Period home in New Buckenham for sale at £1.795m guide

The Rookery is available with no onward chain and stretches to almost 6,000 square feet, with substantial gardens.

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Tom Clayton, of selling agent Savills, said: “Offering some of the finest family accommodation I have seen this year, The Rookery is a highly impressive period home which has been extended and modernised by the current owners.

"It’s a property that really must be viewed in person to be fully appreciated.”

The sitting room (Image: Savills) There are six receptions rooms on the ground floor including the formal sitting and dining rooms, both with attractive fireplaces and doors out to the gardens.

Off the dining room is the recently added library room, with full-height windows offering further garden views.

The dining room (Image: Savills) The library room is a modern addition (Image: Savills) The heart of the home is the bespoke kitchen featuring a central island, Aga and exposed beams. Savills said the room “emphasises a country lifestyle”, flowing through to a scullery which “makes for a baker’s dream”.

Also adjoining the kitchen is a snug, which could be used as a playroom, and a home office with woodburner.

The bespoke kitchen with central island and exposed beams (Image: Savills) The final reception room is a large games room, with potential use as a home gym or further living space. It could also be incorporated with the two bedrooms above to create annexe accommodation, subject to permission.

Completing the ground floor is a boot room and WC.

There is a cosy snug off the kitchen (Image: Savills) The current owners have created an impressive cinema room in the cellar, complete with ambient lighting to bring the cinematic experience into the home.

The cinema room (Image: Savills) All eight bedrooms are located on the first floor, with the master and guest bedrooms both benefitting from en suites.

The remaining rooms are served by three family bathrooms, and there is also a laundry room on this floor.

One of the eight bedrooms (Image: Savills) Outside, the grounds extend to about 1.7 acres and are mainly laid to lawn with several mature trees, a large patio and attractive pond.

A separate swimming pool complex includes a changing room, boiler room and shower room.

The spacious grounds are mainly laid to lawn (Image: Savills) The property has its own swimming pool complex (Image: Savills) The Rookery is approached via electronic gates, opening to an area of ample off-road parking and a double garage. The garage building features additional storerooms and loft space.

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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.

There is ample parking and additional garaging (Image: Savills) The property is located in the village of New Buckenham, which has a pub, café and small shop.

Further facilities are available in the market town of Attleborough, which is around five miles north.

Wymondham, Diss and Norwich are also within easy reach.

For more information, contact Savills.

PROPERTY FACTS

The Rookery, New Buckenham
Guide price: £1,795,000
Savills, 01603 229229
savills.co.uk