* Character Cottage with Ample Parking
* Turnkey Holiday Let Business
* Two Self Contained Holiday Cottages
* Potential for Six Bedrooms in Main House
* Ideal for Multi - Generational Living
* Approx. 3/4 Acre Plot (stms)
* Backing onto Working Farmland
* Stunning Wildlife Pond & Outbuildings
Guide Price £780, 000 - £800, 000. This turnkey holiday let business offers a
private home with two self contained holiday cottages, which could also form
part of the main house with a self contained annexe for multi - generational
living. With views across working farmland, the plot extends to some 3/4 acre
(stms), with private gardens, a wildlife pond and extensive outbuildings.
Originally a barn conversion with outbuildings dating back some 150 years,
both the holiday cottages have been rated by visit england and gained a
certificate of excellence from trip advisor. The bees knees offers two
bedrooms and open plan kitchen and living space, with courtyard gardens. The
borrowers achieved 5* gold - as a detached barn with open plan living, and en
suite bedroom - with dedicated gardens to the rear. The main property offers a
wealth of character and charm, with a large farmhouse kitchen, with dining and
entertaining space, along with three bedrooms and a luxury bathroom.
Guide Price £780, 000 - £800, 000. This turnkey holiday let business offers a
private home with two self contained holiday cottages, which could also form
part of the main house with a self contained annexe for multi - generational
living. With views across working farmland, the plot extends to some 3/4 acre
(stms), with private gardens, a wildlife pond and extensive outbuildings.
Originally a barn conversion with outbuildings dating back some 150 years,
both the holiday cottages have been rated by visit england and gained a
certificate of excellence from trip advisor. The bees knees offers two
bedrooms and open plan kitchen and living space, with courtyard gardens. The
borrowers achieved 5* gold - as a detached barn with open plan living, and en
suite bedroom - with dedicated gardens to the rear. The main property offers a
wealth of character and charm, with a large farmhouse kitchen, with dining and
entertaining space, along with three bedrooms and a luxury bathroom.
_Location_ The historic and picturesque Norfolk village of Banham is always
very popular as it retains a strong sense of community. The thriving village
shop and ancient church surround the village green. There is a well patronised
Cider House symbolising this village's historical link with cider production.
The village primary school has in recent times been awarded outstanding by
Ofsted. It falls into the catchment for Old Buckenham High, a sought after
school as it is, itself situated within a village and draws mainly from only
surrounding villages. On the edges of the village is the renowned Banham Zoo.
There is also a well regarded butchers, a Post Office and two shops. The
village is situated only four miles from the A11 (the major London route) and
17 miles from Norwich approximately. The property is almost equidistant to a
range of market towns like Attleborough, Wymondham and Diss all of which have
a rail service to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Norwich.
_Directions_ You may wish to use your Sat - Nav (NR16 2DA), but to help. . . From
Norwich follow A11 and take the slip road at Attleborough following the B1077
through to Old Buckenham (approx 4 miles). Take the second right onto Doe Lane
by 'Old Buckenham Country Park' and then turn left at the t - junction onto New
Buckenham Road, where the property can be found on your left hand side.
_Agents_ _note_ Potential buyers should be aware the property utilises a
dedicated sewerage treatment plant. The property is currently offered by way
of two title deeds. The original house occupies a plot of some 0. 47 acres
(stms). The top part of the garden was a later addition, extending to 0. 22
acres (stms), and is subject to agricultural use restrictions. The holiday
accommodation is separately metered for electric and council tax/business
rates. All fixtures, fittings and furnishings will be left within the holiday
cottages.
_Olde_ _farm_
A shingle in and out driveway offers ample parking, with a range of mature
planting, and gated access to the courtyard entrance. Each property has a
seating area to front, with access leading to the formal gardens, workshop and
further side courtyard which is attached to the main property. The side
courtyard has been newly renovated, and offers an easy to maintain artificial
lawn.
From New Buckenham Road, double glazed entrance door to:
_Reception_ _hall_ Wood effect flooring, radiator, stairs to first floor
landing, smooth coved ceiling with recessed spotlights, doors to:
_Cloakroom_ Two piece suite comprising low level W. C with hidden cistern,
hand wash basin set within vanity unit with storage cupboard under and mixer
tap over, wood effect flooring, radiator, obscure double glazed window to
front with window shutters, smooth coved ceiling with recessed spotlights.
_Sitting_ _room_ _18' 2" x 16' 4" Max (5. 54m x 4. 98m)_ Cast iron wood burner
with tiled hearth and timber beam, fitted carpet, radiator x3, double glazed
window to front, double glazed French doors to rear, television point, built -
in storage cupboard with door to adjacent holiday letting accommodation - the
Bees Knees, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights and exposed timber beams,
door to:
_Study_ _11' 1" x 7' 7" (3. 38m x 2. 31m)_ Fitted carpet, vertical radiator,
double glazed window to side with window shutters, telephone point, smooth
coved ceiling with recessed spotlights.
_Kitchen/breakfast_ _room_ _18' 5" x 13' 1" Max (5. 61m x 3. 99m)_ Fitted range
of wall and base level units with solid wood work surfaces and inset ceramic
sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, tiled splash backs, central island,
Range Style cooker and extractor fan over, integrated fridge, integrated
dishwasher, tiled flooring, vertical radiator, double glazed window to rear
x2, stable door to side, smooth coved ceiling with recessed spotlights and
exposed timber beams, door to utility room, opening to:
_Dining_ _room_ _12' 4" x 10' 11" Max (3. 76m x 3. 33m)_ Fitted range of wall
and base level units with solid wood work surfaces, wine cooler x2, space for
dining table, tiled flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front with
window shutters, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights and exposed timber
beams.
_Utility_ _room_ _14' 3" x 8' 8" Max (4. 34m x 2. 64m)_ Fitted range of wall
and base level units with complementary rolled edge work surfaces and inset
ceramic butler sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, tiled splash backs, space
for fridge, space for fridge/freezer, space for washing machine, space for
tumble dryer, tiled flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear, stable
door to rear, thermostat heating control, built - in storage cupboard, coved
ceiling with loft access hatch, door to:
_Shower_ _room_ Three piece suite comprising low level W. C with hidden
cistern, wall mounted hand wash basin and mixer tap over, shower cubicle with
thermostatically controlled shower, tiled splash backs, extractor fan, tiled
flooring, heated towel rail, obscure double glazed window to rear, coved
ceiling with loft access hatch.
_Stairs_ _to_ _first_ _floor_ _landing_ Fitted carpet, radiator, built - in
airing cupboard, smooth coved ceiling with recessed spotlights and loft access
hatch, doors to:
_Double_ _bedroom_ _12' 9" x 7' 11" Max (Some Restricted Height) (3. 89m x
2. 41m)_ Fitted carpet, radiator, velux window to front, built - in double
wardrobe, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights and exposed timber beams.
_Double_ _bedroom_ _12' 9" x 7' 9" Max (Some Restricted Height) (3. 89m x
2. 36m)_ Fitted carpet, radiator, velux window to rear, built - in double
wardrobe, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights and exposed timber beams.
_Double_ _bedroom_ _14' 8" x 7' 7" Max (Some Restricted Height) (4. 47m x
2. 31m)_ Fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to front, velux window
to side, built - in double wardrobe, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights and
exposed timber beams
_family_ _bathroom_ Four piece suite comprising low level W. C with hidden
cistern, hand wash basin set within vanity unit with storage cupboard under
and mixer tap over, free standing oval shaped feature bath with mixer tap,
double shower cubicle with twin head and thermostatically controlled rainfall
shower, tiled splash backs, extractor fan, tiled flooring with underfloor
heating, heated towel rail, velux window to rear x2, smooth ceiling with
recessed spotlights.
_Double_ _bedroom_ _16' 4" x 10' 9" Max (Some Restricted Height) (4. 98m x
3. 28m)_ Fitted carpet, radiator, velux window to front, velux window to rear,
built - in double wardrobe x2, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights and
exposed timber beams.
_Outside_ Leading from the central courtyard, a timber walkway with trailing
wisteria above, opens up to a large lawned expanse, which is shared with The
Borrowers. This opens up to the rear lawn, with various outbuildings and
seating areas, including the timber summer house which is used as a bring your
own bottle bar! The Smial is an indoor barbecue hut, which offers a fantastic
all year round entertaining space - even known to be used over Christmas! The
wildlife pond offers a timber jetty style veranda to sit and enjoy the
tranquil setting, with resident wild ducks and swans often making an
appearance. Various shaded woodland walks can be found around the garden,
along with a children's play area, and ample space to enjoy the sun throughout
the day.
_Workshop_ _15' 6" x 11' 8" (4. 72m x 3. 56m)_ Door to front, power and
lighting.
_The_ _borrowers_
The property is approached via the main courtyard.
Entrance door to:
_Kitchen/dining_ _room_ _14' 7" x 13' 4" (4. 44m x 4. 06m)_ Fitted range of
wall and base level units with granite work surfaces and inset sink and
drainer unit with mixer tap, matching up - stands, inset electric hob, built - in
electric oven and microwave combination, built - in eye level electric double
oven, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated dishwasher, integrated washing
machine, space for dining table, oak wood flooring with underfloor heating,
open plan to:
_Sitting_ _room_ _14' 6" x 10' 2" (4. 42m x 3. 1m)_ Gas flame effect fire set
within decorative surround and hearth, oak wood flooring with underfloor
heating, window to front, double glazed door to rear, television point, smooth
vaulted ceiling.
_Double_ _bedroom_ _16' 4" x 14' 7" Max (4. 98m x 4. 44m)_ Fitted carpet,
electric storage heating, window to rear, velux window to front x2, velux
window to side, thermostat heating control, smooth vaulted ceiling, door to:
_En_ _suite_ Four piece suite comprising low level W. C with hidden cistern,
hand wash basin with mixer tap, free standing rolled top bath with mixer tap,
shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, aqua board splash
backs, extractor fan, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, heated towel
rail, obscure glazed window to rear, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights.
_Outside_ Leading from the sitting room you will find a raised decked seating
area with views across the formal lawned gardens.
_The_ _bees_ _knees_
The property is approached via a gated paved garden which leads to the main
entrance.
Entrance door to:
_Entrance_ _hall_ Fitted carpet, electric heating, window to front, stairs to
first floor landing, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights, door to:
_Kitchen/dining_ _room_ _22' x 12' 8" Max (6. 71m x 3. 86m)_ Fitted range of
base level units with granite work surfaces and inset sink and drainer unit
with mixer tap, matching up - stands, inset electric hob, built - in electric oven
and microwave combination and extractor fan over, integrated fridge, space for
freezer in the under stairs pantry, integrated dishwasher and washing machine,
tiled flooring, window to rear, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights, open
plan to:
_Sitting_ _room_ _15' 7" x 12' 6" Max (4. 75m x 3. 81m)_ Gas flame effect fire
set within decorative surround and hearth, fitted carpet, electric heating,
window to front, window to rear, television point, thermostat heating control,
smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights.
_Stairs_ _to_ _first_ _floor_ _landing_ Fitted carpet, window to side, built -
in airing cupboard, coved ceiling with recessed spotlights, doors to:
_Family_ _bathroom_ Two piece suite comprising wall mounted hand wash basin
set within vanity unit and mixer tap over, panelled bath with mixer shower
tap, electric shower and glazed shower screen, tiled walls, wall mounted
vanity mirror, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, velux window to rear, smooth
ceiling with recessed spotlights.
_Double_ _bedroom_ _13' 8" x 8' 2" Max (Some Restricted Height)(4. 17m x
2. 49m)_ Fitted carpet, electric heating, velux window to rear, built - in
storage cupboard, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights.
_Double_ _bedroom_ _13' 8" x 8' 2"Max (Some Restricted Height) (4. 17m x
2. 49m)_ Fitted carpet, electric heating, velux window to front, built - in
storage cupboard, smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights.
_Cloakroom_ Two piece suite comprising low level W. C, low level W. C with
hidden cistern, wall mounted hand wash basin with storage cupboard under and
mixer tap over, tiled splash backs, wall mounted vanity mirror, tiled
flooring, heated towel rail, velux window to front, smooth ceiling with
recessed spotlights.

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