Poplar Farm House in Waxham
Waxham, England
Description
This spacious, light and airy former farmhouse built in the 1950's provides a wonderfully comfortable rural/coastal retreat for large families or groups of friends. Up to 7 people can be accommodated in 1 super-king, 2 double and one single bedroom. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes and lovely views over the gardens or surrounding fields or towards the coast.
The house has recently undergone some redecoration and remodelling with a new downstairs shower room in addition to the upstairs family bathroom and two separate WC's. The utility room provides further storage and a laundry area.
Two large double aspect reception rooms provide a dining room and snug with games cupboard, 'library', TV and wood-burning stove. The large family lounge has an open fireplace for cosy cooler evenings whilst sliding french doors lead onto the patio which overlooks the gardens and woodland - a great place to observe the local wildlife who freely roam through the gardens whilst watching the sun set to the West. The patio also provides an outside dining space with charcoal Weber Barbeque and gas BBQ for long summer evening meals.
There is a fully equipped kitchen with plenty of equipment and gadgets for the most discerning cooks, including an ice cream maker, food processor, juicer, bread-maker and hand-mixer.
Sleeping Arrangements
This stunning 4 bedroom detached house has 1 super-king, 2 doubles and one single bedroom all with views onto gardens/open fields/dunes. There are two reception rooms, one large fully equipped kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, family bathroom, separate shower room and 2 additional WC's. A toddlers bed, travel cot, next-to-me crib, high chair and stair gate are also available on request. The super-king can be converted to two singles if required.
Outside Property
Set in its own grounds of 2 acres with wide lawns and a small woodland which provide a natural haven for local wildlife including deer, pheasant and hares, Poplar Farm is bounded by natural hedges. It is advised threfore that young children and dogs be supervised at all times when in the garden.
There are borders with a wide variety of flowers and shrubs and plenty of places for sitting and relaxing including the patio which is also ideal for outside dining.
The house is approached via a gravel driveway through a wooden gate from the farm road. There is parking for up to 4 cars in the driveway.
Surrounding Area
Lying between the coast and North Norfolk coastal footpath and the Broads, Poplar Farm house is ideally located for exploring the many attractions in this area. The nearest village of Sea Palling is 2.3 miles to the west and has a village shop and pub. Stalham with a range of independent shops and a Tesco is a 13 min drive about 8 miles and North Walsham with Sainsbury, Lidl and Waitrose about 25mins drive. North Walsham and Wroxham both have train links to the cathedral city of Norwich or the coastal towns of Sheringham and Cromer.
Hickling Broad is about 2 miles from the Farmhouse and there are many nearby walks including a trail which leads along side a waterway which can be followed towards Horsey Mill. The coast at Waxham is a 10-15 min walk through open fields and over the sand dunes. The stunning sandy beaches are used by common seals who come to the beaches to give birth to their pups during Nov-Feb and can be observed lying on the sands or swimming in the sea throughout the year.
The beautiful gardens of East Ruston Old Vicarage and Hoveton Hall are within a 20 min drive as is the Broads town of Wroxham and seaside town of Great Yarmouth. The beautiful cathedral city of Norwich with its fantastic market, great eateries, entertainment, shopping and historical trails is a 35-45 drive or just 15-20 mins on the train from Wroxham.
Features
Ask the owner about features, availability, pricing etc.
Nearby Locations
Winterton-on-Sea (6 miles away)
Ridlington (6 miles away)
Edingthorpe (8 miles away)
Mundesley (10 miles away)
Approximate Pricing:
£200 - £350 per night
£1400 - £1750 per week
7 Guests
4 Bedrooms
Dogs
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