8 bedroom manor house for sale

Attleborough Lodge is a substantial and historically significant country house, offering a rare and compelling opportunity to acquire a landmark property with extensive grounds and exceptional potential for restoration. Prominently positioned along Ellingham Road on the edge of the market town of Attleborough, the property is locally well known and occupies an impressive plot extending to approximately 3 acres (stms). Once a distinguished private residence, the house now presents a blank canvas for an ambitious purchaser seeking a large-scale renovation project of real character, scale, and architectural interest, within a well-connected yet private setting.

Location

Attleborough Lodge is positioned along Ellingham Road on the edge of the well-served market town of Attleborough, offering a practical setting with excellent access to everyday amenities and transport links. Attleborough provides a strong range of local facilities, including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, public houses, medical centres, and well regarded schools, all within easy reach. The town benefits from a mainline railway station with direct services to Norwich and Cambridge, making it a convenient base for commuters.

Ellingham Road also offers straightforward access to the A11, providing direct road connections towards Norwich, Thetford, Cambridge, and the wider national road network. Surrounded by open countryside yet close to town services, the location suits those looking for space and connectivity without sacrificing convenience.

Attleborough Lodge

Believed to date back to around 1840, the main house is Grade II listed and is of brick construction with applied timber framing and clay panels. Historically known as Hill House before becoming Attleborough Lodge in the early twentieth century, the property has long been associated with prominent local families and has played a notable role in the town’s social and civic history. The house now requires a complete and comprehensive programme of refurbishment, including new roofing, heating systems, internal layout reconfiguration, flooring, walls, and services throughout. In its current condition, it offers a blank canvas for a purchaser with vision to restore and reimagine the building while respecting its listed status.

Extending to approximately 8,000 sqft across two floors, the accommodation is currently arranged as a series of large, interconnecting rooms, reflecting its historic use. The existing layout provides vast internal volume and flexibility, allowing for the creation of multiple reception rooms, bedrooms, and service spaces, subject to the necessary consents. Historically, the house is understood to have comprised up to eleven bedrooms alongside extensive living accommodation, and the scale of the interior would comfortably support a generous family home or alternative configuration, depending on the purchaser’s intentions.

The grounds are a significant feature of Attleborough Lodge and contribute greatly to its appeal. Access is provided via two separate entrances from Ellingham Road, including a principal gated entrance leading to a sweeping driveway that approaches the front of the house, and a secondary driveway running along the side of the plot, providing access to the rear of the site and the outbuildings. The land itself extends to approximately 7.5 acres (stms) and is available subject to negotiation. It offers further scope for landscaping, formal gardens, or amenity use, subject to planning and listed building considerations.

A range of outbuildings are positioned within the grounds, including a brick built stable block, additional brick storage buildings, two cottages, and various timber sheds. These structures offer further potential for storage, ancillary use, or restoration projects in their own right. The current owner has indicated a willingness to consider selling the property with the entire landholding or, alternatively, to retain a portion of the grounds, allowing flexibility for incoming buyers depending on their requirements.

Attleborough Lodge occupies a well connected yet semi rural position, with convenient access into Attleborough town centre and onward road links, while still retaining a sense of separation and privacy within its own grounds. Despite its current condition, the property represents a genuinely rare opportunity to restore a historic Norfolk house of scale and character, set within extensive grounds and offering significant long term potential.

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Minors and Brady (M&B) along with their representatives, are not authorised to provide assurances about the property, whether on their own behalf or on behalf of their client. We don’t take responsibility for any statements made in these particulars, which don’t constitute part of any offer or contract. To comply with AML regulations, £52 is charged to each buyer which covers the cost of the digital ID check. It’s recommended to verify leasehold charges provided by the seller through legal representation. All mentioned areas, measurements, and distances are approximate, and the information, including text, photographs, and plans, serves as guidance and may not cover all aspects comprehensively. It shouldn’t be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations, or other consents. Services, equipment, and facilities haven’t been tested by M&B, and prospective purchasers are advised to verify the information to their satisfaction through inspection or other means.