A farmhouse with potential for redevelopment in South Lopham, near Diss, is up for sale at a guide price of £985,000.
The unlisted property, originally built in the late 16th century, has a large barn adjacent to it and is set in 12 acres of land between South Lopham and Blo Norton.
Driftway Farm “would make a perfect smallholding” according to selling agent Durrants, but could also be adapted for equestrian use.
Durrants said the farmhouse itself “offers huge potential to refurbish and update and it is both spacious and versatile”.
Inside the farmhouse, there’s a central hallway with a large reception room to either side of it, both of which include original features.
The reception room to the left of the hallway features exposed timbers and a brick fireplace.
This room leads to the modern fitted kitchen, with doors to the utility room and the conservatory, which overlooks the front garden.
There’s also a door from the reception room to the rear lobby, which leads to the cloakroom.
The reception room to the right of the hallway also features exposed timbers and a brick fireplace, as well as a high-level cupboard to the side of the fireplace.
A doorway from this room leads to a smaller reception room, lobby and bathroom.
Upstairs on the first floor, there are four bedrooms. One of the bedrooms is reached via its own staircase and has an adjacent shower room.
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One of the other bedrooms has a shower and sink, while another has an en-suite cloakroom.
There are two further rooms on the second floor, which have a range of potential uses.
Outside, the property is approached via a long driveway, leading to the substantial barn and a car parking area.
A path leads to the front door of the farmhouse, which is surrounded by established gardens. The gardens are mainly lawn, with an array of mature shrubs.
To the rear of the property, there’s a former tennis court which is now in need of renovation.
The large, detached barn, which is just over 69ft by 39ft, could be converted for a range of uses, subject to the necessary planning permission.
In addition to the barn, there are further outbuildings which are in need of refurbishment.
To the south and east of the farmhouse is the majority of the farmland, which could be adapted and used as a smallholding or for equestrian use.
Driftway Farm is situated between the villages of South Lopham and Blo Norton and enjoys views of surrounding farmland.
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South Lopham has a pub, while nearby village Garboldisham has a pub and village shop.
Diss, which is just over five miles away, has many amenities, including shops, schools and a mainline railway station with services to London Liverpool Street.
For more information, contact Durrants.
PROPERTY FACTS
Driftway Farm, South Lopham
Guide price: £985,000
Durrants, 01379 642233
durrants.com
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