Banningham Road, Ingworth, Norwich, NR11

Old Farm House is a beautiful Grade 2 listed farmhouse set less than one mile from the idyllic village of Ingworth and just a short drive from the market town of Aylsham. This characterful 4 bedroom house was built in 1680 and benefits from a pretty south facing garden, and additional unconverted 2 storey barn and outbuilding.
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GROUND FLOOR

- Reception hall
- Kitchen with walk in larder
- Living room
- Dining Room
- Office
- Cloakroom
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FIRST FLOOR

- Main bedroom with ensuite
- 3 further double bedrooms
- Family bathroom
- Norfolk winder staircase to 2 further attic rooms
- Large airing cupboard
- Additional attic room
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OTHER

- Large 2 storey timber barn with large unconverted attic
- Ruins of a brick office once part of the neighbouring estate.
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OUTSIDE

- Pretty south facing mature garden
- In and out driveway with off-road parking
- Large utility storage shed
- Additional storage sheds and building.
- Gardens & grounds in all approx. 0.61 acres (stms)
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DRIVING DISTANCES (approx.)

- 2 miles to Aylsham
- 11 miles Norfolk Broads
- 15 miles to Norwich (Mainline trains to London Liverpool Street)
- 2 miles to Blickling Hall (National Trust House)
- 9 miles to Cromer
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SITUATION

Old Farmhouse is situated in a pleasant rural location between the village of Ingworth and the A140 between Norwich and Cromer. The house has a southerly aspect over its own gardens and grounds and is 2 miles to the north of the market town of Aylsham. Aylsham offers an excellent selection of shops and supermarkets and has two doctors' surgeries, two vets, dentists, opticians, banks, library, primary and secondary schools as well two sports grounds and a steam railway station. There is a reputable state high school and private schools nearby, notably Greshams at Holt and Beeston Hall in Sheringham. There are many delightful walking and cycling routes along the River Bure and the Bure Valley Railway.

Ingworth is 8 miles from the popular North Norfolk coastal beaches which provide excellent sailing, swimming and leisure pursuits with golf available at Royal Cromer, Sheringham and Mundesley. There are many delightful walks and bridle paths in the area including the National Trust properties of Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park.

The Cathedral City of Norwich is a 35-minute drive and offers a vibrant business community and as the regional centre has an extensive range of cultural and leisure facilities, including the Norwich City football club, the Riverside leisure development complete with cinema and numerous restaurants and pubs. The city has an excellent range of state and private schools and is well known for its excellent shopping with a combination of independent retailers along with a number of premium department stores. Norwich has a mainline railway station with a service to London Liverpool Street and the expanding Norwich International Airport is just to the north of the city.
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DESCRIPTION

Old Farm House is of brick and flint construction under a tiled roof, offering three well-proportioned reception rooms on the ground floor, four bedrooms on the first floor and three attic rooms on the second floor, which subject to necessary planning consents could be refurbished to provide further bedrooms, office space or playroom for example.

Over the years, the property has been subjected to extensive but sympathetic restoration with many period features retained, which include pamment floors, open fireplaces, Norfolk winder staircase, exposed brickwork and oak beams and leaded windows.

The front door opens into a spacious entrance hall, with polished pamment tiled flooring and staircase with under stairs cupboard rising to the first floor. To the right is a well-proportioned living room exposed oak beams and benefitting from a south facing window which floods the room with light. A large brick fireplace has an old oak mantel and an open BAXI fire. Built in bookshelves line one of the walls. This is a wonderful room for relaxing or entertaining.

The kitchen is situated at the rear of the property, this is a charming room with plenty of room for dining and cooking. Painted shaker style units with wooden worktops align the walls and there is a red oil-fired aga and a butlers sink. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher, and they also have an additional separate oven and hob which can be used in the summer months if you wish to turn the aga off. A large walk-in larder offers excellent additional storage. A back door leads out to the rear courtyard, where there is an outbuilding which could be utilised as further utility space.

The dining room is at the west end of the house, and has a large south facing window, oak flooring, built-in shelving, and a brick fireplace with oak mantel and log burner. Down a couple of steps at the rear of the property is an office, with a cloakroom off it. This could also be used as a downstairs bedroom or playroom.

On the first floor there are 4 well-proportioned double bedrooms. The main bedroom overlooks the front of the property and has lovely old oak beams and built-in storage. A couple of steps down lead into an ensuite with white sanitaryware a bath with electric shower over. There are two bedrooms that have lovely views over the front garden, one of which has built-in storage and the other features a Norfolk winder staircase rising to two attic rooms on the second floor, each of which are boarded and have a window.

From the landing there is loft access via retractable ladder leading to a third attic room.

The family bathroom features a bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
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OUTSIDE

The property sits back from the road within a peaceful and tranquil rural setting. An attractive 'in and out' driveway leads to the front of the property and provides ample off-road parking. A beautiful climbing wisteria adorns the front of the property. The landscaped gardens are to the south and west elevations and are a particularly attractive feature of this property.

The gardens have been beautifully landscaped and extensively planted over the years and comprise numerous specimen trees and fruit trees, shrubs, mature hedging and meticulously planted borders.

There is a former granary over a 2-bay cart shed along the east side of the boundary together with a derelict office, which subject to necessary consent, all offer potential for additional ancillary accommodation.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY

North Norfolk - Council Tax band G
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TENURE
Freehold, Title Number: NK409719
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SERVICES

Mains water and electricity (re-wired approx. 13 years ago)
Drainage via septic tank
Oil for cooking (AGA) only
Electric storage heaters throughout
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HISTORIC ENGLAND

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1049899
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AGENTS NOTE

There is understood to be a right of way for the benefit of the farm along the side driveway past the granary.
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DATE DETAILS PRODUCED

August 24
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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.