* Freehold
* Stylish and expansive principal house
* Two self - contained annexes
* Charming landscaped gardens
* Heated swimming pool
* Excellent location for the north Norfolk coastline
Exceptional lifestyle close to the coast, with principal house, two self -
contained annexes, heated swimming pool, tennis court, outbuildings and 3
acres.
Description
Manor Farm is a house of style and charm, with the endearing mix of landscaped
gardens of yew, wisteria, alliums and buxus topiary, with the backdrop of a
most attractive 17th century brick and flint farmhouse, hosting comfortable
and high end interiors. The assets of the two self - contained annexes add a
further dimension to the property, alongside a field of solar panels, heated
swimming pool, grass tennis court and paddock. It is an exceptional lifestyle
package on a manageable scale.
The Grade II listed principal house, has been the subject of a thorough
programme of sympathetic and thorough renovation. The house now presents as a
fully functioning family home of almost 5000 square feet over three floors.
The focal point of the house is the bespoke kitchen, with substantial central
island and Aga, open plan through to a sitting area with fireplace and French
doors out to a south - west facing terrace. A set of bi - fold doors open from the
kitchen to a sheltered south facing courtyard, perfect for outside dining and
entertaining. A dining room adjoins the kitchen, with a further two spacious
reception rooms, both with fireplaces and linked by the welcoming staircase
and entrance hall with distinctive tiling. A useful utility, garden room/study
and two WC’s complete the ground floor.
There are six bedrooms on the first floor, with the principal bedroom with en
suite bath/shower room, a further en suite bedroom and two family bathrooms.
The layout of the first floor is pleasingly conventional with all rooms linked
via a central landing. An impressive attic room with vaulted ceiling is used
as dressing room.
Annexes
Situated at opposite ends of the house are the two self - contained annexes. To
the south is a single storey annexe, well appointed, with an open plan
kitchen/dining/sitting area, a bath/shower room and a bedroom. To the north of
the house is a further single level annexe, formed from part of the original
house so more traditional in layout, with a large sitting room, a kitchen, two
bedrooms and a bathroom. This additional accommodation to the main house
offers scope for a variety of uses, whether it be multi - generational living or
as an Air bnb generating an income particularly given the popularity of the
area.
Outside
Much like the house, the gardens have been equally well rejuvenated, with a
programme of landscaping that has matured to frame the house perfectly and
create an impressive approach.
An initial arch between neighbouring cottages leads into the shingled parking
and turning area, with outbuilding providing a two bay car port and workshop.
Wrought iron park fencing separate the parking area from the formal gardens,
with path leading to the main entrance to the house. The front garden is a
triumph with formal lawn, framed by steel edged herbaceous beds of box
topiary, grasses, alliums, sage and lavender, with a high hedges of yew and
beech on the outer boundary. The majority of the land is to the west of the
house, with large expanses of lawn sweeping away from a paved terrace for
outside entertaining and dining, to a heated swimming pool with electric cover
and beyond to a further area currently used as a football pitch and grass
tennis court. Beyond this is a field of Solar pv panels, and a cricket net
complete with artificial wicket to appease all standards of players.
Location
The property is situated just inland from Cromer on the lovely North Norfolk
coast, 22 miles North of Norwich. There are excellent amenities, Gunton
station (approximately 6 minutes by car) with regular trains to Norwich
(approximately 35 minutes) and onto London (a further 1 hour and 50 minutes
approximately). There is also an expanding airport which has an increasing
number of flights to European destinations with most international
destinations available via Schiphol. It is approximately five minutes by car
from the coastal town of Cromer with its wide range of shops, restaurants,
cinema and pier theatre together with the beach; and also approximately eight
minutes by car from a Waitrose at North Walsham; there is a village school in
Northrepps and an Academy in Cromer; and the Gunton Arms, a renowned
destination pub/restaurant set in a deer park is approximately five minutes
away by car. The house is perfectly situated to reach the whole of the North
and North East Norfolk coast and beaches for sailing, painting and bird
watching. There are lots of footpaths, bridle ways and quiet lanes for riding,
cycling and walking.
The Georgian town of Holt is about 11 miles and is famous as the home of
Gresham’s Public School as well as for its excellent independent shop,
Michelin star restaurant, bakeries and delicatessens, public houses, antique
shops and art galleries. The town of Aylsham is about 9 miles and also has a
lovely market square, with the national trust owned Blickling Estate to the
north - west of the town. There are also excellent shopping facilities.
Square Footage: 6, 621 sq ft
Acreage:
3 Acres
Additional Info
Services
Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Solar pv.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are
specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject
to separate negotiation.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of
particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us,
especially before you travel to view the property.

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