Denton Road, Earsham, Bungay, Norfolk, NR35

Well managed commercial arable farmland
with attractive farmhouse

Description

Whitehouse Farm is a well located and productive arable farm in a highly regarded part of south Norfolk. Centrally positioned around Whitehouse Farmhouse, the farm is arranged in four principal lots, with the residential led Lot One forming the core of the holding and the surrounding agricultural land extending to the north, west and south. Whitehouse Farmhouse is an attractive Grade II listed 17th century plastered timber framed dwelling, providing seven bedrooms and four reception rooms across three floors. The farmhouse is complemented by a range of traditional and modern outbuildings within the immediate curtilage, together with a large modern agricultural yard to the west with independent access from Denton Road, as well as a small group of paddocks and an area of woodland.

Lots 2, 3 and 4 comprise the surrounding agricultural land. Lot 2, situated around the farmhouse, forms one of the main blocks of commercial arable land. Lot 3 lies to the south west of Lot 1 and provides a range of large, well connected and productive arable fields. Lot 4, positioned directly south of Denton, is largely arable land with a small area of pasture, offering flexibility for cropping, grazing or environmental uses. Across all lots, the land is arranged in good sized, workable fields suitable for modern machinery and efficient farming practices. The farmland is all Grade 3 as per the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification and belongs predominately to the Beccles 1 soil series.

Whitehouse Farm has been farmed by a reputable local contractor for many years and offers a purchaser the opportunity to take forward a well managed and established agricultural enterprise. The farm occupies an appealing rural position close to Earsham and Denton, with the market town of Bungay nearby. Local amenities include shops, public houses, primary schooling and active village communities. The wider area is characterised by productive farmland and attractive countryside. Denton Road provides direct access through the northern end of the holding, giving convenient links to Bungay, Harleston and the A143, connecting onwards to Norwich, Bury St Edmunds and the A14 corridor.

In total, Whitehouse Farm extends to approximately 677.94 acres (274.37 hectares), of which approximately 662.56 acres (268.13 hectares) comprise productive farmland, with the balance made up of woodland, buildings, tracks and the farmhouse curtilage.

Location

The farm occupies an appealing rural position close to Earsham and Denton, with the market town of Bungay nearby. Local amenities include shops, public houses, primary schooling and active village communities. The wider area is characterised by productive farmland and attractive countryside. Denton Road provides direct access through the northern end of the holding, giving convenient links to Bungay, Harleston and the A143, connecting onwards to Norwich, Bury St Edmunds and the A14 corridor.




Acreage: 677.94 Acres

Additional Info

LOT ONE: WHITEHOUSE FARMHOUSE AND BUILDINGS
Extending to 5.57 acres (2.26 hectares)
A substantial Grade II listed farmhouse arranged over three floors, offering seven bedrooms, four reception rooms and extensive family accommodation. The house sits within attractive grounds including a small lake, paddocks and areas of woodland. A range of traditional and modern outbuildings surround the property, including a timber framed barn, greenhouse, cart shed and other useful stores. To the west lies a separate modern agricultural yard with portal framed buildings and independent access from Denton Road.

LOT TWO: NORTHERN LAND
329.98 acres (133.55 hectares)
A substantial and well connected block of mainly arable land arranged in large, workable fields with good access from several public highways. The parcel includes a number of small woodland areas a good network of internal, forming a practical and versatile area of productive Grade 3 farmland.

LOT THREE: CENTRAL LAND
295.83 acres (119.725 hectares)
A largely ring fenced and well connected block of mainly arable land with direct road access and a network of internal tracks. The fields are of good size and shape for modern machinery, with several small woodland areas included. Classified as Grade 3 and forming a practical, productive parcel of farmland.

LOT FOUR: SOUTHERN LAND
46.56 acres (18.84 hectares)
A compact parcel comprising a single arable field, a small paddock and woodland near Denton. Directly accessed from Denton Road and suitable for arable use, grazing, or environmental schemes.

LOT FOUR: SOUTHERN LAND
46.56 acres (18.84 hectares)
A compact parcel comprising a single arable field together with a small paddock and an area of woodland to the south. The land is accessed directly from Denton Road and offers a straightforward mix of arable ground with scope for grazing or environmental use.