Grade II listed cottage on a historic park.

Description

The property dates back to the late 19th century and has been sympathetically renovated by the current owner to provide accommodation over three floors.

The ground floor consist of open plan kitchen/ reception room with doors leading out to the recently landscaped garden.

The basement has been converted to provide an excellent additional living space with a utility room and WC.

The first floor provides a principal bedroom with an impressive vaulted ceiling and stairs leading to a mezzanine level making an excellent space for a home office.
There is a further generous sized bedroom overlooking the pretty garden, and family bathroom.

Overall, great care and attention to detail has been taken in the renovation of this beautiful home to retain the character and original features.

Outside
The house has its own private garden which has recently been landscaped and provides a low maintenance garden. The property also benefits from a garage with electricity.

The house is also surrounded by magnificent parkland, much of which has been restored and enlarged and restocked with deer, together with woodland and two large lakes. This creates a most beautiful, private and tranquil setting.

History
Gunton Hall was built by the famous Norfolk architect, Matthew Brettingham, in 1742 with additions by Samuel Wyatt in the 1780s. To this, Wyatt added three small courtyards of buildings: The Bell Yard, The Brewery Yard and The Stable Yard. The house and Estate were rescued by the architect, Kit Martin, in the mid 1980s when the conversion of the main house and outbuildings were carried out.

Location

Brewery Yard is situated about 5 miles from the market town of Aylsham which has excellent shopping facilities whilst the North Norfolk Coast at Cromer is about 4 miles. Norwich, the cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia, is about 17 miles to the south and is known for its cultural and shopping facilities. There is a rail connection at Gunton station (about 1½ miles) with regular connections to Norwich from where there are trains to London Liverpool Street with the fastest journey time of approximately 90 minutes. Norwich has an expanding airport with regular connections to Amsterdam and Schiphol for international connections as well as domestic flights.

The North Norfolk Coast with its renowned sandy beaches, bird reserves and excellent sailing facilities is close by. The Norfolk Broads are also within easy reach. The picturesque Georgian town of Holt is about 10 miles and has excellent shopping facilities as well as being renowned for being the home of Gresham’s Public School. Nearby on the coast close to Sheringham there is Beeston Hall Preparatory School for boys and girls. Golf is available at Sheringham, Cromer, East Runton and Norwich.

The picturesque village of Aldborough with its houses grouped around a village green is about 3 miles and has an excellent primary school and doctors surgery. The village of Southrepps is also about 3 miles and has a well regarded and popular public house, The Vernon Arms, a village shop and school as well as being close to Gunton station. On the other side of the park lies the highly acclaimed Gunton Arms public house and hotel.

Square Footage: 1,182 sq ft


Acreage: 0.03 Acres

Additional Info

Agent's note
There is a service charge of about £300 per annum for the maintenance of Gunton Park roads and trees.

The property cannot be used for any purpose other than as a private dwelling house in the occupation of one family.

Services
Mains water, electricity, LPG heating and sewerage cess pit shared between the 6 properties.

Local Authority
North Norfolk Council: Tax Band D

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.

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.