Mendham, Harleston

A characterful four-bedroom period residence offering immense potential, set within mature grounds of approx 1 acre with an exceptional range of versatile outbuildings.

Property - Glebe Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire an intriguing rural home combining historic origin with modern potential. Originally dating from the 19th century as a modest rural cottage, the property was thoughtfully expanded during the late 20th century to create a spacious four-bedroom detached family home. Occupying a private position set within approx. a 1 acre plot (subject to survey) with a remarkable collection of outbuildings, ideal for a variety of lifestyle or practical pursuits.

The home presents an exceptional blank canvas for a purchaser seeking to create a tailored country residence.

The Accommodation
The ground floor opens into a central entrance hall leading through to the main living areas. The dual-aspect sitting room extends over 21 feet, offering a comfortable main reception space. A separate formal reception room leads directly into the glass conservatory, capturing pleasant views over the grounds. At the heart of the ground floor is a modernised practical kitchen and dining area, supplemented by a dedicated utility room and a ground-floor bathroom.

On the first floor, the property offers flexible bedroom arrangements served by a main shower room. The arrangement comprises four bedrooms with one of the bedrooms featuring an independent secondary staircase, offering excellent potential to create a private guest room or home office.

Outbuildings & Grounds
A defining feature of Glebe Farm is its extensive collection of outbuildings, providing over 2,900 sq. ft. of secondary space. Immediately adjacent to the main house is an attached double garage along with a former stable and coal store.

Detached from the main residence is an extensive series of timber and brick-built outbuildings, including a substantial main workshop/barn (34'4" x 18'8"), additional storage barns, and former stables. These versatile structures offer tremendous potential for vehicle storage, workshop facilities, equestrian use, or potential residential conversion (subject to the necessary planning consents).

The grounds feature sweeping driveways, generous off-road parking for numerous vehicles, and expansive lawns bordered by mature hedging and trees.

Location - Nestled in the picturesque Waveney Valley along the Suffolk-Norfolk border, Mendham is a tranquil and highly sought-after rural village. Celebrated for its pristine natural surrounding—including the scenic Mendham Marshes and winding River Waveney, the village offers a quintessential English countryside setting rich in history and charm.

Residents enjoy the peace of a close-knit village community, featuring a popular local pub and convenient access to local primary schooling. For day-to-day amenities, the vibrant market town of Harleston lies just over a mile away, offering an array of independent shops, cafes, supermarkets, medical facilities, and secondary education.

Transport & Connectivity: Easily accessible via the nearby A143, providing direct routes east toward Diss (approx. 10 miles) and west toward Bungay and Beccles. Mainline train services operate from Diss directly to London Liverpool Street.

Leisure & Countryside: Ideally positioned for outdoor enthusiasts, offering riverside walks, canoeing, paddleboarding, and cycling right on the doorstep.

Local Authority - Mid Suffolk District Council - Band D

Services - Mains electricity. Mains water. Mains drainage. Oil-fired central heating. (Durrants have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order).

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