5 bed detached house for sale

The Street, Ashwellthorpe NR16

The likely buyers here are those who’ve been waiting for something where they can lay down roots. People who want space without isolation. Perhaps a family who value village life but need proper room to work from home. Or a household thinking ahead - multi-generational living, an independent teenager, an older parent, or even an income from a self-contained annexe.

The Parsonage sits beside All Saints Church in Ashwellthorpe, tucked back from the village road, screened by trees, with a private drive leading you in. It feels settled. Not showy. A house that has evolved over time but hasn’t compromised its authenticity.

Believed to date in part from the 1800s, the house offers over 2,100 sq ft across the main home and annexe. The proportions are generous without feeling formal. Ceiling heights are good. Sash windows, shutters, fireplaces and cornicing remain where they should. Nothing feels forced... And when the sunlight dances into the room, you will smile.

Daily life tends to gather in the kitchen. It’s modern, yet does not feel out of place. There is a walk-in pantry - the feature you never realised you needed, a woodburning stove for colder months, and space for a proper breakfast table and comfy sofa too. The east-facing breakfast/garden room draws morning light and becomes an easy spill-out space in spring and summer. A practical utility keeps boots, coats and countryside clutter contained - essential in a house with 1.33 acres of gardens and paddock.

There are two elegant reception rooms which gives real flexibility. One can be a quieter, reflective living space, with a snug for reading, music or working from home, while another becomes the natural place for relaxed Sunday lunches or more formal dinners. The flow feels intuitive, comfortable, and homely.

Upstairs are four bedrooms. Two are double aspect, with views that remind you where you are - across fields or towards the neighbouring church tower. It’s the sort of outlook that changes gently with the seasons. The family bathroom serves well, and the ground-floor shower room adds day-to-day practicality.

The integral one-bedroom annexe has its own sitting room, bedroom and shower room, accessed either from the rear hall or directly out to the garden. It works for independent living without feeling separate from the main house. Increasingly rare, and increasingly useful.

Attached to this is a double garage/workshop offering you possibilities beyond housing your prized car or that ride-on lawn mower you have secretly dreamed of.

Outside is where this home settles into itself. The landscaped gardens feel considered rather than manicured. Natural. Mature. There’s a wildlife pond, floral borders, soft fruit, raised beds and potting sheds. A summer house sits quietly within the grounds. The pathways lead you through the garden and almost by instinct towards the churchyard beyond.

At the rear, through a five-bar gate, the enclosed paddock stretches to around 3⁄4 of an acre. Currently meadow, previously grazing. It gives you options - animals, orchard, an expanse of wildflowers - and uninterrupted countryside views. For buyers searching for a home with a paddock near Wymondham or Norwich, this balance of space and access is a rare find.

Ashwellthorpe itself is an active village. The community centre, tennis courts, playground and village hall are genuinely used. Lower Wood, managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, is close by for weekend walks. Wymondham is just 3.5 miles away for schools including Wymondham High Academy and Wymondham College, along with a Waitrose and a rail link to London via Cambridge. Norwich is under 10 miles, making commuting realistic while keeping daily life rural.

The A11, A140 and A47 are all within easy reach, so despite the calm, you’re not cut off.

Whether you prefer Breckland, The Norfolk Broads or the Coast, they are easily accessible and waiting for you to explore.

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