Church Road, Woodton, Bungay, Norfolk, NR35

Discreetly positioned with no immediate neighbours stands this grand detached residence. ‘The Park’ is set within mature grounds which approach 13-acres and offers this Grade II Listed home a lifestyle like no other.

As you approach ‘The Park' and take in the wonderful surroundings you will know you are about to discover one of South Norfolk’s best kept secrets. As you travel along the extensive sweeping driveway the two paddocks either side are sure to appeal to those searching for a home with equestrian use. As you set your eyes on this iconic residence you cannot help but be impressed. An expansive double garage is to the right of the driveway and the front courtyard provides an exceptional amount of private parking, parking with this home is never a problem.

The focal point of this home is 13-acre grounds (stms). Boasting various single storey outbuildings, multiple ponds and a remarkable walled garden. The walled garden was previously used as a prosperous vegetable garden and could now be the perfect place to create a pool with pool house if desired. (stp). The majority of the grounds are mainly laid to lawn and really is a gardener’s paradise perfect for keen gardeners, expanding families and those searching for a home that can offer equestrian and horticulture use. The views over All Saints Church are simply stunning.

Once you have finished exploring the grounds and taken in the wonderful setting, and step inside this characterful property you are sure to feel at home. Bursting with period features which include exposed beams and original doors, The Park really does offer a sense of warmth that is only found in period homes.

The grand entrance hallway will instantly impress you. The striking staircase is a must see. Both the sitting room and formal dining room are exceptional sizes, both feature grand inglenook fireplaces. The kitchen breakfast room offers ample dining space and features aga. Adjacent to the kitchen is a side lobby which leads to a pantry, utility room and a scullery which houses the boiler. The rear lobby features the original bread oven and is stepped in history.

The snug offers a variety of uses and the garden room is flooded with natural light. The garden room measures an impressive 18ft x 16ft and could be adapted as annexe with a bedroom 6 accessed this way which benefits from its own four-piece en-suite.

Five bedrooms are found to the first floor along with a shower room and a four-piece family bathroom. The principal bedroom really is the pièce de résistance. This exceptional suite has it all. A bedroom which measures around 19ft x 19ft, a feature fireplace, a walk-in wardrobe and a four-piece en-suite.

In every direction you look, The Park offers an abundance of period features. The present sellers have enjoyed around 25-years in this imposing period home and have found the extensive grounds, the exceptional living space and the picturesque countryside walks the perfect place to raise their family.

The highly regarded village of Woodton is around 6 miles north-west of the market town of Bungay, offering a range of shops, restaurants, and historical sites such as Bungay Castle. A little further takes you to Beccles, where river activities are abundant and it has convenient access to Ipswich and Lowestoft by rail.

For those looking for a little more hustle and bustle, Woodton sits just 11 miles south-east of the city of Norwich, with its historical cathedral and castle grounds, as well as direct train links to London and the coast. Norwich offers a thriving, diverse atmosphere with regular festivals and events including those run by the University of East Anglia, Norwich University of the Arts and Norfolk and Norwich Festival Trust.

Woodton offers an Ofsted rated 'good', primary school, which teaches Forest School learning and is a feeder school for highly regarded Hobart High School.

A strong sense of community thrives among the proud residents and local businesses surrounding Woodton. Old Hall Farm offers a quintessential farm shop, cafe, delicatessen and vineyard open 7 days a week and also offers a postal service. Farmed by the Mayhew family for over 80 years, they offer RAW milk from their herd of dairy cows, loving cared for on the farm. A new lease of life has been injected into the Kings Head village pub, serving food and drink to locals and visitors alike. Throughout the year there are plenty of local events in the area, including beer festivals, music events and local art and culture.

Residents of Woodton enjoy a quiet, rural lifestyle the village's charm lies in its peaceful setting and historical roots.

Additional Information:

Council Tax Band: A
Local Authority - South Norfolk Council
We have been advised that the property has the following services. Mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating and private drainage.