Crusoes, Staithe Road, Ludham, Norfolk

Crusoes is an exceptional riverside residence, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented detached family home complete with a self-contained one-bedroom annexe. Set within nearly one and a quarter acres of meticulously landscaped gardens, the grounds also feature a tranquil water garden with a private mooring, and an enchanting wooded island—all nestled along the serene banks of Womack Water.

Enjoying panoramic views across this picturesque stretch of the Norfolk Broads, Crusoes is a true sanctuary—perfect for those seeking peace, privacy, and a connection to nature, whether as a full-time home or an idyllic retreat.

Tucked away at the fringe of the sought-after Broadland village of Ludham, this exceptional home enjoys a peaceful setting within the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park. Womack Water, a picturesque offshoot of the River Thurne, offers direct access to the renowned waterways and lies within easy reach of Horning (four miles) and Wroxham (seven miles).

Set back from the road and screened by mature hedging, the property is approached via a driveway leading to a double garage with workshop and gated entrance into a spacious area providing ample off-road parking. To the rear, a generous sun terrace leads onto a manicured south-east facing lawn, bordered by mature trees and vibrant planting. A picturesque pathway leads to a serene river garden and a private mooring—perfect for accessing the tranquil Womack Water. Beyond, a secluded wooded island offers a rare and enchanting natural retreat.

Inside, the main house delivers expansive and versatile accommodation of nearly four and a half thousand square feet of living space. An enclosed porch opens into a welcoming hallway, with separate doors to four reception rooms including a formal dining room, home office easily converted into a bedroom, a stylish kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining snug, and a spacious family lounge with multiple French doors opening to the garden—inviting in natural light and panoramic views.

The self-contained annexe, accessible from the main hallway, offers superb multi-generational living or guest accommodation. It comprises an open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner with garden access, a cloakroom, and a double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room.
Upstairs, a wide landing with a study nook leads to four double bedrooms, three of which benefit from en-suite facilities, offering privacy and comfort for family or guests.

This stunning property is further enhanced by its idyllic location down a country lane in Ludham. The village offers a selection of amenities including a primary school, local shops, doctors’ surgery, and traditional pubs. The North Norfolk coastline lies less than ten miles away, and the cathedral city of Norwich—offering first-class shopping, restaurants, cultural attractions, the University of East Anglia, and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital—is just fourteen miles to the south.