5 bed detached house for sale

Shotesham Lane, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norwich, Norfolk NR15

Detached family home offering flexible accommodation

Description
Beech House is an impressive 5-bedroom family home built in 1927. Originally the village doctor’s residence and consulting rooms, this mature and characterful property provides a flexible layout, particularly suited to one or more people wishing to work from home. With just over 2,600 sq ft of living space and set within the plot of approximately 0.65 acres, the house offers generous proportions throughout, and is available chain free.

The ground floor comprises an inviting entrance hall, a sitting room with a feature fireplace and a separate dining room with a second fireplace. The kitchen/family room is complemented by a walk-in larder, and opens directly onto an octagonal patio terrace overlooking the garden. A large utility room adds further practicality for country living. Two separate studies with adjacent cloakroom and attic storage space offer excellent flexibility for homeworking. With some amendment, this wing of the house could be adapted into a self-contained living area, if desired. A further cloakroom and separate boiler/drying room complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, four of which are good sized doubles, one of which incorporates an ensuite shower room. The remaining bedroom is a generous single with fitted wardrobes. These are served by a spacious family bathroom. All the bedrooms enjoy pleasant views over the garden and neighbouring open countryside

Outside
The property is approached via a gravel driveway providing ample offroad parking for several vehicles and leading to a detached double garage. Standing within a plot of about 0.65 acres, the mature grounds are both attractive and private. The garden which is predominantly laid to a two-tiered lawn features a variety of planting including borders, wildflower area, a vegetable garden and established trees along with a small pond that attracts wildlife. There are two garden tool sheds, greenhouse and a larger outdoor shed which is used as a summerhouse.

Location
Beech House is situated at the edge of the picturesque and sought after conservation village of Saxlingham Nethergate, one of the principal historic villages in South Norfolk, which combines a peaceful rural setting within convenient commuting distance of Norwich, London and Cambridge.

The property looks out towards a tributary river valley to the south-east with gently rolling countryside interspersed with woodland. Running through the village is the Boudicca Way long-distance walking trail between Norwich and Diss, and approximately 18 miles of registered public footpaths and bridleways in the Parish.

Saxlingham Nethergate has several listed buildings including a fine Georgian former Rectory, Saxlingham Old Hall, an impressive timber-framed Jacobean country house and garden, and an award-winning First World War memorial at the heart of the village. St Mary’s Parish Church, in part dating from the 14th century, is set on high ground on the far side of the valley.

Saxlingham Nethergate is a vibrant village community with a well-regarded Church of England primary school, memorial hall, playing fields, community meadow and orchard, scout hall, and numerous clubs and societies. The adjacent villages of Hempnall and Shotesham are each about one mile away with local shopping facilities including post office/village store, artisan bakeries, doctors’ surgery, garage and pub.

The cathedral city of Norwich, recently nominated Sunday Times “UK Best Place to Live 2026 “ and regional centre of East Anglia, is about eight miles to the north and has an exceptional range of amenities, a thriving business and cultural community, as well as having excellent schools, University of East Anglia and Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.

There are frequent regular main line train services to London Liverpool Street from Norwich in 1hr 50 mins and from Diss (which is 12 miles away) in 90 mins. Norwich Airport is 12 miles away with regular international links worldwide via Amsterdam Schiphol.

Acreage:
0.65 Acres



Additional Info
Services
Mains water and electricity, mains drainage, oil fired central heating.

Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council
Council tax band F

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.

Important Notice
Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.