Wayford, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12

The Maltings is a unique property that offers a five-bedroom residential property (approx. 3000 sq.ft), with an incredible warehouse/workshop building offering almost 14000 sq.ft over 3 floors – currently used as a small plastic production/warehouse, historically used as a traditional Malt House. The property offers ample off-road parking, a mooring and a slip straight onto the River Ant through the Marina.
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GROUND FLOOR

- Sitting room
- Dining room
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Garden room
- W.C.
- Entrance Hall
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FIRST FLOOR

- Landing
- Main bedroom (dressing and en-suite)
- 4x further bedrooms
- Family bathroom
- Laundry room
- Access to attic room
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WAREHOUSE/FACTORY

- Approx. 14000 sq.ft
- Set over 3 levels (reduced height to lower)
- Shop entrance
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OUTSIDE

- Ample off-road parking
- Garden
- Mooring
- Pill Box
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LOCAL AUTHORITY

North Norfolk District Council, Band: D
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Tenure: Freehold
- EPC: D
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SERVICES

Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage
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HISTORY

Our client has kindly provided us with the following information:
Now call “The Maltings”, the property was originally called “Stalham Maltings”.
The building is a substantial “floor” Maltings with many original features.

The middle section was built and commissioned in 1867 and has a plaque confirming the date which is now a feature of the top floor “Office” at the front end of the complete structure, with the change of access from Wherry to Road/Rail and South end of the Structure was added and built across the original Dyke and alongside the Furnace end. Finally after many years of successful production the North end was added and a plaque is in place dated by the then owners J & D Walker 1937 of Scotland.

Alongside the front of the Maltings building there is a World War 1 Pill Box used to defend the Bridge during the early 1900’2 but when viewed now the later 1937 addition obstructs the line of fire for the occupants. This particular Pill Box is now a Pokeman listing.

The original “Steep” tank is still in place and the drainage system also but does not form part of current use, similarly the access shafts for loading the grain into the tank are still in place.

The furnace is no longer in place and none of the operational equipment exists within the building. Some special Tiles which formed the floor above the furnace onto which the Grain was placed for roasting have been found and restored and represent a beautiful image of functionality and design, similarly the lower working floor is constructed of Norfolk Red Brick.

The upper working floor is covered in around 2,8000 Clay Pantiles that the grain was thrown onto and a system of Ploughing was adopted using Wooden and Metal Malt ploughs drawn through the grain and the Maltster used their experience to maintain the depth of the Grain to adjust its temperature.

After its life as a functioning Maltings its use developed more to the environment in which it stands as a place where water craft were produced and maintained. The front end of the building was once used by a Boatbuilder to produce a craft for the former Prime Minister Edward Heath.
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HOUSE (residential use, residential rates: D)

The main house is entered to the left of the building into a hallway, turning left you will lead through into the sitting room which has wooden floors and exposed beams. The sitting room then steps up a couple of steps to additional living space, through to the kitchen. The kitchen continues the exposed beams and wooden flooring and has a good-sized window looking out onto the River Ant. You will find an electric Range cooker, a large kitchen island, wooden units with granite worktops and a large walk-in pantry. As you continue round you will find the dining room which overlooks the sitting room area. The sitting room has a door that leads out to the garden room area, overlooking the garden, whilst another door by the kitchen opens out to the sun deck and looks out over the water.

A staircase from the ground floor entrance hall leads up to the central first floor landing area, providing access to all of the rooms on this level.

The main bedroom is located on the corner and enjoys a double aspect, this then leads through to a dressing room and en suite. The four other bedrooms are served by the family bathroom whilst a laundry room completes the first-floor accommodation.

A further staircase leads up from the first-floor landing to the unconverted attic room.
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WAREHOUSE/WORKSHOP/SHOP (currently commercial use, business rates RV Gross Charge £6,736.50pa)

The 14000 sq.ft warehouse is currently set over 3 main floors (the lowest level has reduced ceiling height) and is mainly open plan, with a few smaller internal rooms/divisions.

At the road end there is a customer facing shop (with off-road parking) and office space above.

The warehouse is mainly used for storage and small fabrication works for the plastic based company currently being operated by our client.

The warehouse offers an incredible potential opportunity to be developed into either a large single dwelling or numerous apartments, of course subject to planning and the necessary consents, which have not been obtained yet.
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OUTSIDE

The Maltings sits on a plot of almost 1 acre (stms) with ample off-road parking to the front and the side of the property. The garden offers an open space with mature trees. There is easy access to the River Ant from the property with a private slip and mooring leading out through the Marina. The property has a decking area to the rear to enjoy being emersed in the wildlife and nature of the River Ant. A Pill Box now remains to the front of the property, and still stands inside the curtilage of the property. A small electric substation is located in the garden and is fenced off.
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SITUATION

The property is located by Wayford Bridge, a village on the River Ant. Due to the property being based in the Broads National Park, on the doorstep you will find many wonderful walks and areas to explore and can also embrace the Broads and everything that it has to offer such as wildlife, sailing and fishing. Located just over two miles from the property is Stalham, a small Broadland market town which offers a large supermarket along with good local shopping, schools, surgery, banks, post office and other local amenities. About five miles to the South is the Broadland town of Wroxham which also has a wide range of local amenities and a railway line to Norwich. The Cathedral City of Norwich has a vibrant business and cultural community and is home to the Norwich and Norfolk festival now one of the largest in the country. There is a mainland railway station at Norwich to London Liverpool Street and to the North of the City Norwich International Airport
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DRIVING DISTANCES (approx.)

- Wroxham: 6.2 miles
- East Coast: 6.0 miles
- Norwich: 14.0 miles
- North Walsham: 7.2 miles
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DIRECTIONS

From Wroxham take the A1151 north towards Stalham. After 1.2 miles take the 2nd exit off the roundabout and continue to follow the A1151. Continue for a further 3.6 miles, passing the Barton Road intersection. The property will be located on the right-hand side, just beyond the Wayford Bridge Inn.
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WHAT3WORDS

We highly recommend the use of the what3words website/app. This allows the user to locate an exact point on the ground (within a 3-metre square) by simply using three words.

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AGENTS NOTES

The property does have a couple of trees that do have a TPO.
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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; we would politely ask you discuss with our staff if there is any point of particular importance to you, before you make arrangements to visit or plan a viewing appointment.

8. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment.
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DATE DETAILS PRODUCED

May 2024