Substantial Victorian country house which backs onto open countryside.

Description

Cranleigh House is a substantial detached Victorian country house which offers approximately 6000sq ft and provides ideal family living space or should a buyer wish to run a business then the property would make for a charming bed and breakfast of which it had been used by former owners.
With eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms complimenting four fine and flexible reception rooms there is ample and well appointed accommodation spreading over the three floors.

The centerpiece is the stunning dining room complete with bar area which epitomises the properties social capabilities for hosting parties and family events. A useful study, perfect for working from home, a snug which could make for a play room and a large drawing room round off the reception space.

Outside
The property is approached via a sweeping driveway leading to gravel parking for numerous vehicles. Sitting within a plot of about 1.4 acres, the gardens and grounds are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs and trees in situ as well as enclosed hedging to create privacy. To both front and rear aspects the property enjoys a pleasant outlook over countryside and should a buyer require further secure parking the current owners have obtained planning permission for a double cart lodge.

Location

Cranleigh House is situated towards the edge of the attractive Broadland village of Upton with excellent countryside views. The village has an attractive assortment of individual properties and forms part of the network of the Norfolk Broads. There is a renowned boatyard in a prime position offering ease of access to the Broads network as well as village public house which has been taken over by the village community, village church and village hall.

Acle approximately one mile away is well served with a variety of shopping facilities including two supermarkets, banks, butchers, ironmongers and health centre. There is also a railway station with services to both Norwich and Great Yarmouth. The pretty village of South Walsham (three miles) has a shop and post office as well as attractive 14th century church which adjoins the St. Lawrence Centre hosting exhibitions and concerts.

Norwich, the cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia is approximately 13 miles to the west and has a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 1 hour 50 minutes.

Square Footage: 5,999 sq ft


Acreage: 1.59 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating and private drainage.

Agent's Note
Please note the vendor has received planning permission to demolish Upton Grange and to build a replacement dwelling further away from Cranleigh House.

Local Authority
Broadland District Council
Council Tax Band G

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. 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.