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GOSTELYNS, Road, , NR14 8LW

GOSTELYNS Shotesham Road, Stoke Holy Cross, NR14 8LW

A fine period property with land approximately 5 miles from

5-bedroom Grade II listed house with extensive formal gardens Traditional barn and outbuildings Attractive grazing meadows

In all approximately 11.53 hectares (28.49 acres)

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY As a whole or in 3 lots

The Atrium St George’s Street Norwich, NR3 1AB 01603 629871 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] brown-co.com GENERAL DESCRIPTION Gostelyns combines a period house in extensive Further local shopping facilities and services are gardens and grounds with a traditional barn, available in nearby (3 miles). Norwich, outbuildings and approximately 25.77 acres of the Cathedral City and regional Centre of East grazing meadows, all within easy striking distance Anglia is only 5 miles to the north and offers of the Cathedral City of Norwich. extensive shopping, leisure and recreational facilities as well as a regular mainline railway Situated between the villages of Stoke Holy service to London Liverpool Street with a fastest Cross and Shotesham, Gostelyns presents an approximate journey time of 1hr 40mins. opportunity to acquire an attractive family home Norwich International airport to the North of the in a quiet and unspoilt rural situation. Bounded city also provides regular flights to the continent by Shotesham Common to the south the house via Schipol (Amsterdam). enjoys far reaching views across the gardens to the grazing meadows beyond. The property The North Norfolk Coast much of which is extends to approximately 11.53 hectares (28.49 classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural acres) in total. Beauty, is within 40 miles of the property. The coast boasts safe sandy beaches, sailing, walking LOCATION & SITUATION and other recreational facilities. Gostelyns is situated on the outskirts of the village of Stoke Holy Cross. Stoke Holy Cross offers good local services including a village shop and primary school (with Ofsted Outstanding status) as well as two restaurants.

LOT 1 – GOSTELYNS HOUSE, The accommodation, which benefits from oil fired GARDENS, BARNS & GROUNDS central heating throughout, comprises:- 2.40 HECTARES (5.93 ACRES) On the Ground Floor:- COLOURED YELLOW ON SALE PLAN ENTRANCE HALL Square tiled floor, exposed Gostelyns House comprises an attractive beams, doors to understairs cupboard and detached Grade II listed property of architectural CLOAKROOM Low level WC, wash hand basin and historic interest. The property dates back to the mid-16th Century, although the house KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Square tiled has benefitted from later additions with a full floor, oil fired Aga, range of fitted wall and base restoration and further alterations carried out in level units with worktop over and tiled surrounds, 1948. double drainer sink unit, pantry with shelving, Boulter oil fired boiler. Hatch to roof space, door Constructed of a timber frame, with whitewashed to: brick and flint infill and a plain tile roof, the property benefits from period features and mouldings UTILITY ROOM Square tiled floor, double drainer including the original beams and studwork in a stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing number of rooms. machine The formal gardens around the house are a From the kitchen a door opens into the particular feature with a terrace at the front of the property taking advantage of the south facing SUN ROOM Tiled floor, french doors opening views. into the rear garden BEDROOM 1 Decorative fireplace with wooden GARDEN mantel and surround incorporating cast iron The property is approached from the Shotesham grating. Cupboard with hanging and storage Road down a poplar lined drive to the house. space. Door to en-suite shower room with tiled There is an area of hardstanding to the bottom of shower unit and low level WC. the drive which provides a parking area. BEDROOM 2 Cupboard with hanging and The formal garden area is mainly laid to lawn with storage space, pedestal wash hand basin. flower borders and specimen trees. There are BEDROOM 3 Exposed beams, pedestal wash south facing rural views to the front. There is also hand basin. a bespoke greenhouse and disused swimming pool. On the Second Floor:- Beyond the formal gardens there is an area of BEDROOM 4 / GAMES ROOM Dormer window woodland planting with mature trees, bordering to front with views across gardens and grazing the grazing land. meadows beyond. Exposed beams. Door to bedroom 4. Within the gardens, on the southern boundary of the lawned area, there is an area where the BEDROOM 5 Window to side, exposed beams. ashes of the previous owners are interred. The sale will be subject to an obligation not to disturb this small area of the gardens.

From the entrance hall a door opens into the SITTING ROOM Parquet floor, exposed beams, inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove with pamment hearth. Fitted cupboard. Door to: INNER LOBBY With door to dining room. DINING ROOM Parquet floor, fireplace with wooden mantel and surround. Fitted cupboard. From the entrance hall stairs rise to the LANDING with doors to the first floor bedrooms and stairs to the second floor. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelving, fitted cupboard, exposed beams WC Low level WC. BATHROOM Suite comprising bath with tiled surround and shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. MAIN HOUSE BARN

TRADITIONAL BARN & OUTBUILDINGS Adjacent the house is the substantial traditional barn constructed of red brick under a pantile roof. The barn, which has a mezzanine floor, has been used for the storage of maintenance equipment for the holding but has scope for conversion to an annexe or ancillary accommodation, subject to planning. A single story extension, constructed of red brick under a flat roof, accommodates the former office as well as two garden stores. On the north elevation there is a further extension constructed of brick under corrugated tin and profile sheet cladding rooves formerly used as a lambing shed but suitable for general storage.

GRAZING MEADOWS Lot one includes approximately 1.30 hectares (3.21 acres) of grazing meadows located to the north of the entrance drive and divided into six enclosures. These meadows are stock fenced and have been used for sheep grazing. LOT 2 – PERMANENT PASTURE 4.75 HECTARES (11.74 ACRES) COLOURED GREEN ON THE SALE PLAN Lot 2 comprises an undulating block of permanent pasture divided into four enclosures and centred around a copse of 0.07 hectares (0.17 acres). The fields are stock fenced and bordered by well-maintained hedges, there are a number of mature in field trees. Access to Lot 2 is via a gate at the top of the drive into Gostelyns, over which the property benefits from a right of way. LOT 3 – PERMANENT PASTURE 4.38 HECTARES (10.82 ACRES) COLOURED PINK ON THE SALE PLAN Lot 3 comprises a single block of permanent pasture with good road frontage and access from both Shotesham Road and Norwich Road. The land is stock fenced and has been grazed by sheep. GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS OUTGOINGS SOLICITORS BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) The property is in Council Tax Band E. The current Hansells Solicitors METHOD OF SALE charge is £2,024 per annum. 13 The Close The land is registered for the Basic Payment The property is offered for sale by private treaty Norwich Scheme. The following entitlements will be made Drainage rates are also payable. All outgoings will as a whole or in three lots. If a prospective Norfolk available to the purchaser of each following be apportioned at completion. purchaser is interested in part of a lot they are NR1 4DS invited to discuss their requirements with the completion. VALUE ADDED TAX Tel: 01603 615731 selling agents. Lot 1: 1.29 Should any sale of the property, as a whole or TENURE AND POSSESSION Lot 2: 4.56 in lots, or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such The property is offered for sale freehold with Lot 3: 4.38 vacant possession upon completion. tax shall be payable by the Buyer in addition to The purchaser will be responsible for cross the contract price. EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS compliance to 31st December 2017 and will & COMPLETION indemnify the vendor for any non-compliance PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES that results in any penalty or reduction in their These have been prepared as carefully as possible Exchange of contracts will take place within 21 payment under the Basic Payment Scheme. and are based on the Ordnance Survey scale days of receipt by the purchasers’ solicitor of a plans. The plans are published for illustrative draft contract with completion no later than 28 There is to be no retention of the sale price for purposes only and although they are believed to days thereafter. A deposit of 10% of the purchase the entitlements. be correct, their accuracy is not guaranteed. price will be payable on exchange of contracts. SPORTING RIGHTS, MINERALS AND DISPUTES SERVICES TIMBER Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or Gostelyns house benefits from a private water These are included in the sale so far as they are any point arising in these Particulars, schedule, supply via a borehole, mains electricity and oil owned, subject to statutory exclusions. plan or interpretation of any of them the question fired central heating. Drainage is to a private shall be referred to the arbitration of the Selling system. WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS Agent, whose decision acting as expert shall be OF WAY FIXTURES AND FITTINGS final. The Buyer shall be deemed to have full The property is sold subject to and with the help knowledge of all boundaries and neither the All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale and benefit of all existing rights, including rights Seller nor the Seller’s Agents will be responsible unless specifically referred to in these particulars. of way, whether public or private, light, support, for defining the boundaries or the ownership drainage, water and electricity supplies and TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING thereof. other rights, easements, quasi-easements and The purchaser/s will be deemed to have full all wayleaves whether referred to or not in these VIEWING knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to particulars. Strictly by appointment with the selling agents. any planning matters that may affect the property. Contact Peter Hornor or Anne Barker on (South Norfolk District Council) In particular, the property benefits from a right of way over the entrance drive shaded brown on the 01603 629871. sale plan subject to contributing a fair proportion towards maintenance costs.

IMPORTANT NOTICES Brown & Co for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of this Property give notice that: 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and accurate general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and they do not constitute an offer or contract or any part of an offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and other items in these Particulars are given as a guide only and no responsibility is assumed by Brown & Co for the accuracy of individual items. Intending Purchasers or Lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of each item by inspection or by making independent enquiries. In particular, dimensions of land, rooms or buildings should be checked. Metric/ imperial conversions are approximate only. 3. Intending Purchasers or Lessees should make their own independent enquiries regarding use or past use of the property, necessary permissions for use and occupation, potential uses and any others matters affecting the property prior to purchase. 4. Brown & Co, and any person in its employ, does not have the authority, whether in these Particulars, during negotiations or otherwise, to make or give any representation or warranty relation to this property. No responsibility is taken by Brown & Co for any error, omission of mis-statement in these particulars. 5. No responsibility can be accepted for any costs or expenses incurred by intending Purchasers or Lessees in inspecting the property, making further enquiries or submitting offers for the Property. Any person inspecting the property does so entirely at their own risk. 6. All prices are quoted subject to contract and exclusive of VAT, except where otherwise stated. 7. In the case of agricultural property, intending purchasers should make their own independent enquiries with the RPA as to Single Payment Scheme eligibility of any land being sold or leased. 8. Brown & Co is the trading name of Brown & Co – Property and Business Consultants LLP. Registered Office: Granta Hall, Finkin Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6QZ. Registered in and Wales. Registration Number OC302092. 9. These Particulars were prepared in May 2017. Photographs were taken in May 2017. Vicarage

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LOT THREE

6453 4.35

7944 0.33

8045 0.05 6941 7241 0.03 0.39

7739 8239 Maltkiln Farm 0.33 0.20 8337 0.04

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Gostelyns 8030 0.74

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9225 8724 0.07 0.49

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This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES100005264). Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES100005264). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

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