groundwork already in place and scope for modern design, ensuite bedrooms, and generous living areas, the plot offers strong potential for personal use or investment, subject to planning and final finish. Opportunities of this nature are increasingly limited in this part of Norfolk.

Location

Hempnall is a charming Norfolk village surrounded by open countryside, offering a peaceful setting for those looking to enjoy rural living with everyday convenience. The village itself provides a range of amenities, including a local shop, a welcoming pub, a community hall, and a historic church that adds character and reflects the area’s heritage. There’s a strong community spirit here, supported by regular events and gatherings. Nature lovers will appreciate the scenic walking trails and nearby green spaces, offering easy access to the Waveney Valley for birdwatching, countryside walks, and quiet exploration of the waterways. Hempnall is also well-placed for reaching the surrounding villages and towns of Long Stratton and Bungay, both of which offer further amenities and services just a short drive away. Norwich city centre is also within easy reach, offering rail links, shopping, and cultural attractions. With its blend of local charm, natural surroundings, and access to larger towns, Hempnall is a desirable location for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a slower pace of life.

Fairstead Lane, Hempnall

Set on a generous plot, the site includes a partially erected steel framework and laid foundations, representing a significant early-stage investment already in place. The existing structure offers clear build direction while allowing flexibility for modern layouts or upgraded specifications. Its rural setting brings a sense of privacy and space, with ample room to incorporate features such as multiple parking bays, detached garaging, or garden buildings. Landscaped gardens can also be created to suit individual preferences or buyer expectations. For developers or self-build investors, the prior planning history strengthens the case for reapplication and adds confidence to the site's development potential.

Agents notes

We understand that the property will be sold freehold.

Disclaimer

Minors and Brady (M&B), along with their representatives, aren’t authorised to provide assurances about the property, whether on their own behalf or on behalf of their client. We don’t take responsibility for any statements made in these particulars, which don’t constitute part of any offer or contract. To comply with AML regulations, £52 is charged to each buyer which covers the cost of the digital ID check. It’s recommended to verify leasehold charges provided by the seller through legal representation. All mentioned areas, measurements, and distances are approximate, and the information, including text, photographs, and plans, serves as guidance and may not cover all aspects comprehensively. It shouldn’t be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations, or other consents. Services, equipment, and facilities haven’t been tested by M&B, and prospective purchasers are advised to verify the information to their satisfaction through inspection or other means.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-07-21

Utilities & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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

50 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    55
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hempnall Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    155
    Type
    Community school
  • St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy1.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Manor Field Infant and Nursery School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    111
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Long Stratton High School1.9 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    679
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Framingham Earl High School5.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    791
    Type
    Academy converter
  • University Technical College Norfolk6.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    451
    Type
    University technical college
  • Hethersett Academy7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,250
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy7.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,685
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Morrisons Daily Hempnall The Street, Hempnall1.7 miles
Co-op Long Stratton Supermarket, Long Stratton1.9 miles
Co-op Mulbarton, Mulbarton3.4 miles

GP surgery

Long Stratton Medical Partnership1.8 miles

Pharmacy

Well1.9 miles

Hospital

Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital7.7 miles

Green space

Play Space737 metres

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

Wymondham Rail Station7.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Countryman760 metres

Typical drive times

Bungay17 min · 9.9 miles
Loddon17 min · 12 miles
Harleston15 min · 10 miles
Wymondham16 min · 8.6 miles
Norwich (city)17 min · 9.3 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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