5 bed detached house for sale

Silver Street, Besthorpe, Attleborough NR17

Mayfield Farmhouse is an architecturally stunning Grade II listed period property in a rural position set in approximately 1.25 acres, located in Besthorpe, Norfolk and within the catchment area of the highly-acclaimed Wymondham College.

Besthorpe lies about a mile from Attleborough, and Wymondham (including Waitrose) is about five miles away. The vibrant city of Norwich is about 15 miles away. Newmarket is about 38 miles and Cambridge about 52 miles.

This substantial family home dates back to the 1530’’s with Georgian and later additions, and appears in Pevsner’s guide. It was recently featured in the Norfolk Historic Buildings Group magazine.

Over the last few years there has been substantial renovation, and the building of generous twin oak-framed garages in line with the necessary consents. The glasshouse has been rebuilt to a high standard by Hartley Botanic.

The house is approached by double, gated driveways which offer extensive parking areas. The gravel has recently been resurfaced. The substantial outhouses have multiple uses, including space for two additional cars.

This excellent property offers a number of fine features including exposed beams, attractive floors and fireplaces and many new or renovated sash windows. There is a potable well water supply in the kitchen.

In addition to five reception rooms, there is a small study/library. There are principally five bedrooms, but the current accommodation offers versatility for a range of uses. The house enjoys stunning views across open farmland.

The garden includes formal well-stocked borders and fine box hedging. There is a highly productive orchard including two wall-trained pear trees, six apple trees and other fruit trees. The current owners have recently installed a new sewage plant in line with latest regulations.

The grounds are approximately 1.25 acres and the property enjoys good road and rail links with Attleborough station being about 1.2 miles away.

Property Description

An early viewing request is advised with the current accommodation comprising; entrance hallway, five reception rooms to include a cosy snug, magnificent kitchen/breakfast room with utility rooms, pantry, study, W.C and glass house. The new solid oak-floored music room is suitable for a number of uses including events for about 20 seated people.

The upper floors offer five bedrooms, a gallery and small study area. The two main bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with a further family bathroom. There is spacious storage throughout

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Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

G

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