Woodland And Lakes, Mautby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29
- Land size
- 67.05 acres
Key Features
- Woodland and Lakes at Mautby
- In all approximately 67.05 (27.13 hectares)
- FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO
Description
Woodland and Lakes at Mautby Lane, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3JB
A wealth of natural capital on the edge of the Norfolk Broads.
Rarely are blocks of this nature available in the Norfolk countryside.
In all approximately 67.05 (27.13 hectares)
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS
Woodland and Lakes at Mautby
In all approximately 67.05 (27.13 hectares)
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO
INTRODUCTION & LOCATION
Extending to 67.05 acres (27.13 hectares) in total, Mautby Decoy and Wood is now offered for sale for the first time in generations.
The Property is identified by the soil classification map as being part of the Newchurch 2 series being described as loamy clayey soils of coastal flats with naturally high groundwater.
Both lots benefit from extensive road frontage and good access to the highway.
Just 5 miles from the coastal town of Great Yarmouth and approximately 20 miles from the cathedral city of Norwich. The Property falls within the Norfolk Broads National Park, a recognised area for wildlife and natural beauty.
Lot 1 - What3words reference: ///hardly.branch.door
Lot 2 - What3words reference: ///kick.race.stir
LOT 1
A tranquil lake amidst mixed deciduous woodland extending to approximately 43.21 acres (17.49 hectares). The water and reedbed, known as Mautby Decoy extends to 6.25 acres (2.53 hectares). Whilst the lake has not been stocked it has sporadically been used for fishing over the years. The surrounding woodland was historically managed and there have been some replanting.
Subject to the necessary consents there may be scope to enhance the site from a recreational and ecological perspective.
LOT 2
Is an attractive block of mixed deciduous woodland interspersed with rides, open clearings and ditches extending to approximately 23.84 acres (9.65 hectares). Within the woodland there is a varied understorey structure, including areas of silvopasture. A network of ditches divides the woodland into compartments which includes mature and extensive hazel coppice, alder and other primarily native species.
GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS
METHOD OF SALE
The Property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in two lots. If a purchaser is interested in any part of a lot they are invited to discuss their requirements with the selling agent.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The Property is offered for sale freehold. Other than as detailed under the holdover provisions, the Property is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.
HOLDOVER
The vendor will reserve a right of holdover on the sporting to the 31st January 2026.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND ACCESS
The Property is sold subject to and with the help and benefit of all existing rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, easements, quasi-easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in these particulars. In particular it should be noted:
- There are existing rights relating to a water pipe across both lots.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by prior appointment with the office. Please contact the selling agent.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Please be aware of hazards within the woodland when viewing. Under no circumstance may you go into or close to the edge of the lake. Neither the Seller nor the Selling Agents are responsible for the safety of those viewing the property and accordingly those viewing the property do so at their own risk. Children are not permitted to accompany any viewing.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-15
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 3 Woodland listings in East Anglia (50+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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
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- 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 88% 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
- Filby Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 122
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ormesby Village Infant School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- Pupils
- 82
- Type
- Community school
- Caister Infant With Nursery School2.4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Pupils
- 287
- Type
- Community school
- Caister Junior School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 324
- Type
- Community school
- Ormesby Village Junior School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 114
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Caister Academy2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 657
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Great Yarmouth Charter Academy3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 882
- Type
- Free schools
- Faith
- Christian
- Lynn Grove Academy4.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,113
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Christian
- Flegg High Ormiston Academy5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 648
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ormiston Venture Academy5.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 889
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Surface water
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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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