Walsingham Road, Thursford Green, Fakenham, NR21

Rarely in North Norfolk does a property with this amount of land come to the market, so an exciting opportunity has arisen to acquire this 4-bedroom property sitting in 11.5 acres (stms) of land. With stables, multiple farm buildings and fenced paddocks. Located in a prime situation close to Holt and within easy distance of the North Norfolk Coast. __________ GROUND FLOOR - Entrance hall/utility room - Kitchen - Dining room - Sitting room - Cloakroom - Ground floor bedroom with en suite shower room __________ FIRST FLOOR - Main bedroom - Dressing room/bedroom 4 - Double bedroom - Family bathroom __________ OTHER - The property no longer has an agricultural tie - The land is subject to a section 106 preventing it being sold away from the house - Potential to extend the property (subject to necessary planning permission) __________ OUTSIDE - Fully fenced paddocks with rides between for easy access - Fully fenced plot boundaries - Multiple use agricultural buildings - Two fitted stable barns - Large steel frame barn - Lung ring/menage - Garden - Gravelled driveway and parking - Separate entrances for house and outbuildings/land __________ DRIVING DISTANCES (approx.) - Wells-next-the-Sea 8 miles - Burnham Market 11.5 miles - Holt 8.5 miles (Greshams School) - Stiffkey - 7 miles - Norwich 28 miles (international airport and mainline trains to London Liverpool St) - Kings Lynn 28 miles ( mainline trains to London Kings Cross via Cambridge) __________ SITUATION The property is located between the small village of Thursford, which has a garage/petrol station and two popular restaurants and the larger village of Little Walsingham which offers local amenities; the multi award-winning Walsingham Farm Shop, the Black Lion and Bull Inn pubs, cafes, antique shops, village store and a primary school; all within a short drive. Nearby is the picturesque market town of Holt; renowned for its attractive street frontages, Gresham's Schools and a wide range of independent shops and boutiques. Beeston Preparatory School is also easily accessible. Within a few miles is Burnham Market; a vibrant village offering a wealth of shops and restaurants. A popular tourist destination, being set just inland from Holkham Hall, Holkham Beach and Burnham Overy Staithe. There is a buzz in the air as the region enjoys everything on offer; from locally sourced butchers, fishmongers and farmers markets to artisan bakers, cool coffee shops, restaurants, delicatessens, up-market farm shops and art galleries. The town of Fakenham, transformed by its weekly market and monthly farmer's market, hosts at least twelve race days a year held at Fakenham Racecourse, one of the finest national hunt racecourses in the country. Wells-next-the-Sea, a popular coastal fishing town with a wonderful sandy beach and colourful beach huts is easily accessible, as are the picturesque villages of Stiffkey, Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea. The whole of the North Norfolk Coast is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with one of the best bird reserves in Europe and a wide variety of other leisure pursuits available such as sailing, seal watching, golf and walking along the Norfolk Coast path. There are saltmarshes, long sandy beaches, creeks and the quintessential north Norfolk wide open skies. __________ DESCRIPTION If you are looking for a family home surrounded by its own land, an equestrian property or smallholding, located within easy access of the coast , Holt and Gresham's School then Drift End Farm is perfect. The house sits in a slightly elevated position within its land, benefiting from lovely views to the south and west over the paddocks. It is believed to date from the early 2000's and is of brick construction with pantile roof. On the ground floor a good-sized entrance hall doubles as a utility room with built in cupboards, worktops and plenty of space for washing machine, dryer and fridge freezer etc. Leading off this hallway is a ground floor bedroom/study with an en suite shower room and WC . The kitchen is double aspect to the east and to the west, availing of morning and evening sun, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the garden and views over the land. This room is fitted with a range of units benefiting from integrated appliances including an electric oven and hob, dishwasher and an oil-fired Rayburn range. There are two good sized reception rooms, the dining room leading from the kitchen, also has floor to ceiling windows to the garden. There is a nicely proportioned sitting room with an inglenook style fireplace and wood burning stove. The stairs lead up from an inner hallway to a galleried landing. Currently the main bedroom has been partially opened to the adjacent bedroom, which is used as a dressing room, but this could be returned to a fourth bedroom if required. There is a further double bedroom on this floor and a family bathroom with bath and white sanitary wear. __________ OUTSIDE To the east side of the property there are a several outbuildings, suitable for various purposes. Currently two barns are fitted with stables. There is a Dutch barn and a more modern steel framed agricultural building along with smaller sheds and yards. There is also a fully enclosed lung ring/menage. The majority of the land sits to the south and west of the house. Fully fenced paddocks have rides between for ease of access and they have been well managed by rotated grazing of horses and sheep. The house is accessed by a separate gravelled driveway leading to a parking and turning area. To the southeast of the house there is a generous paved terrace, a lovely sunny spot protected by mature hedges. The rest of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees, laurel hedges, topiary, climbing roses and wisteria adding colour and interest, with westerly views over the pastureland. This is the perfect location for a sundowner. __________ LOCAL AUTHORITY North Norfolk District Council Band D __________ TENURE Freehold __________ SERVICES Mains electricity and water, private drainage and oil-fired central heating and Rayburn __________ DIRECTIONS From Fakenham proceed on the A148 towards Holt and at Thursford and take the left hand turning just before The Crawfish Thai Restaurant heading towards Hindringham. Take the next left hand road signed to Thursford and proceed through the village towards Walsingham. The first right hand lane is called Great Snoring Road and the property entrance can be found on your left just after this lane. __________ DATE DETAILS PRODUCED March 2023 Please note the red line on the photograph is a rough guide only __________ IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller. 7. 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