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£1,250,000

Bunwell Road, Besthorpe, Norfolk, NR17

Land size
1.25 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Description

FLAXTON BARN | AN EXCEPTIONAL COUNTRY RESIDENCE OF DISTINCTION | APPROX. 5,210 SQ FT | 1.25 ACRES

Flaxton Barn is an outstanding five-bedroom barn conversion, discreetly positioned at the end of a bespoke private driveway and set within approximately 1.25 acres of beautifully secluded grounds. Extending to an impressive 5,210 sq ft of accommodation and outbuildings, this remarkable home effortlessly blends magnificent period character with contemporary family living, creating one of the area's finest country residences.

Approached via an attractive private courtyard, the property immediately impresses with its sense of arrival, exceptional craftsmanship and abundance of original features. At the heart of the home lies a spectacular 31'7 dual-aspect drawing room, where exposed beams, a striking double-sided fireplace and impressive proportions combine to create an unforgettable entertaining space.

Designed with modern family life in mind, the accommodation flows effortlessly through a formal dining room into the superb 24'7 bespoke kitchen, beautifully finished with quartz worktops, a substantial central island and integrated appliances. Adjoining the kitchen is a welcoming family sitting room, while a separate library provides the perfect retreat for reading, relaxing or home working.

The ground floor continues to showcase the home's exceptional versatility, with a generous guest bedroom complete with an en suite shower room, together with a magnificent 28'4 triple-aspect reception room, offering endless possibilities as a leisure suite, entertaining room, studio or multi-generational living space. A dedicated home office, spacious utility room and cloakroom complete the accommodation.

Upstairs, a spacious galleried landing leads to four beautifully proportioned double bedrooms, including an elegant principal suite, all complemented by two beautifully appointed bathrooms and enjoying delightful views across the surrounding grounds.

Outside, Flaxton Barn is every bit as impressive. The mature grounds extend to approximately 1.25 acres, providing exceptional privacy and a peaceful countryside setting. A substantial double carport is accompanied by three individual outbuildings, offering outstanding flexibility for equestrian pursuits, workshops, hobbies, extensive storage or future ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

Flaxton Barn represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine distinction. Combining timeless character, over 5,200 sq ft of versatile accommodation, magnificent private grounds and an enviable rural setting, this remarkable residence offers an extraordinary lifestyle where space, privacy and elegance exist in perfect harmony.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-08-22

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,147 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£1,000,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £372,722 / 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
54 E
66 D

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

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & 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
Garage, Driveway, Gated Parking
Garden
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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 · available to 83% of premises

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

  • Spooner Row Primary School1.5 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    107
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Attleborough Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    365
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wymondham College Prep School1.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    421
    Type
    Free schools
  • Old Buckenham Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Morley Church of England Primary Academy2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    124
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Wymondham College1.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,427
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Attleborough Academy1.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    976
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Old Buckenham High School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    501
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wymondham High Academy4.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,686
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Long Stratton High School7.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    679
    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

M&S Besthorpe BP, Besthorpe, Norfolk1.1 miles
Lidl Attleborough, Attleborough2.1 miles
Sainsburys Attleborough, Attleborough2.2 miles

GP surgery

Attleborough Surgery1.8 miles

Pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy Church Street1.9 miles

Hospital

Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital9.6 miles

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Spooner Row Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

chapel1.2 miles

Typical drive times

Diss17 min · 13 miles
Hingham12 min · 8.5 miles
Wymondham8 min · 5.1 miles
Attleborough4 min · 2.2 miles
Norwich (city)24 min · 15 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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