5 bed detached house for sale

The Green, Old Buckenham NR17

A Charming 5-Bedroom Family Home Overlooking the Village Green in Old Buckenham – With Detached Barn & Development Potential

Set in the heart of one of Norfolk’s most picturesque villages, this unique and character-filled five-bedroom, four-reception room family home with over 3300 square feet of accommodation offers a rare blend of historic charm, spacious living, and exciting future potential. With uninterrupted views across Old Buckenham’s famous village green, this remarkable home has been part of the local story for well over a century. Believed to have been home to Walter Bloom in the 1890s, the property was purchased by the current owner’s family in 1931 and operated as a village shop selling everything from paraffin to haberdashery. Following World War II, a restaurant was also opened, further embedding the property in the life of the community. The shop closed in 1991, and the current owners took stewardship in 2001.

Today, the property offers extensive and flexible accommodation, tastefully updated while preserving original features such as pamment tiles, exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, and even a Well with a glass cover in the lounge. The generous layout includes five bedrooms, four reception rooms, multiple bathrooms, two staircases, a conservatory, and a beautifully extended rear lounge. The kitchen, once the village shop, now provides a warm, sociable space.

Outside, the property benefits from a detached barn with planning permission to convert into a 3/4 bedroom dwelling, ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodation or income potential. The entire plot offers generous gardens and outdoor space perfect for family life and entertaining.

This is more than just a home—it’s a piece of village history with space, soul, and significant scope for future development. A truly rare opportunity in a sought-after village setting.

Old Buckenham

Located in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, Old Buckenham is a charming and historic village known for its welcoming community, scenic surroundings, and one of the largest village greens in England. The village offers an excellent lifestyle with a well-regarded primary and high school, two popular pubs, village shop, and active community facilities including a village hall and sports field. It’s an ideal choice for families and those seeking a peaceful rural setting with modern conveniences. Old Buckenham also benefits from strong transport links, with nearby Attleborough providing rail services to Norwich and Cambridge, and easy access to the A11 for commuting. With its unique blend of heritage, natural beauty, and accessibility, Old Buckenham is one of Norfolk’s most desirable villages.

Accommodation Comprises:

Ground Floor
Entrance Hall / Dining Room
Front entrance into the welcoming dining room, Original pamment tile flooring, feature inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, exposed beams and period character, stairs to the first floor, radiator, archway through to the kitchen, and doors to sitting room and other rooms.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
Formerly the village shop, pamment tile flooring, matching wall and base units with fitted worktops, one and a half bowl sink unit, range-style cooker with brick surround, space for tall fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, exposed beams and double aspect windows, step down to side hallway.

Side Hallway
UPVC entrance door and adjacent window, pamment tiles, stairs to first floor, doors to study/playroom and rear hallway, radiator.

Study / Playroom
Double aspect windows, exposed beams, radiator.

Rear Hallway
Oak flooring, loft access, full-length glazed door to garden, doors to utility, W.C. And rear lounge.

W.C. (Ground Floor)
Low-level W.C., wash hand basin, radiator.

Utility Room
Pamment tile flooring, matching wall and base units, space for washing machine and tall fridge freezer, built-in cupboard, freestanding oil boiler.

Laundry Room
Space for tumble dryer, UPVC full-glass door to outside.

Sitting Room
Brick fireplace with woodburner, alcove recesses on either side of fireplace, views over the village green, radiator, exposed beams, Step down into reading area.

Reading Area
Twin UPVC doors onto patio, natural feature brick wall, door through to inner lobby.

Inner Lobby
Doors to W.C. And utility room.

W.C. (Lobby Area)
Low-level W.C., wash hand basin, radiator.

Living Room
Beautiful oak flooring, Triple radiators and inset lighting, Feature: Original well with glass cover and lighting, twin UPVC doors to conservatory with adjacent UPVC windows.

Conservatory
Constructed on a brick plinth with UPVC glazing, twin opening doors onto the patio area, radiators x2.

First Floor – From Side Entrance Hall Stairs

Galleried Landing

Feature beam, radiator, doors to Bedrooms 2,3, and Bedroom 4 via its own landing.

Bedroom 3
Double aspect, exposed beam, radiators x2, door to en suite.

En Suite (Bedroom 3):

Wash hand basin, W.C. Walk-in shower cubicle with electric shower and hand-held mixer spray.

Bedroom 2
Double aspect, exposed beams, loft access, door to original landing.

Landing Bedroom 4
Built-in airing cupboard, radiator, door to original landing.

Original Landing
Recessed area with airing cupboard (housing hot water tank) access to shower room and separate W.C.

Shower Room

Double-length walk-in shower with drench head and hand-held spray, chrome towel radiator wash hand basin, separate W.C.:

W.C.
Radiator.

Bedroom 1 & 5 – Accessed From Original Landing
Bedroom 1
Front aspect with views over the green twin built-in wardrobe cupboards, feature cast iron fireplace (currently boarded), radiators x2, step through to en-suite.

En Suite Bathroom (Bedroom 1):

Five-piece bathroom suite, Bath, wash hand basin, W.C., Bidet, walk-in shower with drench head and hand-held mixer spray.

Bedroom 5
Front aspect room featuring a built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and a space-saving sliding entrance door.

Outside

The property is beautifully positioned on the edge of the green, fronted by elegant wrought iron railings with and a pathway leading directly to the front entrance door. A gravel driveway runs alongside the property through a classic five-bar gate, continuing around to the rear and providing generous parking for multiple vehicles.

At the end of the driveway lies a substantial detached barn, which benefits from full planning permission (Application Ref: 3PL/2023/1204/F) for conversion into a spacious 3/4-bedroom residential dwelling—a fantastic opportunity for extended family living, a holiday let, or potential investment.

A paved patio area wraps around the side and rear of the property, including the conservatory, offering ideal space for outdoor dining, relaxing, or entertaining. The oil tank is conveniently situated to the side of the barn, tucked away yet easily accessible.

The main garden is predominantly laid to lawn, creating a wonderful open green space perfect for families, gardening enthusiasts, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The entire plot extends to approximately just over 3/4 acre sts, offering both privacy and potential in equal measure.

Agents note - Please be advised that the property details may be subject to change and must not be relied upon as an accurate description of this home. Although these details are thought to be materially correct, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not form part of any contract. All services and appliances must be considered 'untested' and a buyer should ensure their appointed solicitor collates any relevant information or service/warranty documentation. Please note, all dimensions are approximate/maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

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