Charming Four Bedroom Period Cottage in Peaceful Hainford
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Sympathetically Updated Superb Period Home
- Fine Sitting Room and Study
- Fitted Kitchen with Rayburn Cooker and New Smeg Oven, and Adjoining Breakfast Room
- Contemporary Garden Room
- Cloak And Shower Room
- Four First Floor Bedrooms
- Modern And Stylish Bath and Shower Room
- Double Garage and Wide Range of Outbuildings
- Secluded Setting
- Grounds of Approximately 1 Acres (STMS)
Description
Orchard Cottage is a charming and beautifully presented period home, sympathetically updated to an exceptionally high standard. Set behind high-level double gates and surrounded by grounds of approximately one acre (stms), it combines period character with stylish contemporary living.
The welcoming entrance hall leads to a modern cloakroom and shower room, excellent storage and the first floor. The well-equipped kitchen has a working Rayburn cooker, newly fitted Smeg oven, generous storage and work surfaces, with a delightful adjoining breakfast room ideal for family and friends.
The light-filled sitting room enjoys lovely garden views, double doors to the terrace and a feature fireplace. A stunning contemporary garden room provides a further space to relax, finished with wood burner, while a well-appointed study completes the ground floor.
Upstairs are four bedrooms, served by a luxurious family bathroom and shower room.
Outside, the gated gravelled driveway provides ample parking and access to the double garage. The beautifully established grounds offer lawns, an entertaining terrace, kitchen garden, productive orchard and a raised deck with pergola overlooking the wildlife pond.
The courtyard provides a range of traditional outbuildings, including an impressive 30ft vaulted party barn or games room, workshop and access to the double garage, offering excellent versatility subject to any necessary planning consents.
Orchard Cottage is a truly special home, offering beautifully presented accommodation, wonderful grounds and excellent space for entertaining and enjoying the surrounding countryside.
HAINFORD
Hainford is a small, attractive village in Broadland, around 8 miles north of Norwich. It offers a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently close to the city, making it popular with families and commuters.
The village sits on the A140, providing easy access to Norwich, Aylsham and the North Norfolk coast, with Norwich Airport also nearby. A car is useful for most day-to-day travel.
Hainford has a primary school, village hall, playing field, recreation facilities and the popular local pub, The Chequers. There is an active community with a range of clubs and activities.
The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for walking and cycling, while the Broads, Wroxham and Coltishall are close by. Norwich provides a wide choice of shopping, restaurants, culture and entertainment, and the North Norfolk coast is also within easy reach.
The village has a mix of traditional cottages, older houses and modern homes, often with gardens and countryside views. Overall, Hainford offers a quieter village lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Norwich and the wider attractions of Norfolk.
SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX
Band E.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
E. Ref:-9380-2558-3120-2205-0021.
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TENURE
Freehold.
LOCATION
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WEBSITE TAGS
cosy-cottages
village-spirit
family-life
work-and-grow
room-to-roam
EPC Rating: E
Parking - Double garage
Parking - Driveway
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-01
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,165 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- Sewerage
- Mains
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
5.5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 90% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Hainford VC Primary School29 metresOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 72
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Frettenham Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 60
- Type
- Community school
- St Faiths CofE Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 80
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hevingham Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Foundation school
- Buxton Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 192
- Type
- Foundation school
Secondary
- Hellesdon High School4.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,476
- Type
- Academy converter
- Taverham High School5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,254
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sprowston Community Academy5.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,702
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Broadland High Ormiston Academy5.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 725
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sewell Park Academy5.2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 775
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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