Grange Farm Bungalow Roudham Road | Roudham | Norfolk | NR16 2RN FIRST PAST the POST

Grange Farm Bungalow Roudham Road | Roudham | Norfolk | NR16 2RN FIRST PAST THE POST

“At this impressive equestrian property, you will find opportunity abounds, wonderfully presented in nine acres of paddocks formal gardens and grounds. There’s a super sand school and wonderful hacking all round, while the idyllic rural location belies easy accessibility to local villages and the town.”

• A Sympathetically Renovated and Extended Chalet Bungalow, which enjoys an Idyllic Location with Wonderful Views over Countryside • Three Double Bedrooms; Two Bathrooms; Two Receptions • Spacious Breakfast Kitchen with Separate Utility • The Grounds extend to just over 9 acres of Formal Gardens and Paddocks • Large Detached Barn with Three Stables and the ability to incorporate Further Stabling/Hay Store; Horse Trailer and Tractor Parking Areas • Double Cart Bay and Additional Timber Outbuildings including Field Shelter • Wonderful Hacking available on your Doorstep • The Accommodation extends to 2,103sq.ft • Energy Rating: D “I’m an absolute perfectionist; it’ll be hard to find a place in such good heart round here,” states the owner. Purchased back in 1999, with work commencing the following year, the owner has transformed a 1920s bungalow into the welcoming heart of this stunning equestrian property. “We’ve done lots of work to the house and it’s now a super place to live, however the crowning glory has to be the stables. This property has been looked after meticulously and it’s going to be huge wrench to leave.” Home Is Where The Heart Is “To be honest, the original bungalow was pretty awful! We gutted it completely – pretty much the only original bits left were the front door and wall. The architect advised us to think about what delighted us – and he wholeheartedly delivered on our wishes for light and views…” The breakfast kitchen offers a separate seating area with wonderful views and French doors giving access to the garden and paddocks, rivalled only by the wonderful garden room which offers a panoramic vista. “There are countryside views from every window and it’s so private here you don’t need curtains. The sunsets are particularly spectacular.” No Expense Spared “We’ve always kept on top of anything that needs doing around here,” notes the owner, adding “The whole property has been looked after meticulously – if anything goes wrong, we fix it immediately.” All the paddocks are post and rail with keepsafe fencing, while the owner recently had the exterior of the house plastered with ‘K Rend’, a substantial project that ensures weatherproofing for life. “We’re real perfectionists. The original plans for the stables left them quite exposed in bad weather, so we changed them and introduced a big wooden door that we could close to the wind in the winter. Everything has been well thought out; we’ve got loads of outbuildings which allow us to lock our horse box and all our machinery out of sight, which we think is a sensible thing to do.” The brick built stables were built tall by design, which ensures that they are cool in the summer. “I’m proud to say that the stables are the crowning glory of this place,” confirms the owner. Idyllic Location “The riding is really good around here; there’s easy access to forest tracks and public rights of way. The verges are twice the width of the road, so it’s easy to avoid the farmers’ vehicles if you need to.” The owner relishes the abundance of wildlife in the area, “We found an injured kestrel one year and when the rescue centre came to pick him up, they asked whether we could foster three owlets in return. We looked after them and then, eventually, released them on our land. We’ve installed a number of owl boxes and regularly see barn, little and tawny owls around – and, of course, garden birds in their droves.” Accessible Haven The joys of rural seclusion need not come at a price. The village of East Harling is just a couple of miles away, with its popular village shop, brace of pubs, doctors’ surgery and local butchers. “Attleborough is just a bit further and there’s nothing you can’t do or find there; of course it’s also quick and easy to get to London or Cambridge, either by train or car.” The Accommodation The property was originally a 1920s/30s single storey bungalow, which has been sympathetically extended and renovated throughout to include a first floor extension which incorporates the master bedroom suite. The most recent addition to the property is a superb garden room, from which you have 180 degree views of the formal gardens, paddocks and barn. Also found on the ground floor is a spacious sitting room complete with impressive fireplace and wood burning stove, two double bedrooms, a utility room, a beautifully renovated bathroom with an overhead shower attachment and glass screen, a cloak cupboard and to the rear is the spacious breakfast kitchen. This kitchen once again overlooks the gardens and paddocks, whilst French doors afford access out to the terrace. The first floor which the current owners added consists of a large master bedroom suite which is dominated by its triangular glass gable. The master bedroom suite includes an en-suite shower room as well as a walk –in dressing room. The master bedroom has the best views from the house over not only the paddocks but the surrounding area. The Grounds The property enjoys an idyllic situation in the small rural hamlet of Roudham. Situated amongst a select number of properties, the property sits in formal gardens of approximately 0.3 acres. The enclosed gardens offer a number of semi-mature fruit trees, with high level mature hedging affording privacy from your nearest neighbour. To the rear boundary, you have stunning views over adjoining farmland. It is here that you also discover a further selection of concrete block and timber outbuildings. Adjoining the formal gardens are 8.75 acres of post and rail paddocks, which can all be independently accessed from each other, with the first paddock also benefitting from its own independent access from the lane. Situated to the rear of the paddocks is an impressive barn, with adjoining double cart bay. To the immediate front of the barn there is a large area of hard standing. The barn consists of 3 stables, a large hay store and a tractor and horse trailer enclosed storage area. The adjoining two cart bays are used for additional storage and for workshop purposes. To the northern side of the barn is a further brick outbuilding with a timber roof that houses additional machinery. On the other side of this outbuilding is the impressive sand school, which is enclosed via post and rail. Within the top paddock there is a large double field shelter, whilst water is available to all paddocks. In all, the paddocks extend to approximately 8.75 acres, with the plot in total including the formal gardens extending just over 9 acres.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed On Your Doorstep… East Harling is just 3 miles away and is a thriving village with amenities including Doctors surgery, general store, butchers, church, village hall, two public houses, a post office, hardware store and take-away restaurants. “We are well positioned for getting to London, with the A11 so close - and there are train stations at Diss and Attleborough with trains to London and Cambridge.” How Far Is It To… The market town of Diss is approximately 15 miles distant providing a full range of facilities and amenities including a weekly market and main line railway link to London Liverpool Street. Attleborough is approximately 9 miles away with its main line link to Cambridge, and also having a good selection of High Street shops, Sainsburys supermarket as well as Attleborough High School. The historic market town of Thetford is approximately 8 miles from Roudham and boasts a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs, banks, vets as well as open parkland Thetford Forest, heathland and quiet country lanes offering ideal locations for walking, cycling and riding. There is also Thetford Grammar School, Garden Centre and the Golf Club. The cathedral City of Norwich lies approximately 25.5 miles to the north east with a wide selection of entertainment and leisure facilities and an International Airport. Directions Leave Norwich on the A11 Newmarket Road bypassing the market towns of Wymondham and Attleborough. Shortly after bypassing Attleborough take the left exit signposted the B1111 following signs for East Harling. After crossing over the railway tracks, take the next turning on your right into Roudham Road. Follow this road for 1 mile until you come upon a concrete drive on your right. Turn up this drive and the property can be found shortly after on your left hand side. Services Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Private Drainage via Septic Tank Breckland District Council

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