Welcome to Wacton Road, Forncett St Peter, NR16. Set within 1.6 acres of private grounds in one of the quietest, most restorative pockets of South Norfolk, this substantial period home feels wonderfully removed from the everyday - the sort of place where the pace softens the moment you turn in. With undisturbed, open views from the bedrooms and office, plus a double garage, outdoor storage, and a summer house, it offers genuine country privacy without compromise.
With roots in the late 18th/early 19th century, this property carries the quiet confidence of a home shaped over generations. Its generous proportions speak to its evolution from a modest farmhouse into a more formal country residence. Yet what sets it apart is how effortlessly it works day to day: a sensible flow, versatile rooms, and practical spaces designed for real life.
A central reception hall anchors the layout, with three distinct reception rooms for different moods and moments: a beautifully proportioned drawing room, a separate library, and a formal dining room with the added intrigue of an original strong room. The heart of the home is the kitchen with adjoining breakfast room, supported by a boot room and utility room, plus a spacious shower room and butler’s pantry - a brilliant combination for family routines and entertaining without clutter.
Upstairs, the layout is refreshingly flexible and unique. The principal suite is a real highlight, complete with a generous, fitted dressing room, while there are up to six further bedrooms to configure around real life - whether that’s a nursery, playroom, home office, guest rooms, or space for longer stays. Storage is equally impressive, with a substantial loft area offering four separate sections for easy use and organisation.
Outside, the grounds are made for all seasons: lawns for play, woodland for exploring, and a mature grove of pear trees for inspiration. Seclusion and open greenery elevate everything - from weekend entertaining to a slow coffee in the sun. Practicalities are well covered too, with ample parking, a double garage, an EV charger, a useful store, and a summer house with decking. Simply switch off and enjoy the peace.
Positioned on the edge of Forncett St Peter, this home is ideal for those relocating from busier towns and cities who want genuine countryside calm without feeling remote. Long Stratton (around 2 miles) is close at hand for daily essentials, while Wymondham is the nearest market town for a wider mix of shops, supermarkets and services. For city amenities, Norwich is within easy reach and offers excellent schooling, culture, and shopping, alongside strong rail links to Cambridge and London for commuting and weekend trips.
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