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PARK FARM GREAT WITCHINGHAM, NORFOLK Former wildlife park offering a wealth of possibilities Spacious three/four bedroom barn conversion Separate one bedroom annexe Over 35 acres of landscaped

3 PARK FARM GREAT WITCHINGHAM, NORFOLK Former wildlife park offering a wealth of possibilities Spacious three/four bedroom barn conversion Separate one bedroom annexe Over 35 acres of landscaped grounds Mature trees, ponds and animal enclosures Former tearoom and ancillary buildings In all approximately hectares (37.11 acres) FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Brown & Co The Atrium St George s Street Norwich NR3 1AB T: F: E: anne.barker@brown-co.com Solicitors: Clapham & Collinge St Catherines House All Saints Green Norwich NR1 3GA T: E: hb@clapham-collinge.co.uk

INTRODUCTION The sale of Park Farm represents an interesting and rare opportunity, being the chance to acquire a former wildlife park with the combination of good quality residential property,

4 INTRODUCTION The sale of Park Farm represents an interesting and rare opportunity, being the chance to acquire a former wildlife park with the combination of good quality residential property, grassland with a wide range of animal enclosures and buildings, including a former tearoom, suitable for a variety of uses. Established in the late 1950s, Park Farm was run as a wildlife attraction until mid The park was home to wide range of wildlife including deer, wild boar, lynx, wallabies, wolves and meerkats. The enclosures for all of the wildlife remain set within the extensive grounds, much of which is grazing and amounts to approximately 37 acres in total. Once a popular tourist attraction, Park Farm has an area of hard standing for car parking at the western end of the site, the visitors entrance and the former tearoom and shop, as well as a separate toilet block. There are buildings throughout the grounds which were used to house animals or store feed etc. The existing buildings and enclosures provide prospective purchasers with a wealth of possibilities. There is potential to establish a specialist livestock enterprise, equestrian use or scope for leisure uses, subject to planning. Alternatively, the enclosures could be removed and the land managed for its amenity appeal or reverted back to livestock grazing within what would be a very attractive parkland type setting. The residential property, Park Farm Barn, has a separate access from the south. The main barn has been converted to a high standard and has spacious accommodation over two floors. There is scope to develop the property further with the original drawings having allowed for additional living space. The adjoining one bedroom annexe, which is attached to the neighbouring property, provides scope for further extension, subject to planning. LOCATION & FACILITIES Park Farm is situated in the village of Great Witchingham, just north of Lenwade and on the main A1067 Norwich to Fakenham Road. The property has excellent access into Norwich, the regional centre of East Anglia which is approximately 12 miles to the south east and offers extensive shopping and leisure facilities, together with a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street with the fastest journey time of around 1hr 40mins. Norwich airport, on the outskirts of the city, has an increasing number of flights to European destinations and international destinations via Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam). Local services are provided in nearby Reepham, 3 miles to the north. This picturesque Georgian market town offers good local shopping and schooling. The North Norfolk coast, much of which is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is within 20 miles of the property and offers safe sandy beaches, sailing, walking and other recreational activities. The postcode of the property is NR9 5QS. DESCRIPTION Park Farm Barn Approached over a shared gravel drive to a parking area, Park Farm Barn is well situated with views overlooking the land to the north. The attached property has been sensitively converted from traditional farm buildings with particular attention having been paid to retaining as many of the original figures of the barn as possible. It benefits from sealed unit double glazing and oil fired central heating on the ground floor. The spacious accommodation with exposed beams and brickwork and pine stripped doors throughout, comprises:

Ground floor: Entrance hall with wood effect vinyl flooring and doors to: Bathroom with white suite comprising WC, bath with shower over and wash hand basin. Radiator, extractor fan. Dining room (3.

Integral Neff hob with extractor over. Built-in Neff oven and grill. Radiator. Plumbing for dishwasher. Stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink and drainer. Door to outside. Door to: Utility (3.7m x 1.

87m) with vaulted ceiling and French doors into the courtyard garden. Radiators. From the dining room a door leads into: Reception room (11.97m (max) x 5.

5 Ground floor: Entrance hall with wood effect vinyl flooring and doors to: Bathroom with white suite comprising WC, bath with shower over and wash hand basin. Radiator, extractor fan. Dining room (3.5m x 5.1m) with ceramic tile floor, radiator and door to outside. Archway through to: Kitchen (3.6m x 3.8m) with maple effect wall and base level units with worktop over and ceramic tile surround. Integral Neff hob with extractor over. Built-in Neff oven and grill. Radiator. Plumbing for dishwasher. Stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink and drainer. Door to outside. Door to: Utility (3.7m x 1.9m) with ceramic tile floor. Maple effect units. Belfast sink. Oil fired central heating boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. 2 x storage cupboards. Radiator. Door through to: Bedroom 3 (3.7m x 5.87m) with vaulted ceiling and French doors into the courtyard garden. Radiators. From the dining room a door leads into: Reception room (11.97m (max) x 5.75m (min)) with pine flooring, exposed brickwork and Inglenook style fireplace with wood burner. This impressive open living area offers versatile space. Views over the front and rear gardens. Door to: Bedroom 2 (4.3m x 2.6m) with radiator, electric meter cupboard, vaulted ceiling. Door to outside. From reception room stairs rise to the first floor: Landing/Bedroom 4 (4.0m x 5.08m) large galleried landing area, currently screened for use as bedroom 4. Door to: Bedroom 1 (4.4m x 5.08m) with eaves storage and fitted wardrobes.

6 PARK FARM TEAROOM PARK FARM BARN & ANNEXE

The original planning permission drawings for the conversion of Park Farm Barn included a further three bedrooms accessed from the dining room.

Park Farm Barn Annexe Between Park Farm Barn and Hawks Hill, the adjoining residential property, there is a one bedroom annexe, shaded burgundy on the floor plan.

Buildings There are shelters, enclosures, pens, paddocks and aviaries of various constructions spread throughout the park area. Tearoom & Shop 21.43m x 6.

7 The original planning permission drawings for the conversion of Park Farm Barn included a further three bedrooms accessed from the dining room. The footings concrete floor and service connections are in place. Park Farm Barn Annexe Between Park Farm Barn and Hawks Hill, the adjoining residential property, there is a one bedroom annexe, shaded burgundy on the floor plan. The annexe is in need of total refurbishment but has potential to be refurbished to provide further accommodation for the main barn, or a separate unit. Buildings There are shelters, enclosures, pens, paddocks and aviaries of various constructions spread throughout the park area. Tearoom & Shop 21.43m x 6.20m constructed of a timber frame with timber cladding under an ashphalt roof. Electricity and water supply. Adjoining portakabin (11.06m x 3.89m) previously used as classroom area. Toilet block with ladies and gents facilities and disabled toilet with baby changing area and shower. Former Reptile House 21.98m x 8.15m constructed of a timber frame with part concrete block walls with timber cladding under a corrugated fibre cement sheeting roof. Part concrete floor. Former Pet Barn 12.19m x 6.10m constructed of a timber frame with part concrete block walls and timber cladding under a corrugated fibre cement sheeting roof. Concrete floor. The principal buildings include:

There is a mobile home on the site that is used for storage and is included in the sale. It should be noted that the other storage containers on site are expressly excluded from the sale.

8 Workshop/Store constructed of concrete block under a corrugated fibre sheeting roof with a concrete floor. This building includes a workshop area, two stables, a store/freezer room and a feed preparation area. Former staffroom a portakabin measuring 7.36m x 2.70m including a kitchenette area. There is a mobile home on the site that is used for storage and is included in the sale. It should be noted that the other storage containers on site are expressly excluded from the sale. Rearing house constructed of a timber frame with insulated timber clad walls under a corrugated fibre cement sheeting roof. Concrete floor. Monopitch Pole Barn with a corrugated tin roof in a dilapidated condition but incorporating eight stables. The Park The main access into the parkland is at the west of the site where there is a hard standing parking area and the former public entrance via the tearoom and shop. The land is divided into separate areas by belts of trees and fence lines. There is a hard track through the centre of the site and a number of ponds. The largest of the ponds is located in the centre of the park and covers an area of approximately 0.16 hectares (0.40 acres). This is fed by a borehole to keep water levels up all year round. Much of the parkland is divided by post and rail fencing including an area of deer fencing. There is a huge range and variety of enclosures which could be suitable for specialist livestock, poultry or game rearing. If the purchaser did not have a requirement for the buildings and enclosures, their removal would open up the parkland into a stunning landscaped area which could be managed for its amenity value.

9 GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS TENURE AND POSSESSION The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion. METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty, as a whole. If a purchaser is interested in part of the property, they are invited to discuss their requirements with the selling agents. The rearing house has an electricity and water supply. The former reptile house has an electrical supply. The tearoom has a three phase electricity and water supply. The toilet block is served by its own private drainage system. There are water troughs in the majority of the livestock enclosures served by a network of underground pipes. ABSTRACTION LICENCE The vendors have benefited from an Environment Agency licence to abstract water (serial number: 7/34/11/ *G/0367) Whilst consents have been granted in the past in respect of the tea room on the property and a building to be used as a pet barn, the land does not have planning consent for use as a Wildlife Park although it has been operating as such since To formalise the position, an application for a Certificate of Lawful Use or Development (Application number ) has been lodged with Broadland District Council. In the absence of the Certificate of Lawful Use the land can be used for the purposes of agriculture. FIXTURES & FITTINGS NOTES EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS AND COMPLETION Exchange of contracts will take place 21 days after receipt by the purchaser/s solicitor of a draft contract with completion by agreement thereafter. A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on exchange of contracts. SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME There are no Single Payment Entitlements available as part of the sale. WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY The farm is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all existing rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, easements, quasi-easements, and all way-leaves whether referred to or not in these particulars. There are no public footpaths across the property. The driveway to Park Farm Barn is subject to a right of way for the benefit of the neigbouring property, Hawks Hill, subject to them contributing a fair proportion towards maintenance costs. SERVICES Park Farm Barn and annexe benefit from mains water, main electricity and drainage to a private system. Park Farm Barn has oil fired central heating. The borehole is located adjacent to Park Farm Barn where water is abstracted and used to feed some of the site ponds. SPORTING, MINERALS AND TIMBER All sporting rights, timber or timber like trees, and mineral rights (except as reserved by Statute or to the Crown) are included in the sale. OUTGOINGS Park Farm Barn is in Band E for council tax. The rates payable in 2012/2013 were 1, The property has a rateable value of 5,600 for business rates purposes but falls within the current threshold for Small Business Rate Relief. Outgoings are to be apportioned as at the date of completion. TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING The property is in Broadland Council area. The purchaser/s will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to any planning matters that may affect the property. It should be noted planning permission was granted by Broadland District Council in October 2000 for the conversion of former farm buildings to one dwelling. Ref: Whilst it was made a condition that the occupation of the dwelling be limited to someone employed at the Wildlife Park, the need to comply with this condition was lifted on 2nd July 2012 (Application reference: ) All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale unless specifically referred to in these particulars. PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES These have been prepared as carefully as possible and are based on the Ordnance Survey national grid 1:2,500 landline data. The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and, although they are believed to be correct, their accuracy is not guaranteed. DISPUTES Should any disputes arise as to the boundary or any points concerning the particulars, schedules, plans and tenant right issues, or the interpretation of any of them, the question will be referred to an arbitrator appointed by the selling agent. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Brown & Co. Please contact Anne Barker on

10 Energy Performance Certificate Park Farm, Fakenham Road, Great Witchingham, NORWICH, NR9 5QS Dwelling type: Semi-detached house Reference number: Date of assessment: 05 November 2012 Type of assessment: RdSAP, existing dwelling Date of certificate: 05 November 2012 Total floor area: 231 m² Use this document to: Compare current ratings of properties to see which properties are more energy efficient Find out how you can save energy and money by installing improvement measures Estimated energy costs of dwelling for 3 years: 5,112 Over 3 years you could save 1,176 Estimated energy costs of this home Current costs Potential costs Potential future savings Lighting 423 over 3 years 264 over 3 years Heating 4,119 over 3 years 3,372 over 3 years Hot Water 570 over 3 years 300 over 3 years Totals 5,112 3,936 You could save 1,176 over 3 years These figures show how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot water. This excludes energy use for running appliances like TVs, computers and cookers, and any electricity generated by microgeneration. Energy Efficiency Rating Energy Performance Certificate Annex, Park Farm, Fakenham Road, Great Witchingham, NORWICH, NR9 5QS Dwelling type: Mid-terrace house Reference number: Date of assessment: 29 October 2012 Type of assessment: RdSAP, existing dwelling Date of certificate: 31 October 2012 Total floor area: 43 m² Use this document to: Compare current ratings of properties to see which properties are more energy efficient Find out how you can save energy and money by installing improvement measures Estimated energy costs of dwelling for 3 years: 4,665 Over 3 years you could save 3,270 Estimated energy costs of this home Current costs Potential costs Potential future savings Lighting 144 over 3 years 84 over 3 years Heating 3,900 over 3 years 1,128 over 3 years You could Hot Water 621 over 3 years 183 over 3 years save 3,270 Totals 4,665 1,395 over 3 years These figures show how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot water. This excludes energy use for running appliances like TVs, computers and cookers, and any electricity generated by microgeneration. Energy Efficiency Rating Energy Performance Certificate Non-Domestic Building Norfolk Wildlife Centre Fakenham Road Great Witchingham NORWICH NR9 5QS Certificate Reference Number: This certificate shows the energy rating of this building. It indicates the energy efficiency of the building fabric and the heating, ventilation, cooling and lighting systems. The rating is compared to two benchmarks for this type of building: one appropriate for new buildings and one appropriate for existing buildings. There is more advice on how to interpret this information on the Government's website Energy Performance Asset Rating The graph shows the current energy efficiency of your home. The higher the rating the lower your fuel bills are likely to be. The potential rating shows the effect of undertaking the recommendations on page 3. The average energy efficiency rating for a dwelling in England and Wales is band D (rating 60). The graph shows the current energy efficiency of your home. The higher the rating the lower your fuel bills are likely to be. The potential rating shows the effect of undertaking the recommendations on page 3. The average energy efficiency rating for a dwelling in England and Wales is band D (rating 60). Top actions you can take to save money and make your home more efficient Recommended measures Indicative cost Typical savings over 3 years 1 Floor insulation 800-1, Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets Heating controls (room thermostat) See page 3 for a full list of recommendations for this property. Available with Green Deal To find out more about the recommended measures and other actions you could take today to save money, visit or call (standard national rate). The Green Deal may allow you to make your home warmer and cheaper to run at no up-front cost. Top actions you can take to save money and make your home more efficient Recommended measures Indicative cost Typical savings over 3 years 1 Increase loft insulation to 270 mm Cavity wall insulation 500-1, Internal or external wall insulation 4,000-14, See page 3 for a full list of recommendations for this property. Available with Green Deal To find out more about the recommended measures and other actions you could take today to save money, visit or call (standard national rate). The Green Deal may allow you to make your home warmer and cheaper to run at no up-front cost. Technical Information Main heating fuel: Grid Supplied Electricity Building environment: Heating and Natural Ventilation Total useful floor area (m 2 ): 147 Building complexity (NOS level): 3 Building emission rate (kgco2/m 2 ): Benchmarks Buildings similar to this one could have ratings as follows: If newly built If typical of the existing stock Green Deal Information The Green Deal will be available from later this year. To find out more about how the Green Deal can make your property cheaper to run, please call IMPORTANT NOTICES Brown & Co for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property give notice that: 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and accurate general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and they do not constitute an offer or contract or any part of an offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and other items in these particulars are given as a guide only and no responsibility is assumed by Brown & Co for the accuracy of individual items. Intending Purchasers or Lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of each item by inspection or by making independent enquiries. 3. Intending Purchasers or Lessees should make their own independent enquiries regarding use or past use of the property, necessary permissions for use and occupation, potential uses and any others matters affecting the property prior to purchase. 4. Brown & Co and any person in their employ does not have the authority, whether in these Particulars, during negotiations or otherwise, to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. No responsibility is taken by Brown & Co. for any error, omission of mis-statement in these particulars. 5. No responsibility can be accepted for any costs or expenses incurred by intending Purchasers or Lessees in inspecting the property, making further enquiries or submitting offers for the Property. b6. Intending Purchasers or Lessees should make their own independent enquiries with RPA as to the Single Payment Scheme eligibility of any of the land being sold or leased. 7. All prices are quoted subject to contract and exclusive of VAT, except where otherwise stated. 8. Brown & Co is the trading name of Brown & Co Property and Business Consultants LLP. Registered Office: Granta Hall, Finkin Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6QZ. Registered in England and Wales. Registration Number OC These Particulars were prepared in December 2012, photographs were taken in November 2012.

brown-co.com This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES100005264).

This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES100005264).

12 brown-co.com This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES ). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES ). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. The Atrium, St Georges Street, Norwich NR3 1AB

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