Guide price £895,000
REF: BUM260006
A charming Grade II listed period home dating from the 17th century, offering characterful accommodation across three floors. Enjoying landscaped gardens, countryside views, a double garage with gym, and a picturesque setting overlooking the village pond.
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GROUND FLOOR
- Entrance hall
- Dining room
- Sitting room
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Utility room
- Boot room
- Shower room
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FIRST FLOOR
- Main bedroom with en suite cloakroom
- Three further bedrooms
- Family bathroom
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SECOND FLOOR
- Studio/bedroom
- Office/bedroom
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OUTSIDE
- Landscaped gardens & grounds
- Raised vegetable garden
- Terrace
- Detached double garage with adjoining gym & storage
- Off-road parking
- Overlooks village pond to front
- Far reaching countryside views to the rear
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Utilities
- Water supply: Mains
- Electricity: Mains
- Oil: Private supply
- LPG: Yes (Range cooker)
- Heating: Boiler
- Drainage: Septic tank
- Broadband connection: ADSL
- Parking: Off road & double garage
- EV charge point: No
Rights and Restrictions
- Private rights of way: No
- Public rights of way: No
- Listed Property: Yes
- Restrictions: Yes
- Easements: Yes
- Conservation area: Yes
Risks
- Flooded in last 5 years: Yes/No
- Flood defences: Ask Agent
- Source of flood: Ask Agent
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TENURE & LAND REGISTRY
Freehold: NK101984
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LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Norfolk District Council, Band: F
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EPC RATING
E
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HISTORIC ENGLAND
Grade II listed: 1051139
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DESCRIPTION
Believed to date back to around 1610, with later additions during the 18th century, this charming timber-framed period home offers a wonderful sense of history and character. Lovingly owned by the current custodians since 2002, the property enjoys an enviable setting overlooking the village pond, where ducks and local wildlife provide a picturesque and ever-changing outlook. Distinctive architectural features, including a glazed pantile roof, exposed timbers and a variety of original details, reflect the property’s long and fascinating heritage. Pond Farm is listed in Pevsners “Buildings of England” as a notable example of a timber framed farmhouse
The accommodation begins with a practical boot room, complete with French doors opening directly onto the garden, providing an ideal everyday entrance to the home. This leads through to a utility room fitted with built-in cabinetry, a butler sink, tiled flooring and plumbing for laundry appliances. A particularly useful feature is the walk-in open larder, offering excellent additional storage.
The kitchen enjoys attractive views over the rear garden and features solid French oak flooring, exposed beams and a range of built-in cabinets. A butler sink, integrated dishwasher and Falcon LPG range cooker create a well-equipped cooking space, complemented by a dedicated recess for a fridge-freezer. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a spacious breakfast room, forming a bright and sociable open-plan living area with triple-aspect windows that fill the space with natural light. Within the ceiling is a fascinating coffin hatch, a rare historical feature reflecting the property’s early origins, while a charming window seat with storage beneath enjoys views across the village pond to the front.
A hallway with a solid Oak front door and solid French Oak flooring links the kitchen area with the remainder of the ground floor and provides access to a shower room with walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC. At the heart of the home is the dining room, a characterful double-aspect space featuring exposed timber beams, mixed west African hardwood flooring (teak, mahogany and Sapele) and a striking inglenook fireplace with open fire, creating a warm and atmospheric setting for entertaining. The sitting room is equally inviting, again enjoying a double aspect and retaining exposed beams together with a second inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove. To one side, cleverly designed built-in cabinetry with drawers provides discreet and practical storage.
The first-floor landing is a particularly striking feature, extending along much of the length of the property and rich in character with exposed beams. Three windows allow natural light to flood the space, enhancing the sense of history and openness. The principal bedroom enjoys a delightful double aspect with lovely views and retains attractive exposed beams together with a Stuart fireplace, adding to the room’s period charm. A small en suite cloakroom provides a wash hand basin and WC. An adjacent bedroom overlooks the rear garden and also features exposed beams and another Stuart fireplace, giving the room a distinctive historic character.
There are two further bedrooms on this floor, one enjoying views to the front of the property, while the rear-facing bedroom includes access to the historic coffin hatch, which can also be reached from the kitchen/breakfast room below. Completing the accommodation on this floor is the family bathroom, fitted with a bath, separate shower, wash hand basin and WC.
From the first-floor landing, two separate staircases rise to characterful rooms on the second floor. The smaller is currently used as a study, while the larger serves as a studio. Both provide flexible accommodation and could readily be adapted to create additional bedroom space if required.
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OUTSIDE
Situated within an idyllic village setting, the property is set within beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, thoughtfully designed to offer both attractive outlooks and practical outdoor space. To the front, a well-maintained garden with specimen trees creates an appealing approach, while the house also enjoys a particularly charming aspect overlooking the village pond.
The main garden is accessed from the driveway, with the added benefit of a side gate providing right of access over the neighbouring property. A terrace adjoins the house, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, with views across the surrounding gardens. The grounds have been carefully arranged to include a raised vegetable garden—perfect for those wishing to grow their own produce—alongside a variety of well-planted borders and features that enhance the overall setting.
A detached double garage offers excellent parking and storage, complemented by an adjoining gym/studio, providing versatile space suitable for a home office, fitness area or creative studio. In addition, there is off-road parking for several vehicles.
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SITUATION
Seething is a traditional village in South Norfolk offering a range of local amenities including a village shop, post office, village hall, and a large playing field. The village is also home to a privately owned airfield, formerly known as RAF Seething. Its historic church, St Margaret and St Remigius, is one of Norfolk’s 124 surviving Norman round-tower churches and features extensive medieval wall paintings. Local education is provided by Seething and Mundham Primary School, which caters for children from Reception through to Year Six.
The well-served village of Brooke is just over 3 miles away and has local shopping facilities including a primary school, farm shop, two public houses, hair salons, café, florist, vet, garage, village hall, cricket club, and church.
The small market town of Loddon is well served with schools to accommodate all age groups. As well as nursery schools, a primary and secondary school, Loddon is also home to the prestigious Langley School, which is an independent co-educational day school with boarding facilities for children aged 10-18. The High Street offers an abundance of shops and restaurants, and an excellent range of convenient services including, Rosy Lee’s Tearoom, Spoon Cakes, The Lawnes Beauty Clinic, a Co-op supermarket, an independent butcher and a library, as well as a doctor’s surgery, dentists and a post office which provides banking facilities.
The nearby market town of Bungay has a wide selection of shops, a theatre, and a golf club with an 18-hole course. The Earsham Street area of Bungay has several excellent shops including a fishmonger, delicatessen, florists, and greengrocer. There is a market on Thursdays. The Suffolk heritage coast is within easy driving distance.
The Cathedral City of Norwich is about 10 miles to the northwest and is renowned for its vibrant city life with a thriving business community, a wide variety of cultural and leisure pursuits and is regarded as the regions centre for shopping. There are numerous cafes and restaurants and a permanent open market in the heart of the City.
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DRIVING DISTANCES (approx.)
- Brooke: 3.2 miles
- Loddon: 3.6 miles
- Bungay: 6.5 miles
- Norwich: 10 miles
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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. Note to potential purchasers who intend to view the property; if there is any point of particular importance to you, we ask you to discuss this with us before you make arrangements to visit or request a viewing appointment.
8. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment through Jackson-Stops.
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DATE DETAILS PRODUCED
March 2026
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