This stunning detached farmhouse is Grade 2 listed, and backs on to the River Wensum with its own private decking area. Located in the historic village of Old Costessey, close to Norwich, it is truly a one-off property. The farmhouse has six bedrooms, three bedrooms, a snug and large mature grounds. It is very versatile and has two additional separate entrances, enabling two of the bedrooms to be used as annexes, whether for multi-generational living or to provide an income.
Inside: The house is full of character, with many original features, such as beams and floorboards, and double-glazed windows to keep it cosy. Downstairs, there is a sitting room, with an open brick fireplace and wood burner, and a dining room. The kitchen has a bespoke hardwood range of wall and base units with oak work tops over, central island with breakfast bar with butler sink, space for range cooker and an American-style fridge/freezer, fitted dishwasher and oak flooring. It leads through to a family room, with oak flooring, under-floor heating and a hatch to the storage cellar. A door leads through to the utility room, which in turn leads on to a boot room, with a door to a cloakroom. Upstairs, four bedrooms lead off the first-floor landing, all with fitted wardrobes. One of the bedrooms has a feature red-brick fireplace. There is also a bathroom on this floor, with a free-standing roll top bath and shower cubicle. The first annexe includes an entrance hall with doors to all rooms, stairs to the bedroom, a bathroom and lounge. The second annexe contains a studio bedroom, with an oak door to a shower room, and a kitchen area with base unit.
Outside: The property is in a mature and private plot of just under one acre, which is set within a conservation area and overlooks fields and the River Wensum. It is accessed via a gravel driveway, leading to a large parking area for multiple cars. There is a lawned garden wrapping around the property, which also leads down to the river. Perfect for summer evenings, there is a waterside decked seating area together with a shepherd’s hut. The grounds also contain numerous outbuildings, including a garden room and large garden shed. One of the two annexes also comes with a private sectioned-off garden, which is mainly laid to lawn and also has a private decked area by the water’s edge.
Contact: The farmhouse in The Street, Old Costessey, is on the market with Russen & Hill, with a guide price of £1million.
Contact 01603 744359 or visit russenandhill.co.uk
