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Guide Price£675,000

West Road, Forncett St. Peter, Norwich

Land size
1.09 acres
Bedrooms
9

Key Features

  • Substantial detached residence (formerly used as a B&B)
  • Set in 1.09 Acres
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • Lounge and separate dining room
  • Kitchen, utility room and side conservatory
  • Swimming pool ( some work needed )
  • 41ft x 15 ft Conservatory/games room
  • Excellent connections to nearby market towns of Wymondham, Diss and Attleborough
  • Rural secluded position

Description

GUIDE PRICE - £675,000 - £700,000

Sunnyside South is an impressive nine-bedroom former bed and breakfast, now offered as a substantial and versatile family home extending to approximately 4,000 sq ft. Occupying a private rural setting, the property sits within grounds of over one acre and enjoys far-reaching countryside views across open fields to the rear. Combining generous living accommodation with a peaceful location, Sunnyside South presents a rare opportunity for those seeking an exceptional family residence with space, privacy, and flexibility.

Location
This house is particularly well set enjoying a quiet semi-rural location and yet is only 11 miles or so from Norwich - the City of Culture - which has an excellent range of facilities, including a direct line to London Liverpool Street by train and an international airport. There is local schooling at Forncett which has an 'outstanding' Ofsted report. Within Tacolneston, the adjoining village, there is a primary school, two public houses and a takeaway. The ever-popular town of Wymondham is around 5 miles away with its excellent range of schools, supermarkets and local shops. In addition, there is a rail station on the Norwich to Cambridge line and easy access onto the A11 which is fully dualled to Newmarket and further beyond to Cambridge.

The Property
This exceptional residence offers beautifully appointed and generously proportioned accommodation throughout. The entrance hall sets the tone, leading to a ground-floor guest bedroom complete with a stylish en-suite, an impressive drawing room, a formal dining room, ideal for entertaining, a fitted kitchen/breakfast room and a separate utility room. A dedicated study provides the perfect space for home working. A particular highlight of the home is the magnificent 41ft x 15ft garden room, an outstanding entertaining and leisure space with panoramic views across the gardens and the swimming pool, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The first floor hosts five spacious double bedrooms, including two with en-suite shower rooms, complemented by a beautifully appointed family bathroom and an additional shower room, ensuring exceptional comfort for family and guests alike. Occupying the entire second floor, the principal bedroom suite provides an indulgent private sanctuary, complete with its own en-suite bathroom, offering the perfect retreat from the rest of the home. The are also two further bedrooms

Outside
Extending to approximately 1.09 acres in total, the grounds provide an exceptional degree of privacy, space and natural beauty. Whether enjoying quiet mornings surrounded by birdsong, or long summer evenings with family and friends, this is a truly special setting; a hidden sanctuary that feels a world away from the everyday. Approached via a quiet country road, the property enjoys an idyllic and secluded setting, with a shared driveway leading to an large shingled parking area. A substantial brick-built double garage with electric doors provides secure parking and excellent storage, while side access leads seamlessly to the private rear gardens. Designed to embrace its exceptional surroundings, the grounds offer a wonderful sense of peace and escape. The outdoor swimming pool provides the perfect focal point for summer entertaining and family enjoyment, which is currently in need of a new liner (please contact the office for further information). Beyond the formal garden lies a charming coppice, rich with a variety of mature trees, creating a picturesque woodland backdrop. This then opens onto an expansive grass area, offering endless possibilities for recreation, relaxation or simply enjoying the beauty and tranquility of the setting.

Services: Mains electricity, PV Solar. mains water, mains Drains, oil fired central heating and wood burner

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Viewing: By appointment with TW Gaze

Freehold

Council Tax: G

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Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-08-05

Price history

DateChangePrice
18 Sep 2026Reduced 3.6% (−£25,000)£675,000
5 Aug 2026Listed£700,000

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,142 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£619,266 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £381,053 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
72 C
72 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
Yes

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Off-Street Parking
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    70
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bunwell Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    73
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    59
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Aslacton Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    74
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Long Stratton High School3.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    679
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Old Buckenham High School4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    501
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wymondham College5.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,427
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wymondham High Academy5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,686
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Attleborough Academy5.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    976
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Long Stratton Supermarket, Long Stratton3.5 miles
Co-op MRMF Wymondham - Silfield Road, Wymondham, Norfolk4.8 miles
M&S Besthorpe BP, Besthorpe, Norfolk4.9 miles

GP surgery

Long Stratton Medical Partnership3.3 miles

Pharmacy

Well3.5 miles

Hospital

Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital8.8 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces422 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Spooner Row Rail Station3.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Jolly Farmers382 metres

Typical drive times

Diss15 min · 10 miles
Hingham18 min · 13 miles
Wymondham10 min · 5.9 miles
Attleborough11 min · 7.5 miles
Norwich (city)25 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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