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Guide Price£700,000

Darrow Lane, Roydon

Land size
1.3 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • **Chain Free** **Guide Price £700,000 - £725,000** Impressive, individually designed new-build home occupying a generous plot of approximately 1.3 acres, enjoying a peaceful countryside setting on t
  • Beautifully considered architecture combining handsome red-brick elevations, complementary cladding and expansive glazing with high-quality contemporary interiors.
  • Superb open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, creating an exceptional space for everyday living and entertaining, with direct access to the gardens and terraces.
  • Stylish, well-appointed kitchen featuring extensive cabinetry, a contrasting central island, stone work surfaces, integrated appliances and a generous breakfast bar.
  • Elegant triple-aspect sitting room flooded with natural light, enjoying attractive garden views and a wood-burning stove to be installed as a welcoming focal point.
  • Versatile accommodation offering three generous first-floor double bedrooms, including one with an en suite, alongside a flexible ground-floor fourth bedroom or home office.
  • Thoughtfully incorporated modern comforts, including an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating to the ground floor, a separate utility room and beautifully finished bathrooms.
  • Extensive gardens framed by established trees, including a magnificent mature oak, with generous sandstone terraces and wonderful opportunities for outdoor entertaining and landscaping.
  • Substantial detached double garage and ample private driveway parking, set within an attractive former farmyard development shared with neighbouring Darrow Cottage.
  • Ideally positioned for the picturesque Norfolk and Suffolk countryside, with Diss, Eye and Harleston within easy reach, together with local schools, healthcare facilities and mainline rail connections

Description

An impressive, individually designed new-build home occupying a generous plot of approximately 1.3 acres, enjoying a peaceful countryside setting on the outskirts of Roydon. Offering beautifully proportioned and versatile accommodation, Oak House features a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, a spacious sitting room with wood-burning stove to be installed, four-bedroom potential, quality contemporary finishes and energy-efficient heating. Outside, extensive gardens, mature trees, generous terraces and a detached double garage complete the picture. All within easy reach of the popular market town of Diss, with its excellent amenities, schools and mainline railway station providing direct services to Norwich and London Liverpool Street. Get in touch with the team today to view.

Impressive, Individually Designed New-Build Home.. - Set within a peaceful rural setting on the outskirts of the popular village of Roydon, Oak House is an impressive, individually designed new-build home offering beautifully proportioned accommodation, contemporary finishes and substantial gardens, all surrounded by the attractive countryside of the Norfolk and Suffolk border. Occupying a generous plot extending to approximately 1.3 acres, at the end of a shared driveway, with the neighbouring Darrow Cottage forming part of this small development on a former farmyard, the property enjoys a wonderful sense of space and privacy, with open countryside close by and mature trees providing a lovely natural backdrop.

The house has been thoughtfully designed to combine the comfort and efficiency of a modern home with the warmth and character of traditional materials. Its handsome red-brick elevations, complementary cladding and tiled roof create an attractive exterior, while the extensive glazing ensures that natural light reaches into almost every corner of the accommodation. A spacious entrance hall provides a welcoming first impression, leading through to a superb triple-aspect sitting room, where generous windows and French doors frame views of the gardens. A wood-burning stove will be installed, providing a wonderful focal point and creating an inviting room in which to relax throughout the seasons.

At the heart of the home is the particularly impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, a beautifully light and sociable space designed around modern family life and entertaining. The kitchen features an extensive range of soft grey cabinetry complemented by a substantial deep-blue island, stone work surfaces and a carefully considered selection of integrated appliances, including a double oven, induction hob and dishwasher. A Belfast-style sink adds a traditional touch, while the generous breakfast bar provides an informal place to gather. Beyond the kitchen, there is ample room for a large dining table and additional seating, with multiple sets of glazed doors opening directly onto the gardens and paved terraces. The outlook is particularly appealing, with the south- and west-facing windows making the most of the daylight and afternoon sunshine.

Practicality has been equally well considered, with a separate utility room providing further storage, laundry facilities and direct access outside. There is also a versatile ground-floor reception room, ideally suited to use as a fourth bedroom, home office or guest accommodation, with a conveniently positioned shower room nearby. Together with the underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and an air-source heat pump, these features make Oak House a comfortable and adaptable home for a variety of lifestyles.

Upstairs, a bright galleried landing creates a lovely feeling of openness, enhanced by the large window overlooking the front of the property. Three generously sized double bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation, each enjoying its own attractive outlook across the gardens and surrounding landscape. The particularly spacious triple-aspect bedroom is a real highlight, with windows positioned to capture the changing light and views towards the mature oak trees, while another bedroom benefits from its own en suite shower room. A beautifully appointed family bathroom, complete with bath, vanity basin and natural light from both a window and rooflight, serves the remaining bedrooms.

Outside, the grounds are every bit as appealing as the house itself. The extensive gardens wrap around the property, offering wonderful scope for landscaping, outdoor entertaining and simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Established trees, including the magnificent oak from which the house takes its name, bring a sense of maturity to the setting, while the generous sandstone terraces provide natural extensions to the principal living spaces. There is plenty of room for children to play, for keen gardeners to create something special or for anyone seeking a little more breathing space. A substantial detached double garage, finished to complement the house, provides secure parking and additional storage, while the driveway offers ample further parking for several vehicles.

Despite its wonderfully rural position, Oak House is conveniently placed for everyday amenities and transport connections. Roydon is a well-regarded village with its own primary school and easy access to the neighbouring market town of Diss, which offers an excellent range of independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities. There are also GP surgeries, pharmacies and dental practices within the town, together with further schooling, including Diss High School. Diss railway station provides direct mainline services to Norwich and London Liverpool Street, making the location particularly appealing for those who need to travel further afield while enjoying a countryside lifestyle.

The surrounding area is rich in attractive villages, quiet country lanes and open farmland, with the historic market towns of Eye and Harleston also within easy reach, offering further independent shopping, places to eat and traditional market town amenities. The wider Norfolk and Suffolk countryside provides endless opportunities for walking, cycling and exploring, with an abundance of picturesque villages and rural landscapes close to home.

Oak House offers an increasingly sought-after combination of generous modern accommodation, energy-conscious design and an exceptional countryside setting. With its beautifully connected living spaces, flexible bedroom accommodation, substantial gardens and convenient proximity to Diss, this is a home designed to be enjoyed for many years to come.

Agents Notes... - A pre-recorded walkaround tour is available for this property

EPC to follow once completed

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-10-21

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,138 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£538,462 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £386,648 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains, Solar Panels
Water
Mains
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump, Underfloor Heating, Wood Burner
Broadband
Fibre (FTTC)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way
Yes
Listed Property
Ask Agent
Restrictions
Yes

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

Property Features

Accessibility
Lateral Living, Step-Free Access, Wide Doorways, Ramp Access, Level Access Shower, Level Access
Parking
Garage, Driveway
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

22 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Bressingham Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    139
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Roydon Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Community school
  • Diss Church of England Junior Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    149
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Diss Infant Academy and Nursery2.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    115
    Type
    Academy converter
  • All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    26
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Diss High School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    877
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hartismere School5.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,062
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Old Buckenham High School6.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    501
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Attleborough Academy8.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    976
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Long Stratton High School9.1 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

Aldi Park Road, Diss, Diss1.9 miles
Morrisons Diss, Diss2.1 miles
Tesco Diss Superstore, Diss2.1 miles

GP surgery

Lawns Practice1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Hado Pharmacy1.8 miles

Hospital

Hartismere Hospital5.6 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces281 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

Diss Rail Station2.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Darrow Lane878 metres

Typical drive times

Eye16 min · 7.1 miles
Diss6 min · 2.3 miles
Harleston20 min · 12 miles
Attleborough16 min · 11 miles
Norwich (city)36 min · 24 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

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.

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