The Whole - Ivy House Farm, Ketteringham, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18

An attractive ring fenced residential farming estate

Description

Positioned around the highly regarded Norfolk village of Ketteringham, this outstanding 504.10 acre mixed farm offers a superb opportunity to acquire a productive agricultural farm with a well-appointed farmhouse, substantial outbuildings and a traditional farmyard.

Ivy House Farm benefits from a combination of quality arable land and versatile pasture, making it equally suited to continued commercial farming or as a long-term family home with an additional agricultural enterprise. Ivy House, at the heart of the property offers comfortable principal accommodation with a range of red brick and flint outbuildings. The main farmyard has extensive grain storage and drying facilities. The traditional buildings provide significant potential to develop for residential or commercial use subject to planning.

Ivy House is a charming and substantial principal dwelling enjoying south and west-facing views across adjoining farmland, offering generous and well-balanced accommodation comprising six bedrooms. The property provides spacious living areas alongside well-proportioned family accommodation, complemented by a well-maintained garden and ample private parking, creating an attractive and practical principal home within the heart of the farm.

7 and 8 High Street, Ketteringham are two well-presented two and three bed village houses with private gardens. The Parlour, formerly the farm manager’s house, is a spacious the former bungalow now converted into an office.

In total, Ivy House Farm extends to approximately 504.10 acres (204.01 hectares). The farm is all classified as Grade 3 according to the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification with the soils belonging to the Burlingham 1 soil series, being loamy soils, most of which is particularly suited to autumn sown crops. The ringfenced block of farmland is highly accessible through both a network of well-maintained farm tracks and good roadside access. The well located woodland, lake and grassland give considerable amenity and conservation appeal. A small game shoot has been run for many years on the farm.

The land comprises predominantly productive arable/pasture farmland, extending to about 394.15 acres (159.51 hectares). The residential and farmstead elements, including the farmhouse, cottages, buildings and associated areas, extend in total to approximately 4.13 acres (1.67 hectares). In addition, there are 83.91 acres (33.96 hectares) of woodland, 4.09 acres (1.65 hectares) of water, with the balance made up of tracks and miscellaneous areas.

Location

The farm sits comfortably within the rolling agricultural landscape of South Norfolk, approximately 3 miles north-east of Wymondham and around 5.5 miles south-west of Norwich. The farm occupies an attractive position offering a desirable balance of rural tranquillity and accessibility. The surrounding landscape is characterised by productive arable land, mature hedgerows and a network of farm tracks and footpaths, reflecting the area's strong agricultural heritage. This creates both a practical and efficient farming environment alongside an appealing rural setting, with open views across well-managed countryside and a traditional Norfolk landscape of villages and farmland.

The nearby market town of Wymondham provides a comprehensive range of day-to-day amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs, schooling, healthcare and leisure facilities. Norwich offers an extensive range of retail, cultural and recreational amenities, alongside a full suite of professional services, major healthcare facilities and employment opportunities, combining the convenience of a regional city with easy access to the countryside.

The surrounding area supports an active outdoor lifestyle, with extensive access to countryside walks, bridleways and public rights of way, together with a range of nearby leisure and sporting facilities. The Norfolk coastline is also within easy reach, with Cromer (c.29 miles, approximately 45 minutes), Southwold (c.36 miles, approximately 1 hour) and Aldeburgh (c.45 miles, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes) all accessible for day trips. Overall, the location offers an excellent combination of productive farmland, strong connectivity and a wide range of nearby amenities, making it highly attractive for both agricultural and lifestyle purchasers.

The property benefits from convenient access to the A11 (c.2 miles) and A47 (c.3–4 miles), providing road connections to Norwich, Cambridge and the wider strategic road network. Wymondham railway station (c.3.5 miles, 8–10 minutes' drive) offers regular services to Norwich (approximately 15 minutes) and onward connections to London Liverpool Street (from approximately 2 hours), making the location well suited to both commuting and wider travel. Norwich International Airport is approximately 30 minutes' drive (c.13 miles), providing domestic and selected international services, while Stansted Airport is around 79 miles (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes) to the south-west.

A strong selection of schooling is available locally, with well-regarded state and independent options including schools in Wymondham and Norwich, as well as a number of established independent schools within easy reach of the property.




Acreage: 504.1 Acres