Greenhoe is a five-bedroom house on a generous 2.5-acre plot (subject to measured survey). It was originally a 19th century cottage with a single-storey extension added in the early 1900s and later extended upwards in the 1980s.
The Norfolk Agents, which is selling the property, described Greenhoe as “brimming with character and personality”, adding: “Surrounded by open countryside, this picturesque property offers a tranquil and secluded retreat, perfectly balancing peaceful rural living with convenient access to a range of local amenities.”
Inside, the accommodation totals more than 3,000 sq ft and includes three reception rooms to the ground floor.
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The first is a reception hall, which includes a fireplace with a log burner. This leads into an impressive living/dining room, extending to nearly 30 ft in length, which overlooks the landscaped front gardens through a wall of oak-framed glazing. It also has a large feature fireplace with log burner and an adjoining porch.
There is also a cosy snug with a front-facing outlook and a fireplace.
At the rear of the property is a farmhouse-style kitchen featuring an oil-fired Aga and an electric Mercury oven with LPG gas hob. A walk-in pantry provides storage in addition to an adjacent utility room with space for appliances.
An external door from the utility room leads out to a covered veranda, which overlooks a courtyard garden.
Completing the ground floor are a versatile study and a cloakroom.
Upstairs, a central landing offers access to all five bedrooms. The master bedroom features built-in wardrobes and has an en-suite shower room, while the remaining four bedrooms are all good-sized doubles. In addition, there is a smaller sixth bedroom, which is currently used for storage but could be repurposed as a dressing room or study.
Serving the bedrooms is a family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath, a separate walk-in shower and copper wash basin with matching tap. There is also a second bathroom on this floor.
The Norfolk Agents notes that “the bedrooms and bathrooms on the eastern side of the property would benefit from some updating. However, planning permission has been granted for reconfiguration of this section, including the addition of a balcony and roof terrace, offering a fantastic opportunity to enhance both the layout and lifestyle appeal of the upper floor.”
Outside, Greenhoe is approach via a long, shared driveway which passes through an orchard planted with a variety of fruit trees including apples, figs, plums and pears.
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A five-bar gate opens to a large gravel driveway to the front of the house, providing ample off-road parking for multiple cars. There is also additional parking space on the opposite side of the shared driveway, alongside a selection of outbuildings.
The majority of Greenhoe’s substantial grounds are laid to lawn and bordered by mature trees. Tucked away within the grounds is a heated outdoor swimming pool, which is powered by an air source heat pump and had a new liner installed in 2022.
There is a secluded courtyard garden to the rear of the house surrounded by several brick outbuildings, including a garage, workshops and multiple storerooms.
Swaffham is home to a range of amenities and is located within easy reach of King’s Lynn, which is around 30 minutes away, and Norwich, which is under an hour.
For more information, please contact The Norfolk Agents.
PROPERTY FACTS
Greenhoe, Swaffham
Guide price: £750,000
The Norfolk Agents, 08081689134
thenorfolkagents.co.uk