5 bedroom detached houseShotford Road, Harleston, IP20 9JN

Dove House Farm is a rare rural retreat, providing the joy of peaceful country living while also being well connected on the edge of Harleston. A red brick Norfolk barn converted in 1996, and dated before 1870. The house is set off the road with a 30metre ‘pre-drive’ before reaching a closed five bar gate. Beyond this gate is your private ‘country lane’ sweeping up to the house and gravel parking area. Two large lawns are on either side of the tree lined drive, known as the East and West lawns. The East lawn has a summer house by the rose garden, diagonally opposite from the house, used sometimes as a summer office. The West lawn is before the house, lined by flower and shrub beds, separated from the house by a large patio. The house has a large entrance hall (used by previous owners as a dinning hall), connected open plan to the garden room. Both are connected to the large farmhouse Kitchen via separate doors. Off the hall is the lounge with a large inglenook fireplace, the study which could be bedroom 5 and the downstairs toilet. Up the stairs is a landing area the same size of the hall, currently set up as a library with a sofa to enjoy the expansive view from the glazed south facing wall. Off the hall is the master bedroom with en-suite, bedroom 3 and bedroom 4. Bedroom 2, approx the same size as the master bedroom is reached by a small landing leading to the family bathroom, which has a large shower and corner bath. Grounds are approx. 2 acres STS including a small field planted with orchard and other trees. In the rear garden is a heated hexagonal swimming pool 3.6m across. A purpose built outbuilding currently set up as a gym. There is a double garage and off road parking for at least 6 cars comfortably. Large patios are to the front and rear of the house providing plenty of space to entertain or just relax in the sun.