*NO DEPOSIT OPTION* Charming five-bedroom period home in quiet Felthorpe lane. Spacious lounge, original features, large gardens, outbuildings, ample parking. Rural setting with excellent local amenities nearby. Available now!
The Location
Brands Lane sits on the edge of Felthorpe, a quintessential Norfolk village nestled within the Broadland district, approximately seven miles north-west of Norwich. Set amidst open fields and mature woodland, this peaceful rural lane offers a wonderful sense of seclusion while remaining conveniently close to nearby amenities. With just six properties on the lane, it remains quiet and private.
A wider range of everyday facilities can be found in Taverham and Drayton, including supermarkets, schools, leisure centres, and various shops and eateries. Horsford also provides local shops, a post office, a pharmacy, and takeaways, offering convenient options close by. The charming market town of Reepham lies to the west, with further independent shops and eateries.
Families are well catered for with schooling options available in Taverham, Drayton, and Norwich, including secondary education at Taverham High School or other schools in Norwich. Healthcare needs, including GP surgeries and dental practices, can be easily accessed in neighbouring villages such as Taverham and Drayton, with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital just a short drive away.
Transport connections are excellent for such a rural setting, with regular bus services through the village, swift access to the A140 and Broadland Northway, and Norwich International Airport close at hand. With scenic countryside walks, woodland trails, cycle routes, and the ability to walk to Broadland Country Park on the doorstep, it perfectly combines rural tranquillity with modern convenience.
Brands Lane, Felthorpe
Discreetly set in a peaceful rural lane, this enchanting period home radiates warmth and individuality. From the first glance, its traditional proportions and mature gardens promise a home of substance and soul. Inside, the property unfolds with charm and generosity, offering versatile accommodation and a wealth of period detail, all presented with no onward chain.
A large front porch provides a welcoming entrance, offering a practical space for coats and boots before stepping inside. Beyond lies the magnificent 33-foot lounge, an extraordinary reception room that manages to feel both expansive and inviting.
Original features abound, with exposed timbers, built-in cabinetry, and a woodburning stove forming the heart of this welcoming family space. Flowing seamlessly through to the dining room, it’s ideal for both relaxed suppers and more formal entertaining.
The kitchen/breakfast room offers traditional country practicality and charm, fitted with a Range-style cooker and retaining a much-loved Belfast sink. While the space may benefit from some modernisation, it provides an excellent canvas for creating a kitchen that blends contemporary comfort with period character. Direct access to the rear garden enhances the home’s easy indoor-outdoor flow.
A useful utility room and a ground-floor bathroom complete the layout.
Upstairs, the property continues to delight with five generously proportioned bedrooms, each exuding its own quiet character. From exposed beams to gentle glimpses of the surrounding fields, the home retains an unmistakable period grace.
A family shower room serves the first floor, while thoughtful modern touches, including oil-fired central heating, double glazing, and fibre broadband, ensure everyday comfort and connectivity, making it ideal for those wishing to work from home.
Outside, a substantial shingled driveway provides ample parking, while to the rear, the beautifully maintained gardens unfold in a tapestry of colour and texture. Framed by apple and cherry trees, the lawn gives way to uninterrupted field and farmland views, creating a sense of seclusion and calm rarely found.
Tucked behind a series of attractive brick and flint outbuildings, including a wood store, pump house, and two generous sheds — lies a small vegetable allotment, a haven for the keen gardener.
This characterful country home embodies the very essence of village life, quietly elegant, rich in history, and brimming with potential. A truly rare opportunity to acquire a property of distinction in an idyllic rural setting.
Agents Note
Connected to mains electricity, oil-fired heating, and private water and drainage.
Some images used in this listing have been digitally staged to illustrate potential furnishing and layout options. We recommend arranging a viewing to assess the space and features in person.
EPC Rating: EDisclaimer
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