Meadow Farm

DESCRIPTION Meadow Farm is an attractive income generating property comprising a compilation of 18th century farmhouses and a converted traditional Norfolk Grain barn providing four self-contained, award winning five-star holiday lets. The whole is set within wonderfully appointed gardens and grounds extending to just under 3 acres (stms), beautifully positioned within the Norfolk Broads.

The main house, constructed of traditional brick under a pitched main roof has been subject to a major renovation program with vast extensions and improvements being made throughout. The accommodation works particularly well being over two floors and enjoys fine views out over the terrace and manicured south facing gardens. The sitting room acts as the focal point to the house and boasts a range of exposed beams together with a log burner. The kitchen enjoys a vaulted ceiling offering plenty of natural light and leads through to the adjoining breakfast room. Further accommodation to the ground floor includes a formal dining room, study, cloakroom, and a useful boot room and utility room.

To the first floor there are two bedrooms off the main landing. The principal bedroom suite with dressing area and en-suite enjoy more fine views over the gardens and distant woodland. There is a self-contained annexe within the accommodation accessed both externally and within the main house with its own kitchen/dining/sitting room and en-suite shower. The mezzanine bedroom is accessed via an attractive spiral staircase. Furthermore, an additional bedroom positioned to the west of the house features a further en-suite.  

GARDENS AND GROUNDS Meadow Farm is approached over a privately owned loke, there are two entrances, the first provides access for the holiday lets and caravan site whilst the second provides access to the house via a gravelled hard standing with parking available for several vehicles.

The formal gardens to the south are worthy of special mention and include a south terrace, with a large lawned area which enjoys a range of well stocked herbaceous flower and lavender beds. The gardens flow out from the house to the southwest and feature a further kitchen garden and various greenhouses and orchard. A post and rail fence divides the formal lawns from the meadow with individual electric and water hook points for the caravans. A small area of woodland borders the grounds beautifully. 

BARN AND HOLIDAY LET BUSINESS Much of the charm of Meadow Farm remains in the holiday let business with the current owners making a substantial conversion from what was a traditional Norfolk grain barn to four individual award-winning holiday lets, all with their own courtyard gardens with three of the barns featuring private hot tubs. Open for only 7 months of the year, but intentionally by the current owners as to not exceed the annual VAT threshold, any new buyer could therefore take forwards this already thriving business. The barns all enjoy a slightly different layout with all bedrooms benefiting from en-suite facilities. Three of the barns enjoy accommodation on two floors and have been used over the years for both holidaying and special occasions. The cottages both boast five-star Google reviews and hold customer awards from cottages.com.

Services - Main's water, mains electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating 

LOCATION Hickling has one of the largest broads in The Norfolk Broads area and is connected to the River Thurne. The property is situated approximately 19 miles from Norwich city centre and around three and a half miles from Stalham where there is a wide range of shops and amenities including a supermarket. Hickling itself has two public houses, riding school, infant school, two churches, Hickling Barn which is a modern village hall with playing field and hosts many events including monthly cinema, gym (three times a week) and there is also a monthly Farmer's Market.  

DIRECTIONS Leaving Stalham on the A149 heading towards the coast, continue along the A149 heading past Catfield and take a left turn onto New Road. At the end of New Road turn left onto Staithe Road and continue for approximately 400 yards. The entrance to the property is via a private gravelled driveway and is signposted 'Meadow Farm'. 

AGENT´S NOTES: (1) The loke leading from the main road to Meadow Farm is owned by meadow Farm. A right of way is granted to the neighbouring properties and farm.

(2) The photographs shown in this brochure have been taken with a camera using a wide angle lens and therefore interested parties are advised to check the room measurements prior to arranging a viewing.

(3) Intending buyers will be asked to produce original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed. 

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents' Norwich Office. Tel:

These particulars were prepared in January 2022. Ref. 040027 



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