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£2,000,000

Colney Lane, Cringleford

Land size
4 acres
Bedrooms
13
Bathrooms
8

Key Features

  • A truly individual detached residence extending to over 7,400 sq/ft.
  • 13 bedrooms over 2 floors offering remarkable versatility for large families, multigenerational living or commercial use (STPP)
  • Exciting potential for alternative or commercial uses, such as a care home, school or similar (STPP)
  • 3 huge reception rooms, plus a 17'11 Utility, cellar and kitchen/diner providing exceptional scope for entertaining and flexible everyday living
  • 23'5 kitchen/diner complemented by a second kitchen which could form part of an annexe
  • 8 bathrooms, of which 4 are en-suites and 3 Jack & Jill bathrooms, arranged across both floors
  • Detached 1470 sq/ft. brick-built pool house with WC
  • Approaching 4 acres of secluded grounds adjoining woodland, with expansive open areas, mature trees and entertaining space
  • Exceptional off-road parking for numerous vehicles, together with a triple garage and substantial additional outbuilding
  • Tucked away towards the end of prestigious Colney Lane, convenient for the UEA, NNUH and Norwich

Description

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SUMMARY

Few properties offer this combination of scale, seclusion and versatility so close to Norwich. This highly individual 13-bedroom residence presents an exceptionally rare opportunity for a purchaser to acquire an extraordinary amount of space.

The scale becomes apparent on entry, with an expansive entrance hall and striking central staircase providing access to a broad range of accommodation. The floorplan includes a kitchen/diner, second kitchen and large utility room, alongside multiple reception spaces of impressive proportions, allowing the house to adapt to formal entertaining, everyday family life, work, or recreation. 3 bedrooms sit on the ground floor, along with a bathroom and en-suite, creating a genuine self-contained annexe option.

Upstairs, the main bedroom includes its own wardrobe and en-suite, while 9 further bedrooms provide an impressive amount of sleeping accommodation. 2 additional en-suites and 3 dual-access bathrooms serve this floor, giving a new owner enormous potential to reconfigure the accommodation to suit their lifestyle.

For those looking beyond a conventional family home, the sheer scale and versatility of the accommodation, extensive grounds, parking and additional buildings create exciting potential for alternative purposes, such as a care home or similar, subject to necessary permissions. This is a rare opportunity to reimagine a remarkable property within a wonderfully private setting on prestigious Colney Lane.

OUTSIDE

The setting is every bit as impressive as the house itself. Tucked away from Colney Lane, a long driveway creates an immediate sense of arrival and leads to an extensive parking area that can accommodate numerous vehicles. A detached triple garage is complemented by a sizeable additional outbuilding to the rear, adding yet another dimension to the versatility on offer.

The grounds approach 4 acres, combining sweeping open garden areas with mature trees and established planting to create a wonderfully private and secluded haven adjoining woodland. Generous terraces provide superb space for outdoor entertaining, while the separate leisure building houses a substantial indoor swimming pool, creating a fantastic facility away from the main residence.

With exceptional privacy, expansive grounds, leisure facilities, extensive parking and substantial ancillary buildings, the sheer scale of this remarkable setting is incredibly difficult to replicate so close to Norwich.

LOCATION

Situated in one of Norwich's prestigious addresses, Colney Lane is known for its spacious properties, exclusive feel and exceptional convenience. This sought-after area is perfectly positioned for both tranquillity and accessibility, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals alike. The property benefits from excellent transport links, with Norwich city centre just a short drive away, offering a wealth of shops, restaurants, cultural attractions and leisure facilities. For those working in the medical or academic fields, the NNUH and the UEA are both within easy reach. With its unbeatable location, this remarkable home is an exciting opportunity to acquire a truly distinguished residence.

DIRECTIONS

Head into Norwich on Newmarket Road and take the slip road towards Cringleford. Turn left onto Colney Lane and follow the road almost all the way to the end, before the pedestrian access to the UEA Wildlife Trail Car Park, where the property can be found down a narrow driveway between houses on the right-hand side.

AGENTS NOTE

Please be advised that some marketing images have been digitally enhanced using AI. We have not yet seen the Building Regulations for the extensions, and the property has suffered a leak from the water cylinder, which requires remedial works. Image showing boundary lines for guidance purposes only. Please refer to the title plan for a more accurate view of the boundaries. A pond, cesspool and utility poles can be located within the boundary.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

South Norfolk

COUNCIL TAX BAND

G

DISCLAIMER

While we have made diligent efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information relating to each property at the point of listing, you are advised to consult the official local council website for details on conservation areas, flood risks, tree preservation orders, planning applications, and other relevant aspects. These details are for guidance purposes only and we do not seek advice from the seller's legal representative in their preparation. We also strongly advise that you inspect the property and surrounding area on Google Maps and Street View prior to viewing. The photographs do not infer that items shown are included in the sale, the measurements quoted are approximate and the fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested, therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you then please obtain professional confirmation of it.

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LETTINGS SERVICES

We offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service via our affiliated agency, Habi Property. If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free, no obligation review of your current portfolio then please contact the office to discuss this further.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-09-18

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,221 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£500,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £376,120 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas 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
Driveway
Garden
Patio

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

20 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • Cringleford Prep653 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    52
    Type
    Free schools
  • Cringleford CE VA Primary School758 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    458
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bluebell Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    201
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Colman Junior School1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    209
    Type
    Academy converter
  • West Earlham Junior School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    239
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • City Academy Norwich1 mileOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    674
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,685
    Type
    Academy converter
  • University Technical College Norfolk2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    451
    Type
    University technical college
  • Hewett Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    543
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Hethersett Academy2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,250
    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

Tesco Cringleford Express, Cringleford656 metres
Spar - University Of East Anglia, Norwich790 metres
M&S Norwich Hospital Food To Go, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital0.7 miles

GP surgery

Uea Medical Centre933 metres

Pharmacy

Cosmas Pharmacy0.7 miles

Hospital

Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital0.7 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden518 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

Norwich Rail Station3.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Cringleford Heights304 metres

Typical drive times

Hingham22 min · 13 miles
Wymondham13 min · 7.2 miles
Attleborough19 min · 13 miles
Norwich (city)11 min · 3.6 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

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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