7 bedroom detached house for sale

HOUSE

Set back from the road and approached over its own driveway, this elegant period residence, with a handsome façade, enjoys an elevated setting, offering both privacy and a commanding presence. Extending to approximately 3,300 sq. ft of accommodation over two floors, the property combines timeless architectural charm with exceptional versatility, making it ideally suited to refined family living and formal entertaining.

From the moment of arrival, the welcoming entrance hallway establishes a sense of scale and heritage, with the generous proportions and classic detailing that continue throughout the home. The ground floor is arranged around three distinguished reception rooms, including a formal sitting room, an elegant dining room ideal for entertaining, and a gracious drawing room offering a further refined living space. Each room reflects the character of the period, with high ceilings, large windows, and an abundance of natural light.

The kitchen/breakfast room, complete with Aga, forms the heart of the home, providing an inviting space for everyday living and informal dining. This is complemented by a traditional pantry and a separate utility room, ensuring both practicality and excellent storage. A ground floor bathroom completes the accommodation on this level.

A central staircase rises to the first floor, where the impressive scale of the property continues. Seven bedrooms are arranged to provide outstanding flexibility, accommodating family living, guest suites, and home office space with ease. The first floor is further served by a well-appointed family shower room.

Throughout, the property retains many period features which enhance its character and charm. These include ornate cornicing, high ceilings, elegant fireplaces, sash windows, and well-proportioned rooms, all contributing to the timeless appeal of the home. The accommodation provides a superb canvas for sympathetic enhancement, allowing the new custodian to create a residence that perfectly balances period charm with contemporary living.

The house offers a rare opportunity to acquire a period home of substance, retaining its architectural integrity while allowing scope for personalisation. This is a distinguished and highly adaptable residence, ideally suited to purchasers seeking a classic period property offering scale, elegance, and long-term appeal, and offering a renovation opportunity for the new custodian.

HOLIDAY RENTALS

The property includes two exceptional holiday rentals, each offering a unique character and a welcoming retreat within this tranquil, semi-rural setting. The units are currently available for booking through Cottages.com, providing excellent income potential or the perfect accommodation for family and guests.

• Stable Cottage – Integrated into the main house, this elegant two bedroom retreat offers both privacy and comfort, with beautifully appointed living spaces. It can also be accessed from the main house, providing convenient overflow accommodation when required.

• The Coach House – A stylish and spacious two bedroom conversion, seamlessly blending traditional charm with contemporary comfort, ideal for a relaxing getaway.

Each rental benefits from allocated parking on the driveway. The units are managed by an external company for linen and cleaning, enabling them to generate additional income with minimal involvement if desired. Together, they provide a versatile and appealing offering for holidaymakers, combining comfort, style, and effortless convenience.

ADDITIONAL PPROPERTIES

As per the other listing for this site, there is also a 1 bedroom holiday unit for sale, along with adjoining courtyard and barn with planning permission to be converted - this is under separate negotiation.

MARKS COTTAGE

The neighbouring property, 22 Marshgate (Marks Cottage), is also owned by the client. While it is currently tenanted, it is available by further separate negotiation, offering potential purchasers the opportunity to acquire an additional property in this sought-after location.

OUTSIDE

Set within approximately 1 acre, the property enjoys an elevated semi-rural position with delightful views over the neighbouring field. Approached via a long, sweeping driveway, the house stands well back from the road and is positioned in the centre of the grounds, creating an impressive sense of arrival.

Mature trees frame the property, providing character and a natural backdrop, while ensuring year-round colour and interest. A charming kitchen garden adds both practicality and character, ideal for cultivating fruit, vegetables, and herbs. Parking for the house and all holiday rentals is conveniently provided on the driveway.

With specimen trees, shrubs, and seasonal flower borders, the gardens create a picturesque and welcoming setting, perfectly suited to outdoor living, entertaining, and enjoying the semi-rural surroundings.

PARKING

Access to the house is via the main drive, with secondary vehicular access into the kitchen garden at the rear of the property. The holiday lets have allocated parking spaces off the driveway.

LOCATION

Marshgate is an established and highly regarded residential address, discreetly positioned within the historic market town of North Walsham. The setting offers a refined balance of privacy and convenience, with the town centre’s amenities lying comfortably within walking distance, including boutique shops, quality dining, leisure facilities and essential services.

North Walsham offers an impressive and comprehensive range of facilities, providing an exceptionally convenient lifestyle while retaining the charm of a traditional market town. The town centre features a selection of independent retailers alongside well-known supermarkets (including Waitrose), artisan bakeries, cafés and public houses, catering for both everyday needs and leisurely enjoyment. Recreational facilities are excellent, with a modern leisure centre offering a swimming pool and fitness facilities, sports clubs, and well-maintained public parks and green spaces. The town also benefits from a library, community centres and a variety of local clubs and societies, supporting a vibrant and well-connected community.

Educational provision is well regarded, with schooling available for all age groups, including primary schools and secondary education locally, together with access to respected independent and state schools in the surrounding area. Healthcare needs are well served by GP surgeries, dental practices and pharmacies, with further specialist services available in nearby Norwich.

North Walsham’s mainline railway station provides direct connections to Norwich and onward services to London, while a regular bus network and convenient road links ensure excellent accessibility throughout the region. The town also offers easy access to the Broads network, ideal for boating, water-sports and scenic countryside walks, and the East Norfolk Coastline, renowned for its unspoilt beaches, charming seaside towns and stunning coastal scenery, creating a perfect balance of town, water, and coastal living, whilst the ever popular Gunton Arms is only a short drive away

SERVICES CONNECTED

• Mains electricity

• Mains gas to house (holiday units are electric)

• Mains water

• Mains drainage

COUNCIL TAX

Local Authority: North Norfolk, Band B

Note - the holiday rental units currently have small business exemption, with only the main house attracting a council tax charge.

TENURE

Freehold: NK186011

ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING

House: Rating D, Ref:[use Contact Agent Button]-2886-5204

Stable Cottage: G, Ref:[use Contact Agent Button]-0195-4296

The Coach House: G, Ref:[use Contact Agent Button]-4490-0173

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