BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED GRADE II COUNTRY HOUSE IN PARK-LIKE GROUNDS

THE GRANGE DILHAM,

BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED GRADE II LISTED COUNTRY HOUSE IN PARK-LIKE GROUNDS THE GRANGE DILHAM, NORFOLK

Ground floor: Entrance and staircase hall w drawing room w library w dining room w kitchen with Aga w breakfast room w larder w cloakroom w boot room/gun room w cellar First floor: 6 bedrooms; 2 with en-suite shower rooms w 2 bathrooms

Cottage Ground floor: Large sitting room w kitchen/dining room w shower room First floor: Bedroom with adjoining bathroom

The Old Apple Loft Flat Ground floor: Kitchen/living room First floor: 2 bedrooms w shower room

Outside: Range of traditional outbuildings including garaging, stable, workshop, stores and large studio w extensive park-like gardens and grounds w pond and stream w in all 10.55 acres (est)

North Walsham: 4 miles, Wroxham: 5 miles, Norwich: 14 miles.

The Property The Grange at Dilham is an impressive Grade II listed country house built in 1846 with designs believed to be by the celebrated architect Donthorne. The house is traditionally constructed of brick with stone and moulded brick dressings under a slate roof with some fine distinguishing architectural details. These include a crenulated parapet and two stacks of clustered chimneys in the Tudor style with moulded terracotta decoration. Although essentially of 1846, the house is believed to date back to the 16th century. The Grange is situated in a peaceful and unspoilt rural position with a long drive approached off a small lane. The extensive park-like grounds surround the house, containing many fine mature trees with a large pond and with the southern boundary bordering a small stream and woodland. Situation The Grange is situated in an unspoilt rural position about half a mile from the small village of Dilham. The village itself has a public house whilst in (2 miles), there is a primary school and railway station linking with Norwich and onwards to London Liverpool Street as well as the Coast at and . The village of Worstead also has a public house. There is excellent shopping available in the nearby market town of (4 miles). The coast at is about 5 miles. Norwich, the Cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia, is about 14 miles to the southeast. This provides specialist shopping, excellent state and private education and cultural and leisure facilities for most tastes. The city also has established transport links with a regular rail service to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of about 90 minutes. As well as the coast, the property is also well situated for the Norfolk Broads with Wroxham, the acknowledged centre of Network, about 5 miles. Barton Broad is about 3 miles and there are excellent and well regarded sandy beaches along the northeast coast. The Cottages & Outbuildings Situated to the east of the house is The Old Apple Loft (please refer to the floorplans). The Old Apple Loft has a sitting room on the ground floor with two bedrooms and a shower room and cloakroom on the first floor. Adjoining this is open fronted garaging for two cars. To the south of the main house lie the main range of outbuildings, traditionally constructed of red brick with pantile roofs and with distinguishing Dutch gable ends. These include a range of outhouses, the old school room/studio and a further cottage known as The Old Onion Loft which was converted in 2002. This is beautifully situated and has its own area of garden and the accommodation comprises a large living/dining room with kitchen on the ground floor and bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. Outside The house is approached by a long gravelled drive from the east which finishes in a large gravelled turning and parking area to the east of the house. Situated to the southeast there is a range of traditional outbuildings constructed of red brick with pantile roofs and distinguishing Dutch gable ends. The gardens and ground are an exceptional feature of the property and are arranged as follows: either side of the main drive approach, there are extensive lawns and to the north of the drive, an orchard with a variety of mature and productive fruit trees including quince and medlar as well as different varieties of apple. Situated immediately to the south of the house, there is a raised brick paved terrace with steps leading down from the drawing room. From the terrace there are steps onto a large area of formal lawned garden which extends southwards to the water garden and ponds with views to woodland beyond. There are a great variety of fine mature trees including a tulip tree, oak, beech and catalpa. The Cottage The Cottage Studio

A further formal lawn extends west from the house and is divided by the surrounding gardens and grounds which are laid to lawn by a ha-ha. There are various magnificent mature trees including lime, oak, beech and yew. To the south of this there is a further area laid to lawn with various ornamental trees including red oak. A stream runs along the southern boundary which is bordered by woodland. The land in all extends to 10.55 acres (est). Directions Leave Norwich on the A1151 Wroxham Road and after driving through Wroxham and , turn left signposted ‘ and Dilham’. At the T-junction, turn left driving through the village of Smallburgh and after passing the turning right to Dilham, after a short distance, turn left (Chapel Road). Follow this small country lane for about a third of a mile and the drive to The Grange will be found on the left hand side. The postcode for the property is NR28 9PZ. Services Mains water and electricity, drainage to septic tank and electric night storage heating in the main house. Local Authority North Norfolk District Council The Grange: Band G The Cottage: Band A Fixtures & Fittings 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. Viewings Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Main House gross internal area = 4,285 sq ft / 399 sq m Garage gross internal area = 461 sq ft / 43 sq m Outbuilding gross internal area = 1,025 sq ft / 95 sq m Cottage gross internal area = 954 sq ft / 89 sq m Old Apple Loft Flat gross internal area = 844 sq ft / 78 sq m Total gross internal area = 7,569 sq ft / 704 sq m

Cellar 2 8.69 x 1.86 28'6" x 6'1"

Bedroom 6 Library/Study 5.40 x 4.04 Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 Drawing Room 6.75 x 4.26 17'9" x 13'3" 6.70 x 4.31 5.03 x 4.31 7.36 x 5.22 22'2" x 14'0" Dining Room 22'0" x 14'2" 16'6" x 14'2" 24'2" x 17'2" 5.96 x 4.67 19'7" x 15'4"

Bedroom 5 4.17 x 3.38 13'8" x 11'1" Cellar 1 3.67 x 1.87 12'0" x 6'2" Hall A/C Boot/ Gun Room Breakfast Room First Floor Cellar Below 5.59 x 4.64 Cellar Below Hall 18'4" x 15'3" Drawing Room Bedroom 3 3.65 x 3.45 Wood Shed 12'0" x 11'4" 2.76 x 2.56 9'1" x 8'5" Workshop/ Laundry Storage 2.99 x 2.69 2.78 x 2.70 Kitchen Storage 9'10" x 8'10" 9'1" x 8'10" 5.04 x 3.32 Bedroom 4 16'6" x 10'11" 5.64 x 5.27 Vehicle Stand 18'6" x 17'3" 7.52 x 5.94 24'8" x 19'6" Ground Floor Green House Studio 3.60 x 1.42 Larder 8.24 x 7.89 11'10" x 4'8" 4.60 x 1.94 27'0" x 25'11" 15'1" x 6'4" Old Stable 3.38 x 3.32 11'1" x 10'11"

Living Room Wood Storage 5.92 x 4.22 6.73 x 2.20 19'5" x 13'10" 22'1" x 7'3" Sitting/ Kitchen/ Living Area Dining Area Bedroom 2 4.71 x 4.25 7.60 x 7.51 15'5" x 13'11" 24'11" x 24'8" Sky Bedroom 7.53 x 4.19 24'8" x 13'9" Old Apple Loft Flat Ground Floor Bedroom 1 5.07 x 4.20 16'8" x 13'9"

Cottage Ground Floor Cottage First Floor Old Apple Loft FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE Flat First Floor Savills Norwich The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. [email protected] © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8267667/JRD 01603 229229

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