Carleton Manor Flaxlands Road | Carleton Rode | | NR16 1RL HOME AND LEISURE

“If you’ve always fancied owning a period house, this charming character home will surely fit the bill! A listed building with a past stretching back centuries, in nearly two acres of land surrounded by fields peaceful and still. The views are delightful but you’re a part of the community, with friendly neighbours nearby. Two holiday cottages add to the appeal, offering income potential – so don’t let this chance pass you by!”

KEY FEATURES

• An impressive Grade II Listed Residence circa 16th Century, complete with a wonderful Holiday Cottage as well as a Detached Two Bedroom Barn/Annexe • Five Bedrooms; Three Bathrooms • Four Receptions • Spacious Breakfast Kitchen with Separate Utility • Original Character can be found throughout including a Stunning Staircase • Three/Four Bed Holiday Cottage; Two Bedroom Barn • Triple Cart Bay Garage; Parking for Several Vehicles • Landscaped Gardens with Pond extend to 1.8 acres • Large Storage Barn • Superb Views over Rural Surroundings • The Main House Accommodation extends to 3,143sq.ft • No EPC Required

This is a very interesting property and one rather out of the ordinary – a grade II listed house without the usual upkeep you might expect from an older home. The oldest parts date back to the 16th century but the house itself was mostly demolished in the 1980s and only the timber frame remained. It was rebuilt around the frame and finished with brick, giving you the good looks of an authentic character property with the ease of a more modern home. The house sits in 1.8 acres of mature and well-maintained gardens, with two holiday cottages within the grounds, each dwelling with its own outside space.

Three In One The owners of this impressive home were looking for a place with a generous plot and when they first viewed, they were instantly won over by the lovely open aspect, as well as the quality of the build throughout both the main house and the two cottages. “We weren’t initially looking for somewhere with income potential, but this has proved to be excellent,” they confirm. Carleton Cottage is a charming residence that includes some wonderful original oak timbers, while Cowslip Cottage was built in around 2009 using reclaimed materials from other barns, so it fits well in its surroundings. Both have shown themselves to be highly popular with tourists and each has its own terrace or garden area.

KEY FEATURES

For All The Family The main house is surprisingly light and very welcoming, with a fine staircase to greet you on arrival and many other character features as you wander the rooms. The sitting room is wonderfully cosy in the evenings, while the study is the perfect spot in which to tuck yourself away if you’re working from home. The owners love entertaining and particularly enjoy hosting their family here, with plenty of space for all. The garden is very private and secluded, so you can spill out onto the south-facing terrace and soak up the sun, either in peace or with your guests. “We spend as much time out here as we can. We’ve had parties here, with all our family, friends and neighbours. It’s great having the room to make these kind of memories.” The garden is home to a variety of birds and wildlife, including roe deer, muntjac and more, with the pond hosting great crested newts. The mature gardens also have a productive and attractive orchard.

Settling In While the immediate surroundings here feel delightfully rural and peaceful, you’re part of an active community. When the owners first came here, they had a dog and found this a great way to meet other people from the village and to get to know the best places to walk nearby – and there are many! The social club at the village hall is another boon, with live music nights, darts and many other events. There’s a local shop, just a mile’s walk from home, for all those day to day needs, while both and are just a few minutes’ drive away. Both have train stations for travel to Norwich or Cambridge, from where you can head down to , so you’re very well connected here.

THE ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor Cowslip Cottage (Detached Barn) Carleton Manor is a superb grade II listed country house, which stands in 1.8 acres of formal grounds This was formerly a holiday cottage but the current owners had the holiday cottage restriction removed and comes complete with both a holiday cottage and a detached barn which is currently used for in order to house their in-laws. The permission however could easily be reversed if required. Taking in-law accommodation. The property includes a wonderful front entrance porch along with fabulous the shape of a converted barn, Cowslip Cottage is single storey, with the accommodation set around original features such as the stunning formal staircase, a multitude of exposed beams, fireplaces, a wonderful courtyard garden. The accommodation consists of a spacious breakfast kitchen, which is lead light windows and ornate cornicing. The ground floor accommodation consists of two formal fully fitted and includes a range of integrated appliances, a superb sitting room with vaulted ceilings and generous sized reception rooms, his and her study’s, a delightful breakfast kitchen with travertine exposed beams. Within this space there is also a wonderful fireplace with an electric simulated log flooring, a separate utility room, a rear reception hall and a ground floor WC. Set off the kitchen fire set within. A door then takes you to the accommodation wing, where you discover two double there is also an extensive pantry. The ground floor is bathed in natural light with large windows and bedrooms, both if which offer built in wardrobes. These bedrooms are serviced by the main bathroom, French doors which lead off both the dining and sitting rooms to a south facing patio. which includes a separate shower. The largest of the two bedrooms also has French doors which afford access to a private terrace to the rear of the barn. First Floor The first floor accommodation consists of five bedrooms, four of which are double bedrooms. The Carleton Cottage (Holiday Cottage) largest of these is the master, with its combined en-suite bathroom and walk-in dressing room. The This has been granted permission to be used as a holiday cottage, this detached barn can be found to remaining bedrooms are serviced by two further bathrooms, both of which have been beautifully the rear of Carleton Manor, with the accommodation set over two floors. The ground level includes a renovated, the largest of which includes not only a focal point double ended bath but a superb spacious sitting room complete with exposed beams and a wood burning stove as well as sliding doors shower. The first floor accommodation is once again bathed in natural light, with large windows also that lead out to a private terrace. Also on the ground floor is a WC, a double bedroom, a spacious affording fantastic views over the surrounding area. The house also boasts a very generous boarded kitchen with separate dining area and a snug, which if required could be used as an additional bedroom. loft space. The ground floor also has access via French doors to a lovely terrace with views over the pond. The first floor consists of a further two double bedrooms, each with built in wardrobes. These bedrooms The Grounds are serviced by the bathroom, which once again includes a separate shower. From the first floor you Enjoying a wonderful rural location on the outskirts of the village of Carleton Rode, the property sits have stunning views over the gardens and surrounding area. Attached to Carleton Cottage is a clay in grounds of 1.8 acres of formal gardens, which border farmland. Within these gardens there are lump outbuilding which is currently used for storage and an external laundry. This could be adapted and fabulous deep garden beds, a central feature pond which acts as a wonderful focal point, an orchard, converted to form additional accommodation if required. an external south facing patio which leads off the sitting and dining rooms and an extensive paved terrace overlooks the pond. Within the grounds there is a large detached storage barn, a triple garage complete with clock tower, additional off street parking for the house, holiday cottage and the detached barn. Both of which retain privacy from the main house. The property adjoins farmland to three aspects offering superb views in all directions. The property sits in a mature setting with trees including ash, willow and eucalyptus.

INFORMATION

How Far Is It To... The Cathedral City of Norwich is 10 miles to the north with its International Airport and ever increasing shopping facilities including the stunning new Chapelfields. The historic city of Cambridge can be found to the south (45 mins) with its famous university. From the market town of Diss (10 miles) you have a direct main line rail link to London Liverpool Street. A little further afield are the famous Norfolk Broads (45 mins) and the popular North Norfolk Coast (one hour) with its quaint villages and sandy beaches.

On The Doorstep Carleton Rode is situated in a peaceful rural environment just off the A11. The market towns of Attleborough, Diss and Wymondham are between 6 and 10 miles distant and provide a large range of amenities usually associated with market towns. Both and Attleborough have a main line rail service to Cambridge, while Diss offers a main line service to London Liverpool Street.

“It is idyllic. We have privacy but can walk to the pub, to friends’ houses, there are plenty of places to walk, cycle and ride and it is a lovely village community. You wouldn’t know we are only five minutes from the A11 and 20 minutes to Norwich.”

Directions Leave Norwich on the A11 bypassing the market town of Wymondham, continue for a further three miles before taking the Spooner Row exit signposted B1172. Continue through the village of Spooner Row over the railway bridge and upon reaching the junction, turn right. Upon passing the de-restriction signs continue for a further 1.8 miles before splitting off to your right signposted . Continue along Upgate Street and at the first cross junction signposted Carleton Rode turn left. Continue through the village of Carleton Rode and just prior to reaching the village church the property will be found on your right hand side.

Services Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Private Drainage via Septic Tank District Council

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