Wacton Road, Forncett St. Peter, Norwich
- Land size
- 1.69 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Period former farmhouse
- Attached cottage
- Substantial detached barn with potential subject to planning permission
- Long driveway
- Rural views
- Rural setting
- Convenient location
- Income potential
- Enormous potential to update
- Highly versatile accommodation
Description
An outstanding and exciting rural opportunity consisting of a period farmhouse with attached cottage, substantial unconverted barn and rural views in all about 1.69 acres.
Property - The property consists of a substantial and attractive detached former farmhouse with attached self-contained 2 bedroom cottage of 3126 sq. ft. It was initially renovated by the current vendor but is considered it would now benefit from some modernisation. The accommodation is both spacious and versatile and would suit multi-generational living of a potential holiday let subject to planning permission.
The property has enormous character and the main house is over three floors whilst the cottage over two. Whilst attached, they have independent access and separate gardens and oil tanks.
The property is located at the end of a very long driveway and surrounded by open farmland and benefitting from far reaching rural views. There is a substantial steel framed barn of 2,371 sq. ft. which has been used as garaging and storage but could be used for a variety of purposes subject to planning permission.
Location - Forncett St Peter is approximately 4 miles to the west is Long Stratton, which has a good range of everyday amenities. The popular market town of Wymondham is about 7 miles, which has a wider range of amenities including the highly regarding Wymondham College, a Waitrose supermarket and train station with links to Cambridge. The cathedral city of Norwich is 12 miles to the north and has a thriving retail and business centre with many cultural and leisure facilities to suit most tastes, university, renowned schools, the Norfolk & Norwich hospital, airport and a mainline rail link to London Liverpool Street with journey times of about 1 hour and 50 minutes. There is also a direct rail link to London from Diss (11 miles) which runs to London Liverpool Street.
Services - Farmhouse and Cottage - Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electric with drainage via a septic tank. (Durrants have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order)
Local Authority - South Norfolk Council
Council Tax Band E
Energy Performance - E Rating
Viewing - Viewing is strictly by arrangement with the vendors' agent Durrants, please call .
Building Consultancy - Our Building Consultancy Team will be happy to provide advice to prospective buyers on planning applications, architectural design, building regulations and project management - please contact us if you would like to discuss.
Agent's Notes - 1) There is a footpath that runs up the drive and between the house and buildings opposite and continues beyond the property to Long Stratton.
2) This forms Lot 1 (red on plan) consists of the farmhouse, cottage, one large barn and 1.69 acres. Lot 2 (blue on plan) consists of the converted barn and one large barn and 1.87 acres. Lot 3 (green on plan) consists of the former grain store and 0.51 acre. Please note the Lot 3 is not available on its own and will only be sold as part of the whole or in conjunction with either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The footpath will form the boundary between the lots with each lot having 50% responsibility and ownership of their applicable sections. The property is also available as a whole.
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Market Value Analysis
Based on properties with houses in East Anglia (1+ acres).
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Durrants, Diss
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