Picturesque grade II listed former rectory The Old Rectory, Morningthorpe, Norfolk Freehold Entrance hall • Reception rooms • Living room • Dining room • Study • Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room • Boot room • Cellar • Cloakroom • 7 Bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Shower room • Store room • Barns • Range of stores • Open fronted double cart lodge • Grass tennis court • Courtyard • Formal gardens • Woodland In all extending to about 3.9 acres Long Stratton: 1½ miles, Also on the ground floor is a Hempnall: 2 miles, Diss: 10 large utility room and miles, cloakroom. On the first floor Norwich: 12 miles. there are a total of seven bedrooms with two bathrooms The Property and a shower room. The Old Rectory is a The Old Rectory retains picturesque Grade II listed much original period detail former rectory with an with the principal rooms adjoining barn. Dating from overlooking the formal the 17th century, the property gardens. In addition to the is set in an unspoilt rural main house there is an position just two miles from adjoining barn that could, the village of Hempnall. subject to the normal planning The Old Rectory was consents being obtained, be purchased by the current incorporated within the main family in 2000. A much-loved house. family home, the property could now benefit from some updating. The property has oil fired heating as well as an oil fired Aga style Redfyre in the kitchen and open fires in the principal reception rooms. The house has well arranged accommodation centred around a large reception hall which opens into the original 17th century part. This offers a study, laundry room and large kitchen opening into a dining room. The two main drawing rooms on the south side of the house overlook the formal gardens and date from the early 19th century. They have some fine sash windows. Outside Situation The Old Rectory is approached The property is situated in an from the north side via a unspoilt pocket of South sweeping gravelled driveway Norfolk countryside which is a which leads up to a large particular attraction of The Old parking and turning area Rectory. The small rural hamlet at the front of the house. of Morningthorpe has a few, The gardens and grounds largely period, properties and are a particular feature of the lies just 1½ miles from the busy property. On the north side of village of Long Stratton the house is an area of lawned which has shopping facilities garden. A variety of trees in a including a supermarket, wooded area including oak, leisure and health centre, and various evergreens, holly and schools. The neighbouring Portuguese laurel provide village of Hempnall, privacy from the lane. The approximately two miles, has lawn continues away from the further facilities and amenities house on the east side and is including a garage, post office divided by a laurel hedge from and shop, and village school. the grass tennis court. To the Norwich, the Cathedral city north and east of the house, and regional centre of East there is a sheltered mixed Anglia, lies about 12 miles woodland area containing north and has schools in the some established trees private sector whilst Diss, including yew, beech and oak. approximately 10 miles to the To the south of the tennis south, offers a mainline railway court are flower borders and a service to London Liverpool beech hedge divides this area Street with the fastest journey from the orchard. There are time of approximately also some mature fruit trees 1 hour 30 minutes. and a vegetable plot/fruitcage which is bordered by Agent’s Notes meadowland to the south. 1. A covenant is in place to The formal part of the restrict the property being garden lies on the south side used as an hotel. of the house where there is a 2. We wish to inform large expanse of formal prospective buyers of this lawned garden, bordered by property that the seller some fine mature trees and a is an employee of Savills. magnificent copper beech. 3. The photographs were These lawned gardens lead taken in 2017. into a further wooded area. On the west side of the house is another area of mixed woodland and a large pond. Adjoining the house on the west side is the barn, courtyard and outbuildings. The gardens and grounds in all extend to about 3.9 acres. Directions Fixtures & Fittings Leave Norwich via the A140 All fixtures and fittings Ipswich Road. After Tasburgh, including fitted carpets and turn left at the roundabout curtains are specifically with the B1135 towards excluded from the sale, but Bungay. After approximately a may be available in third of a mile, take the first addition, subject to separate right into Brick Kiln Lane. negotiation. Follow this small country lane for just over a mile where the Viewings drive to The Old Rectory will Strictly by appointment with be found on the right hand Savills. If there is any point side. The postcode for the which is of particular property is NR15 2QJ. importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, Services especially before you travel to Mains water and electricity, view the property. private drainage and liquid propane gas for cooking. Local Authority South Norfolk District Council Tax band = G The Old Rectory, Morningthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk Main House gross internal area = 5,031 sq ft / 467 sq m Garages & External Room gross internal area = 482 sq ft / 45 sq m Outbuilding gross internal area = 961 sq ft / 89 sq m Savills Norwich Stores & Oil Tank gross internal area = 335 sq ft / 31 sq m 01603 229229 Total gross internal area = 6,809 sq ft / 632 sq m savills savills.co.uk [email protected] Drawing Room Sitting Room 6.06 x 4.85 F/P 6.40 x 4.79 Dining Room 19'11" x 15'11" 21'0" x 15'9" 4.77 x 2.71 15'8" x 8'11" F/P Kitchen 4.95 x 4.82 Store 16'3" x 15'10" Boot Room 4.32 x 2.91 Study Hall 4.64 x 3.18 14'2" x 9'7" Barn 1 Barn 2 5.04 x 4.71 F/P F/P 4.88 x 4.70 15'3" x 10'5" 12.31 x 5.46 5.46 x 3.75 16'6" x 15'5" 16'0" x 15'5" Boiler 40'5" x 17'11" 17'11" x 12'4" Utility Ground Floor 3.51 x 2.63 Oil Store 11'6" x 8'8" Tank 3.63 x 2.00 11'11" x 6'7" Courtyard Bedroom 3 3.60 x 3.44 Store Bedroom 1 11'10" x 11'3" Bedroom 4 2.92 x 2.46 5.65 x 4.87 4.83 x 4.70 F/P Bedroom 6 9'7" x 8'1" 18'6" x 16'0" 15'10" x 15'5" 4.64 x 2.71 15'3" x 8'11" F/P 4.10 x 2.19 13'5" x 7'2" Sky 1.93 x 1.88 6'4" x 6'2" 2.79 x 2.23 Bedroom 2 Store Room 9'2" x 7'4" 4.74 x 3.89 F/P F/P 4.35 x 2.91 Bedroom 5 14'3" x 9'7" 15'7" x 12'9" Bedroom 7 3.86 x 3.63 2.34 x 1.88 4.80 x 4.15 3.44 x 2.37 12'8" x 11'11" 7'8" x 6'2" 15'9" x 13'7" 11'3" x 7'9" 2.79 x 2.57 9'2" x 8'5" Cellar First Floor Cart Lodge FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8289190/RIB For identification only. Not to scale. © 200624MR Important notice Savills, its clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. 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