About this property

DESCRIPTION May Tree Farmhouse comprises an attractive, traditional red brick farmhouse situated in an attractive village setting in the popular hamlet of Bawdeswell in west Norfolk. The house enjoys a charming feel throughout with majority of the original features still prominent and include wall to ceiling exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and superb floorboards. The whole offers an exciting opportunity for buyers keen to make their mark on a house which has been in the same ownership for over 50 years and comes to the market for the first time in that period.

The farmhouse can be accessed from both the rear and front, but with the situation of the parking area being at the rear it is most likely that any buyer will enter the property via the kitchen area which links with a pantry and the sitting room. The sitting room acts as one of the main focal points of the house with original open fireplace and an array of beams with fine views out over the gardens at the front. The sitting room flows to the main entrance hall which leads on into the dining room which benefits from an open fireplace and there is access at the side into the gardens. The ground floor flows particularly well and includes a ground floor bedroom and shower room accessed off the inner hall.

On the first floor there are a total of four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate toilet accessed off the landing. The principal bedroom enjoys a dressing room which can be cleverly accessed off the main hall and is naturally suitable for general storage purposes if one wished. A key feature of the remaining three bedrooms is that they are complimented by fitted wardrobes. We draw your attention to the floorplan as to how the accommodation is arranged.

May Tree Farmhouse is approached off the Foxley Road into the main shared drive of which May Tree Farmhouse has a right of way over. The drive leads down past the property and around to the rear where there is hardstanding for a number of vehicles with the garage in view. The garage itself has excellent potential and is a substantial outbuilding of traditional brick construction under a pantile roof and benefits from two large doors and a further adjoining outbuilding that acts as an excellent garden storage unit. There is certainly scope here to convert to something more elaborate subject to the necessary planning consents.

The gardens for Maytree Farmhouse are well established and are marked via post and rail fencing which form the boundary. The gardens are predominately lawned but also feature a brick-built greenhouse and a brick store at the side of the property.

The whole is offered with no onward chain.


SERVICES Council Tax - The property is classified as Band E. (It is suggested that interested parties check the predicted Band charge prior to making an application).

Local authority - Breckland District Council

Services - Oil fired central heating, mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage.


PLANNING MATTERS It is suggested that any prospective buyer checks the recent planning applications to the surrounding paddocks at the rear and side as well as the farmhouse itself. There are drawings and further detail through our architecture and planning department, and the plans are available on the Breckland District Council website: PL/2025/0081/HOU

LOCATION Bawdeswell is a popular mid Norfolk village approximately 15 miles north-west of Norwich, there are regular buses running to Norwich. The village has a hall and playing field, a primary school and a convenience store, Bawdeswell Garden Centre, along with a popular café. The village also has a church and a post office. From the village, there is a bus service to the highly regarded Reepham High School which also has a sixth form.

DIRECTIONS Proceed out of Norwich on the Fakenham Road and continue through Weston Longville and Sparham. On reaching Bawdeswell turn right off the Fakenham Road into Norwich Road and then take the second left into The Street. Continue through the centre of the village merging with the Foxley Road and the property will be seen on the left-hand side.

AGENTS NOTES (1) 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.

(2) 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: 01603 629871

These particulars were prepared in September 2025.