7 bedroom detached house for sale

The Old Rectory is an elegant seven bedroomed house dating from 1847 with the principal reception rooms having attractive fireplaces, excellent ceiling heights and are naturally well lit, retaining the original architectural details. The established gardens are approached via a long driveway, the whole extending to about 3.6 acres (Guide Price £899, 500)
A further 5.3 acres and a modern agricultural building may be purchased by seperate negotiation. (Guide Price £100, 000) 

Situation The village of Alburgh lies just to the North of the picturesque Waveney Valley and The Old Rectory stands to the south east of the village centre position. The market towns of Bungay and Harleston are within 5 miles and offer a wide range of amenities. Diss to the West has a mainline rail link to London Liverpool Street (approx 1hr 30mins), the head of the Norfolk broads waterways system is to the east at Beccles and the heritage coastline atSouthwold about a 40 minute drive. The cathedral city of Norwich is the shopping and commercial centre for the county with International Airport. 

Accommodation  

Ground Floor Stone steps up to Portico and Entrance Hallway with picture and dado rails, staircase to first floor, delightful Morning Room with fireplace with stone mantel, recessed shelving and east facing stone mullion window overlooking the gardens and driveway. The Drawing Room is a wonderfully light room with aspects to the east and south overlooking the formal gardens, stone mullion windows with shutters, open fireplace, stone surround, fitted cupboards. Wide double doors through to the Dining Room which again have a double aspect and a further open fireplace. These interconnecting rooms make an exceptional area for entertaining. Kitchen/Breakfast Room with a range of fitted units and oil fired Aga. Inner Hallway with door to the extensive Cellars. Secondary staircase and Garden Room which opens out onto the terrace. Beyond is the Snooker Room (over a tiled swimming pool) which could be redeveloped, Sauna off, Offices and Cloakroom off main hallway. 

First Floor Both the main and secondary staircases are naturally well lit with tall stone mullion windows. All of the bedrooms have views over the gardens and are again naturally well lit. Master Bedroom with En Suite with bath, wash basin and wc. Bedroom Two with En Suite with bath, wash basin and wc. Family Bathroom with bath, wash basin and wc and adjoin Bedroom Three, a double room. Bedrooms Four and Five are to the rear of the house, the latter with En Suite with bath, wash basin and wc. 

Second Floor Staircase with full height window to Bedrooms Six and Seven with dormer windows and extensive views. 

Outside The long entrance driveway adjoins woodland with both deciduous and evergreen specimens including oak, chestnut,
catalpa, mulberry, walnut and copper beech, undersown with spring bulbs and to include a delightful former horse pond with bulrushes . Adjoining the house there is a sizeable parking and turning area flanked by the brick and slate Coach House with double doors, stable door and with loft over. Attached storage building.

The gardens are an important feature and stand to the South and West of the house and include a mass of planting with flower and shrub borders. The sizeable terrace is in part protected by a pergola making this a very secluded part of the private gardens. There is separate road access to the main southerly paddock which is subdivided by a small copse and benefits from a modern open sided Livestock Building incorporating feeding and movement areas. Water connected. The northern paddock is accessed from the main drive. 

Agents Note Every effort has been taken to ensure that all statements contained within these particulars are factual. However, if applicants are uncertain about any relevant point they are advised to ring this office for clarification. By doing so they may save themselves an unnecessary journey. All measurements are given as approximate and wall to wall unless stated otherwise 

Tenure & Possession Vacant procession of the freehold will be given upon completion. 

Services Mains water, three phase electricity, private drainage and internet connection. 

Fittings Items regarded as fittings include carpets, curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments are excluded although these items may be available by separate negotiation. 

Outgoings South Norfolk Council:
Tax Band G. Approx annual cost: £2526.45 

Viewing Strictly by prior appointment only with Durrants  

Directions From Bungay Take the A143 to Diss and Harleston. After approximately three miles take a right at the Dove restaurant. Go up Station Road, turn right at the t-Junction then first right (School Road). The drive to The Old Rectory will be found on the left just before the t-junction.

From Diss Take the A143 to Yarmouth and Harleston. By-pass Harleston at roundabout carrying on A143. Continue straight over the second roundabout on A143 and take the third turning left at the Dove Restaurant, go up Station Road, turn right at the Tjunction and next right (School Road). The drive to The Old Rectory will be found on the left just before the t-junction.