Stubb Farm is an extremely well renovated and extended period farmhouse in a private and secluded location within the Norfolk Broads National Park. The house has been completely transformed and has been finished to a high specification. The accommodation is well laid out, and is ideal for family living, with some excellent formal reception rooms, some with exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces. The accommodation is both light and airy and of particular note is the substantial kitchen/breakfast room which has granite work surfaces, a large island and a tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Upstairs, there are a number of good sized bedrooms with the master bedroom offering a fine en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. There are superb views over the surrounding countryside. On the second floor is bedroom 6/games room which also provides walk-in access to the loft area.

Agents Note The vendors inform us that the driveway access track is unregistered land and subject to agricultural vehicle access from time to time.

This property has 10 acres of land.

Outside

The house is south facing and looks over the more formal gardens at the front of the property. There are a number of outside dining areas including a specific BBQ area in a covered loggia. To the rear of the house there is an extensive range of outbuildings including a gym with garden room/additional bedroom above. This has a variety of uses and would be ideal as a home office.

Further to the rear is a five bay open fronted car shed and a larger open fronted barn and stables which have their own access.

To the north of these buildings is a paddock, which could also be used as a campsite, for touring caravans or for equestrian use.

The additional land which may be availabel extends to 30 acres and is situated to the west and east of the property and is shown on the site plan. The grounds are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with a mixture of broad leaf and coniferous trees, shrub borders and flowerbeds. There is also some delightful traditional Norfolk hedging, breaking up the formal and informal garden areas.

Please note that the additional land is Grade 1 arable land, of the highest quality and is suitable for growing a variety of crops including potatoes. This has been farmed by a local farmer. Please speak to the agent for more details.

Situation

Stubb Farm is located to the east of Hickling, a charming Broadland Village with a good range of basic amenities, including a local pub and sailing club. Situated on the edge of Hickling Broad, one of the largest broads in the National Park, Hickling has excellent sailing, canoeing and birdwatching opportunities. The superb sandy beaches such as Sea Palling and Waxham are to the north east and there are excellent amenities in the local market town of Stalham. Norwich, the regional centre, offers a comprehensive range of amenities, and with the Northern Distributor Route providing easy access to the A47 and in turn the A11. Norwich has a mainline railway station and there is an airport with both national and international destinations.

Directions

From Strutt & Parker’s Norwich office head to Barrack Street (A147), turn left onto Silver Road then turn right onto Sprowston Road (A1151). Follow A115 for 11.3 miles, continue onto Norwich Road (A149) then after 4.5 miles turn left onto New Road. Turn left onto Staithe Road, continue straight for 1.3 miles then turn right onto Stubb Road. Turn left to stay on Stubb Road, after 1.1 miles turn left and Stubb Farm can be found on the left.