Listed for £575,000
February 3, 2026
Introduction Set on the edge of the ever-popular village of Great Ellingham, this charming detached farmhouse on Long Street is rich in character and occupies a generous plot with substantial gardens. The property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a period home with significant potential for enhancement. Inside, the farmhouse blends warmth and charm with practical living space. There is a cosy lounge and an inviting snug, both featuring woodburning stoves set within attractive brick fireplaces. Further accommodation includes a well-proportioned kitchen/diner, utility room, and ground floor bathroom. Upstairs, a split-level landing leads to four bedrooms and a separate W.C. Throughout, exposed beams and original features add to the home’s undeniable character and appeal. Externally, the property enjoys a delightful rear patio area, a true sun trap ideal for entertaining, while the majority of the generous garden lies to the side, mainly laid to lawn and offering excellent space for family life or gardening. Importantly, the property benefits from planning permission for a two-storey side extension to create a new family kitchen, along with a master bedroom with en-suite and a family bathroom on the first floor. Further approved plans include an extended driveway leading to a single-storey detached double garage, with additional store and home office positioned to the rear of the garden. A superb character home in a sought-after village location, offering charm, space, and exciting potential to extend and tailor to modern family living. Great Ellingham Great Ellingham is a highly regarded and welcoming Norfolk village, offering a strong sense of community alongside excellent everyday amenities. At its heart is a village Post Office and convenience store, providing essential services for daily life, while the well-known Crown Public House is a popular focal point, offering food, drink, and regular community events. The village benefits from a primary school, village hall, and a range of clubs and activities, making it particularly appealing to families and those seeking an active village lifestyle. Surrounded by open countryside, Great Ellingham also offers pleasant walks and a semi-rural feel, while remaining well connected. For commuters and wider travel, the village enjoys easy access to the A11, providing direct routes to Norwich, Thetford, and Cambridge, as well as onward connections to the A14 and national road network. Mainline rail services are available at nearby stations, offering links to Norwich and London. Combining a charming village atmosphere with practical amenities and excellent transport connections, Great Ellingham is an ideal location for those seeking countryside living without sacrificing convenience. Porch Front entrance porch, ideal for coats and shoes, with a door leading through to the snug and lounge. A characterful reception room featuring a woodburning stove set within a brick surround, with exposed beams, double-aspect windows providing plenty of natural light, and a radiator. A welcoming living space with a woodburning stove set within a brick surround on a pamment hearth, featuring exposed beams, a radiator, and stairs rising to the first floor. A spacious kitchen/dining area with double-aspect windows and a UPVC back door opening onto the enclosed patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. The room features exposed beams, a radiator, and a floor-standing oil-fired boiler. There is ample space for a dining table and chairs, a built-in cupboard housing the hot water tank, and space for a dishwasher, range cooker, stainless steel sink, and tall fridge/freezer. A door leads through to the utility room for added convenience. A practical space with room for a washing machine and tumble dryer, fitted storage cupboards, and a door leading through to the ground floor bathroom. A well-appointed four-piece suite comprising a corner shower unit, bath, W.C., and wash hand basin, complemented by a chrome towel rail. A split-level landing with a radiator and exposed beams, providing access to all four bedrooms and the first-floor W.C. A spacious, double-aspect bedroom featuring two built-in wardrobe cupboards and a radiator. Another spacious bedroom with a side-aspect window, a built-in wardrobe cupboard, an ornamental feature fireplace (currently concealed), and a radiator. A double bedroom with a side-aspect window and a radiator. A spacious double bedroom with double-aspect windows and a radiator. A convenient first-floor W.C. comprising a W.C. and wash hand basin. The property is approached via a shared driveway providing parking for several cars. To the front, a gate gives access to the main garden, which is of generous size, mainly laid to lawn with mature trees scattered throughout and enclosed by fencing for privacy. To the rear and side, there is a paved patio area, a delightful suntrap, ideal for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining. The property benefits from planning permission for a two-storey side extension to create a new family kitchen, together with a master bedroom with en-suite and a family bathroom at first floor. The plans also include an extended driveway leading to a single-storey detached double garage, with additional store and home office to the rear of the garden. Planning Permission Reference: PL/2025/0331/HOU Additional Planning: Further along the shared access drive, planning has also been granted for the proposed development of four new dwellings with access road. 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. ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property. We take the responsibility of this seriously in line with HMRC guidance, and in ensuring the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our partner, Movebutler, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. They will contact you once your offer has been accepted, to conclude, where possible, a biometric check with you electronically. As an applicant, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You will need to pay this amount directly to Movebutler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks before your offer can be formally accepted. In accordance with the Estate Agents (Provision of Information) Regulations 1991 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, we are required to disclose that this company may offer certain services to sellers and purchasers from which we may receive a referral fee upon completion. Specifically: For conveyancing services, we typically receive a referral fee of £138.00 (inc. VAT). For mortgages and related financial products, our average share of commission from a broker is £250 (no VAT). However, this amount may be subject to proportional clawback by the lender if the mortgage or related product is cancelled early.
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