Fine and Country - Norfolk and North Suffolk

ISSUE TWO

Garden trends

by Deakin Lock

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Norfolk and North Suffolk

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Welcome to the second edition of Lifestyles, the magazine highlighting some of the best properties for sale in the wonderfully diverse counties of Norfolk and North Suffolk.

The market conditions since Easter have been very encouraging indeed and the outlook is one of quiet confidence. A marketplace which had been starved of fresh property becoming available very early on in the new year has been replenished with a healthy number of sensibly priced homes, causing those prospective homes movers who had been sitting on their hands and waiting to start becoming active.

Cameron Black, Fine & Country

The effect of this has been to re-adjust. The market had previously moved quite quickly from being a buyer’s market back to a seller’s market with scarce availability, but it has now settled to a more balanced situation overall.

We have potential buyers from all over the London and Greater London area who now see Norfolk and North Suffolk as a hugely desirable place to combine the rural dream with their City based careers and they are out looking now. So if you have lived the dream in your home and feel the time is right for someone else to take it over, call us now and see your home on these pages in the next edition.

For one of the widest selections of fine homes in the UK and around the world visit www.fineandcountry.com.

Cameron Black Sales Director

Norfolk and North Suffolk

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Foxley Wood Barn, Foxley

‘Beyond Imagination’

A beautifully situated, stand alone, converted barn sitting in 4.4 acres on the outskirts of Foxley Wood.

Four bedrooms, three receptions including an imposing main reception hall. Spacious breakfast kitchen, three bathrooms, separate utility. Original character includes brick tiles, vaulted ceilings, exposed brick arch, exposed brick. Separate detached barn incorporating office with kitchenette and toilet facilities, triple cart bay garage, additional garage with adjoining workshop, further outbuildings, equestrian potential.

The accommodation of the main barn extends to 2,750 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £750,000 2

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Hill House, Drayton

‘Elevated Splendour'

A handsome period residence which has been sympathetically extended and benefits from being situated in an elevated position within grounds of just under two acres.

Eight bedrooms, five bathrooms, five receptions, conservatory, spacious breakfast room, kitchen with separate utility.

Character includes sandstone fireplaces, limestone flooring, beams, grand entrance hall. Grounds include external office, post and rail paddock and formal gardens along with a sweeping drive. The accommodation extends to 5,900 sq ft.

Guide Price: £1.2 million

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Waterfall House, Swanton Morley

‘Casting a Wondrous Spell’

A wonderful family residence, circa 1780, standing in three acres.

Seven bedrooms, two bathrooms, four receptions, spacious breakfast kitchen area with separate utility and pantry. Outbuildings include double garage, office, stables and barn, stunning rural outlook, equestrian potential. Formal and informal gardens, mill pond, two paddocks, woodland, frontage to the River Wensum. The accommodation extends to approximately 5,100 sq ft.

Guide Price: £795,000 4

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Manor Farm, Topcroft

‘To The Manor Born’

Stunning Georgian former farmhouse, standing in unspoilt grounds of 12 acres including lakes, woodland, formal gardens and paddocks.

A large range of outbuildings including commercial barn (2,700 sq ft), a main barn which has been part converted (875 sq ft), additional stables and cart bays (1,650 sq ft) and an external office (360 sq ft). Four/five bedrooms with walk-in dressing room and en-suite bathroom to master bedroom suite. Three receptions, breakfast kitchen with pantry, separate utility. Character can be found throughout including pamments, exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and original timber floorboards. The accommodation of the main residence extends to 3,100 sq ft.

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Woodfield House, Beeston

'Woodland Wonder'

An individual modern detached family house at the end of a long private drive.

Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, six receptions, conservatory, double garage, barn. Stunning setting in partly wooded gardens and grounds of 3.75 acres on the outskirts of Beeston. The accommodation extends to 4,389 sq ft.

Guide Price: £795,000 6

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Old Hall Farm, Burgh

‘Secluded Bliss’

A converted former farm building situated amongst beautiful rural surroundings a short distance from the superb market town of Aylsham.

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three receptions including a stunning sitting room with wood burner, spacious kitchen with open plan access to the dining room. Grounds of 0.35 acres including wonderful walled gardens – lots of walks available from the front door. The accommodation extends to 2,000 sq ft.

Guide Price: £450,000

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Ascona, Lowestoft

‘I Can Sea Clearly Now’

A handsome Edwardian residence with exceptional coastal and sea views.

Five bedrooms, three receptions, two bathrooms, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility. Character includes fireplaces, high ceilings, tiled floors and bay windows. The grounds extend to 0.33 acres and enjoy a double street frontage. The accommodation extends to 2,400 sq ft.

Guide Price: £565,000 8

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The Thatched Cottage, Mendlesham Green

‘Chocolate Box Pretty’

A charming thatched cottage full of character and standing at the end of a quiet farm track.

Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, six reception rooms including a study and an office. Character found throughout with inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams, brick and studwork. Stunning farmland views on all sides. Grounds extend to 0.7 acres. The accommodation extends to 3,259 sq ft.

Guide Price: £495,000

Contact Diss Office: 01379 646181

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White Gables, Old Catton

‘Going Dutch’

A beautiful purpose built, circa 1946, family residence with decorative Dutch Gables standing in 0.33 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens.

Three bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms, spacious breakfast kitchen area with separate utility. Character includes exposed beams, bay windows, fireplaces and wood burners. Single garage, additional off street parking. The accommodation extends to 1,650 sq ft.

Guide Price: £435,000 10

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1 Meadow Grove, Watton

‘Cream of the Crop’

A stunning modern family residence built in a farmhouse style within the market town of Watton. Immense character found throughout, including vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, exposed brick, timber floors, fireplaces and pamments.

Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, four receptions, breakfast kitchen with exposed studwork, cellar, garden room with thatched bar. Generous plot including pond, double cart bay garage with games room, WC and a small kitchenette. The accommodation extends to 4,146 sq ft.

Guide Price: £495,000 12

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Brookvale Barn, Whinburgh

‘Barn Beautiful’

A stunning converted barn enjoying a wonderful rural situation standing in 2.25 acres.

Five bedrooms, three bathrooms/shower rooms, four receptions, superb breakfast kitchen area complete with two stove Aga and island bench.

Superb character found throughout including travertine, granite, wooden work surfaces, exposed brick, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, brick tiles and galleried landings. Natural light throughout the barn, large walled rear courtyard garden. Accommodation extends to 3,900 sq ft.

Guide Price: £725,00 14

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Orchard House, Bergh Apton

‘Fruits of Your Labour’

A spacious modern family residence situated in an acre of stunning landscaped gardens within the village of Bergh Apton.

Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, four receptions including home cinema, fabulous breakfast kitchen with separate utility. Gorgeous farmland views to the rear. A range of outbuildings including double garage, quadruple cart bay garage, external office and gym. Accommodation extends to 4,000 sq ft.

Guide Price: £650,000 16

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Shallcross, Heacham

‘Hearts and Minds’

A substantial brick and carrstone detached house believed to date back to the 17th century with later additions.

The property occupies an established corner plot with walled gardens in one of the most sought after positions in the village. Accommodation extends to approximately 3,762 sq ft. Six reception rooms, kitchen, large laundry room and washroom/wc, two separate staircases. Six first floor bedrooms and two bathrooms. Driveway with plenty of parking, three car garaging and additional attached outbuildings.

Guide Price: £595,000

Contact North & West Norfolk Office: 01485 211955

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West End Lodge, Ludham

‘Pure Theatre’

A spacious family home, circa 1937, enjoying a delightfully mature garden which extends to 1.30 acres.

Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, three receptions, conservatory, double garage.The property is approached via a carriage drive and is set well back from the road.The current owners run bed and breakfast accommodation.The accommodation extends to 3,289 sq ft.

Guide Price: £595,000 18

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Thistledown House,West Winch

‘Of Common Appeal’

A detached family home set in 1/3 acre and overlooking the village common.

Large family accommodation, five bedrooms, three/four reception rooms, spacious conservatory. Positioned on the edge of the village overlooking the common. Brick weave driveway leading to a detached double garage.

Guide Price: £365,000

Contact North & West Norfolk Office: 01485 211955

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How to store a valuable wine collection at home F

Practical advice from Hugo Rose, Master of Wine,The Colchester Wine Company

ew homes are able to boast a wine cellar these days, so here are a few pointers to help you keep your wines in tip-top condition until the moment you want to draw the cork.

The basics

If there is one thing that must be right it is temperature. Excessive heat can quickly spoil good wine and it needs to be kept in a cool environment to avoid damage.The ideal is considered to be between 10˚C minimum and 20˚C maximum.The temperature doesn’t need to be constant, and allowing a gradual change between summer and winter will keep energy costs - and carbon footprints - to a minimum.The best chateaux in Bordeaux have always permitted seasonal variation in their cellar temperatures, so you can rest assured that you are in good company. After temperature comes sunlight and vibration – both to be avoided if at all possible. Direct sunlight is likely to cause heat spikes, and some wines, notably champagne, undergo chemical changes when exposed to the sun.

Being practical

Having identified a cool corner of the house or an outbuilding for your collection, probably against a north rather than a south-facing wall, it makes sense to keep a check on the temperature during the year. Sophisticated monitoring devices are available, including web-enabled systems which will alert you to ‘rogue’ temperature readings wherever you 20

are in the world. However, in our relatively stable environment a greenhouse thermometer is usually sufficient.The challenge is to protect your valuable wines from bursts of heat, such as the summer heatwaves we experienced a couple of years ago. Some degree of insulation helps here – it takes several hours for wine inside a bottle to heat up in response to a temperature surge, and longer still if inside a wooden case – but you must take care to avoid trapping the heat in. Air conditioning is the most secure protection, but fan-assisted ventilation can be a close second in removing heat from an over-warm cellar.

Bespoke solutions

A purpose built wine cellar is an asset to any property, not just for its looks and ambience but also because an architect can design-in the necessary temperature protection.

Specialist companies can fit out the cellar with racking in attractive woods too altogether a fine solution. Another option is a spiral cellar, effectively an insulated hole in the ground with an integrated staircase built into the walls. Spiral cellars are fitted with a discreet trap door and can be installed in the floor of a kitchen, den or outbuilding.

The Colchester Wine Company will be happy to offer suggestions and informal advice on wine storage, and provide supplier details for all aspects of cellar creation.

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Pentlands, Fleggburgh

‘Ain't No Mountain High Enough’

An elegant mock Georgian family residence built in 2003 and standing in 0.65 acres.

Five bedrooms, two bathrooms/shower rooms, four receptions, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility. Character has been introduced via sandstone fireplaces, intricate coving and granite work surfaces. Detached double garage. Enjoys a wonderful rural outlook.The accommodation extends to 3,600 sq ft.

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46 Long Street, Great Ellingham

‘21st Century Cottage’

A modern family residence built in a cottage style, situated on the outskirts of the village of Great Ellingham.

Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, two receptions, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility. Double garage, rear terrace, rural outlook.The plot extends to 0.3 acres. Accommodation extends to 2,100 sq ft.

Guide Price: £395,000

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The Grove, 17 Collins Lane, Heacham

‘The Great Victorian’

A substantial detached carrstone house with separate two bedroom annexe.

Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, three reception rooms plus office, large country style kitchen. Original features throughout. Annexe comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchenette and living/dining room.

Guide Price: £495,000 24

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Stable End, Smallburgh

‘Fantasy Island’

A converted Grade II listed barn standing in a small rural community to the outskirts of Smallburgh.

Grounds extend to three acres and include a medieval moat, an island and ancient woodland. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three receptions, breakfast kitchen with separate utility. Character found throughout including exposed beams and brick and fireplaces. Double garage, workshop, a selection of timber outbuildings. Accommodation extends to 2,500 sq ft.

Guide Price: £475,000

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North Barn, Castle Acre

‘Romancing The Stone’

A fabulous Grade II listed three storey barn converted to a high standard.

Three receptions, dining room, kitchen with bespoke hand made cabinets, four bedrooms, four bathrooms. Stunning character found throughout with exposed brick and flint, beams, vaulted ceilings, travertine and granite. Double garage, gardens and a wonderful rural outlook.

Accommodation extends to approximately 3,455 sq ft.

Guide Price: £575,000 26

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Owl Barn, Fring

‘Nice Little Nest Egg’

A charming single storey converted barn situated in the village of Fring in North Norfolk.

Two bedrooms, two bathrooms including en suite to master, main reception with log burner, spacious kitchen breakfast room with vaulted ceilings and exposed trusses. Front and side gardens with views to open countryside. Off street parking. The property is close to the Sandringham Estate and is offered with no onward chain. Accommodation extends to 1,342 sq ft.

Guide Price: £325,000 28

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The Granary, Oxborough

‘Imposing Indulgence’

This imposing barn, converted in 2000 and formerly the granary barn for Oxburgh Hall, is set in wonderful grounds enjoying a rural situation.

Five bedrooms, four bathrooms/shower rooms, stunning main reception hall, six receptions. The barn’s character includes exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, slate, oak and York stone flooring, exposed brick, galleried landing, fireplaces and pamments. The grounds extend to 0.5 acres, with double garage and workshop. The accommodation extends to 5,000 sq ft.

Guide Price: £650,000

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Field House, North Barsham

‘Escape to the Country’

A wonderful rural cottage standing to the outskirts of North Barsham.

Wonderful open farmland views over adjoining farm estate, three bedrooms, two receptions, spacious breakfast kitchen, main bathroom.

Character includes a fireplace, wood burner and two stove Aga. The gardens extend to 0.37 acres. Accommodation extends to 1,200 sq ft.

Guide Price: £365,000 30

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5 Wingfields, Downham Market

‘A Place to Grow’

An individual modern detached family house on this exclusive gated development just south of Downham Market town centre.

Two reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, three first floor bedrooms, two bathrooms including one en-suite, two second floor bedrooms. Parking and garaging, partly walled enclosed rear gardens. The accommodation extends to 2,017 sq ft.

Guide Price: £335,000

Contact North & West Norfolk Office: 01485 211955

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François Bouttier Turns Ten North Norfolk’s style central goes from strength to strength.

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hen you think of North Norfolk you think of endless sandy beaches, sailing and scrumptious local crab lunches. So what a wonderful surprise to discover a taste of pure Parisian couture in the Georgian market town of Holt. François Bouttier’s boutique, bursting with colour, sophistication and elegance, has become a veritable landmark for clothes lovers across the region and beyond.

When François arrived in Norfolk nearly ten years ago, it was with a dizzying fashion background full of Yves Saint Laurent, Joseph, Paris and London. Having learnt his trade from the best he proceeded to open his eponymous shop with a unique retail vision.

His style and savoir-faire remain inimitable today and his matchless ability to understand his clientele, dressing them in exactly what they are looking for before they even realise it, is legendary!

Local clients, London ladies and international shoppers (via www.francoisbouttier.co.uk) are all drawn to his upscale merchandise that covers the spectrum of casual, wearable separates and business suits to glamorous evening wear, special occasions and stunning wedding attire. In true French style François always has just the right accessories to compliment an outfit and is an excellent stylist. Once the perfect dress has been found, with a Gaelic flourish, he’ll bring out a striking hat, a smart leather handbag and snappy pair of heels to finish the look.

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Alongside the Studio, Sportmax, Marella, Weekend and mainline Maxmara collections, François Bouttier also sells the vibrant and exciting Save the Queen, Roberto Cavalli, Moschino plus the recently added sleek Marc Cain and sexy Melissa shoes from Brazil. His exacting eye and unerring sense of good taste ensures that each season’s new stock is a tantalising cocktail of classic and cutting edge clothing. So whether you’re looking for a smart dress for the races, a tailored jacket for work, a little knitwear for the school run or simply something delicious to treat yourself with, you’re sure to get a lovely shopping experience and come away with a quality piece that will last forever.

Fine fabrics, stones, beads, velvets and silks are sourced from François' extensive world-wide travels and crafted into a cacophony of delightful skirts, scarves and one-off pieces of jewellery.

North Norfolk is full of hidden little treasures and there’s no doubt that François Bouttier’s boutique is the jewel of Holt’s shopping crown.

Why not drop by to see the latest collections at François Bouttier Studio, 5 Shirehall Plain, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BG. Tel: 01263 711148 www.francoisbouttier.co.uk Email info@francoisbouttier.co.uk Opening times: Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm

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34 Mill Road, Watlington

‘Family Favourite’

A large detached family home with extensive gardens and within easy access of all amenities.

Two large reception rooms, large entrance hall and cloakroom, light and spacious family kitchen with views over rear gardens, four bedrooms, two with some en-suite facilities, family bathroom. Extensive gardens with terracing, summer house and stable block. Large office/double garage, electric gate to ample parking. Accommodation extends to approximately 2,449 sq ft.

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Ringers Cottage, Docking

‘Deceptively Spacious’

A charming traditional brick and flint semi-detached cottage.

Two receptions, kitchen with a Rayburn, three double bedrooms, family bathroom and en suite. Delightfully sunny west facing walled courtyard gardens.

Guide Price: £310,000

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Bentley House, Congham

‘Royal Views’

An outstanding family house set within walled gardens of 0.5 acres.

Five bedrooms, five receptions including snooker room, two en-suite bathrooms and a family bathroom, stunning kitchen breakfast room. Triple cart lodge with garaging and store rooms. Uninterrupted views over parkland to the rear. The accommodation extends to 5,247 sq ft.

Guide Price: £795,000 36

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Reid House, Titchwell

‘Marsh Mellow’

A four bedroom detached house in a popular coastal village location.

Living room, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, cloakroom, four double bedrooms, en-suite to master and family bathroom. Integral garage situated on a quiet lane with sea views. Established low maintenance gardens. Accommodation extends to approximately 1,670 sq ft.

Guide Price: £575,000

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Hall Farm Barn, Denton

‘Barn Beautiful’

A creatively converted barn situated amongst the picturesque Waveney Valley. The property stands in 2.25 acres, set well back from the road, found to the outskirts of Denton.

Four/five bedrooms including a stunning master bedroom suite, three bathrooms/shower rooms. Stunning breakfast kitchen with separate utility, three/four receptions, self contained annexe including kitchen. Range of outbuildings including triple garage with studio above. Wonderful character found throughout including vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, brick and fireplaces. Accommodation extends to approximately 3,500 sq ft.

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Pockthorpe House, Burgh Next Aylsham

'Pretty as a Picture'

A beautiful cottage standing centrally within its grounds, set within a delightful village.

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two receptions, garden room, kitchen with separate utility.The extensive grounds include a range of outbuildings.The accommodation extends to 2,200 sq ft.

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High Common Cottage, Cranworth Common

'High on Life'

A pretty newly built brick and flint family residence in a cottage style standing in 0.9 acres with a rural outlook.

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two receptions, spacious breakfast kitchen, separate utility. Character throughout. Outbuildings include triple cart bay garage, workshop and store room.The main accommodation extends to 2,200 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £410,000

The Old Farmhouse, Elsing

'In With the Old'

A wonderful old farmhouse in a delightful rural location with adjoining semi-detached holiday cottage/annexe.

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two receptions, breakfast kitchen. Character found throughout including exposed beams, exposed brick and fireplaces.The holiday cottage/annexe includes bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom.The accommodation extends to 1,800 sq ft.

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Naturediet Delivers Quality Pet Food Naturediet is a proudly British company providing top quality, natural pet food that dogs love. Grounded in careful research and extensive knowledge picked up from over 30 years of pet food manufacture, Naturediet provides the best possible nutrition for dogs.

The range is manufactured in a bespoke and innovative factory in the heart of rural Norfolk. All recipes have been nutritionally analysed to make sure they contain the correct balance of nutrients to keep dogs healthy. Naturediet believes in high quality, all natural ingredients and honest and transparent labelling, to ensure you have all the information you need to make the right decision for your dog.

The philosophy

Until now, dogs’ diets have undergone little scrutiny. As humans, we have long since accepted that ‘we are what we eat’, so by the same token ‘our pets are what we feed them.’

With this principle at the core of the Naturediet range, each food variety provides absolutely no artificial additives, preservatives or colourings, just good, wholesome food.

Naturediet campaigns for clearer labelling and more natural ingredients for all pet food.

Managing director Daniel Masters believes that “Pet food science has advanced to induce

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pets to eat ingredients that they would never normally eat. Much commercial pet food contains flavour enhancers, colourings and preservatives. Many ingredients are subjected to torturously high temperatures and then ‘fortified’ with vitamins and minerals,” he explains. In addition, many Veterinary Surgeons now believe that poor quality or unnatural diets may be contributing to many of the new diseases affecting dogs today.

Naturediet’s own range is completely transparent – it consists of real, wholesome food made with real, high quality, natural ingredients. Naturediet prides itself not only on the ingredients it uses throughout the range, but also on its clear labelling and honest advice.“We know that pet owners want the best for their animals, but without the correct information this can be difficult to achieve,” Daniel concludes.

those with special requirements. Each product contains a minimum of 60% real meat, except the Senior/Lite menu, which contains a higher vegetable content to cater for the dog’s needs. All Naturediet menus are certified holistic and 100% gluten free, perfect for dogs with sensitive stomachs.

Naturediet is all about ‘affordable quality’, as the cost of the food is the biggest indicator of the quality of ingredients used: Naturediet produces quality food, in the UK, at the most affordable price.

Naturediet has a menu to suit every dog, ranging from puppies to senior dogs and

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Naturezyme

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Tudor House, Brundall

‘Fit For A King’

Oak Farm Cottage, Gislingham

‘Living History’

An impressive modern family residence built to a high specification standing within the village of Brundall.

Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, five receptions, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility.Travertine floor and wall tiles in bathrooms.

Grounds extend to just under 0.5 acres. Rear terrace, double garage. Accommodation extends to 4,045 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £695,000

A detached Grade II listed, partly thatched cottage standing in the pretty village of Gislingham.

Four receptions, stunning main bedroom, two further double bedrooms. Masses of character including exposed beams, studs and open fireplaces. Off road parking and garaging. Charming enclosed cottage gardens. Accommodation extends to 1,517 sq ft.

Guide Price: £359,000

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Bay House, Pakefield

‘Watching the Ships Roll In’

A detached modern house enjoying a wonderful coastal position within the village of Pakefield.

Stunning sea and coastline views, six bedrooms, four receptions, garden room, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility. In/out drive to single garage and off street parking. Also double garage, under cover entertaining terrace. Accommodation extends to 2,600 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £495,000

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The Old Vicarage, Hemsby

‘Georgian Elegance’

Elegant Georgian residence, formerly the Old Vicarage, currently run as a restaurant but could easily be returned to a family residence Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, four reception rooms, spacious commercial kitchen. Character has been retained via sash windows, fireplaces and timber floors.The property sits in a nicely elevated position, standing centrally in its 0.55 acres.The accommodation extends to 3,000 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £375,000

Vine Cottage, Hempnall

‘Fruit of the Vine’

A pretty detached cottage situated within the delightful village of Hempnall.

Four bedrooms, shower room, planning permission for two bathrooms, two receptions, conservatory, breakfast kitchen. Character includes exposed beams, and wood burners. Rear terrace, landscaped gardens, double garage, rear lane access. Accommodation extends to 1,830 sq ft.

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Sycamore House, Mileham

‘Branching Out’

A modern family residence with swimming pool, situated in a mature plot in part walled gardens.

Four/five bedrooms, two bathrooms, newly renovated breakfast kitchen with separate utility. Four/five receptions including snooker room.Triple cart bay garage, additional off street parking. Grounds extend to 0.75 acres.The accommodation extends to 3,000 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £500,000

Monies Barn,Acle

‘Penny For Your Thoughts’

A spacious converted barn situated in a rural setting to the outskirts of Acle.

Four/five bedrooms, three receptions, three bathrooms, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility, character throughout. Small unconverted barn in courtyard, ideal for further conversion, double cart bay garage. Grounds extend to 0.5 acres. Accommodation extends to 3,700 sq ft.

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any people dream of the ‘good life’ and this can easily be achieved with even a small piece of land. A property in the country provides a great opportunity to get stuck in to the smallholder lifestyle and there are a few basic items required to get you started. Local livestock equipment supplier Farmbits Direct Limited explains what is available.

When branching out into smallholding, chickens can be a good place to begin and healthy chickens need a good shelter.When it comes to chicken runs and poultry houses there is a variety to choose from and they come in a range of materials, including classic wood and more modern recycled plastic. A hen house is a vital piece of equipment for any chicken keeper, as it provides allimportant shelter from predators as well as protection from inclement weather and a place to lay eggs.

Forsham Cottage Arks is one company striving to provide comfort and luxury for a whole range of animals and Norfolk based Farmbits Direct stocks a wide range of these wooden animal runs and chicken houses.

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All these products are well made and incredibly practical, as well as being aesthetically pleasing and when accompanied by the good advice of Farmbits, you can’t go wrong!

For those keen to go green, Solway Recycling Limited has an ingenious scheme whereby it collects old plastics, recycles the material and turns it into a range of products including animal shelters and the Eco Hen House. Part of a whole range stocked by Farmbits, this robust and quality hen house is designed to keep hens warm and

secure and provides a safe environment to prevent unwanted escapes.

For all your animal housing needs, as well as for fencing, gates and trailer hire, contact Farmbits Direct Limited on 01953 606668 or email info@farmbits.co.uk.

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Southacre, Mulbarton

‘Hidden Secrets’

Fairfield Barn, Blofield

‘Easy Living’

A well situated detached chalet bungalow standing within the village of Mulbarton, set well back from the road in grounds of 0.75 acres.

Four double bedrooms, four bathrooms/shower rooms, three receptions, conservatory. An opportunity to incorporate a self contained annexe with a little work. Spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility.The accommodation extends to 2,450 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £425,000

A beautifully converted single storey barn situated in the convenient village of Blofield.

Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, three receptions, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility. Secluded gardens and terraces. Double garage with integral access. Character includes vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and exposed brick fireplaces. Accommodation extends to 3,162 sq ft.

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3 Woodside, North Walsham

‘If You Go Down to the Woods Today...’

A modern family residence standing in 0.76 acres and including your own private woodland.

Four bedrooms, three receptions, conservatory, three bathrooms, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility.Triple garage, terrace, tiered and formal gardens.The accommodation extends to 2,200 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £425,000

64 St Stephens Terrace, Norwich

‘Nursed Back to Life’

A superbly renovated Georgian town house, with character, in a prime city location.

Two/three reception rooms, three/four bedrooms, superb bespoke German built Nolte kitchen, the accommodation extends to approximately 1,780 sq ft. Front and rear gardens, single garage.

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Comfort House, Oakley

‘Are You Sitting Comfortably?’

A highly individual modern family home situated within the village of Oakley, Nr Diss.

Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, stunning breakfast kitchen with Aga, separate utility, drawing room with open brick fireplace. Double garage, additional parking, landscaped gardens of about a third of an acre.The accommodation extends to approximately 3,044 sq ft.

Contact Diss Office: 01379 646181 Guide Price: £519,950

Victoria House, Reepham

‘Just What the Doctor Ordered’

A beautifully presented detached Victorian home in the much sought after market town of Reepham.

Three bedrooms, two attic rooms, four reception rooms, study, kitchen breakfast room, utility.Two bathrooms plus cloakroom. Pretty enclosed courtyard, garage with room above, two additional off street parking spaces. Accommodation extends to approximately 3,211 sq ft.

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Virginia's Workbox, Reepham

‘Spinning a Yarn’

A pretty Victorian period residence which also incorporates a village shop.

Four bedrooms including two attic rooms. Sitting room, additional reception (currently a wool shop), kitchen with separate breakfast area, courtyard garden, two off street parking spaces.The accommodation extends to 1,600 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £300,000

Carpenter Cottage, Swanton Abbott

‘Master Craftsman’

A stunning timber framed modern residence tucked away within the village of Swanton Abbott.

Four bedrooms, open plan living, kitchen breakfast room. Character includes fireplaces and exposed beams. Cottage gardens and paddock of just under an acre. Double cart bay garage with adjoining workshop and studio above. Accommodation extends to approximately 2,000 sq ft.

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19 St Andrews Avenue,Thorpe St Andrew

‘Arts and Crafts’

An attractive Arts and Crafts period family home situated in the sought after Thorpe St Andrew area.

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three receptions including an Orangery. Spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility. Attractive gardens extend to 0.3 acres, double garage. Character found throughout the property including wood panelling. Accommodation extends to 2,215 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £470,000

Rose Farm Barn,Tunstead

‘Sweet Smell Of Success’

A delightfully situated converted barn found to the outskirts of Tunstead.

Three/four bedrooms, stunning main reception, handcrafted kitchen with oak worktops, main bathroom. Character includes vaulted ceilings and exposed beams.The grounds extend to 0.3 acre with the property set well back from the road.The accommodation extends to 1,000 sq ft.

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West Barn, Bunwell

‘On Golden Pond’

A unique barn conversion enjoying a rural situation with a large pond including fishing and boating rights.

Breakfast kitchen with separate utility, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three receptions, study, double garage, separate detached single garage/workshop. Gardens including pond extend to 0.9 acres. Accommodation extends to 2,600 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £465,000

The Coach House, Harpley

‘Inn Keeping with the Past’

A substantial former coaching inn dating from the 18th Century with later additions. Beautifully restored and with immense character.

Five reception rooms, kitchen, laundry and washroom, four bedrooms, two fabulous bathrooms (roll top baths). The accommodation extends to approximately 3,390 sq ft. Established gardens, enclosed courtyard, small workshop and shed.

Contact North & West Norfolk Office: 01485 211955 Guide price: £399,000

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Westerfield Barn, Bedingham

‘Silence is Golden’

A stunning detached barn conversion enjoying a delightful rural situation.

Four bedrooms, three bathrooms/shower rooms, galleried entrance hall and dining area, three further receptions. Detached barn/games room, pond and terracing, triple cart bay garage, one acre of gardens. Accommodation extends to approximately 2,366 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £500,000

Grange Farmhouse, Bramerton

‘Home on the Grange’

A handsome farmhouse standing centrally within the village of Bramerton. The property is in some need of decorative renovation.

Three bedrooms, three receptions including a garden room, two bathrooms, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility. The house dates back to the 18th century and stands in just over 0.25 acres, double cart bay garage. Accommodation extends to 1,650 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £350,000

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Idle Hour, Bramerton

‘Lazy Days’

A pretty period residence set back from the road in the popular village of Bramerton.

Six bedrooms, three receptions, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility. Off street parking, single garage. Pretty cottage gardens to front and rear. The property dates back to1767. Accommodation extends to 2,220 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £425,000

Dawn Cottage, Ashwellthorpe

‘At the Break of Dawn’

A very pretty 17th century cottage standing within grounds of 0.75 acres.

Two bedrooms, three receptions, breakfast kitchen. Character includes exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and a fireplace with wood burner. Wonderful rural outlook, a good range of outbuildings, including a 580 sq ft garage. Accommodation extends to 1,300 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £345,000

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Garden trends This winter has been one of the worst on record with the coldest January in the UK since 1987 and eighth coldest from a series of records dating back to 1914. Whilst the impact may be devastating to a mature garden or a setback to a young garden, now is a great time to re-consider the space you have around you and look at re-designing your garden.

Whether you live in rural Norfolk or in one of the many towns within Norfolk, now is the perfect time to take a hard look at your garden and decide how to improve it to enjoy for the ‘balmy’ summer we are still expecting! Coupled with a steady increase in the interest in gardens and gardening, it would seem that this is a wise area to invest in. This interest has been bolstered by the ‘grow your own’ campaigns run by many garden centres and through the media re-engaging people with their gardens and the notion of 60

gardening for their own health and wellbeing.

So what are the trends for the garden in 2010? Well garden trends are not always easy to predict, much of what we glean comes from the media and also the greatest show on earth – the Chelsea Flower Show.

Over the last few years a modernist movement has been building following on from a unique designer based in London, Luciano Giubbilei, who exhibited for the first time at Chelsea last year. His work

is very minimalist and architectural where great emphasis is placed on the precision, quality and perfection of the materials and their installation.

Planting is simple, yet structural, with great and dramatic effect and almost treated in the same manner as the materials used to construct the terraces and hard structures.

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of art. It was once said that his gardens were at their best on the day they were finished. This works well in London and for the clients this work attracts. Yet over the last few years his style has been working its way in to everyday design and now finds itself moving to Norfolk.

But for our rural environment the skill is adapting this style/mood/trend to bring the best elements of strong urban design to rural gardens, creating a stunning juxtaposition between urban chic and rural charm.

Get it right and a great garden develops, get it wrong and you might as well put stone cladding on a 15th Century thatched cottage!

This style will not suit all and for most people a garden that sits comfortably with its surroundings, is in harmony with its owners, the aesthetics of the vernacular and provides year round interest will tick the boxes.

Increasing in popularity, perhaps again media driven, is the desire to be in balance with the environment. Gardens allow this to happen, even more so now with the increasing availability of “Eco” products. The biggest of these is rain water and grey water harvesting where water is collected off your house roof and that of any outbuildings, as well as bath water in large tanks buried underground.

A series of filters clean the water so that it can be re-used to irrigate your garden. After last summer this is a trend I can see growing given the propensity for dry summers.

With money being tight, investments static and low interest rate returns, actually an investment in your garden could appreciate in the longer term, as a good garden will add value to your property. Therefore ensure you invest wisely by employing a professional garden designer, who will be able to develop the smallest of gardens to maximise the space available or a rural landscape to bring a touch of flair and urban chic where required.

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Field View, Ashwicken

‘On Another Level’

Glorious country views put this property a cut above the rest.

Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, oak joinery, under floor heating, natural stone features. Enclosed front and rear gardens with rural views.

Detached double garage with office space over. Accommodation extends to approximately 2,276 sq ft.

Contact North & West Norfolk Office: 01485 211955 Guide Price: £475,000

Broome Park House, Broome

‘All Work and Lots of Play’

A detached period house in beautiful surroundings.

Four reception rooms including conservatory, kitchen breakfast room, four bedrooms. Detached one bedroom annexe. Pretty gardens, paddock, orchard, swimming pool, single garage and parking. Grounds of around 3.5 acres. Accommodation extends to approximately 2,750 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £635,000

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Ketlam View, Pentney

‘Perfect Retreat’

Beautifully presented Arts and Crafts style family home currently being run as a B&B Country-style kitchen breakfast room, utility, two reception rooms and an upstairs study. Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, downstairs cloakroom.

Accommodation extends to approximately 2,198 sq ft. Landscaped mature gardens, grounds extend to approximately 0.32 acres (stms).

Contact North & West Norfolk Office: 01485 211955 Guide Price: £600,000

An exceptional opportunity to purchase an attractive Carrstone period house with annexe, coach house and indoor pool complex.

The main house offers three bedrooms plus one bedroom annexe.The coach house offers a further three bedrooms, living room, kitchen/diner, utility and two bathrooms. Pool complex with 30' x 15' indoor heated pool, changing rooms, sauna, two games rooms/gym. Set in around one acre.

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Fordnbridge,Weasenham St Peter

‘Cottage Comfort’

A beautiful 17th century detached cottage overlooking the village green.

Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility room, two reception rooms, spacious reception hall. Detached two bedroom cottage in the grounds.The accommodation extends to approximately 3,393 sq ft including separate detached cottage.

Contact North & West Norfolk Office: 01485 211955 Guide Price: £495,000

The Cottage,White Horse Common

‘Picture Perfect’

A charming cottage situated in a beautiful rural environment adjoining open farmland.

Four/five bedrooms, three receptions, two bathrooms/shower rooms, spacious breakfast kitchen with separate utility, self contained annexe, character beams and fireplaces. Landscaped gardens extend to 0.35 acres, rural outlook.The accommodation extends to 1,850 sq ft.

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20 Kenwood Road, Heacham

‘Perfect Retreat’

A charming brick and Carrstone detached home dating back to the 1930s.

Three/four bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, utility, ground floor shower room, first floor bathroom. Gas central heating, double glazed windows and doors. Beautiful mature gardens and ample off road parking. Accommodation extends to approximately 1,540 sq ft.

Contact North & West Norfolk Branch: 01485 211955 Guide Price: £250,000

The Red Barn, Foulsham

‘New Meets Old’

A creatively converted barn situated around a central courtyard terrace.

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan reception area with central staircase, contemporary kitchen with separate dining room. A generous use of oak and glass throughout the barn. Garaging and additional off street parking. Accommodation extends to 2,300 sq ft.

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Rose Cottage, Hingham

'Kiss From a Rose'

A deceptive early Victorian cottage standing within the ever popular market town of Hingham.

Three bedrooms, main reception, spacious breakfast kitchen, two bathrooms/shower rooms. No rear garden, small front garden, garage with off street parking and additional on street parking.The accommodation extends to 1,025 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £210,000

Sweetbriar, Ovington

‘Mellow Yellow'

A versatile and recently extended cottage found to the outskirts of Ovington.

Three bedrooms, three receptions, three bathrooms, spacious breakfast kitchen, separate utility. Character includes exposed beams and brick, galleried landing and fireplaces. Grounds extend to 0.47 acres. Double garage.The accommodation extends to 1,938 sq ft.

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Meadow Rise,West Acre

‘A Class Act’

An exceptional detached property in a sought after village location.

Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, stunning handmade kitchen with integrated appliances. Underfloor heating to ground floor, solar heated hot water system, enclosed gardens, garage and cart bay. Accommodation extends to approximately 2,429 sq ft.

Contact North & West Norfolk Office: 01485 211955 Guide Price: £575,000

Regency House, 9C Thorpe Road, Norwich

‘City Central’

A stunning duplex apartment set over three floors within walking distance of Norwich city centre.

Three bedrooms, stunning main reception, breakfast kitchen including bay window, bathrooms and en suite shower room. Allocated parking space, wonderful city views.The property is still under the NHBC warranty period.The accommodation extends to 1,525 sq ft.

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ne advantage of keeping free range hens and other poultry, is that they have plenty of room to scratch about looking for food. Insects, seeds, and young green shoots will all contribute towards a healthy diet, but to ensure that the bird receives everything it needs, then additional feed will be required. Norfolk based company the Smallholder Range explains more about choosing the right feed for your hens.

Whilst it is certainly possible to feed poultry a diet consisting entirely of wheat or mixed corn, this will not provide birds with all the essential nutrients in the correct balance to suit the bird's particular stage of life.The advantage of feeding a complete or compound feed is that all the work of calculating the best combination of quality ingredients to provide a natural, healthy diet, which fulfils the bird's nutritional requirements, has been done for you. For the

poultry keeper, this means that you can feed your birds confidently, in the knowledge that you will be providing them with everything necessary for a healthy and productive life, but in a form which is convenient and easy to use.These feeds are readily available to suit chicks, growing birds, breeding birds and layers, and depending on the purpose may be available as crumbs, pellets or meal.

An egg for breakfast

For many, one of the biggest joys of keeping chickens is the eggs that they produce, and there is nothing quite like a freshly laid egg for breakfast! When it comes to layers, you really do get out what you put in, and therefore a good quality complete feed is important for top quality and tasty eggs. A good layers pellet will contain all the vitamins, minerals (including calcium) and natural ingredients needed for a good-sized egg with a natural golden yolk colour.

Variety is the key

Whether you’re a seasoned smallholder or just starting out, poultry may just be the beginning of your animal collection.The Smallholder Range caters for a variety of animals including pigs, cattle, goats and sheep. All these feeds are made to a high quality and do not include any GM ingredients, growth promoters or medicinal additives.

For more information on the Smallholder Range products or advice on feeding please call 01362 822902 or visit www.smallholderfeed.co.uk. If you would like to join the Smallholder Club for free call and quote SMR08 or go online and sign up.

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The Old School,Terrington St Clement

‘Top Of The Class’

A stunning Victorian former school dating back to the late 1800s.

Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, original features throughout and exceptional double height vaulted living room. Dining kitchen with Aga, dining room, family room, study. Low maintenance private gardens, double cart shed garaging. Accommodation extends to approximately 4,072 sq ft.

Contact North & West Norfolk Office: 01485 211955 Guide Price: £450,000

Lee House, Upwell

‘Grand Designs’

A superb detached residence that has recently undergone meticulous restoration.

Impressive entrance hall, six double bedrooms, two bathrooms, farmhouse kitchen, drawing room, dining room and study. Detached barn, coach house and garaging, mature gardens including ancient knot garden, wildflower meadow. Accommodation extends to approximately 3,710 sq ft.

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Fine & Country equestrian properties A unique blend of equestrian expertise and creative marketing knowledge ensures your country property is seen by key equestrian buyers.

For further information please contact John on 07896 551919 Norfolk 01603 221888 Suffolk 01473 289700 Essex 01245 257001 Park Lane 020 7079 1515

Equestrian Perfection

With acres of rolling fields, farmland as far as the eye can see and world class equestrian events year round, Norfolk and North Suffolk is an area of equestrian excellence.There is something about Norfolk and Suffolk that lends itself to equestrianism, and Fine & Country’s Equine Consultant, John Davey FNAEA, thinks he knows the answer.

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he Norfolk and Suffolk area is teaming with horses.With acres of excellent pastureland and affordable prices, these counties offer superb opportunities for those passionate about these noble beasts. For many, keeping their horses at home is a pipe dream, but with equestrian properties becoming ever more affordable, many are now able to take that leap.

35 years’ experience in the sale of period, country and equestrian properties has taught me a thing or two. I know what equestrian homebuyers are looking for and it is a potent mix of country residence, flexible outbuildings and well-fenced paddocks. Although these can be made, there are still those homebuyers that want to buy the dream, and at the moment there is plenty of choice out there.

From studs with 40 stables to a back garden shelter, the variety of equestrian properties available is amazing.

then the Norfolk and Suffolk county shows provide a great showcase for some top-class showjumping and showing.

One of the newest venues in the area is the recently built £5 million equestrian centre at Easton College in Norwich. Combining world-class facilities with renowned educational courses, this is one college that’s going to the top of the class.

For those wanting to sell their equestrian home, rest assured that this area of the market is rock solid. Demand for property with land remains exceptionally high and the Norfolk and North Suffolk areas provide the perfect country lifestyle, so get in touch with us to see how we

can make sure your property is marketed to the right people at the right time.

For further information please contact John on 07896 551919

John Davey FNAEA

Norfolk and Suffolk are certainly well equipped for the equestrian lifestyle. A range of shops and services will keep you well stocked and equestrian centres across the region provide excellent venues for training and events.The Suffolk town of Newmarket is, of course, the home of horse racing and you don’t have to go far to see a string of thoroughbreds marching smartly through the streets. For eventing, Houghton Hall in NorthWest Norfolk is the place to be as it is home to the Subaru Houghton International Horse Trials, one of the premier three-day events in the country. If showing is more your style

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Whin Common Farm, Denver

‘Sublime Setting’

Set in a fabulous mixture of formal gardens, paddocks, meadows and woodland.

Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, two cloakrooms, six receptions, outbuildings including a large original barn. Approximately two acres of formal gardens including a walled kitchen garden, orchard, terraces and lawns. A further 20 acres of paddock, meadows and fields including a two acre private wood, ponds and second orchard currently set aside for recreational use. Accommodation extends to approximately 4,030 sq ft.

Guide Price: £995,000

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Look After Your Corner of England Many people dream of owning a small piece of England on which to put their very own horse, but once this dream has come true, there could be a lot of hard work ahead to keep this land in great condition. Colin Debenham from Terra-Vac explains how his ingenious machines make light work of paddock maintenance.

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asture plays a major part in equine husbandry and welfare, and if you manage your land efficiently you can lower production costs, improve aesthetics, promote a healthier environment and provide substantial feed and recreation for your horses. Just one acre per horse can provide much of its maintenance for most of the year if managed correctly.

Manure management Picking up droppings is a daily chore, but if you find you’re short of time then it is a job that often gets left. Piles of droppings will quickly build up and cause sick areas of grass that horses won’t want to graze, encouraging weeds. Manure is also a health hazard as it increases the spread of worms amongst horses.

In smaller paddocks of only a couple of acres, manure can easily be removed by hand if the time is taken to do it regularly. For large areas of land, manure management is a far more difficult and time-consuming job. One method is to leave the manure in situ and harrow the fields regularly. Although harrowing is good for the grass, during the time the manure is left on the land it could easily encourage the spread of worms or cause the grass beneath to sicken. The best option is to remove the manure from even large fields using a machine designed specifically for the job. The Colt from Terra-Vac is a compact machine that can be towed by a tractor, 4X4 or quad bike, and makes light work of paddock maintenance. Providing easy access to open spaces and fast, efficient manure removal, a machine such as this will save so much time that the investment will quickly be returned.

Thorough cleaning Cleaning paddocks is not just about manure – branches, stones, weeds and litter can also be a problem. When undertaking your regular field checks, make sure you remove all debris from the field, helping the grass to remain healthy and preventing the horse injuring itself. Once again, there are useful machines to help with this. Paddock sweepers are highly versatile machines that fulfil a number of roles.

Firstly, they pick up manure by sweeping it into a large hydraulic hopper. Secondly, they sweep away any debris from the surface of the field, leaving a safe environment for the horse. Thirdly, paddock sweepers help to keep grass healthy by removing weeds and scarifying moss, providing space, light and air for the grass to grow.

So, if you want beautiful paddocks to go with your luxury property and lifestyle, try TerraVac’s pasture management machines for an easier life!

Information courtesy of Terra-Vac: visit www.terra-vac.com

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Grove Farm, Tilney All Saints

‘New Pastures’

A superb single barn conversion in a rural setting.

Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, stunning vaulted living area and two further receptions. Post and rail fenced paddock with single stable, detached double garage and workshop. Accommodation extends to approximately 3,201 sq ft.

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Walnut Tree House, Tilney St Lawrence

‘A Cracking Opportunity’

An extended detached period home dating from around 300 years ago.

Five reception rooms, large kitchen, utility and washroom/WC. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms. The accommodation extends to approximately 2,726 sq ft, including a self-contained room above the double garage. Grounds extend to 0.63 acres, including a paddock, small stable and workshop/store.

Guide Price: £379,500

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The Pump House, Eastgate

‘Family Favourite’

A modern family residence, which has been extended over the years, standing in 0.82 acres.

Four bedrooms, three receptions, conservatory, three bathrooms, opportunity for self contained annexe. Cart bay double garaging, off street parking, rural views, paddocks and stabling. Situated within the Reepham High School catchment area. Accommodation extends to 2,500 sq ft.

Contact Norfolk & North Suffolk Office: 01603 221888 Guide Price: £425,000

Supporting Waveney Harriers Pony Club Camp

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s the newest branch of the property specialists, Fine & Country Equestrian is an exciting proposition. Keen to get involved in the local equestrian scene, the company is looking for a number of events to support and has started this quest with support for a local branch of the Pony Club.

The Waveney Harriers Pony Club is a vital part of the local equestrian community and Fine & Country Equestrian is pleased to be contributing to the sponsorship of the club’s annual camp.

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has chosen to help towards sponsorship of Pony Club Camp 2010. The Pony Club is the largest youth organisation in the country with over 35,000 members in the UK and Camp is right at the heart of the Pony Club calendar.

The Waveney Harriers Pony Club will cater for over 120 children and their ponies this year by running three camps held between 25th July and 6th August. It is a huge undertaking, run entirely by volunteers, and we are enormously grateful for Fine & Country's support.”

If you are interested in joining the Waveney Harriers Pony Club, please contact Emma Craggs on 01986 894646 for further information.

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