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Lays Farm Poplar Lane | Little Ellingham | Norfolk | NR17 1JT FREEDOM AMONG THE FIELDS “Opportunity knocks at this equestrian home, with so much potential and so much you could do. With a barn for holiday let and large office complex, all set in 20 acres with wonderful views. Whether livery business or home for your horses, it’s a wonderful place in which to reside. Perhaps you’ll live the good life or start a glamping site? You’re free to choose here – what will you decide?” KEY FEATURES • An impressive Former Farmhouse with an Adjacent Converted Barn and a Versatile Range of Outbuildings • Sitting in 20 acres of Formal Gardens and Paddocks • The Main Residence has Three Double Bedrooms; Main Bathroom • Two Receptions; Conservatory • Spacious Breakfast Kitchen with Separate Utility • The Converted Barn is situated over Two Floors with Three Double Bedrooms • A Second Barn/Outbuilding is currently used as Home Office • Superb Agricultural Barn; Third Barn incorporating Five Stables • The Property sits 0.5 of a mile down a Farm Track with Stunning Views in all Directions • Rear Drive which Accesses the Paddocks Separately • The Main House and Annexe Accommodation extends to 3,059sq.ft • Energy Rating: D Norfolk is known for its wide open skies and at this exceptional equestrian property, you’ll be able to enjoy them to the max. Set well back from the roads down a bridle path, there is vehicular access for all 4 properties along Poplar Lane, but it is a no through road as the lane narrows just past Lays Farm to give access to horses and people on foot, so it’s very secure and there’s no passing traffic. It’s just you and your horses! The main house is very pretty and full of character, while the converted barn is a super holiday let or annexe. There’s a detached building with offices and storage rooms, plus a storage barn – and of course the wide range of stables and paddocks, some with field shelters. An equestrian’s dream, there’s also the potential to have livestock here and become self-sufficient, or to run your business from home. A rare lifestyle opportunity, this is not to be missed! So Many Options During their 13 years here, the owners have loved living in their beautiful corner of the Norfolk countryside, feeling as though they’re in their own world. It’s so private, tranquil and totally idyllic and they confirm it’s been a joy to call it home. “We were looking for somewhere with land for our horses but never dreamed we’d strike it lucky with 20 acres,” they smile. They have worked hard to turn over much of the land to grazing and now it’s matured and well set up for KEY FEATURES its new owners. They’ve run a livery yard from here in the past and you could definitely do that again should you choose, with a stable block, field shelters, barn with tack rooms and storage. It’s very versatile (and currently used as a gym!). There’s so much scope here for an equestrian business, or you could set up a glamping site, perhaps put holiday cabins on some of the land subject to the appropriate planning consents or run art, writing or photography courses – the only limit is your imagination! At Home With Nature The main house dates back to the late 1800s and when the owners came here, previous occupants had done a great deal of work to restore and refurbish it. The owners carried on the works, fitting new windows, a new bathroom and more, so this is a house that’s been lavished with care and attention and well looked after in recent times. It’s been a great family home and the owners have enjoyed having the space to entertain here, with big family Christmas gatherings, summer barbecues and more. The large formal garden is a delight and, thanks to the rural setting, home to an amazing array of wildlife – deer, hares, birds of prey and so much more. “We’ve seen incredible sunrises and sunsets blazing across those big Norfolk skies.” Income Potential The land also includes a barn that the owners have converted into an annexe with year-round holiday let permission. It’s been excellent as an annexe, with abundant space that makes it a desirable home in its own right. It also has a private area of garden, so it’s completely self-contained and separate from the main house. “My parents lived here and it was lovely having them on the doorstep so we could spend time together, but still all do our own thing.” The owners also converted a building into what is now an office complex. There’s a generous main area, a separate private office and two good size storage rooms. You can work from home and run a business here but still close the door and leave it all behind at the end of the day. “Flexible home working is a real boon if you have horses,” smile the owners. SUMMARY Lays Farm is a wonderful opportunity for potential owners to own 20 acres of wonderful formal gardens and paddocks, which enjoys a secluded location half a mile down a farm track within South Norfolk With easy access to main trunk roads and popular market towns. The property includes the original main farmhouse, which has been renovated throughout by the current owners. The farmhouse stands in its own formal gardens and offers three double bedrooms, all of which are serviced by the newly refurbished main bathroom. To the ground floor, a breakfast kitchen acts as the centre piece of the home. Off this you have the ground floor WC and utility rooms as well a spacious main hall, where stairs rise to the first floor. There are two large receptions, with a conservatory found off the sitting room. Adjacent to the farmhouse is a brick and tile barn, which has been converted by the current owners. It currently is the home to their parents, but equally could be used for an income in the form of a holiday cottage or short term lease. This generous barn is set over two levels and is centred round an open plan breakfast kitchen, dining and living area, which benefits from views up to full height vaulted ceilings above with mezzanine level. This could be a third bedroom if required. Two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room are found on the ground floor along with a separate bathroom. This wonderful barn benefits from exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and includes a gas stove. This barn has its own private gardens and terrace. Additionally to the rear of the main farmhouse there is a smaller barn, which has been converted from the garage into an office providing an ideal base to work from home. There are also a number of outbuildings found within the grounds, which include stabling for five horses, a fabulous agricultural barn compete with side access door and roller door. This could easily be used for additional stabling, storage or indeed for most things due to its size. The formal grounds surround both the converted barn and the original farmhouse, whilst the paddocks can be found mainly to the rear. The paddocks are approached separately by a second drive that wraps around to the rear of all the accommodation, separating that and the paddocks. There is sufficient space available here for further erection of outbuildings if required. Various horse shelters can be found within the paddocks. The current owners have also incorporated an orchard area within the grounds. INFORMATION How Far Is It To... Attleborough is conveniently placed for access onto the main North/ South Trunk road which leads directly to Norwich and London. There is also a main line rail link to Cambridge while both Norwich and Diss (approximately 15 miles south) have main line rail links to London Liverpool Street. The Cathedral City of Norwich can be found to the north and has a much wider range of cultural and leisure facilities as well as an international airport. On The Doorstep Little Ellingham is just 2 miles north west of its sister village Great Ellingham which boasts its own primary school, post office and The Crown public house. A short distance away is the thriving market town of Attleborough with its wider range of amenities including Attleborough High School and a variety of shops and health care. It is also well positioned for the renowned Wymondham College which is less than 4 miles away and for family entertainment Banham Zoo and the Funtime Factory in Wymondham are both less than 7 miles away. Directions Proceed down the A11 Newmarket Road, before taking the second major exit to Attleborough, signposted B1077. From the slip road turn right. Continue through the village of Great Ellingham and upon reaching the village of Rockland, turn right into Thieves Lane. Continue along Thieves Lane for approximately half a mile, before taking the farm track on your left, (Poplar Lane) clearly signposted with a Fine and Country For Sale Board. Continue along this track for a further half a mile whereby Lays Farm is the 3rd property on the right almost at the end of the lane. Services Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Private Drainage via Septic Tank Breckland District Council EPC for Main House Norfolk Country Properties. Registered in England and Wales No. 06777456. Registered Office - 15B Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1FH copyright © 2016 Fine & Country Ltd. EPC for Annexe Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.

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