Ixworth Road, Norton

Full Property Description

The sense of space that you feel on arriving at Orchard House is the hallmark of this home. As you move down the sweeping driveway that leads to the triple garage/workshop you will be struck by how private the grounds feel. On entering the main house the sense of space and the dappled light shining through the windows helps maintain that feeling.

Starting on the ground floor, the sitting room and drawing room both exude period features such as beams and fireplaces. The sitting room itself has a study area separated by exposed floor to ceiling beams. Moving through the drawing room you will find doors to the kitchen and dining room too. 

The kitchen has beams to the walls and ceiling as well as its own storm porch entrance, shaker style units and spaces for range cooker and American style fridge freezer too. The sheer size of the room offers a lot of scope for you to put your own stamp on this space.

The dining room is split into two large areas (one of which has a vaulted ceiling and would be ideal for entertaining before sitting down for a meal with your guests). From the main dining area there are stairs up to the first floor accommodation.

On the first floor you will find a galleried landing, four very good sized bedrooms (most with storage and one with sink) as well as two bathrooms as well as more period features and beams.

Outside you will find the laundry room to the side of the farmhouse and brick storage shed. Moving towards the covered barn you can find the triple garage and workshop with power and light supplied and further storage.

As you look around the grounds of Orchard House, you will find a wildflower garden, mature trees and shrubs and its own natural pond. The current owners have loved planning how the summer garden will look beach year with an explosion of colour guaranteed every year! 

The converted barn has been finished to a very high standard and has been used recently as an AirBnB but would also make an ideal space for mum and dad or perhaps you have family members that would just like their own space. 

With vaulted beamed ceiling in the barns kitchen, a sprawling dining and living room space as well as three bedrooms, two en-suites, separate WC and boiler room, this is a superb income stream or space for your guests to relax when they come to stay.

Finally, the solar panels on the roof of both buildings and air source heat pumps both keep the utility costs down for such a large property (the current owners loved the fact that the direction of the roofs made for the maximum solar gain through the panels.

Norton and the Surrounding Area
 
Norton, a beautiful village nestled in the picturesque county of Suffolk, boasts a charming blend of rural tranquility and historical character. Surrounded by lush green fields and framed by classic English countryside, Norton exudes a peaceful ambiance that captures the essence of traditional village life.

If you are looking for some great dog walks that take advantage of the variety of public footpaths with spectacular views over the village and surrounding countryside, then Norton is ideal.

While Norton encapsulates the idyllic rural experience, its proximity to larger towns ensures convenience for residents. The surrounding Suffolk countryside offers opportunities for scenic walks and exploration, allowing villagers to enjoy the natural beauty that defines the region. There are excellent rail links in and out of east Anglia from the nearby village of Elmswell.