An exceptional 4,300sq-ft village house, offering elegant accommodation in beautifully kept walled gardens extending to 0.7-acre.

Situated within this attractive village, Acacia House is a substantial house of elegant proportions, built of traditional construction, with origins dating back to the early to mid-18th century, with a beautiful Georgian wing added around 1830.

Surprisingly, the property is not listed, and has been beautifully kept in all its original splendour, with accommodation extending to around 4,000sq ft and graced with an abundance of original characteristics. This truly creates a wonderful feel, with large levels of natural light won from the large sash windows.

The accommodation comprises porch with portico, leading to a large reception hall with large sash window, attractive curved staircase and exposed wooden floors, whilst leading to a drawing room which is an incredible double-aspect drawing room with full-height sash windows and French doors and open fire with wood-carved mantel flanked by storage and shelving, as well as painted panelling to dado height.

There is a sitting room with sash windows and shutters, open fire with carved wood mantel and exposed pamment floors, walking through to the original entrance hall which is currently being utilised as storage/larder and provides access to the kitchen/breakfast room, which has quarry-tiled floors and recently refitted with a tasteful handmade shaker-style kitchen with range cooker. This leads to the dining hall with exposed brickwork, pamment floors and views over to the courtyard, as well as access to the boiler room and cellar.

The attractive ‘garden hall’ was added around 22 years ago, with a glass roof, and leads on to the snug/playroom with traditional inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove and the utility room with cloakroom.

On the first floor is a large galleried landing which splits off to both sides of the house, with the Georgian wing incorporating the master bedroom, a stunning vaulted room with two sash windows with shutters.

Leading back to the original part of the house, the landing area has exposed floorboards and exposed timbers. There are two double bedrooms to the front served by two large bathrooms, and a guest bedroom with en suite to the north, with access to a large attic space. The property is approached from the road through wrought iron gates, leading onto a sweeping gravel driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and leading to the adjoining double garage.

The gardens incorporate two areas, both beautifully kept and maintained, with the main garden area being laid to lawn with attractive pathways and box hedging, a fruit cage, raised beds and a greenhouse. A walled courtyard, which enjoys a large level of privacy, incorporates a variety of well-kept box hedging, shrubbery, wisteria and mature trees, as well as access to small garden outbuildings, including an artist’s studio.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage and oil-fired heating.

Location
Northwold is a delightful and much-sought-after south-west Norfolk village comprising mainly period properties and offering local facilities including an active social club with many local events, primary school and church. It is only a short distance from the historical market towns of Swaffham and Downham Market with its direct line to London King’s Cross and Cambridge, and is within easy access of the All, Mll and A14.