Location

Wacton is a pleasant rural village situated approximately 12 miles south of the city of Norwich and eight miles from the market town of Diss.

Basic shopping facilities can be found in the neighbouring village of Long Stratton approximately two miles to the east including shopping facilities, pubs and restaurants as well as schooling and leisure centuries.

Diss has a main line electrical rail service to London Liverpool Street with a fastest journey time of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Schools in the private sector can be found in Norwich.

Description

Wilderness Farmhouse is a recently renovated, Grade II listed 16th century home offering nearly 4,000 square feet of spacious accommodation, set within charming grounds of approximately 2 acres. During the current owners’ tenure, the property has been significantly improved with new windows throughout, an upgraded heating system, redecoration, new bathrooms, and a modern kitchen.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall and five reception rooms on the ground floor, providing flexible and characterful living space. Many of these rooms feature exposed timbers and beams, along with fireplaces fitted with wood burners. Ideal for multi generational living, several downstairs rooms could easily be utilised as additional bedrooms if required.

The kitchen provides a stylish and modern contrast to the period character of the home and includes an island unit, space for a breakfast table, and access to both a practical pantry and a useful utility room. A downstairs shower room and a conservatory complete the ground floor.

The first floor, accessed via an impressive oak and glass staircase, offers four bedrooms, including a principal suite benefiting from both an en suite and a dressing room. The guest bedroom also features an en suite, bedroom three is served via an en suite cloakroom and bedroom four is serviced via a four piece family bathroom. Usefully a laundry room to this floor provides excellent practicality.

The second floor offers three loft style bedrooms arranged in sequence, providing excellent spaces for hobbies, storage, guest accommodation, or perhaps an ideal retreat for an older child.

Outside
The property is approached via a lengthy private driveway, entered through a wooden gate, which leads to a parking area suitable for several vehicles. Set within approximately 2 acres of gardens and grounds, Wilderness Farmhouse offers generous outdoor space certain to appeal to keen gardeners. The grounds include formal lawns, a small copse, and a paddock, with the owners having created several areas of interest including beds, borders, and vegetable gardens.

A number of substantial outbuildings offer scope for a variety of uses, including workshops, a barn, and a garage.

For those seeking a small project, the remains of a Victorian greenhouse present an exciting opportunity; once restored, it would offer a characterful and functional addition to the outdoor environment.