* Freehold
* Principal farmhouse in a private and edge of village setting.
* Excellent range of barns with potential for many uses.
* Convenient North Norfolk location between Norwich and Holt.
* Mature gardens and grounds
* Meadows and broadleaf woodland.
* EPC Rating = E
A privately positioned farmhouse, with substantial barns, meadows and woodland
amounting to about 6 acres.
Description
Laurel Farm is an increasingly rare package of a farmhouse that retains
ownership of the original farm barns, which have the benefit of planning
consent for conversion. The farmhouse and barns are located on the edge of the
North Norfolk village of Little Barningham, set in about 5. 88 acres of
gardens, meadow and woodland with wonderful privacy and peace.
The House
The farmhouse is a believed to be late Victorian, with later additions and
alterations to create a substantial family home of almost 3000 square feet.
The house is well arranged, with a conventional layout in the original part of
the house, with a significant link being added to incorporate part of the
outbuildings into the accommodation.
An initial entrance hall provides lots of space of country kit, and is very
much the functional end of the house leading to a pantry, utility, WC and
through to a boot room. A farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room, with Aga, is a
great place to congregate, with space to spread out in with a sitting room and
living room, both with fireplaces, and a substantial reception room, again
with fireplace, that could be used in many ways.
Stairs up to a central landing lead to four double bedrooms, including the
principal bedroom with en suite shower room, and a further family bathroom.
All rooms over both floors enjoy views across the gardens meadows and woodland
beyond.
Barns
Across a courtyard from the house is traditional Norfolk barn, of attractive
red brick under a pantile roof, much of which is one substantial open room of
about 16m x 10m, with mezzanine level and skylights. This is a brilliant space
that could be utilised in many ways and has the benefit of planning consent
for conversion to a separate dwelling. A wing leads away from the main barn,
eventually linking back to the house, with garden store, workshop, and other
storage rooms. Part of the wing has the benefit of a planning consent to be
converted into an annexe to the main house, which incorporates part of the
boot room area of the house. There is a fantastic flexibility to the property
as a whole.
Gardens, grounds and land
Laurel Farm has two entrances. The main entrance sweeps into a courtyard
adjoining the barns and farmhouse, with parking for many cars and set behind a
low brick wall. A second, and lesser used, entrance is via a five bar field
gate on brick pillars providing access to the meadows and house.
The gardens of the farmhouse are mainly to the east and south, with a recently
landscaped area to the south of box topiary, lavender, box hedging and
gravelled areas opening out to an expanse of lawn. A delightful sunken garden
presents a cooler place to enjoy, with further lawns stretching away to a Ha -
Ha.
The meadows, which are bordered by stock proof fencing, offer established
grazing or alternatively could become wildflower meadows or similar, they are
a brilliant open space. A field gate separates the meadow from the broad lead
woodland, a thriving wildlife area which has been left wild.
Location
Laurel Farm is situated on the outskirts of the small rural village of Little
Barningham, about 6 miles from Holt and the market town of Aylsham, and 15
miles from Norwich. The village of Itteringham (1½ miles) to the south
includes The Walpole Arms, a well regarded public house and restaurant and an
excellent village shop and post office.
The popular Georgian town of Holt has excellent shopping facilities including
many thriving independent shops and is home to Gresham’s Public School.
Beeston Hall Preparatory School is nearby on the coast towards Sheringham.
The North Norfolk Coast, much of which is classified as an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, is approximately 8 miles to the north at Cley - next - the - Sea and
offers numerous recreational pursuits including bird sanctuaries, beaches,
excellent sailing and many popular public houses and restaurants. The Gunton
Arms public house and restaurant on the edge of Gunton Deer Park is about 5
miles. The city of Norwich has comprehensive shopping, schooling, business and
leisure facilities.
Square Footage: 2, 923 sq ft
Acreage:
5. 88 Acres
Directions
Leave Norwich on the A140 Cromer Road forking off to the left soon after
passing the airport onto the B1149 signposted towards Holt. At Saxthorpe
Church, turn right to Matlaske. Continue along this road for approximately 2
miles and turn right in to the village of Little Barningham. Laurel Farm is on
the right as you come into the village. The postcode for the property is NR11
7AG. The what3words unique location code is ///billiard. occur. pink.
Additional Info
Local Authority
North Norfolk District Council
Council Tax Band F
Agent’s Note
There is a right of way over the initial part of the drive, in favour of the
neighbouring drive.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are
specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject
to separate negotiation.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of
particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us,
especially before you travel to the property.

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