Burgate Lane, Alpington, Norwich, NR14

Glebe Farmhouse is a characterful detached farmhouse, discreetly tucked away from the road within beautifully established gardens and grounds extending to approximately 0.948 acres (STMS).

Sheltered by mature trees and opening out to the surrounding countryside, the house enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion, while combining period character, generous and versatile accommodation, exceptional gardens and exciting potential for further enlargement.

Sympathetically transformed by the current owners over many years, the house has been thoughtfully arranged to provide a welcoming and highly adaptable family home. A particular highlight is the superb bespoke L-shaped garden room, designed by the current owner to make the most of the property's southerly aspect. With four skylights, extensive glazing and far-reaching views across the gardens, this wonderful space is flooded with natural light and provides an exceptional setting for dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Double doors open directly onto the grounds, creating a seamless connection between the house and garden.

The property is approached via a side entrance into a welcoming hall, with access to a ground-floor bedroom and en-suite shower room. The hall continues into the staircase hall and leads through to the generous utility room, cloakroom, double-ended sitting room and kitchen.

The dule aspect sitting room is a particularly characterful and beautifully proportioned room, featuring a timber floor, an attractive cast-iron fireplace at one end and a cast-iron wood-burning stove at the other. The arrangement naturally creates two distinct areas for relaxing and entertaining, while retaining a wonderful sense of warmth and period character.

The sitting room flows effortlessly into the bespoke L-shaped garden room. Cleverly designed to maximise the southerly aspect, this exceptional space benefits from four skylights and extensive glazing, allowing natural light to pour in while framing lovely views across the established gardens. Double doors open onto the grounds, making this a superb space for entertaining throughout the year and creating an excellent relationship between the house and garden.

The generous utility room provides excellent practical space and is conveniently positioned alongside the cloakroom. Also on the ground floor is a well-proportioned fifth bedroom with en-suite shower room, providing an ideal private suite for guests, extended family or those looking for comfortable single-level accommodation.

The kitchen provides a further excellent living and entertaining space, with a natural flow into the garden room. Together, the ground-floor rooms offer an unusually flexible arrangement, equally suited to family life, entertaining, home working and relaxed country living.

On the first floor, a striking central landing forms the heart of the upper accommodation. Attractive glass balustrading and skylights create a wonderful feeling of light and space, with the landing providing access to four generous bedrooms.

Three bedrooms are positioned towards the front of the property, with the principal bedroom benefiting from its own en-suite shower room. The fourth bedroom occupies the northern wing and is particularly bright, with skylight windows bringing an abundance of natural light. This versatile room could equally lend itself to use as a bedroom, home office, studio or additional reception space.

A well-appointed family bathroom and separate WC complete the first-floor accommodation.

A particularly exciting feature of Glebe Farmhouse is the substantial detached barn, positioned almost adjoining the northern elevation of the main house. Constructed in classic Norfolk red brick beneath a traditional pantile roof, the barn offers significant further potential.

There is extant planning consent to incorporate the barn into the accommodation, creating an exciting opportunity to significantly enlarge the existing home while retaining the character and charm of the farmhouse. For those who do not require additional accommodation, the barn also provides excellent storage and ancillary space and has been used in this way by the current owners.

Glebe Farmhouse occupies a wonderfully peaceful rural position in a picturesque part of Norfolk, surrounded by attractive countryside and an excellent choice of walking routes. The combination of a private setting, generous grounds and excellent family accommodation makes this a particularly appealing country home.

The property is also ideally placed for village life, with countryside walks nearby and a highly regarded village school just a short distance away. Properties in this setting are rarely available, making this an exciting opportunity to acquire a home in such a sought-after location. The village benefits from a community shop and the popular Wheel of Fortune village pub, while a wider range of everyday amenities and further schooling can be found in the neighbouring villages of Poringland and Loddon. Norwich city centre is also within easy reach by car.

Additional Information:

Council Tax Band - D
Local Authority - South Norfolk Council
We have been advised that the property is connected to mains water, electricity, private drainage system and oil central heating.

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