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Early 18th Century farmhouse listed Grade II in delightful mature setting with detached contemporary studio Rookery Farm, Aslacton, Norfolk savills.co.uk

Rookery Farm, Aslacton NR15 2ER Continue along this road out of Long Stratton for just under 3 miles into Forncett and at the church and school, by a sharp Norwich 16 miles, Long Stratton 4½ miles, Diss 8 miles. right-hand bend with Mill Road. Follow this road for 0.7 of a mile passing over the humpback bridge and turn immediately right entrance hall into Pottergage Street. Continue along this road for a further sitting room 0.6 of mile to the T Junction with Aslacton Church on the right. drawing room# Turn right and after a further 0.8 of a mile and the entrance library to Rookery Farm will be found on the left-hand side opposite snug Tibbenham Road. The post code for the property is NR15 2ER. kitchen/breakfast room larder Situation utility Rookery Farm is situated on the edge of the village of Aslacton. Approximately 1½ is the neighbouring village of Great Moulton First Floor which has a village shop and public house. Further facilities and 5 bedrooms amenities can be found at the nearby village of Long Stratton Studio 2 bath/shower rooms where there is a supermarket and various shops and facilities. Second Floor From Long Stratton there is access to both Norwich and Ipswich attic/storage space via the A140. detached studio comprising large studio room, kitchen The market town of Diss is approximately 8 miles distant and and double garage, first floor sitting room, bedroom has a main line rail service to London Liverpool Street with and shower room a fastest journey time of 90 minutes. The Cathedral City of range of single storey outbuildings Norwich is approximately 16 miles to the north with a thriving stabling city centre and an airport of the northern side of the city with gardens and grounds including paddocks and meadow international flights via Schiphol. in all extending 12 acres (est) There are good local schools in the public sector and schools in the private sector can be found in Norwich or Thetford Grammar, Directions approximately 20 miles distant, or Hethersett Old Hall for Girls Leave Norwich via the A140 to Long Stratton. In the centre via a bus service from the village. of Long Stratton turn right, signposted Forncett St Mary and South Norfolk Council Offices, Swan Lane. The Property Rookery Farm is a beautifully presented Grade II listed Early 18th Century farmhouse, circa 1733. Later additions and alterations took place in 1842 including brick facades, also in 1842 the roof was tiled from the original thatch and a new chimney renovated or installed. Date stones on the front of the house suggest these dates to be correct. The previous owners carried out many improvement and alteration works including upgrading the wiring system and exposing original features such as the two magnificent inglenook fireplaces in the principle reception rooms as well as exposing oak beams and floorboards on the first and second floors. The second floor is currently used as attic/storage space but has the potential to be used as additional accommodation, subject to planning and building regulations being obtained. The current owners have continued to improve and maintain the main house over the last three years. The roof has been re-felted and the original tiles reinstated together with additional installation. A new oil fired condensing boiler has been installed and further up-grading of the wiring in the kitchen and bathrooms, including the installation of new bath and shower rooms. In addition to the above a beautifully built and designed detached studio has been constructed. Of contemporary design the studio is in-keeping with the natural setting and style of the original house. The studio is currently used for arts and crafts and could be used for teaching purposes within the main body of the building if required. In addition there is a kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor and a delightful sitting room and bedroom on the first floor with shower room. Integral to the building is a double garage. Subject to the normal additional planning consents being obtained, the studio has the potential to be used for a variety of uses. Much attention has also been paid to the gardens and grounds, with a new sweeping driveway installed serving the main house and studio. A new orchard has been planted around coloured hen houses, using a variety of rare Norfolk Heritage apple and pear trees. In addition to the studio and garage are a range of single story outbuildings and stores, stable yard with 5 timber stables, pole barn, former cattle and open hay barns. The gardens and grounds provide a delightful setting for the property and in all extend to 12 acres est. Outside The property is approached by a newly laid sweeping gravel driveway passing the front paddock and mature pond and continues around a central island to the front of the house. The main drive also serves the studio and integral double garage. The formal gardens around the property are largely grassed with an attractive paved seating area immediately behind the main drawing room on the south side. There is a wealth of mature trees, shrubs and plants. On the east side of the house there is a range of clay lump single storey outbuildings beyond which is the detached studio with garage. The majority of the land leads away from the house on the east side which is largely given to grass paddocks and meadow. There are further outbuildings including 5 timber built stables with power and water, as well as a concrete pad and Studio Dutch barn for hay and straw storage. Situated in the further paddock is an additional Dutch barn and former cattle building. The gardens and grounds in all extend to 12 acres (est). Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil heating in the main house with electric heating in the studio. Local Authority South Norfolk District Council. Fixtures and 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. NB: Floor plans prepared by ehouse are for guidance only. Savills do not accept any responsibility for their accuracy. NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be Energy Performance A copy of the full Energy Performance correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the Certificate is available upon request. permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (L&P) Limited. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills.

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Second Floor Rookery Farm, Aslacton Gross internal area (approx.) Total = 473 sq m (5088 sq ft) Main House = 315 sq m (3394 sq ft) Bedroom 2 4.56 x 4.11 Bedroom 4 Garage = 32 sq m (342 sq ft) 15'0" x 13'6" 3.52 x 3.30 11'7" x 10'10" Studio = 126 sq m (1352 sq ft) For identification purpose only. Not to scale. © ehouse. Drawing ref. dig/8155274/SRS Denotes restricted head height Linen

Bedroom 1 Bedroom 5 4.77 x 3.95 3.13 x 3.01 15'8" x 13'0" Bedroom 3 10'3" x 9'11" 4.75 x 3.77 15'7" x 12'4"

Garage Sitting Room First Floor 6.11 x 5.26 6.06 x 5.23 20'1" x 17'3" 19'11" x 17'2" F/P

Library Utility 4.67 x 4.10 3.00 x 2.59 15'4" x 13'5" 9'10" x 8'6" Kitchen 5.26 x 2.59 Velux 17'3" x 8'6"

Larder Kitchen/ Breakfast VeluxVelux Room Drawing Room Sitting Room Studio Bedroom 5.21 x 3.67 Snug 5.32 x 4.82 F/P 5.27 x 4.77 9.25 x 5.21 5.21 x 5.19 17'1" x 12'0" 3.12 x 3.08 17'5" x 15'10" 17'3" x 15'8" 30'4" x 17'1" 17'1" x 17'0" 10'3" x VeluxVelux 10'1"

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