Location

Hainford is situated about eight miles to the north of Norwich via the A140 Cromer Road. The renowned North Norfolk coastline lies to the North of Hainford with Cromer being located about 17 miles away. Local amenities within the village include a primary school and the Chequers Pub. A wider range of amenities and shops can be found in the charming market town of Aylsham and the city of Norwich.

Norwich which provides excellent retail, gastronomic and cultural offerings with a vibrant and award winning covered market, a plethora of cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes, theatres and a growing art sector. The city has a deep history, with a timeline of architecture and is carefully managed to strike the right balance of independent and nationwide retail offerings. The city has renowned schools in both the private and the public sectors, together with the University of East Anglia.

Description

Orchard Cottage is a charming detached period home dating back to the 1700s, which has been thoughtfully renovated and refurbished by the current owners. The property offers a spacious, characterful home with a modern twist, presenting a wonderful opportunity to acquire a highly individual family residence—equally ideal for couples seeking a peaceful countryside retreat.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall and a generous kitchen/breakfast room featuring bespoke wooden cabinets set beneath stunning granite work surfaces. A Rayburn stove provides a quintessential country-kitchen focal point. Opening into the breakfast area, this space forms a sociable and functional heart of the home.

The large sitting room—formerly two separate rooms—now offers an expansive living area with a feature fireplace and double doors leading out to the garden. Connecting both the kitchen and sitting room is a recently constructed garden room extension. This superb space enjoys lovely views across the gardens while offering a sense of privacy. Its contemporary design provides a striking contrast to the period features of the main house, enhancing both the overall appearance and the home's day-to-day functionality. Warm and inviting, it can be enjoyed throughout the year. A study makes for an ideal working from home environment and a modernised downstairs shower room completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, including a spacious principal. These are served by a generously sized, modern four piece family bathroom, finished to a high standard and featuring both a bath and a separate shower.

Outside
The property is approached via double gates that offer both privacy and security, leading to a gravelled parking area for several cars and the double garage. A series of useful outbuildings provide excellent scope for further improvement, and (subject to planning) could be converted into an annexe or potential Airbnb. The largest of these—a barn of approximately 30 feet in length—currently serves as an ideal games or party barn, accessed from an attractive courtyard.

Set within a delightful plot of approximately an acre, the grounds are wonderfully mature and enjoy a good degree of privacy. With a mixture of trees, established shrubs, vegetable beds, patio areas, and a nature pond, the garden has its own distinctive character that complements the house beautifully. It offers excellent space for families as well as a true haven for keen gardeners.