A renovated Georgian farmhouse with seven bedrooms and a two-bedroom guest annexe has come up for sale in Saxthorpe, close to Aylsham, for £2.25 million.
Nestled on the banks of the River Bure and set in grounds of around nine acres (subject to measured survey), Saxthorpe Hall was the beating heart of a farming community for many years.
The property has undergone extensive renovation in recent years, and the present owners have “lovingly and sympathetically restored it to create an exceptional home fit for modern day living”, say selling agents Sowerbys.
The hall now provides almost 5,000 sq ft of living space which incorporates a grand hall, classic formal receptions, five bedrooms and the substantial two-bedroom, self-contained annexe.
In the principal wing of accommodation, there is a reception hall, formal sitting room, grand formal dining room, family snug and new 500 sq ft kitchen extension featuring a dramatic vaulted and beamed ceiling and direct access to the gardens.
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The kitchen is also furnished with classic in-frame bespoke cabinetry, along with a huge central island providing an ideal space for informal gatherings.
A substantial service wing has been added to support the property and incorporates a laundry room, fitted larder, ground floor bathroom and storage.
There are five bedrooms on the first floor of the main hall, including the dual-aspect principal suite with a decorative fireplace and en-suite bathroom.
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A second guest bedroom also enjoys an en-suite shower room, and the three remaining bedrooms are served by a further shower room with three wash basins.
The attached, two-bedroom self-contained guest annexe is set over a single floor, incorporating a kitchen/dining room, sitting room, conservatory, two bedrooms and bathroom. It also benefits from independent access, while providing an opportunity for further enhancement and personalisation.
Sowerbys say the grounds of Saxthorpe Hall “create an idyllic environment”, with designated areas providing the key elements of a country hall. These include a cluster of flexible barns (with planning permission for ancillary space), an established kitchen garden and productive orchard, as well as rolling meadows and enclosed paddocks.
Established hedgerows and waterways provide a haven for local wildlife, and the property also comes with shooting rights and 400 yards of single bank fishing rights on the River Bure.
Saxthorpe is a quaint village located between Corpusty and Aylsham. At the heart of the village is the Grade I listed church of St Andrew’s, which was constructed in 1482.
The Georgian market town of Holt is also a short drive away.
For more information, contact Sowerbys.
PROPERTY FACTS
Saxthorpe Hall, Saxthorpe
Guide price: £2,250,000
Sowerbys, 01263 710777
sowerbys.com
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