Summary - Herringfleet Road, St. Olaves NR31 9HJ
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Private, spacious family home near the Norfolk Broads.
Approached via timber gates and private tree-lined drive
Set well back behind timber gates on a tree-lined drive, this substantial five-bedroom detached home occupies over 3,000sqft within its own private woodland plot. Thoughtfully extended from a 1953 core, the house combines traditional proportions, solid oak joinery and a striking woodstone fireplace with contemporary touches such as a bespoke Earsham Hall kitchen, marble worktops and integrated Siemens appliances. Layered gardens, patios, a pond and two electric-powered greenhouses create versatile outdoor space for gardening, entertaining and family play.
The ground floor is arranged for everyday family life and entertaining: a generous sitting room with dual-aspect windows, a formal dining room, flexible reception space and a well-equipped utility room. Two entrance halls (one with an electric lift) improve accessibility and circulation. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms including a principal suite with walk-in wardrobe, served by a family shower room; overall accommodation totals five bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Practical details to note: heating is oil-fired via boiler and radiators; the property uses a private septic tank (emptied annually) and has a soakaway installed some years ago. Several trees on the grounds are protected by Tree Protection Orders, which restrict work to those specimens. The EPC is D and broadband speeds in the area are reported as slow — factors to consider if remote working or lower running costs are priorities.
This is a rare woodland residence for buyers seeking privacy, space and mature landscaped grounds close to the Norfolk Broads. It will suit families who value outdoor life and gardeners who will appreciate the sizeable greenhouses and very large plot. Some upkeep and sensible running-cost planning (oil heating, drainage) are required, but the property’s scale, setting and high-quality interior fittings provide significant lifestyle appeal.
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