Poringland, NR14

abbotFox Bespoke presents this stunning, high specification new build home in an elevated position overlooking Poringland lakes.

From The Sellers - “When you’re standing upstairs you can see over the countryside - even though you’re right in the middle of a village.”

Introduction - This four/six bedroom home offers a blank canvas for new buyers and combines a prime south Norfolk location with all the mod-cons a busy family could need - complete with the seal of approval from a renowned local builder.

Guide £1,100,000 - £1,200,000

Inside - The living spaces have been designed with family living in mind and offer a blank canvas for new owners to make their mark.

Bright white walls and oak doors create a neutral but welcoming finish and there is plenty of flexibility in the layout - including the chance for buyers to personalise the space with their own choice of bathrooms and kitchen.

Accommodation is entered through a large, fully vaulted reception hall and dining space in the centre, which has two impressive oak staircases to either side leading up to galleried landings to two separate wings on the floor above.

The open-plan kitchen and family room provides a natural focal point to the ground floor, where there are two good-sized bedrooms. Two further bedrooms, both with en suites, are located on the first floor, along with a home office and cinema room - although these could also be reconfigured to create additional bedroom space.

Outside - The house sits on an elevated plot of around a third of an acre. It’s private, peaceful and secluded, with trees surrounding its boundaries and lovely glimpses over nearby Poringland Lakes.

To the front, there is a large shingle driveway which provides ample off-road parking and access to a double garage linked to the house by a useful canopy.

Paved patios and pathways wrap around most of the house and at the rear there is a large, undulating lawn which is enclosed by timber fencing.

Reception Rooms - There is a real sense of flow to the ground-floor living spaces, which are mainly open-plan and include a good-sized kitchen, family room and separate living area offering plenty of space to cook, dine and relax.

Vaulted ceilings and skylights let in plenty of light and several sets of patio doors offer lovely garden views as well as a seamless transition between outdoors and in.

The main living area has built-in shelving and space for a television, and there is also the potential to create another more private reception room upstairs.

Bedrooms And Bathrooms - Four good-sized bedrooms are split evenly over the ground and first floors and offer real flexibility, particularly for multi-generational families.

Three out of four of the bedrooms come with en suites and there is also a family bathroom, with new buyers offered the opportunity to choose the final finish.

Features - Its double-access staircases, galleried landing and vaulted ceilings give the property an almost barn-like quality, uniquely combining all the comfort of a traditionally-built home with the convenience and finish of a new-build.

The house is loosely divided into two wings, with all four bedrooms on one side and the living spaces and kitchen on the other. The main open-plan living space on the ground floor can be used as one large room or zoned off to create more privacy.

The location, too, is a real advantage. Its large lawned gardens are private and secluded and the property’s elevated position looks out over the nearby wetlands - widely considered one of Poringland’s best-kept secrets.

Practicalities - The kitchen is sociably positioned and ready to install, subject to new owners choosing their finish. It’s expected to come with a suite of Neff appliances, ceramic floor tiles and plenty of storage and worktop space and there is also a separate utility area.

Cat 6 cabling is provided throughout, as well as smart heating, WiFi and underfloor heating to the ground floor.

Services - The property is connected to mains services, including water, electricity and drainage.

Location - Poringland is a popular village in south Norfolk, located around five miles south of Norwich and around 10 from Bungay. It’s well-served by good road links, including the A140 and A47, which easily connects it to the countryside and coast.

It has a good range of amenities, including shops, a supermarket, doctor’s surgery, opticians and a library.

Families - The village is becoming increasingly popular with families due to its appealing combination of amenities and green space, which includes areas of woodland and lakes.

There are plenty of play areas nearby, including the Playbarn, an indoor and outdoor activity centre designed for children, as well as several good primary schools in the surrounding villages.

For older children, Framingham Earl High School, rated ‘good’ by Ofsted, is located in the neighbouring village.

Local Authority - South Norfolk District Council

Our Agent's View - “The attention to detail that’s gone into creating this four-bedroom home is incredible. It’s been designed and constructed by a renowned local building firm and it certainly shows - in fact, it’s one of the best finishes I have seen on a recent new-build.

Add that to the sense of space you get - not just inside but outside too, with its elevated position and 1/3rd of an acre plot - and you’ve got something truly special.

I’m sure this property, located in such a popular, picturesque and family-friendly village, will tick a lot of boxes for a wide range of buyers.”

Samuel Le Good I Partner