Prospect Farm, rural, idyllic, peaceful, wildlife,

An unspoilt 17th century listed farmhouse. You’ll love it because of the house's character and history, outdoor space and rustic charm. Couples, adventurers, families, big groups, and pets will love it. Masses of open space; a fire pit for nights under the stars, a wood and outside seating area. Climbing trees, tyre swings and a trampoline. Endless fun for kids and families in an idyllic rural setting on the Norfolk\Suffolk border Diss 5 minutes drive with shops and amenities. Unspoilt 17th century farmhouse with masses of outside space. Inside there is a lovely double bedroom downstairs , with its own door to outside and the delightfully tastefull modern shower room and toilet in an adjoining room next to it .The ancient kitchen has not been spoilt , but it has been tastefully modernised ,and also has a large table, and mod cons, plus an abundance of all the essentials for cooking etc . Up the creaky stairs to 4 of the delightfull bedrooms (2 of the bedrooms have double beds , one little room has a single bed , and the other has two single beds in it .Enjoy a peacefull night sleep amidst the wonky ancient beams , open the leaden windows , and hear the birds sing . There is a bathroom on this floor with a characterful bath. Downstairs again ,a lovely light study with a work desk if you need to work , and internet access .A large ancient sitting room(imagine the folk who lived here so long ago ...look out for the witchcraft signs they scratched in the wooden beam above the fire to keep witches from coming down the chimney into the huge fire place ). Plenty of outdoor space with loads of trees to climb , but also lots of sunny grass to play ball on ,or sit ,and a fire pit in the woods.Kids could camp in the garden if they felt like it , and could find themselves on a marvelous adventure away from it all . A long and wonderfully open sunny terrace...for outside meals ,or a night of listening to the deer and owls hedgehogs and voles( all a plenty )' .A trampoline , and swings in the trees for kids , but use all of these at your own risk . Log burning stove and central heating inside the house, can get lovely and toasty on cold autumn ,winter days .time to get out the books , board games and get cooking .....or whatever takes your fancy ! Guests will have the entire house and garden with space to park 3 cars. None - house is available without owners.We always leave the keys in an easily acessible place , and are very easy to mail or phone , and we leave a note with all the internet details etc , so you won't be alone if you need anything , but you will feel free to feel at home , as we are well away . Diss is a lovely picturesque market town on the train line from London(train direct into London Liverpool Street ) and Norwich. The river Waveney is nearby, (which is good for Kayaking), A fifteen minute drive will get you to Lopham and Redgrave Fen, one of the largest remaining river valley fens in England with wonderfull opportunities for family enjoyment , and great walks . Knettishall heath is near by , with occasional wild horses , lovely walking , etc . The 95 mile Angles Way goes through Diss ,and follows the river Waveney for much of its route . The town also has a famous auction house TW Gaze auctions with auctions taking place each Friday. In the old village of Diss( 5 mins drive from house ) there is a lovely delicatessen, Frederics Fine foods ( do croissants on weekend mornings fresh from a bakers in norwich, and delicious bread etc .. ) and whole food shop , a great sweetie shop...very old fashioned and full of every kind of sweet in jars with scoops .A lovely cafe called Ammandines ,all in Norfolk house yard St Nicholas Street. Good local butchers, and a farmers market every second saturday of the month (and for necessary supplies ..there are a couple of larger supermarkets down the hill from the old part of Diss). Norfolk has wonderful places to go with families for days out . The beautiful Norfolk/ Suffolk coast is 45 minutes by car. Endless historic villages. Delightfull walking and countryside all within easy reach. Thetford forest is a half hour drive away , with great forest walks ,cycle paths , and the fantastic High wire adventure called Go ape , for teens , parents and little kids alike and for all a great forest playground . The Anglo Saxon village at West Stow is a fascinating day out if you are interested in ancient history , and even if you're not kids love to explore the wonderfull houses , and museum .Boat trips a plenty on the broads a 45 min drive .Diss is on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk .The Norfolk Suffolk coastline is a reasonable drive away , and it is possible to enjoy a full day on the beach , if you get up early .Horsey beach is a great place to see the hundreds of baby seal pups basking on the sand in late summer ..a really wonderfull thing for all to see. I could go on and on ...But , despite the endless list of fascinating things to see and do, to be honest , you don't have to leave this house or garden to have a fantastic time!! The train line from London runs to Diss and on to Norwich. Diss is approx 1 hour 45 mins from London Liverpool Street and 15 minutes from Norwich by train. Cambridge is an easy 1 hour drive , if you were staying for longer , and wanted to do some day trips (and is on the train line from Norwich ). There are plenty of good cycle routes nearby, and being fairly flat , Norfolk is great cycling country . Good taxi companies ..J B taxis can be highly recommended, as they do short or long journeys , and are utterly reliable , and family run .A cheaper , and equally reliable , though less luxurious taxi company are Able taxis . The ancient beams are low so mind your heads . There is one lovely bath in the bathroom upstairs ,and one shower in the shower room downstairs .Late summer , autumn , the garden is FULL of apples , pears and plums ..please feel free to pick ! There are stairs , but not many, and there is a bannister of sorts to hold.... one double bedroom is downstairs ,and has a shower room leading off it, so for those who find stairs difficult, this could be a solution .